Meditation for Moms
Become less anxious, less angry, less judgemental, less stressed!
Become the mom you always dreamed of being.
An 8-week program just for you!
"As we love to say, This Sh*t Works!"
~ Caren Prentice (aka Meditation Momma)
A Personal Invitation from Caren
Dearest Mom,
Does this sounds familiar?
You come home from a long hard day of work and even though you're so exhausted all you want to do is climb into bed and binge on your favorite mindless reality show, you force yourself to pull together a healthy, nutritious meal for your kids.
Staring at their plates, forks still on the table, they start complaining and whining about how they don't like the the food you very carefully prepared so they would like it.
Your once-upon-a-time vision of who you'd be as 'mom' might look like this.
You kindly and patiently say, "This is what we have tonight," and the kids smile and say, "Thanks, Mom, for making us such a delicious meal even when you're so tired." Then they eat every bite and help you clean up.
The reality probably goes more like this:
Your feelings are hurt. You're exasperated. Done. You snap at them.
Now there's tears. arguing, and a sullen refusal to eat. They stomp off leaving you wanting to cry as you clean up all by yourself and your heart wails, "I didn't sign up for this!"
It doesn't have to be like this!
There's another way.
Meditation for Moms
It's not about you sitting in meditation every day—what mom has time for that!
This unique program is all about sharing wisdom, techniques, and tools you can use even while you're busy cooking, driving, bathing kids, arguing with your partner, trying to win an argument with your kid, cleaning, scrolling your phone....
It's about supporting you on the path to becoming Unf*ckwithable:
Unf*ckwithable
When nothing anyone says or does triggers you.
No negativity or drama can touch you.
You are truly at peace and in touch with yourself.
THAT, dearest mom, is the path to becoming The Mom you always wanted to be.
Our one-of-a-kind program has been a lifeline for Moms for over 15 years. We're opening it up to a small group of moms so they can also discover how meditation—the way real life moms do it—can transform you.
Meditation for Moms works!
Please, scroll down to learn more about what we do and see if it's a good fit for you.
If you feel your heart longing for a taste of what you see here, I'd love to have you join us!
So much love,
Caren
I didn't know I could — even for a short time — be this centered, patient, kind and loving, and be able to share that with my family. What a gift! — Liisa
Are You Ready to Feel ...
- Less Exhausted
- Less Angry
- Less Anxious
- Less Judgemental
- Less Impatient
- Less Guilt
- Less Shame
- Less Overwhelmed
- Less Alone
What Moms Really Want
Feel like they're:
- Doing a good job!
- Showing up with wisdom for a kid struggling.
- Creating a harmonious happy family.
- Calm and relaxed when their kids are fighting.
- Able to close the laptop and be with the kids.
- Appreciated.
Know they're able to:
- Sleep at night without worrying.
- Say, "No," when they're over committed.
- Forgive themselves when they totally lose it.
- Let go of mom guilt.
- Parent without fear of their mom's judgement.
- Live wihout anxiety, worry, fear. and doubt.
- Enjoy being with their kids even when kids act like kids.
Our Unique Program Works.
We fill your toolbox with skills and techniques to:
- Stay calm when you know your kid is lying, but they insist it's the truth.
- Pivot when your kid is sick and you have a hugely important meeting.
- Support your kid when your mom gives them sh*t for getting a tattoo.
I told my kids, ‘I have meditation class tonight but I’m so tired.’ And my daughter said,
‘Oh, Mom! You should go. You should go. It’s working!' -India
Core Values of Our Program
Community
We’re a group of moms who have learned how to hold non-judgemental space for each other that is caring and supportive. We're on your team!
Acceptance
We’re committed to providing a place where you can be real, authentic, and know you’ll be accepted just as you are. We've been there too.
Safety
We’re a group that doesn’t pretend. Here it’s safe to share the hard things, there's no need to pretend. We use Vegas rules: What is said here, stays here!
Our Meditation Classes Are Unique
- Short meditations designed to quiet your mind—such a relief—and relax your body... heavenly for moms!
- Caren shares gems of meditation wisdom uniquely relevant to moms.
- You'll practice specific breathing techniques effective for quieting your mind, calming your nervous system and energizing your body.
- Break out into smaller groups led by Caren, or one of her trained teachers, to share—only if you want to—what is going on in your life, your mind, and your heart.
- It's this sharing that opens up opportunities for us to personalize your learning of how and when, to apply and use, various meditation techniques while living your very real mom life.
- Closing Meditation to bring it all together so you return to your evening fortified and equipped to be kinder and wiser to yourself and your family.
What You'll Learn
Basic Meditation Skills
- Breathing techniques to help you find calmness and clarity.
- Mindfulness techniques to use folding the laundry, driving the car, or sitting at your desk, to stay out of worry and anxiety.
- How to become less reactive and less easily triggered.
- How to be kind to yourself. It's a game changer!
What You'll Receive Each Week
Week 1: Start at the Beginning
- You can't do this wrong!
- Why being in the preset moment matters.
- Three keys to being in the present moment,
- The body is a meditator's gift, learn why.
- You are not your mind.
Week 2: What Exactly is Meditation?
- Letting go of your preconceptions.
- Learn to trust your expereince.
- How Moms thrive without sitting to meditate.
- The two most important techniques for Moms.
- You can't do this wrong.
Week 3: Mom is the Spiritual Fast Track
- Best mantra of all time!
- Only two sources of unhappiness.
- Two questions that will change your life.
- It's about softening your personality..
- You can't do this wrong.
Week 4: It's All About You
- Let's be clear, no one has the power but you.
- Balance the imbalance in your own soul.
- It's not about what you think it's about.
- Loving Kindess Blessing
- You can't do this wrong.
Week 5: It's Not About You!
- The question to ask.
- Compassion is not what you think.
- The meditator's definition of Love.
- Loving Kindness is the antidote
- You can't do this wrong.
Week 6: Remember the Butterfly
- Get out of the way.
- The analogy of the lotus bud.
- One of our favorite stories: Ah So!
- How to release control.
- You can't do this wrong.
Week 7: The One Thing You Can Control
- The Basket Meditation
- Watch my Kriya.
- Are you your mind? Are you your body?
- Attitude is all.
- You can't do this wrong.
Week 8: Love. Serve. Remember.
- A meditator's view: That karma thing!
- Kids as the bringers of your karma.
- Is it true? Does it matter? Is it working?
- You can't give what you don't have.
- You can't do this wrong.
Extra Support for You!
Private Faceboook Group
Join our private fb group: Meditation Momma: Wisdom for Moms. to connect with other moms, Caren and other teachers!
Moms Podcast Series
Caren recorded a special 6 part series just for you moms. You can find it here.
Mom Free Resource Page
Find free meditations you can download along with other teaching tutorials you can listen to in the car, in bed, or doing the dishes.
Caren is the real deal! Warm, welcoming, and so beautifully human. If you’ve ever wondered if you could learn to meditate she is the teacher for you. ~ Jamie
Meet Caren
Being a mom of four and grandmother of five, tells you Caren truly gets what being a mom is all about. She’s been meditating for almost thirty years and brought the two worlds together by figuring out a way she could meditate successfully—as a mom.
Discovery #1: It was more effective than what her peers were experiencing.
When she started teaching, most of her classes were in the traditional model, but she also included one class for moms where she taught what worked for moms.
Discovery #2: Her moms were getting more benefits from, and knew how to use more meditation techniques, than her other students.
Caren recognized that the method she used with her moms worked—it’s a powerful way of teaching that she has perfected over many years. Moms love it.
Many people dismiss a Meditation for Moms class as easy, fluffy, feel-good meditation for lightweights. Caren is not a lightweight! She trained in Kriya Yoga with her guru for 15 years while he was alive, studied Kashmir Shaivism with Sally Kempton for 10 years while she was alive, and has been studying Tibetan Buddhism for over 12 years.
Caren's gift is the ability to translate advanced esoteric teachings so they can be used by regular, everyday, people
Our Teachers
The teachers Caren has chosen to assist her are Moms who have also been her students for over a decade. They are all graduates of both Level 1, and 2, of Caren's intensive Meditation Teacher Training Program. They know their stuff!
April Holt-Geiger has been studying with Caren for almost 15 years. She credits this unique moms program for giving her the skills to show up for her two children with the wisdom to see them for who they are and not mold them into an idea of who she thought they should be.
Liisa Pruzek showed up for a beginning meditation class with Caren over 15 years ago, had a panic attack in class, remained a student of Caren's, and today is a teacher of both meditation and yoga. With her two kids now in college, Liisa brings years of wisdom to share.
Brenda Bonk joined our moms program when her children were in pre-school. Today her oldest is a senior in high school, but Brenda's clear memory of what it's like to have the little ones gives her immense compassion for the challenges moms are going through.
Here's What You'll Receive
8 weeks of 90 minutes LIVE classes with Caren on Zoom
No pre-recorded content. It's all live and in person time with Caren and her teachers.
Recordings sent to you if you have to miss
Have to miss cause your sitter or you partner didn't show up? Or you had to work late? Or take care of a sick kid? No problem. We'll record and send the recordings out automatically to those who couldn't be there each Thursday.
Intimate small group
Part of the value of the unique program is the opportunities it gives to have the techniques personalized for your lifestyle and personality.
Community
It can be very lonely being a mom. And even lonelier walking .the path of a meditation momma because most people don't get it. But our other moms do! And the community of support you'll find will help you feel of sense of connection and caring that will carry you through both joyous and challenging times.
Private Facebook Group
Our private fb group is a chance to share and connect with other moms throughout the week. This path is so different, moms find it very helpful to hold the connection with other moms trying to live in this new way.
Early Bird Pricing
As a member of our Moms Group you will receive advance notice of Early Bird pricing for Caren's Womens and Moms retreats.
Join Our 8 Week Program!
Meditation for Moms
Begins January 27
Mondays January 27 - March 17
$216
Register Today! Space is Limited.
Here's What Moms Are Saying
This class has been so special, and your wisdom, humor, and spirit have nourished me through some difficult times. I’m sorry I didn’t find you earlier, but I’m glad I found you.
-Susan
I use the breathing techniques all the time when I'm driving, dealing with my kids or any times of stress. I feel like meditation class reminds me of the person I am trying to become and every week I get a little bit closer." - Rebecca
I am grateful to have this tribe for the days when my heart is heavy. And I know I'm not alone. - Cathy
Today was a low energy day and I just couldn't put my finger on why I was feeling a bit down and sad. Rather than judging myself, I tenderly put my hand over my heart and leaned into my feelings. I asked myself how I could make today easier. The answer was taking a nap and order pizza for dinner. I'm still a bit sad, but celebrating how awesome it is to take care of and nurture myself. -Chris
Sometimes I feel like a rock star - managing boundaries, being compassionate, offering support but not controlling every little thing. And then there is today where I did not do any of those things - and I'm still a rock star - just doing the best I can. Self-judgment (or lack thereof) is just one of the many things I continue to let go of thanks to this group.
-Brenda
Common Questions
Is this a parenting class?
Nope! Definitely not. Although it definitely makes us better parents. This is a class to support and nurture you moms. It is a chance for you to talk about what’s going on for you with your kids, your job, your life, but the focus always comes back to you.
Are working moms welcome?
Absolutely! Most of our moms have careers outside the home and find this program to be their lifeline. We've had mom's join us from cars, hotels, and planes while travelling so they wouldn't have to miss a class.
I’ve never meditated before. Can I join this class?
Yes! All levels of meditators—newbies and advanced—are welcome and benefit from the teachings and practicing techniques. There are so many layers to uncover even advanced students benefit and keep coming back.
My life is crazy, what if I have to miss a class?
We totally get it. We record every class and send the recording out if you miss. However, most moms don't have time to watch the recordings, and it's all good.
Do you meditate the entire class?
Nope. We almost always open and close with a meditation, but what makes this program unique, is the amount of time we devote to listening to you and shaping the techniques and teachings to what is going on in your life.
What if I’m not comfortable sharing personal information?
We are introvert friendly and we never pressure anyone. There is so much wisdom shared within the group you'll get a lot just from listening. Please only share what you’re comfortable with.
How formal is the program?
It's not formal at all. It's real.
Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your dinner to class, and let your kids wave to us if they pop in to say goodnight. We're moms too! We get it. Just be you!
Is this an ongoing series?
Some moms attend one series and learn enough to make it their own. Many moms find it so meaningful and supportive they’ve been coming for years. They love the community of moms and support the can count on.
Alright Loves, I Adore You and
I Think You’re Wonderful!
~ a favorite 'Caren-ism'
Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, clarifications or inquiries.