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A hand-drawn stick figure sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, a small smile, and hands resting open on the knees, in white on a light blue square, above the hand-lettered words Pretty Good Meditation with Episode 100 in bold rust-orange capitals below.

Two Experiments in Steadiness and Ease

August 18, 2026

A dark grey bicycle on its kickstand in mown grass in front of an empty wooden bench on a concrete pad, with a meadow, a line of trees, a river, and tall clouds behind them.

Three Questions for When Your Practice Is Stuck

August 11, 2026

A lake seen from a cabin yard on a bright day, with a sand beach and kids' toys in the foreground, a turquoise floating mat and an inner tube in the shallow water, a dock with a pontoon boat, patio chairs under a blue umbrella, and a black and white greyhound standing on the grass at the edge of the frame.

Breathe, Relax, Feel, Watch, Allow, Repeat

July 28, 2026

A white ceramic mug of black coffee next to a nanaimo bar on a glass plate, resting on a weathered wooden railing. Behind them, a red-roofed white boathouse sits on the water in a misty harbor, with sailboats and forested hills in the distance.

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Weekly Yoga Classes

Sundays, 9-9:50am Vinyasa Flow, The Marsh
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm Kripalu Gentle Yoga, The Marsh

Additional Events

Sat, Sep 12, 9am-3pm: Take a Load Off: A Day-Long Retreat at Lake Fellowship, Lake Fellowship WAITLIST ONLY
Sun, Sep 20, 4:30-5:30pm: Weekend Wind Down Yoga, The Marsh

About thirty people sitting cross-legged on mats on a wood floor inside a timber-framed barn, facing a teacher seated at the far end, daylight coming through the open door.

Pretty Good Meditation

Meditation can be challenging, whether you are a total beginner or an experienced meditator. This meditation podcast guides you towards peacefulness and clarity. Born from Midwestern sensibility, it does not take itself too seriously. Slow down, settle in, and experience the wholesome effects of guided meditation that is pretty good.

Latest Episode:
Aug 26
What You Already Know

Words of Inspiration

Swami Kripalu: "Wherever you go, spread your love. Just keep the candle of your love burning and whenever you find an unlit candle, light it up. Wherever a lamp goes, it spreads light. Wherever a flower goes, it spreads fragrance. Wherever we go we should spread love. Love all beings. We don’t have to say, 'I love you,' to everyone. Just be kind, patient, tolerant, forgiving, and soft-spoken."

Black and white photo of Matthew on a mat with the soles of his feet together, hands clasped around his feet and head lowered, two other students on mats behind him.

Living at ease, on and off the mat.