Amy seeks to cultivate a community that is sustainable in happiness, peacefulness, health and wellness… one breath at a time.

“Amy is an incredible guide who makes you feel welcomed, calm, and capable right from the start! I signed up for the MBSR course on the recommendation of a friend, without knowing much about it. I was unsure what I was getting into at first, but Amy made learning mindfulness easy, interesting, and fun! I came to eagerly look forward to each class. Every week was something new, yet they all provide that sense of empowering calm that for me was a life-changing experience that I continue to benefit from even after it ended. Amy has a natural skill for helping students learn mindfulness in a happy and peaceful way.”

August 2021 ~ Mindy

First created in 1979, by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., MBSR has over 40 years of research that consistently demonstrates positive outcomes associated with increased self-awareness and emotional and attentional regulation. In addition, outcomes highlight statistically significant reductions in symptoms for various physical and behavioral health conditions including anxiety, depression and chronic pain, along with positive changes in risk factors that may lead to more serious chronic ailments. 

Join us to explore how mindfulness may support you in living life more fully, with greater ease and joy.

This is an 10- session Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course facilitated by Amy Tarrant

DATES/TIMES:

This particular course will run every Monday evening starting with an orientation, January 12th, 2026, IN PERSON  from 6:30pm- 9:00pm. This course will be held in TROY, MI at CenterPeace event center. 

CenterPeace

2609 Crooks Rd.

Troy, MI 48084

  *Please note that this course includes an all day silent retreat on March 15th, 2026*

ORIENTATION - Monday, January 12th, (6:30-8:00pm)

Class One - Monday,  January 26th, (6:30pm - 9:00pm)

Class Two ~ Monday, February 2nd, (6:30pm-9:00pm) 

Class Three ~ Monday, February 9th, (6:30pm-9:00pm) 

 ***Monday, February 16th SKIP***

Class Four ~Monday, February 23rd, (6:30pm-9:00pm)

Class Five ~ Monday, March 2nd, (6:30pm-9:00pm)             

Class Six ~ Monday, March 9th, (6:30pm-9:00pm) 

 **ALL DAY SILENT Retreat - Sunday, March 15th, ( 9:00am -4:30pm) * *  

***SKIP Monday, March 16th ***

Class Seven ~ Monday, March 23rd, (6:30pm-9:00pm)

***SKIP Monday, March 30th ***

Class Eight ~ Monday, April 6th,  (6:30pm-9:00pm) 

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is recognized as complementary to traditional medical and psychological treatments, rather than a replacement, and has been proven effective in helping people living with:

• Anxiety
• Work Stress
• Chronic Illness and Pain
• Depression
• Eating Disturbances
• Gastro-intestinal distress
• Grief
• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Panic Attacks
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
• Sleep Problems

INVESTMENT:

• $425
• Partial scholarships avaialable and payment plans

       Click the button below to register or email Amy Tarrant at meditatedetroit@gmail.com

Explore More Meditation Classes with Amy Tarrant

Welcome to the Meditate Detroit Classes

Sunday, June 1, 2025      

      Introduction to Mindfulness- 

      Yoga Garden - 31815 Southfield Rd. Beverly Hills, MI (Ste 14)

       Time - 6:30-7:45 pm

       Cost - $40

Whats the big deal about mindfulness and why is everyone talking about it? In this 75 minute session you will have the opportunity to experience two different mediations. Amy will discuss the brain research and benefits of practicing mindfulness, the history and what the bid deal is. 

What to bring- Water bottle, blanket, notebook, yoga mat, notebook, open mind

Register here- link to register comming soon 

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Half  Day Silent Retreat

• Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
• Location: CenterPeace Healing Center 
• 33750 Freedom Rd., Farmington, MI 48084

  Immerse yourself in a 5 hour session of noble silence while practicing meditation, mindful movement, walking meditiaton and self-reflection. Allowing yourself to be silent and release the act of communicaiton and your Saturday responsibilities for a short time can allow you to turn your attention inward, giving you a sense of rest and reset. 

• What to Expect-  Although participants spend most of the session in noble silence, meditation teacher, Amy Tarrant founder of Meditate Detroit, will guide you through meditations, mindful movement, walking meditation, and self-reflection. She will also do some readings from well known meditation teachers and authors like, Thich Nhat Hanh, Kristin Neff, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield and more. 

The basic schedule for the morning will be-

Welcome/Introductions and Guidelines

Noble Silence will begin

~ The morning will flow between meditations, mindful movement, walking meditation and teachings of well known mindfulness leaders. ~

Time to Journal

Dissolve the Noble Silence

Unpack the experience, questions, comments

Link to register - https://www.centerpeacehealing.com/all-events/silent-retreat-06142025. 

Winter 2026

FREE  -  Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction Orientation January 12, 2026 6:30pm-8:00pm 

See full schedule above. 

🦋 Join us for this FREE orientation and learn if this 8 week mindfulness session is right for you. 

🦋 Learn about the stress response and how the brain / body react to stress. Learn how to open the door to a new way of healing, coping, and managing stress.

🦋 You will learn evidence-based mindfulness/meditation practices and gentle yoga. Some of the practices include but not limited to; Body scan, Anchor meditation, Mindful eating, Walking meditation, Mindful movement.

🦋 Doctors and researchers have been studying MBSR since 1979. The findings show overwhelming improvement in people struggling with depression, anxiety, overwhelm, hypertension, stress, burnout, post traumatic stress, digestive issues, pain management and overall health and wellbeing.

🦋 “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective, and scientifically researched method for reducing physical and psychological suffering while building resilience, balance, and peace of mind.” Brown University - School of Professional Studies

🦋 “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally” Jon Kabat-Zinn founder of MBSR.

🦋 This program is highly interactive and participatory.

Educator Workshops~

Amy has worked with educators since 2012. These sessions include practices for the teachers themselves. Many have found that if the teachers are familiar with their own stress triggers and how to use mindfulness as support or coping mechanisms in and out of the classroom, then this will flow over to the classroom, and they can support students in similar ways. You can’t teach someone how to play the guitar if you yourself do not play. 

Community Workshops~

Amy has done workshops within many local communities. She can tailor them to your needs and purposes. The most popular workshop is a 90-minute session introducing 2-3 basic practices of mindfulness meditation, depending on the interest of the group. Included in the session would be discussion of what mindfulness is, why it works, how the brain changes, and how this relates to everyday life. 

If so desired, Amy is available to lead an ongoing class once a week for 30-60 minutes. 

Community workshops have been done in person and virtually with libraries, schools, outdoor parks, and in-home book clubs. 

Mindfulness in the Workplace ~

A mindfulness session with co-workers can be a team-building exercise as well as a practice of self-discovery. Learn how to integrate mindful moments during your workday and cope with triggers of stress. Included would be basic practices of mindfulness meditation, discussing what mindfulness is, how mindfulness meditation works in the brain, and how this relates to everyday life. 

Individual and Family Sessions ~

Amy has worked with many parents and children since 2011. Some options would be working together as a family, group sessions with different members, or one-on-one with individuals. Parents will be given handouts of written meditations and tips and resources to help support them meditating with their children. Planting the seed of mindfulness at a young age can be very empowering for both parent and child. It may also be considered as a special bonding time.  Many adult meditators have said they wish they learned these skills in their youth.

Teen workshops ~

Teen workshops can be done one-on-one or in a group setting. Amy is available to come to your home, school, team meetings, or club meetings. Amy makes a point to talk about how the brain looks and acts with mindfulness meditation and without. She relates the practices to their everyday life challenges and how meditation practices can support them now and throughout their lives. Options for teen workshops would be 4-6 one-hour sessions or a 90-minute introductory session.