Maitri Center for Mindful Living, LLC

09/22/2025

Hello, I'm Kelly Petrie, the founder of Maitri Center for Mindful Living in downtown Oregon, directly next to Firefly Coffeehouse. I teach a variety of contemplative practices to children, teens, and adults through group classes, workshops, and private sessions.

What are contemplative practices?
Contemplative practices enhance mindful living through social emotional skills, interoception, somatics, embodied movement, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, relaxation techniques, journaling, creative processing, and/or breathing exercises. It's not a one size fits all approach. There's something for everybody.

Why learn contemplative practices?
All of these methods can be used to help to support a lasting sense of wellbeing in one's life. We can all benefit from having a little more balance and ease in our fast-paced world! The people who take my classes often feel a reduction in stress and a greater self of self-understanding.

What's being offered this fall and how do I find out more?
Weekly yoga and embodied movement group classes:
https://www.maitricenterllc.com/classes/yoga-movement
Youth mindfulness small group series:
https://www.maitricenterllc.com/classes/kids-teens
Mindfulness Fundamentals workshop series for adults:
https://www.maitricenterllc.com/classes/mindfulness
Private sessions for people with and without disabilities:
https://www.maitricenterllc.com/classes/private-sessions

Feel free to send a private message if you have questions! I'd love to meet you!

09/19/2025

Mindfulness enrichment classes for young people starting in just a few short weeks! Have you signed your child up yet?

These are some of the reasons families choose mindfulness classes at the Maitri Center for their kiddos:

“The weekly follow up emails are so thorough and detailed! They really help parents connect lessons learned and how to support the child to apply these skills in everyday life. Appreciate the time you take to making these emails so information rich!”

“I can't say enough positive things about Kelly and the Maitri Center! Kelly truly goes above and beyond to support a child in learning mindfulness. She keeps classes engaged, fun, and so meaningful for kids. My child loves coming to class and looks forward to it every week. Her classes have really helped my child be more regulated.”

"Great course to give your child language to describe their feelings. I highly recommend."

Maitri Center welcomes new and repeat students to join these series! No two sessions ever look exactly the same, keeping children engaged while reinforcing lifelong skills in lasting wellbeing!

More information including registration links can be found at:
https://www.maitricenterllc.com/classes/kids-teens

09/12/2025

My friend and colleague, Cortland Dahl, reflects on why mindfulness matters in a world of division and political violence.

Excerpt from the article:

“Turning Toward Possibility

History shows us that societies can spiral into fear—or transform through compassion. The situation may feel hopeless today, but change is always possible.

We can choose to widen our own circles. We can interrupt the cycle of outrage and create space for our shared humanity. If we practice this together, the temperature of our public life can shift, and our children may inherit a world less defined by violence.”

Reflections following the Killing of Charlie Kirk

09/09/2025

"Fearlessness is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to walk into it. When I walk into my fear, practice there, sit upright in the middle of it, completely open to the experience, with no expectation of the outcome, anything is possible. When our circumstances look impossible or terrifying, there is a way." ~Judith Randall

I am often asked what I believe to be the most important thing I gained from my master's in contemplative education and personal meditation practice, and this is it. Touching into fearlessness.

I'm Kelly Petrie, and what I love most about teaching mindfulness to others, whether my students are adults or children, is guiding them towards the recognition of the freedom that arises when we can lean into our discomfort and fear. In this moment. Right now.

Please join me this fall for an experiential exploration of mindfulness practices aimed at cultivating genuine wellbeing and lasting happiness. All classes are crafted to blend deeply meaningful experiences with joyfulness and fun.

Registration is now open for programs for children and adults, in partnership with Oregon Community Ed & Rec.

Mindful Monkeys for grades K-2 starting October 8th:
https://oregon.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1395

Mindful Kids for grades 3-6 starting October 8th:
https://oregon.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1393

Mindfulness Fundamentals for adults 18+ starting October 16th
https://oregon.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1392

If you have questions, please send a private message.

09/04/2025

These are some of the reasons families choose mindfulness classes at the Maitri Center for their kiddos:

“The weekly follow up emails are so thorough and detailed! They really help parents connect lessons learned and how to support the child to apply these skills in everyday life. Appreciate the time you take to making these emails so information rich!”

“I can't say enough positive things about Kelly and the Maitri Center! Kelly truly goes above and beyond to support a child in learning mindfulness. She keeps classes engaged, fun, and so meaningful for kids. My child loves coming to class and looks forward to it every week. Her classes have really helped my child be more regulated.”

"Great course to give your child language to describe their feelings. I highly recommend."

Maitri Center welcomes new and repeat students to join these series! No two sessions ever look exactly the same, keeping children engaged while reinforcing lifelong skills in lasting wellbeing!

Have you signed your child up yet? More information including registration links can be found at:

https://www.maitricenterllc.com/classes/kids-teens

08/22/2025

Start the school year off on the right step by giving your child the gift of mindfulness and social emotional balance!

Maitri Center for Mindful Living specializes in offering children a caring and compassionate haven for learning essential life skills that support lasting wellbeing.

New this fall! TWO unique sessions EACH of Mindful Monkeys (for grades K-2) and Mindful Kids (for grades 3-6). Lots of new stories, lessons, and crafts as well! New and returning students always welcome.

Please sign up through Oregon Community Ed & Rec:
https://oregon.recdesk.com/Community/Program

08/20/2025

This upcoming workshop series is for anyone who wishes to learn practical techniques for managing stress and nourishing overall wellbeing, whether you are new to mindfulness or would like a refresher!

You can expect to learn and explore the following foundational skills and supports:
🌿The basics in various forms of mindfulness meditation
🌿How to work with thoughts and overactive thinking that arises while practicing mindfulness
🌿Techniques for meeting and navigating strong emotions
🌿Practices that cultivate positive states of mind like gratitude, kindness, joy & compassion
🌿The role mindfulness plays in communication and relationships
🌿Support for developing a daily meditation practice

For adults ages 18-108.

Held in partnership with Oregon Community Ed & Rec.

https://oregon.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1392

08/12/2025

It's the 2nd Tuesday of the month! Join us for the FREE Joy of Living meditation session that is offered monthly at Maitri Center for Mindful Living! No experience necessary. Open to all.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.maitricenterllc.com/joy-of-living

Please reach out if you have questions.

08/06/2025

GENTLE YOGA Fall Session I at Oregon Senior Center is almost full!

This 3-week mini series is designed for women and men 55+ who are looking for a mindful movement practice that integrates strengthening, coordination, mobility, balance, stretching, and relaxation. No previous experience necessary.

The ability to move up and down from the floor with relative ease is required. However, everything is taught in progressions, so you will be given choices that are most supportive to your situation.

Friendliness, compassion, and community toward self and others are a few of our core values when practicing together.

Session I takes place 10-11 AM on Sept 5, 12, and 19. Cost is $36.

Ready to give it a try? Register online today at:
https://www.momoyoga.com/maitri-center-for-mindful-living/lesson/26735572/Gentle-Yoga-at-Oregon-Senior-Center-3-week-mini-series-Session-I-Sept-5-19

If this is your first time using the registration link, you will be asked to create a user account first. Once your account is created, go to Sept 5 on the calendar and press the book now button. You will be prompted from there to complete payment and registration. You will know you have successfully registered because you will receive an automated confirmation email.