“The discipline which I have imparted to you will lead you when I am gone. Practice mindfulness diligently, to attain the goal of awakening.

—Gautama Buddha.

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Yogaworks x Hakim Tafari

Tune in for Living Mindfully with Meditation with Yogaworks

Hit the pause button on the chaos and distraction of daily life. Join our meditation series and discover the peace within. Start your journey to mindfulness today!

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The Journeyman of Reinvention

For over 20 years Hakim has been practicing martial arts, specializing and sharing the practice of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong. He has also become vastly skilled in Eastern bodywork of Shiatsu/Thai Yoga Massage and the Five Element Theory.

Hakim has work among other expertise, Hakim is a Buddhist Dharma practitioner and meditation facilitator blending his meditative practice with street and trail running.

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Meditation for Everyday Life

Meditation and mindfulness are not escapes from everyday life, they are ways of meeting it with greater clarity, steadiness, and compassion. In a world that constantly pulls our attention outward, practice helps us return to the present: to the body, the breath, our values, and the choices that shape our lives.

Regular practice strengthens the ability to pause before reacting, work
skillfully with stress and difficult emotions, and develop a more focused, grounded relationship with ourselves and others. Like physical training, meditation develops through consistency. Over time, it can support a calmer nervous system, clearer awareness, wiser action, and a deeper capacity to live with purpose.

I work with individuals who want to establish, deepen, or renew a meditation practice rooted in mindfulness and Dharma. Whether you are new to meditation, returning after time away, or seeking support for a more committed path, our sessions offer practical guidance tailored to your life and experience.

Together, we can explore:

  • Building a sustainable daily meditation practice

  • Working with distraction, stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions

  • Bringing mindfulness into work, relationships, movement, and daily routines

  • Deepening insight, compassion, and ethical living through Dharma practice

  • Creating a clear, realistic path for ongoing practice and accountability

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If you are ready to build a steadier mind, a more grounded life, and a meaningful relationship with practice, I invite you to book a one-on-one meditation and Dharma mentoring session.

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