# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Sangha for Self-Compassion:  Taming Your Inner Critic
with Suzanne Accardo
Sunday April 26
3:00-4:30pm
Cost: $20

“The Sangha can help us remember to come back to the present moment, to touch our own peace, and to see how to undo the difficulty.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

Many of us are far harder on ourselves than we would ever be toward a friend. The inner critic can appear as judgment, perfectionism, shame, or the feeling of never being “good enough.”  In this Sangha gathering, we will explore how to meet that inner voice with mindfulness and compassion rather than criticism.  Through guided meditation, reflective exercises, poetry, and shared conversation, we will practice cultivating a kinder relationship with ourselves.

This session is open to everyone, whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice.

What is Sangha?

While traditionally referring to the Buddhist tradition, a “sangha” can be used to describe any supportive group of practitioners focusing on mindfulness, meditation, or collective peaceful living. It is a time to come together with a like-minded community to share joy, peace, and understanding that nourishes the individual, the community and the world. 

About Suzanne:

Suzanne has dedicated over 25 years to the study and practice of Mindfulness Meditation. She is currently deepening her expertise through the Mindfulness Meditation Teachers Certification Program led by world-renowned teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. As a Certified Life Coach and holder of a master’s degree in education, Suzanne is an "educator at heart" who excels at making complex spiritual teachings simple, relatable, and easy to apply to daily life. You will deeply appreciate the warmth, kindness, and clarity she brings to the practice.

Link to register: https://www.theyogaplaceinephrata.com/workshops
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ephrata/sangha-for-self-compassion-taming-your-inner-critic/200029860478859
- **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ephrata
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, PA
- **lat**: 40.16383
- **long**: -76.14739
- **full address**: 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, PA, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic being held?
  - **A:** Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, PA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic?
  - **A:** Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic is organized by The Yoga Place in Ephrata.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ephrata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sangha for Self-Compassion: Taming Your Inner Critic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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