Sacred Treehouse

Sacred Treehouse is a meditation and mindfulness education center founded by Dr. Patricia Thomas Shutt, a practicing clinical psychologist in Boca Raton who wanted to share the positive effects of meditation and mindfulness with others. In addition to offering a peaceful environment for meditation, Dr. Shutt has access to a network of like-minded professionals who want to share their knowledge and experience through workshops, discussion groups and guided book studies. Sacred Treehouse is not a religious organization, we believe that spiritual inspiration can and should be found from many sources. Please drop us a line to find out about our current and upcoming workshops and events

Why Meditate?

The powerful effects of meditation cannot be understated. A simple and calming mental exercise, meditation is essentially the practice of training the mind to maintain deep and focused concentration. Anyone can easily learn the fundamentals of meditation and begin to experience the numerous physical and mental benefits. In addition to an immediate sense of calm and deep relaxation, over time many participants experience improvements in blood pressure, concentration, memory, patience, self-control and emotional balance. As practice progresses, individuals gain an increased ability to harmonize the body and mind, directing both thought and action toward positive goals.

People who meditate enjoy many health benefits (both physical and mental) compared with people who don’t. Everybody can do it, and you don’t need incense, a fancy cushion or a personal guru – just a quiet place to sit. Here are just a few reasons why you should make meditation a part of your daily routine:

Reduce Stress. Not just while you’re meditating, but throughout the day you will feel calmer, more grounded and better able to handle the curve balls that come your way.
Improve Concentration. Your ability to focus, learn and ultimately perform are greatly enhanced by the practice of meditation.
Relieve Pain. A recent study found that participants with minimal training in meditation (a total of 80 minutes in all) perceived pain as 45% less intense than participants who did not meditate
Improve Relationships. Mindfulness meditation helps you to understand your emotions, and to better tune in to the needs of others.
Help Your Heart. Numerous studies have shown that regular meditation can improve overall heart health, especially high-blood pressure.
Find Your Self! Continued practice of meditation brings you closer to understanding your true nature where you will find self-acceptance and love.

We are planting seeds of….

PEACE – by encouraging meditation through ongoing education and a peaceful environment for practice.

LOVE – by reaching out to others and building a network of support for our educational and spiritual goals.

HOPE – by enriching our community through philanthropic works.