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SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T190000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07-2026-06-25/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T165436Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom : "Meditation and Music" A viewing of a prerecorded talk by Rolf Sovik (February 19\, 1978) -  July 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom\nJuly 2\, 2026\n“Meditation and Music”\nA viewing of a prerecorded talk by Rolf Sovik (February 19\, 1978)\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\nNew start time\, 6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:15 p.m.: Guided Meditation\n7:15-8:30 p.m.: “Meditation and Music”\nA viewing of a prerecorded talk by Rolf Sovik  (February 19\, 1978)\n8:35 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea\n\n	\n\n\nIn this compelling talk\, recorded in 1978\, Rolf Sovik\, a lead teacher and administrator of the Meditation Center at that time\, spoke on Nada Yoga\, the yoga of sacred sound. \nIn this talk Rolf guides students through the subtle body using breath awareness and the So-ham mantra. \nIn this practice\, with the changes of pitch and subtle vibrations\, the body becomes an inner instrument for sound and music. \nRolf also talks about the origin of scale notation in Western music (circa 1025) coming originally from a prayer/hymn to St. John the Baptist\, whereas in other cultures\, such as India\, different musical scales are used\, with more pitches\, based on a musician’s inner experience. \nSee Swami Rama’s description of subtle sounds in PATH OF FIRE AND LIGHT: ADVANCED PRACTICES OF YOGA (1996)\, pp. 106-108 and pp. 132-133. \nBoth Swami Rama and Swami Veda have taught Baka Mudra\, where subtle sounds can be heard. Swami Rama wrote\, “Anahata nada is the celestial sound heard by the mental ear of a yogi” and it is “the very basis of all music practiced and played all over the world. In all the music of the world\, there are only seven key notes. The Sama Veda explains extensively the origin of music and its effect on the minds and hearts of the sadhakas. It is said that music also could lead the aspirant to a state of ecstasy and samadhi\, but such musicians are rare\, and they devote their whole lives to practicing music as the only method for attaining samadhi.” See Swami Rama’s CHOOSING A PATH (1982)\, pp. 172-173.) \n\n	\n\n\nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. Or donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center. \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-meditation-and-music-a-viewing-of-a-prerecorded-talk-by-rolf-sovik-february-19-1978-july-2-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205628Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T203000
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SUMMARY:On July 3rd In Person - "Musika Medica" responsive\, improvisational and immersive musical medicine to nourish the body\, mind and spirit on  Friday\, May 1\, 2026\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.  In Person at TMC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Musika Medica”\nresponsive\, improvisational and immersive musical medicine\nto nourish the body\, mind and spirit\nFriday\, July 3\, 2026\n7:00-8:30 p.m. \nIn Person at TMC \n7:00-7:30 p.m.- Guided Meditation \n7:30-8:30 p.m. – Musical Meditation \nDonations are welcome…donate in person with cash\, check\, \nor on TMC’s square app. \nAll donations will go to support The Meditation Center \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Musika Medica is a women-led improvisational music\, collective healing and meditation project that weaves together deep listening\, musical exploration\, and embodied inquiry. Rooted in the practice of attunement\, the project responds organically to each unique context\, creating experiences that transcend traditional performance boundaries. By collaborating with guest musicians\, storytellers\, and diverse community voices\, Musika Medica crafts immersive concerts\, workshops\, and restorative performances that invite rest\, reflection\, and creative wondering. \nMusika Medica artists are: Molly Sturges (voice/percussion/assorted instruments)\, Maja Radovanlija (classical guitar/guitars) and Sara Pajunen (violin/hardanger D’Amore). \nMusika Medica plays the first Friday of each month at The Meditation Center with host TMC meditation teachers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-july-3rd-in-person-musika-medica-responsive-improvisational-and-immersive-musical-medicine-to-nourish-the-body-mind-and-spirit-on-friday-may-1-2026-700-830-p-m-in-person-at-tmc/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205628Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223959Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
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SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-05-30/2026-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205628Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205628Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-05/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23525-1783239600-1783243800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02-2026-06-28/2026-07-05/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205628Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205628Z
UID:23389-1783324800-1783380600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T120000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for July 6th - Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/cancelled-for-july-6th-monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205629Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205629Z
UID:23390-1783411200-1783467000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T202709Z
CREATED:20260616T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T202709Z
UID:23368-1783449000-1783454400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Contemplation in Classic Indian Philosophies: An introductory look. Taught by Paul Emerson Ph.D.  Five-Week Series: June 23 - July 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation and Contemplation in Classic Indian Philosophies:\nAn introductory look\nTaught by Paul Emerson Ph.D.\nFive-Week Series: June 23 – July 21\, 2026\nIn Person and Via Zoom\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nCost: $60.00\nRegister here\nPhilosophy is a description of experience. When we have an experience we create a philosophy when we attempt to explain it to ourselves or others. The Indian culture and practices of introspection and rituals gave birth to a number of classical philosophies–each of which have slightly different flavors of meditation and contemplation. While the subject area is certainly vast it may be helpful to spend some time thinking about some of these areas as we develop our own philosophical explanations of meditation. \nWithin these five weeks we will spend some time with the Vedic\, Samkhya-Yogic\, Vedantic\, Tantric\, and possibly Bhaktic traditions\, discussing the basic texts and attempting some of the key practices.     . \n. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-and-contemplation-in-classic-indian-philosophies-an-introductory-look-taught-by-paul-emerson-ph-d-five-week-series-june-23-july-21-2026/2026-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205629Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205629Z
UID:23391-1783497600-1783553400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260102T225843Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225843Z
UID:23442-1783506600-1783512000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2-2026-06-24/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205629Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205629Z
UID:23392-1783584000-1783639800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23554-1783620000-1783623600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07-2026-06-25/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T183832Z
CREATED:20260701T183832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183832Z
UID:23551-1783623600-1783629000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom : "Experiences of Group Sadhana at June Mount Shasta Retreat In California" - July 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom\nJuly 9\, 2026\n“Experiences of Group Sadhana at a June Mount Shasta Retreat In California”\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\nNew start time\, 6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga\n7:00-7:15 p.m.: Guided Meditation\n7:15-8:30 p.m.: “Experiences of Group Sadhana at a Mount Shasta Retreat In California”\n8:35 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea & Conversation\n\n	\n\n\nDetails to come. \n\n	\n\n\nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. Or donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center. \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n  \n\nSources/Usage: Public Domain.\n\nLenticular clouds over Mount Shasta in July 2024. USGS photo by Andrew Calvert.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-experiences-of-group-sadhana-at-june-mount-shasta-retreat-in-california-july-9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205630Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205630Z
UID:23393-1783670400-1783726200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205630Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205630Z
UID:23394-1783756800-1783812600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223959Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223959Z
UID:23474-1783765800-1783771200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-05-30/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205631Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205631Z
UID:23395-1783843200-1783899000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02-2026-06-28/2026-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205631Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205631Z
UID:23396-1783929600-1783985400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T180009Z
CREATED:20260701T180009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T180009Z
UID:23500-1783938600-1783944000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP and other teachers. \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/2026-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205631Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205631Z
UID:23397-1784016000-1784071800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T202709Z
CREATED:20260616T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T202709Z
UID:23369-1784053800-1784059200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Contemplation in Classic Indian Philosophies: An introductory look. Taught by Paul Emerson Ph.D.  Five-Week Series: June 23 - July 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation and Contemplation in Classic Indian Philosophies:\nAn introductory look\nTaught by Paul Emerson Ph.D.\nFive-Week Series: June 23 – July 21\, 2026\nIn Person and Via Zoom\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nCost: $60.00\nRegister here\nPhilosophy is a description of experience. When we have an experience we create a philosophy when we attempt to explain it to ourselves or others. The Indian culture and practices of introspection and rituals gave birth to a number of classical philosophies–each of which have slightly different flavors of meditation and contemplation. While the subject area is certainly vast it may be helpful to spend some time thinking about some of these areas as we develop our own philosophical explanations of meditation. \nWithin these five weeks we will spend some time with the Vedic\, Samkhya-Yogic\, Vedantic\, Tantric\, and possibly Bhaktic traditions\, discussing the basic texts and attempting some of the key practices.     . \n. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-and-contemplation-in-classic-indian-philosophies-an-introductory-look-taught-by-paul-emerson-ph-d-five-week-series-june-23-july-21-2026/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation,Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205632Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205632Z
UID:23398-1784102400-1784158200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260102T225843Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225843Z
UID:23443-1784111400-1784116800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2-2026-06-24/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174200Z
CREATED:20260701T174200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174200Z
UID:23468-1784142000-1784147400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Practical Ayurveda: Wellness Wednesdays with Gary and Cynthia Gran\, A Zoom Series  "Determining Your Dosha! Working with Your Prakruti & Vikruti"  July 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center – Palatine\, IL\nPractical Ayurveda: Wellness Wednesdays with Gary and Cynthia Gran\nA Zoom Series\n “Determining Your Dosha! Working with Your Prakruti & Vikruti“\nJuly 15 \, 2026\n7:00 – 8:30 pm\nCost $20.00 / session\nRegister here.\nDetails to come \nPlease join us as we ponder the holistic vision of the great science of life. \nAll are welcome. \nAugust 19\, 2026 – Doshas & Koshas! Deepening Your Understanding of Ayurveda \nOctober 21\, 2026 – The Five Pranas! Balancing the Life Force \nGary and Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the Tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in summer residence in Minneapolis\, MN\, enjoying satsang\, shade trees\, and flowing waters. \nGary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n1.5 Yoga Alliance CEUs are available to whomever takes this course.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/practical-ayurveda-wellness-wednesdays-with-gary-and-cynthia-gran-a-zoom-series-determining-your-dosha-working-with-your-prakruti-vikruti-july-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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