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SUMMARY:"Mauna Amavasya Observance" New Moon Silence Day - January 29\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday: January 29\, 2025\n“Mauna Amavasya Day”\nNew Moon Silence Day Observance\n6:00 a.m.  – 9:00 p.m.\nJoin us for a day of immersion into the vastness of blissful silence during the auspicious day of “Mauna Amavasya\,” on Wednesday\, January 29th. \n“Mauna Amavasya” is observed during this special day of No Moon which offers transformative opportunities through silence practice. \n‘You may join for the entire day or at any point during the program for however much time you are able to stay. The schedule will start at 6:00 a.m. with Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, and will include practices such as silent Joints and Glands exercises\, pranayama\, unguided meditation\, guided subtle body practices. The program will conclude after evening meditation and evening prayers at 9:00 p.m. \n  \nMAUNA AMAVASYA  \nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025 \nSCHEDULE \n6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nIn Person Only Event \n(A bell will be rung at scheduled start times) \nParticipants may attend all or part of the program while maintaining silence throughout the day. \nPlease RSVP for your intended participation. \n6:00-7:00 a.m.: Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, Silent Meditation. \n7:00-8:00 a.m.: Silent Pranayama\, Joints and Glands. \n8:00-10:00 a.m.: Communal Breakfast Prep and Cleanup. \n10:00-11:00 a.m.: Contemplative Walking (indoors or out\, weather permitting). \n11:00-12:00 Noon: 108 Nadi Shodhana\, Silent Meditation. \n12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch–Vegan Soup\, Bread\, Fruit\, Cleanup. \n\n	\n\n\n1:00-3:00 p.m.: Digestive Breathing\, Individual Participation in Japa  (Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati\, Purash Charana.) \n3:00-5:00 p.m.: Subtle Body Practices (guided)\, Meditation (silent) \n5:00-6:30 p.m.: Help Prepare Light Supper and Cleanup. \n6:30-8:00 p.m.: Individual Participation Japa (Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati)\, journaling. \n8:00-9:00 p.m.: Meditation and Evening Prayers. \n\n	\n\n\nThe focus throughout the day will be on “Ganapati Mantra” for enhancing and stabilizing our practice as we travel through this “Decade of Loving Transformation”\, as well as “Saumya Mantra” for inner calm\, love and compassion that has been indicated as a worldwide sangha practice until February 10\, 2025
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/mauna-amavasya-observance-new-moon-silence-day/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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SUMMARY:"Mauna Amavasya Day" a  New Moon Silence Day on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January  29\, 2025\n“Mauna Amavasya Day”\n  \nJoin us for a day of immersion into the vastness of blissful silence during the auspicious day of “Mauna Amavasya\,” on Wednesday\, January 29th. \n“Mauna Amavasya” is observed during this special day of No Moon which offers transformative opportunities through silence practice. \n‘You may join for the entire day or at any point during the program for however much time you are able to stay. The schedule will start at 6:00 a.m. with Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, and will include practices such as silent Joints and Glands exercises\, pranayama\, unguided meditation\, guided subtle body practices. The program will conclude after evening meditation and evening prayers at 9:00 p.m. \nMAUNA AMAVASYA\nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025\nSCHEDULE\n6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nIn Person Only Event\n(A bell will be rung at scheduled start times)\nParticipants may attend all or part of the program while maintaining silence throughout the day.\nPlease RSVP for your intended participation.\n6:00-7:00 a.m.: Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, Silent Meditation. \n7:00-8:00 a.m.: Silent Pranayama\, Joints and Glands. \n8:00-10:00 a.m.: Communal Breakfast Prep and Cleanup. \n10:00-11:00 a.m.: Contemplative Walking (indoors or out\, weather permitting). \n11:00-12:00 Noon: 108 Nadi Shodhana\, Silent Meditation. \n12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch–Vegan Soup\, Bread\, Fruit\, Cleanup. \n  \n1:00-3:00 p.m.: Digestive Breathing\, Individual Participation in Japa \n(Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati\, Purash Charana.) \n3:00-5:00 p.m.: Subtle Body Practices (guided)\, Meditation (silent) \n5:00-6:30 p.m.: Help Prepare Light Supper and Cleanup. \n6:30-8:00 p.m.: Individual Participation Japa (Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati)\, journaling. \n8:00-9:00 p.m.: Meditation and Evening Prayers. \n  \nThe focus throughout the day will be on “Ganapati Mantra” for enhancing and stabilizing our practice as we travel through this “Decade of Loving Transformation”\, as well as “Saumya Mantra” for inner calm\, love and compassion that has been indicated as a worldwide sangha practice until February 10\, 2025
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/mauna-amavasya-day-a-new-moon-silence-day-on-wednesday-january-29-2025/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for Observance of "Mauna Amavasya"\,  New Moon Silence Day: Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for the Observance of  “Mauna Amavasya” – New Moon Silence Day\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: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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SUMMARY:Silent Session in observance of Mauna Amavasya - In Person Only Tonight : Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos "Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool" 
DESCRIPTION:Silent Session in Observance of “Mauna Amavasya”\nNew Moon Silence Day\nWednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nNo Cost Event Tonight\n  \nPlease join in as Simone facilitates a workshop experience about writing as a spiritual practice.\n\n	\n\n\nWithin a dedicated time and space we’ll create a circle of safe support to explore and practice this inner work of writing sadhana.\n\n	\n\n\nYou are welcome to join us in person in the beautiful energy of the Center or enjoy from the comfort of your own home on Zoom. Bring your notebook and favorite pen.\n\n	\n\n\nSimone De Los Santos is the current Ashramite at the Meditation Center. Her path is creative and spiritual.\n\n\n	\n\n\nAs a youth she spent time in both Chicago and Puerto Rico\, nourished by the cultural heritage of both worlds. She moved to Minneapolis and earned a degree in Fine Art\, specializing in color and painting. During her college career a color consulting practice was born. She has had the honor of working on many historical buildings throughout the Twin Cities\, earning her a Historical Preservation Award from the City of Saint Paul.\n\n	\n\n\nAll the while\, processing her world daily through the practice of writing remains the gem of her work. Through decades of practicing writing\, yoga\, meditation and ayurvedic practices she has transformed the the darkness and challenge of what it is to be human\, into the light of peace\, spaciousness\, awareness and growth.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-evening-writing-sanctuary-with-simone-de-los-santos-using-writing-as-a-spiritual-tool-6-2024-12-18-2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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