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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: Reading of Rabindranath Tagore's "Gitanjali" with John David Wilson - January 3\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 3\, 2019\nReading of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Gitanjali”\nwith John David Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn will be reading and discussing Tagore’s poem\,\nGitanjali; a poem that is meditative and beloved around the world.\n\n\n…The English Gitanjali or Song Offering is a collection of 103 English poems of Tagore’s own English translations of his Bengali poems first published in November 1912 by the India Society of London. It contained translations of 53 poems from the original Bengali Gitanjali\, as well as 50 other poems… In 1913\, Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature\, largely for the English Gitanjali. \n\n\n…The word gitanjali is composed from “geet”\, song\, and “anjali”\, offering\, and thus means – “An offering of songs”; but the word for offering\, anjali\, has a strong devotional connotation\, so the title may also be interpreted as “prayer offering of song”… From wikipedia.org.\n\n\n\n\n“When I go from hence\, let this be my parting word\, that what I have seen is unsurpassable. \nI have tasted of the hidden honey of this lotus that expands on the ocean of light\, and thus I am blessed-let this be my parting word. \nIn this playhouse of infinite forms I have had my play and here have I caught sight of him who is formless. \nMy whole body and my limbs have thrilled with his touch who is beyond touch; and if the end comes here\, let it come-let this be my parting word.”  \n      Rabindranath Tagore\,  Gitanjali: Song Offerings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with John David Wilson\n7:30 p.m. Readings from Gitanjali with John David Wilson\n\n8:30 p.m.Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-tbd-january-3-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190106T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190106T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION: Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon/2019-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T082709
CREATED:20181228T052422Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Holistic Health: The Connection between Ecology\, Individuals\, and the Earth" with Lori Beron – January 10\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 10\, 2019\nHolistic Health: The Connection between Ecology\, Individuals\, and the Earth\nwith Lori Beron\n\n  \n\n\nJoin in a discussion looking at the state of our planet\, its impact on individual health and what yoga practices are pertinent and helpful.\nLets share ideas and solutions for becoming a zero waste Center as we continue to deepen our individual practices with yoga wisdom benefiting ourselves\, families and communities. Bring a poem\, product or practice that you want to share.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Barbra Bloy\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation\n7:30 p.m. Presentation by Lori Beron\n\n8:30 p.m.Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-tbd-january-10-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T082709
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
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SUMMARY:No Sunday Satsang on January 13\, 2019 at The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION: No Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T082709
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Biofeedback and Stress Management" with Daniel Hertz - January 17\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 17\, 2019\nBiofeedback and Stress Management\nwith Daniel Hertz\n  \nBiofeedback is well-recognized as a powerful\, non-invasive\, and relatively simple way to measure subtle changes in the emotional and physiological state.  The goal is to learn self-regulation.  Self-regulation skills are a prerequisite to learning stress management skills.  These same skills also allow us to check and refine the breathing and relaxation skills used in the meditation process.  The three keys to learning self-regulation will be discussed\, and there will also be demonstrations of the equipment. Sensors include respiration\, heart rate\, skin temperature\, muscle tension\, and skin conductance. \nDaniel Hertz (MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500) has been on the faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis since 1995 and has been offering individual Biofeedback sessions since 2007.  Please see the Biofeedback link on The Center’s home page for more information. Daniel is internationally certified as a Biofeedback practitioner through BCIA.org.  He is also the author of Swami Hari: I am a simple forest monk\, which is available on Amazon.  All profits from the sale of the book go to SRIVERM\, the school in the remote Himalayas founded by Swami Hari.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-biofeedback-and-stress-management-with-daniel-hertz-january-17-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T082709
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: “The Art of Joyful Living” with Lynn Hasel - January 24\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 24\, 2019\n“The Art of Joyful Living” with Lynn Hasel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and enjoy a peaceful evening of contemplation and meditation on teachings by Swami Rama\, one of the greatest Masters of the Himalayas. Swami Rama has helped many people come in touch with what is truly important in life.\n\n\n\n\n\nBased on Swami Rama’s book\, The Art of Joyful Living\, Lynn will share methods of cultivating your willpower\, and in setting intentions for a healthier joyful life.\n\n\n\n\n\nLynn will present Swami’s concepts of developing a philosophy of life that leads to a sustained sense of joy even through troublesome times.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you wish\,  bring your journal or a notebook so you can record your thoughts.\n\n\n\n\n\nLynn Hasel is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Ayurveda Practitioner. She has been a student of Swami Veda Bharati\, a disciple of Swami Rama\, since 1985.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-the-art-of-joyful-living-with-lynn-hasel-january-24-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T210000
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CREATED:20181228T050409Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled "Coming Home to a Tradition of Truth with Trust in the Lineage" with Swami Ritavan Bharati  - Join Swamiji on February 7th
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled\n“Coming Home to a Tradition of Truth with Trust in the Lineage”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n\nThursday Satsang\nJanuary 31\, 2019 – Cancelled\nFebruary 7\, 2019\nThursday’s scheduled address on January 31st with Swami Ritavan has been cancelled. Because of travel disruption in many US airports due to extreme winter weather conditions\, itinerary changes have been made to Swamiji’s schedule. He will speak on February 7\, 2019. Join us then for Swami Ritavan’s special address to the community. \n\n  \n\nJoin Swami Ritavan on  February 7th for two special Thursday Satsangs. Swamiji will address the theme of Tradition and Lineage\, two gems of spiritual life gleaned through knowledge and devotion.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\nRenewing your spiritual life and faith in your sadhana begins NOW and for the rest of your life. \n\n [divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\nOur Tradition of truth-seekers has awakened our deepest and most intimate urge\, the urge to know Truth.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nHow can we trust that the Lineage will support our spiritual path?\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nBy way of the Lineage\, our faith and practice answer the urge to Truth.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nGrace supports our trust in the spiritual way of living a full and contented life.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nWe will review the past practices and affirm our current year’s practice as our collective effort to relieve the suffering of humanity through meditation.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nPlease give a priority and importance to this relationship with your spiritual self and set the course for purposeful living and moksha. Let us gather together with faith and conviction to love\, serve\, and remember.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nSwami Ritavan will make this winter 2019 pilgrimage to Minneapolis to meet with initiates and students. Swamiji will share from the deep well of blessings received from the Lineage to inspire and guide all those present. \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-an-evening-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-january-31-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T210000
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CREATED:20190129T024101Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Because of Frigid Weather in The Twin Cities - Thursday Satsang - "Finding Peace Through Santosha (Contentment)" with Jim Nelson - January 31\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled Because of Frigid Weather in The Twin Cities\nThursday Satsang – January 31\, 2019\n“Finding Peace Through Santosha (Contentment”)\nwith Jim Nelson\n \n  \nJim will facilitate an interactive exploration of how to skillfully manifest contentment when the world and circumstance conspire against it. \nJim Nelson\, MA\, LC\, worked for many years as a high school social studies teacher and as family counselor as well as a counselor for troubled youth. He wrote the book\, Running on Empty: Transcending the Economic Culture’s Seduction of Our Youth\, and has taught meditation classes at TMC for over 30 years. He continues to facilitate Silence Retreats in Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, and California. In his book\, Jim opened our eyes to what is occurring to American youth and utilizes this Four-Step Analysis to provide sensible\, practical ways of guiding children in a positive new direction.\n[] [/][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Lori Beron\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Jim Nelson\n7:30 p.m. Presentation by Jim Nelson \n\n8:30 p.m. Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-cultivating-santosha-contentment-with-jim-nelson-january-31-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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