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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom: Unity\, a Forest of Old Growth Trees" Atma-Tattva-Avalokanam with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT 500  7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom – August 8\, 2024\n“Unity\, a Forest of Old Growth Trees” Atma-Tattva-Avalokanam\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT 500\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga with Chu Chen\n6:15-7:00 p.m. – Vegan Soup\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “Unity\, a Forest of Old Growth Trees”\nAtma-Tattva-Avalokanam with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Guided by Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\nJoin Stoma in a discussion of “Unity” an old growth forest with a complicated network of communication among individual trees… Atma-Tattva-Avalokanam or “watching for the essence of atman everywhere around you”\, awareness of Atman the Self. \nStephen Parker (Stoma) was initiated in the Himalayan Yoga tradition by Swami Veda Bharati and was given the initiate name Stoma in 1971. Among the first teachers certified by the Himalayan International Teachers’ Association\, H.I.T.A.\, he began teaching hatha-yoga in 1974. Stoma is a Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level of the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). A member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists\, he serves on the faculties of the Meditation Center in Minneapolis and the Sadhanamandir and Sadhaka Gram ashrams in Rishikesh\, India. \nHe is also a senior faculty member of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition Teachers’ Training Program. He has lectured on yoga\, meditation\, and spiritual practice in the U.S. and Canada as well as in Caribbean countries\, Holland\, Italy\, Austria\, Hungary\, South Africa\, Korea\, Hong Kong\, and India. In 2004 he helped originate and teach the first course on yoga in an American medical school at the University of Minnesota Academic Medical Center. In 2007 he received took preliminary vows of renunciation from Swami Veda and the Shankaracharya of Karvirapitha. \nStoma has been a licensed psychologist in private practice in St. Paul\, MN since 1985. He also served as Adjunct Assistant School Professor of Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis\, MN. He has taught on the faculty of the Introductory Workshops of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis. In addition to authoring journal articles and book chapters\, Dr. Parker edited volume two of Swami Veda’s definitive scholarly work on the “Yoga-sutras of Patanjali” and he has been a peer review editor for the “Journal of Men’s Studies\,” the “American Journal of Orthopsychiatry\,” and the “International Journal of Yoga Therapy.” \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors \nin the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-unity-a-forest-of-old-growth-trees-atma-tattva-avalokanam-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psyd-e-ryt-500-700-830-p-m-cdt/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T170000
DTSTAMP:20240805T222558Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for August 7th -  Wednesday Mornings In Person and Via Zoom Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for August 7th\nCynthia Gran is teaching on August 14th\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS  IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM\n\nGENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Rosann Chamberlain\, Sig Martell\, and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students)
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/cancelled-for-july-31st-wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T203000
DTSTAMP:20240801T194002Z
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SUMMARY:No Guided Hatha Class or Thursday Satsang Either In Person or Via Zoom Tonight - August 1\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:There Will Be No In Person or Zoom Program for The Meditation Center’s Thursday Satsang\non August 1\, 2024\nThe Drop-In Hatha Class is cancelled for Thursday evening.\n\nThursday Satsang will resume on August 8\, 2024
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/no-guided-hatha-class-or-thursday-satsang-either-n-person-or-via-zoom-tonight-august-1-2024/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T184500
DTSTAMP:20240801T194640Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - No Guided Hatha Class on August 1\, 2024 Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\nThere will be no guided hatha class on August 1\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-2024-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T170000
DTSTAMP:20240722T225648Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for July 31st -  Wednesday Mornings In Person and Via Zoom Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for July 31\, August 7\, and August 14th\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS  IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM\n\nGENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Rosann Chamberlain\, Sig Martell\, and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students)
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/cancelled-for-july-31st-wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in/2024-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T093000
DTSTAMP:20240722T194537Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for July 28th - Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for July 28\, 2024…\n…will resume on August 4\, 2024\n 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-2-2024-06-02-2024-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T203000
DTSTAMP:20240725T191415Z
CREATED:20240725T014231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T191415Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: "Miscellaneous Metaphysical Musings" with Michael Smith - July 25\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – July 25\, 2024\n“Miscellaneous Metaphysical Musings” with Michael Smith\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga with Sig Martell \n6:15-7:00 p.m.: No soup is being served on July 25th. \nSoup will be offered again on August 8th. \n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “Miscellaneous Metaphysical Musings” with Michael Smith \n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation with Michael Smith \n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers \n\nJoin us tonight\, Thursday\, July 25th\, for a wonderful and compelling discussion with Michael Smith…not wanting to leave anything out\, Michael’s talk will have the theme of Guru and Unity — transcendent and imminent Balance\, Harmony\, and Integration. \nMichael Smith has been practicing & teaching yoga for over 50 years and is currently a curriculum coordinator for the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association. He has also been certified by the Himalayan Institute Teachers Association and the Behram Guard School of Yoga Meditation (an Iyengar-based Hatha Yoga School). He was a public school teacher for 35 years and also a professor of Comparative Religion at North Hennepin Community College. He has edited and/or illustrated several books on yoga and has lectured widely on stress management (the topic of his Masters Thesis) and also on holistic health. His main work has been to transcribe and to get the teachings of Swami Rama\, Swami Veda and the Himalayan teachers out to as many people as possible. \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-miscellaneous-metaphysical-musings-with-michael-smith-july-25-2024/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T170000
DTSTAMP:20240418T182826Z
CREATED:20240418T182826Z
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Sangha of the Americas: July 25 - August 3\, 2024 - Mark Your Calendars
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars…\nAHYMSIN Sangha of the Americas\nJuly 25 – August 3\, 2024\nDear Friends\, \nWe are excited about the upcoming 2024 Himalayan Tradition\, AHYMSIN Sangha of the Americas\, coming in July! \nThis gathering of the Himalayan Tradition Family is the perfect way to deepen your practices during this unique gathering of like-minded seekers through daily yoga and meditation sessions\, teachings and inspirations\, which will include a 5-day Silence period. The event will take place at the beautiful St. Olaf College in Northfield\, MN\, USA. \nFrom Swami Ritavan Bharati: \n” It is my profound wish that we will be able to have the joy of your presence among us\, and of your participation for the first four days\, or the full ten days of the event\, so that we can all reconnect\, continue to allow the teaching to grow\, and continue to serve the legacy we share. Please do make time to attend this important gathering as a member of the Tradition.” \nThe 10-day program will be comprised of: \n\nArrival and check-in for the 10-day program will be on July 25.\nAHYMSIN gathering with center presentations\, inspirations and family connections\, as well as daily prayers\, yoga\, and meditation\, from July 26 to 29.\n5 day period of Silence from July 29 to August 2\, with guests departing August 3.\nDaily presentations by senior members of the Tradition will also be available via Zoom.\nA Family Gathering Kirtan Event to be held July 26.\n\n*Prices represent Early Bird Pricing\, and will expire 4/30/2024 \nCLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND TO REGISTER  \nIn Loving Service\, \nAHYMSIN Administration \nIf you have any questions\, please email: info@himalayanyoga
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-sangha-of-the-americas-july-25-august-3-2024-mark-your-calendars/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T220000
DTSTAMP:20240628T191848Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Global Full Moon Meditation - Will Begin Guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati - July 21\, 2024\, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Guru Purnima\nSunday\, July 21\, 2024\nVia Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\n\nThis Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati from SRSG in Rishikesh\, India.\nthen followed by a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\nSwami Ritavan Bharati has said\, “The full moon meditations are an opportunity for us to come together in connecting with the universal mind-field bringing unity\, harmony\, peace\, and love. Go into your silence; exhale-release\, inhale-accept\, forgive and fulfill\, with purified heart and mind receive the blessings of the Lineage.”\n\n“You are lovingly invited to sit in meditation for an hour wherever you are\, in your home or with friends. Total beginners and longtime practitioners\, non-initiates and initiates are welcome. If you cannot sit for the entire hour\, sit as long as you are able; as Swami Veda has said\, ‘Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise..'” (Courtesy of AHYMSIN.org January 2023 newsletter).\n\n\nThis event is courtesy of the Palatine Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC.\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule and to receive the Zoom link  visit\nHYMC’s website here.\n\n\nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/global-full-moon-meditation-will-begin-guided-by-swami-ritavan-bharati-july-21-2024-900-1000-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T220000
DTSTAMP:20240628T192534Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima  and Full Moon Celebration In Person and Via Zoom - July 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:“Guru Purnima Celebration” In-Person and Via Zoom\nSunday: July 21\, 2024\nGuru Purnima Program on July 21\, 2024\n5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CDT\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\n9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CDT\nGuru Purnima 2024 Celebration Schedule – Details to come.\n\n9:00-10:00 p.m. – Full Moon Meditation via Zoom\nwith initial guidance by Swami Ritavan Bharati from SRSG\, Rishikesh\, India.\n\nThe Global Full Moon Meditation is hosted by the Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, HYMC\, \nPalatine Il. The Zoom link is available here at HYMC’s website.\n\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visit HYMC’s website here.\n\n\n\nRead here…H.H.S. Swami Rama’s 1988 Guru Purnima Message.\n\nRead here…Swami Veda Bharati’s 2011 Guru Purnima Blessing\n\n\n\n\n\n“Celebrating Guru Purnima is a joy beyond words\, a deep stillness that echoes a wholeness and holiness. A wholeness that guru provides the answers to our pursuits\, our yearnings and reveals a purpose for life. To live and to love with a heart unconditioned by conflict\, and a mind\, unified beyond division.”\n– Swami Ritavan Bharati-
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/guru-purnima-and-full-moon-celebration-in-person-and-via-zoom-july-21-2024/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20240709T171827Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom  "EFT Tapping for Well-Being and Spirituality" with Charles and Carol Crenshaw on Saturday\, July 13\, 2024  from 1:00–4:00 pm CDT
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with\nthe Palatine Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center\nand the Milwaukee Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center\nVia Zoom\n“EFT Tapping for Well-Being and Spirituality”\nwith Charles and Carol Crenshaw\nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024\n1:00 – 4:00 pm CDT\nCost: $35.00\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nAfter you register for the talk\, a Zoom link will be sent to you. This session will be recorded.\nThis workshop will introduce the basic concepts of the energy psychology paradigm called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and is based on the texts “Chariot of Sadhana\,” by Drs. Martin and Marian Jerry\, and Swami Veda Bharati; and “EFT for Meditation” by Charles and Carol Crenshaw. Our focus will be on the two ‘wheels’ of the chariot: abhyasa (practice) and vairagya (non-attachment) as explained in “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali”\, and learning how to use EFT \nCharles B. Crenshaw Jr. M.S.\, M.DW. and Carol Crenshaw M.Ed.\, M.S. are both graduates of Swami Rama’s Master’s degree Program in Eastern Studies and former directors of the Himalayan Institute of New York City (HINY). While directors of HINY they both worked at the Center for Holistic Medicine: Carol doing yoga therapy\, biofeedback training\, dietary counseling\, and general counseling; Charles doing yoga therapy\, biofeedback training and hypnotherapy. \nThey are the co-founders of the 501 c3 non-profit educational organization – Inner Peace Yoga Center in Indianapolis. Both are Certified IAYT Yoga Therapists\, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioners (authors of EFT for Meditation)\, Consulting Hypnotists\, NLP Practitioners\, and Touch for Health Practitioners. \nThey both are initiators in the tradition and are senior teachers with AHYMSIN and its TTP program. Charles is the author of “Pathless Path: God\, Grace\, Guru: an African-American life transformed through yoga and meditation.”
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-eft-tapping-for-well-being-and-spirituality-with-charles-and-carol-crenshaw-on-saturday-july-13-2024-from-100-400-pm-cdt/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T120000
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SUMMARY:Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology: Astrology as a Sister Science with Gary and Cynthia Gran - July 13\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology: Astrology as a Sister Science\nwith Gary and Cynthia Gran\nJuly 13\, 2024\n10:00 a.m. – Noon\nCost $25.00\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nPlease join us as we explore the relationship between Vedic Astrology\, Ayurveda\, and Yoga. Our main focus will be Vedic Astrology\, also known as the Eye of the Vedas\, or Jyotish\, the Science of Light. The interrelated disciplines of yoga\, astrology and Ayurveda are founded on the holistic principle that everything in the external universe has a counterpart in our internal universe – the macrocosm and the microcosm. \n  \nyad brahmande tat pinde\, yat pinde tad brahmande: \n“Whatever is in the universe is in the body; \nwhatever is in the body is in the universe.” \n\nIn this session\, we will explore the practical aspects of: \n\nJyotish as the science of time\, space and causation.\nOur astrological birth chart as a snapshot of our karma.\nHow the birth chart can provide insight into our Ayurvedic type and our health issues.\nThe inner or yogic practice of astrology.\nThe relationship of astrology and the chakras.\n\nAs we reflect on the profound connection between our inner world and the outer world\, our goal will be to move towards greater balance and harmony with Life. May all be well. May all know peace. \n  \n“Why are the sun\, moon\, and stars constantly on the move?   \nIf you know the purpose of their movement\, then move in harmony with them.   \n            If you do not know\, move in harmony with them still\, for by doing so\, one day you will know the purpose.”  \n~ Swami Rama ~ \n  \nAll are welcome for this fun and informative session\, as we share and ponder the teachings of the sages together. \nGary & 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 enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona\, and are currently in summer residence in Minneapolis. \nGary Gran\, MBA\, CYT\, DAy. \nCynthia Gran\, MA\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ayurveda-and-vedic-astrology-astrology-as-a-sister-science-with-gary-and-cynthia-gran-july-13-2024/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T210000
DTSTAMP:20240714T233928Z
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SUMMARY:10-Day "Guru Gita" Recitation via Zoom from Thursday\, July 11 - Saturday\, July 20\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:New opportunity to prepare for Guru Purnima during the 40-Day Spiritual Festival….\n\n10-Day “Guru Gita” Recitation via Zoom\nThursday\, July 11 – Saturday\, July 20\, 2024\nBegins at 8:00 p.m. CDT from the July 12th – July 20th\nExceptions are on Thursdays\, the 11th and 18th…the recitation will begin at 8:45 p.m. \n\nAs a tradition in our Sangha\, the Guru Gita’s recording by Pundits at SRSG is shared via Zoom during the 11 days leading to Guru Purnima. Tonight is the 2nd day that the Guru Gita recording will be shared via Zoom. The session will begin at 8:00 p.m. CDT. \n“Three chapters in the latter part of the Skanda Purana\, one of the most widely read of the 18 Puranas composed by Sage Vyasa\, comprise the verses referred to as the Guru Gita\, the “Song in Praise of the Guru”. The verses are the dialogue between Shiva and Parvati that serve as a fount of knowledge and wisdom about the Guru\, the Guru’s power and greatness\, and specific ways of paying adoration.” ~Stoma on 6/27/24~ \n\nRead here the text of the “Guru Gita” in English…new version. \nRead here the text of the “Guru Gita” in Sanskrit. \nThe audio starts with: Mama catur vidha puruartha siddhyarthe jape viniyoga… \nand continues with Verse One: (these audio verses match all succeeding written verses until 182 ending) \nSūta uvāca: verse one begins on bottom of page 3 of the English translation \nVerse 1\, Sūta said: \n Kailāsa-śikhare ramye \nbhakti-sandhāna-nāyakam\, \nPranamya pārvatī bhaktyā \nśankaram paryaprcchata. \nTo listen to the audio recording of the “Guru Gita” click here. \n\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/10-day-guru-gita-recitation-via-zoom-from-friday-june-23-sunday-july-2-2023/2024-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T203000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Remembering Swami Veda Bharati" Ninth Anniversary Commemoration of Swami Veda Bharati's Mahasamadhi - July 11\, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – July 11\, 2024\n“Remembering Swami Veda Bharati”\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Hatha Yoga – TBD\n6:15-7:00 p.m. – Vegan Soup\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: Commemoration of the Mahasamadhi of Swami Veda\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n	\n\n\nJoin us to remember Swami Veda Bharati.\n\n	\n\n\n\n Thursday\, July 11th\, is the commemoration at TMC of\nSwami Veda’s Mahasamadhi Anniversary which falls on July 14th.\n\n	\n\n\n\nDetails to come.\n\nJoin us\, either in person or via Zoom\, for a special Thursday Satsang to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the Mahasamadhi of Swami Veda Bharati. Swami Veda entered Mahasamadhi on July 14\, 2015.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-remembering-swami-veda-bharati-ninth-anniversary-commemoration-of-swami-veda-bharatis-mahasamadhi-july-11-2024/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening "Writing Sanctuary"  In Person and Via Zoom with Simone De Los Santos - July 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:In Person and Via Zoom\nWednesday Evening “Writing Sanctuary” with Simone De Los Santos\nJuly 10\, 2024\n6:30-8:30 pm\nCost $15.00\nRegister here.\nPlease join Simone in creating a special time and place devoted to honoring our inner process through writing. In a relaxed forum\, we explore together in supportive community the depth and breadth of writing as a tool for self- transformation. \nAs Guru Purnima nears\, we can work with our sankalpas\, our focus of intention- to ignite it through the writing process and allow it to come alive through us to stimulate growth\, healing\, fruition. \nWe’ll have time for discussion and practice. Bring your favorite pen and notebook. \nSimone De Los Santos is the current resident Ashramite at TMC. Her path is creative and spiritual. \nAs a youth she spent time in Chicago and Puerto Rico nourished by the rich cultural heritage of both worlds. She moved to Minneapolis and earned a degree in Fine Art\, specializing in color and abstract painting. During her college career\, a color consulting practice was born and she has worked on many historical buildings throughout the Twin Cities. \nAll the while\, processing her world through writing daily has remained the gem of her work.Through decades of practicing yoga\, meditation\, prayer\, seasonal ayurvedic cleanses and diet\, and writing practice she has transformed the darkness of human challenges into peace\, spaciousness\, awareness\, growth\, and freedom
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-evening-writing-sanctuary-in-person-and-via-zoom-with-simone-de-los-santos-july-10-2024/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T203000
DTSTAMP:20240628T180532Z
CREATED:20240628T180237Z
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SUMMARY:Happy 4th of July Holiday - No Thursday Satsang at TMC
DESCRIPTION:Happy  4th of July 2024!!!\nNo Thursday Satsang Program at TMC  – July 4\, 2024\n\n	\n\n\nNote New Schedule\n 5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga Cancelled\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: Presentation Cancelled\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Cancelled\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers Cancelled
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/happy-4th-of-july-holiday-no-thursday-satsang-at-tmc/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T184500
DTSTAMP:20240628T175148Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Happy 4th of July - Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-2024-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginning July 1 You Can Still Join In-Person Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff - Mondays: June 24 - July 29\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:It is not too late….\nYou can still join the Meditation I class on Monday July 1 \, 2024\nIn Person Meditation I Series:\n“Learning the Basics”\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n  Mondays: July 1 – July 29\, 2024\n5-weeks with review of week 1\n 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nFee: $62.50 (prorated for 5 sessions)\nRegister here!\nIf you have already taken Meditation I and would like to attend this class\, the cost is $31.25 (prorated for 5 sessions). Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to retake Meditation I and we will register you at half the cost.\nThis class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques\, pranayama (yogic breath)\, ideal sitting postures\, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body.  Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class.  Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice. \nRodney Huff first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life\, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-meditation-i-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-and-eric-ness-m-s-tuesdays-september-12-october-17-2023-2024-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20240611T173016Z
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SUMMARY:The Sun\, the Moon & the Wind: Ayurveda & the Natural World - A Workshop with Gary and Cynthia Gran
DESCRIPTION:The Sun\, the Moon & the Wind: Ayurveda & the Natural World\n  with Gary & Cynthia Gran\nSaturday\, June 29\, 2024\n10:00 a.m. – Noon CDT\nCost $25.00\nRegistration Coming Soon\nPlease join us for a deep dive into Ayurveda’s concept of our mutual relationship with the natural world. The sun\, moon and wind represent powerful external forces that have a definite effect on our health and well-being. Yet they are also powerful internal forces that can be enhanced and harmonized. \nyad brahmande tat pinde\, yat pinde tad brahmande: \n“Whatever is in the universe is in the body; \nwhatever is in the body is in the universe.” \nIn this session\, we will explore the practical aspects of: \n\nSurya Vidya\, the solar science\, from both the modern scientific and the traditional yogic points of view.\nChandra Vidya\, the lunar science including the importance of soma and ojas as refined qualities of the water element.\nPrana Vidya\, the science of the life-force\, and its role as yogavahi\, the enhancer.\nThe connection between Ayurveda and Yoga practice.\n\nAnd we will reflect on the profound connection between our inner world and the outer world. Our goal will be to move towards greater balance and harmony with Life. May all be well. May all know peace. \n“Just like the clouds move from one place to another being carried by the winds\, the other elements of the body too move from one place to the other only when carried by vayu\, the wind.” – Sarngadhara Samhita \n  \nAll are welcome for this fun and informative session\, as we share and ponder nature and the teachings of the sages together. \nGary & 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 enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona\, and are currently in summer residence in Minneapolis. \nGary Gran\, MBA\, CYT\, DAy. \nCynthia Gran\, MA\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/the-sun-the-moon-the-wind-ayurveda-the-natural-world-a-workshop-with-gary-and-cynthia-gran/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T203000
DTSTAMP:20240624T144738Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom:  "The Guru and Vyasa's Guru Gita" with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma\,) PsyD- June 27\, 2024\,
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom  – June 27\, 2024\n “The Guru and Vyasa’s Guru Gita”with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma\,) PsyD\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n\n	\n\n\nNote New Schedule\n 5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga\n6:15-7:00 p.m. Vegan Soup\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “The Guru and Vyasa’s Guru Gita” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma\,) PsyD\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nJoin Stoma in a discussion the text\, Vyasa’s Guru Gita. Details to come \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors \nin the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-tbd-june-27-2024/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T144132Z
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SUMMARY:New Dates In-Person Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff - Mondays: June 24 - July 29\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Meditation I : Learning the Basics\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\nNew Dates!!!\nMondays: June 24 – July 29\, 2024\nInstructor: Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.\nCost: $75.00\nRegister here!\nThis class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques\, pranayama (yogic breath)\, ideal sitting postures\, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body.  Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class.  Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice. \nRodney Huff first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life\, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-meditation-i-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-and-eric-ness-m-s-tuesdays-september-12-october-17-2023/2024-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T133000
DTSTAMP:20240611T164145Z
CREATED:20240530T223356Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking Class - Simple\, Delicious Vegetarian Foods: Celebrating Early Summer on Your Plate with Cynthia Gran and Simone Delos Santos - June 22\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Simple\, Delicious Vegetarian Foods: Celebrating Early Summer on Your Plate\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024\nwith Cynthia Gran and Simone Delos Santos\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024\n9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nLimited to 10 students.\nRegister Here!\nWe will offer easy to follow recipes\, highlighting seasonal produce.  Some hands-on assistance is possible\, but not necessary to participate in this class.  We’ll finish the session by eating our freshly prepared foods\, enjoying a delicious lunch together! \nJoin Simone and Cynthia for a fun morning and a satisfying meal. \nBring a pen and notepad! \n\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/cooking-class-simple-delicious-vegetarian-foods-celebrating-early-summer-on-your-plate-with-cynthia-gran-and-simone-delos-santos-june-22-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T220000
DTSTAMP:20240611T171029Z
CREATED:20240611T170804Z
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SUMMARY:Global Full Moon Meditation via Zoom from Chicago\, June 21\, 2024\,  9:00-10:00p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 23\, 2024\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation Via Zoom\n9:00-10:00 P.M. CT\nThis Full Moon Meditation via Zoom will begin guided by Pandit Dabral followed by a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC. \nTo get the Zoom link and for more information aregarding the global full moon meditation schedule \nvisit HYMC’s website here. \n“You are lovingly invited to sit in meditation for an hour wherever you are\, in your home or with friends. Total beginners and longtime practitioners\, non-initiates and initiates are welcome. If you cannot sit for the entire hour\, sit as long as you are able; as Swami Veda has said\, ‘Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise..’” (Courtesy of AHYMSIN.org January 2023 newsletter). \nEveryone is welcome! \n“Yoga Philosophy views the mind as Universal field; its waves passing through us and becoming our individual minds. This Universal mind is a radiant force and is also known as a Universal Guru within.” \n“When all sit together at the same time even in different parts of the world\, they connect to the Universal Guru mind and generate a strong field\, like so many magnets being joined together and forming a much stronger magnet; the strength of each then equals the combined strength of all.” \n– Swami Veda Bharati –
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/global-full-moon-meditation-via-zoom-from-chicago-june-21-2024-900-1000p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20240611T183025Z
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SUMMARY:FREE International Day of Yoga Events at The Meditation Center - June 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, June 21\, 2024\nInternational Day of Yoga\nAll events are FREE!!!\nStay tuned for more details; event is subject to change \nIn-Person Lunch Break Noontime Yoga Combo Class\nwith Daniel Hertz\n12:15-1:00 p.m.\n\nFree Lunch Break Noon Time Yoga Combo Class at TMC\n\n\n\n	\n\n\nTake a midday break with Daniel to stretch\, relax\, center\, nourish\, and refresh your body and mind before continuing the tasks of the day or going back to work. \n12:15-12:30 p.m. – gentle stretching \n12:30-12:45 p.m. – guided relaxation \n12:45-1:00 p.m. – guided meditation \n\n\n	\n\n\nDaniel Hertz\, MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500 has been on the faculty of The Meditation Center since 1995. He is the author of a memoir entitled Everything is A Little Bit Alright: yoga\, meditation\, and a dog named Roy. It is available on Amazon at this link.\n\nRead here Daniel’s article\, “A Winding Path” in the AHYMSIN April newsletter.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/free-international-day-of-yoga-events-at-the-meditation-center-june-21-2024/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20240611T183241Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Summer Solstice! Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom: "Path of Fire & Light: Swami Rama in Illinois\, 1989" with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom: – June 20\, 2024\n“Path of Fire & Light: Swami Rama in Illinois\, 1989” with Gary Gran MBA\,CYT\, DAy.\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT\nHappy Summer Solstice!\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga \n7:00-8:00 p.m.:”Path of Fire & Light: Swami Rama in Illinois\, 1989 with Gary Gran MBA\,CYT\, DAy.\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nEvery year from 1986 to 1989\, Swami Rama presented a series of lectures on the Path of Fire & Light. His stated purpose in offering these seminars was to ensure that his students were well-informed on the practices of the tradition. Proceeds from these seminars helped fund the opening of the Himalayan Institute Hospital in Dehradun\, India. According to the HIHT website: \n“Swamiji started this project in 1989 with an outpatient clinic of only two rooms. The hospital at HIHT currently has 750 beds and is serving approximately 10 million people of Garhwal\, Kumaon and adjoining areas.” \nThe 1989 lectures were given at the Sheraton Hotel in Northbrook\, Illinois over the course of three days\, August 18-20. He offered many intriguing tips to refine our standard practices. But the primary focus was to present what he called ‘the monastery system’ of meditation\, with an emphasis on third chakra practice and solar science. \n“You don’t need to be still like a log – you are a living being!” – Swami Rama \nGary Gran has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. He was in attendance for the 1986\,1987 & 1989 Path of Fire & Light seminars\, and will be presenting a recollection of the 1989 teachings from his personal notes.  He has served the tradition in various capacities over the years beginning at the old Glenview center in Illinois. He is a certified yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic educator\, having published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. He and herself Cynthia enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona\, and are currently in summer residence in Minneapolis. \nGary Gran\, MBA\, DAy. CYT \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-path-of-fire-light-swami-rama-in-illinois-1989-with-gary-gran/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20240611T164953Z
CREATED:20240611T162600Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom: "Spiritual Journaling" with Eric Ness and Simone Delos Santos - June 13\, 2024\,
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom  – June 13\, 2024\n“Spiritual Journaling”\nwith Eric Ness and Simone Delos Santos\nThe 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024\nJune 12th- July 21st (Guru Purnima)\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n\n	\n\n\nNote New Schedule\n 5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n6:15-7:00 p.m. Vegan Soup\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “Spiritual Journaling”\nwith Eric Ness and Simone Delos Santos\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nJournaling can be a powerful tool for self-care and inner processing. It can help facilitate the energies of life forward into freedom\, expansion\, and liberation. We can become free of the stagnant\, stuck energies that repeat old habits and patterns of mind often resulting in reactive responses. It can also help clarify direction and keep track of progress and growth. \nPlease join Eric and Simone in a lively\, rich discussion and exploration of this practice. \nBring a favorite pen and blank notebook for a writing example exercise. \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors \nin the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-spiritual-journaling-with-eric-ness-and-simone-delos-santos-june-13-2024/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024 from June 12- July 21 (Guru Purnima)\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024 from June 12- July 21 (Guru Purnima)\, 2024\nRead here “41st Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival June 12-July 21\, 2024″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 Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease 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-2024-from-june-12-july-21-guru-purnima-2024/2024-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:"Beyond The Asanas: Intermediate Yoga Philosophy and Terms" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D. - Tuesdays: June 11 - July 9\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:“Beyond The Asanas:\nIntermediate Yoga Philosophy and Terms”\nwith Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.\nTuesdays: June 11 – July 9\, 2024\n 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nCost: $80.00\n\nRegister here.\n\nYoga philosophy can be complicated-different concepts\, different language\, different practices.  Moreover\, Indian philosophy is not a single entity but a variety of complementary views.  This class will provide a road map and tools for further exploration of yogic texts.   We will start with the timeline of Indian literature (week 1)\, discuss samkhya metaphysics on which the Yoga Sutras are based (week 2)\, explore the Yoga Sutras (week 3)  and finally delve into some of the hatha yoga sanskrit texts (week 4).  The overall focus will be on how to make these concepts practical and relevant to our own sadhanas (meditation practices).  For texts we will use portions of Swami Rama’s The Royal Path\, Swami Veda’s Philosophy of Hatha Yoga as well as various on-line texts.\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Emerson\, Ph.D. is a biomedical engineer who has worked on dialysis\, respiratory and cardiac products.  At various times he has been a research scientist\, manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company\, software engineer and a university instructor.  He holds 12 patents in the areas of dialysis\, sleep therapy and implantable cardiac devices.  For the Meditation Center he has been the local go-to person on the physiology of breathing and is a scholar of the ancient yogic texts.  He has been teaching yoga and related subjects since 1976 and was certified in 1980 by the Rockford School of Yoga.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/beyond-the-asanas-intermediate-yoga-philosophy-and-terms-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-june-11-july-9-2024/2024-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T130000
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SUMMARY:"Ayurveda: Life is Relationship! Living in the Material World " via Zoom with Gary and Cynthia Gran on June 8\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with Palatine Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center\nand the Milwaukee Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center\n\n	\n\n\nAyurveda: Life is Relationship! Living in the Material World\nwith Gary and Cynthia Gran\nJune 8\, 2024\n1:00-3:00 p.m.\nCost: $25.00\nRegister here. \n\n	\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a fresh look at Ayurveda\, the ancient Science of Life.  \nAyurveda explains that the material world we live in is composed of the five great elements\, and that we exist as body\, mind and spirit in the realm of time\, space and causation. \nSwami Rama explained that the quality of our life is determined by the quality of our relationships in the material world – our relationships with ourselves\, with each other\, and with nature. \nAre we trying to live outside of nature’s limits? \nAre we being kind to ourselves and to others? \nAre we in harmony with Life? \nIn this seminar\, we’ll explore the essential elements and qualities of Life according to Ayurveda before reflecting upon our relationships both within and without. Our goal will be to move towards greater balance and harmony with Life. May all be well. May all know peace. \n\n\n\n\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 once again enjoying desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona. \nGary Gran\, DAy. CYT \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n\n\n\nGary’s  blog is ayurvedalessons.com.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ayurveda-life-is-relationship-living-in-the-material-world-via-zoom-with-gary-and-cynthia-gran-on-june-8-2024/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T190000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom: "Introduction to the 2024 40-Day Spiritual Festival" -  June 6\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom – June 6\, 2024\nIntroduction to the 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024\nTMC Spiritual Committee\nJune 12- July 21 (Guru Purnima)\, 2024\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Sig Martell\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: Introduction to the 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024\n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation guided by Swami Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nLike a Benevolent Mother\, She guides and protects those on the Path of Yoga – Path of Wisdom. With sattvic intention and affirmation: “May I attain the Highest Purpose of Life – Here and Now.”\n\nJoin us for an in-person talk on the theme of the 2024 40-Day Spiritual Festival on Thursday\, June 6th. This special satsang will also be offered via Zoom to those who can not join in person at The Center. \nThe TMC Spiritual Committee will introduce the 40-Days Spiritual Festival which begins on June 12th and concludes on Guru Purnima\, July 21st. They will discuss the history and purpose of the festival; and how our sankalpas and tapas in our chosen practices will inform our spiritual unfoldment during the “Decade of Loving Transformation” leading to SVB’s 100th Birthday in 2033. \nRead here “41st Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival June 12-July 21\, 2024” \ncourtesy 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 Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease 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.) \n\nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. Or donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors  in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center. \nAHYMSIN Full Moon Illuminations May 2024
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-introduction-to-the-2024-40-day-spiritual-festival-may-18-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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