The Meditation Center

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: “Tantraloka – Time & the Breath - Part III" with Gary Gran CYT, DAy - March 13, 2025
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – March 6, 2025
“Tantraloka – Time & the Breath – Part III” with Gary Gran CYT, DAy
7:00-8:30 p.m. CST
Everyone is Welcome!

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Tantraloka – Time & the Breath – Part II” with Gary Gran
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

In one of Swami Veda’s last public teachings before entering silence in 2010, he introduced us to the “Siva Sutras”, a primary text in Kashmir Shaivism. During those talks, he recommended that we continue our study of Kashmir Shaivism, and pointed us to the famous “Tantraloka” of Abhinavagupta. In particular, he felt it was important for us to understand the correlation of time and the breath as taught in Chapter 6 of the “Tantraloka.”
Why is this teaching important for us to understand today? Through this teaching, perhaps we can begin to understand our true relationship with time, life on earth, the universe, and the very life force that sustains us all.
The “Tantraloka” (Light of the Tantras) is considered to be the magnum opus of Abhinavagupta, the 10th-11thcentury polymath of Kashmir. In 37 chapters, he synthesized the various schools of tantra into a unified whole.
Please join us as we contemplate our place in the universe together. All are welcome.
“The tantras speak of a weave, a warp and a woof of the universe… The entire universe is a grid of single energy, in which grid I too have a little place, a little corner. I am connected to the grid and cannot be separate from the grid… Experiencing it is the work of the Tantra.” – Swami Veda
Gary Gran, CYT, DAy. was in attendance at the 1985 workshop and will be sharing theteachings from his personal notes. He and his wife Cynthia 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 wintering in Tucson, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening, cooking and hiking.
To 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.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-03-06 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-02-27 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-02-20 17:30 - 18:45
Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Instructors: Varies…Chris Young, Michael Snodgrass, Sunita Gangopadhyay, Susan Guthrie, Eric Ness
Fees: $10.00/class
Thursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone 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.

Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
2025-03-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-19 10:30 - 12:00
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)

Time: 10:30am to Noon
Instructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
Fees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students)
DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone 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.

Tuesday Evening In Person "Yoga for Stress Relief" Series with Eric Ness Tuesdays: Ongoing
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00
6 pre-register drop-in spots will be available each week.
Please pre-register online to reserve your spot!
Tuesdays On-Going In Person “Yoga for Stress Relief” Series with Eric Ness
6:00 -7:00 p.m. CST
Limited to 6 students
$10.00 for a single session
Register here
Are you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind.

Are you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind.
Why This Class?

Tailored for busy lifestyles: Flexible attendance – come when you can, leave if you must.
Stress-busting techniques: Learn practical methods to manage stress in daily life.
Accessible to all: No prior yoga experience or fitness level required.
Mind-body connection: Discover how to use your breath and body awareness as anchors in stressful situations.

What to Expect
In this class, you’ll experience:

Gentle, mindful movements to release physical tension
Guided relaxation techniques to reduce stress
A supportive, non-judgmental environment

This isn’t a high-intensity workout – it’s a journey towards inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re on-call, can only stay for part of the class, or need to step out for a phone call, you’re welcome here.
The Benefits

Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved focus and productivity
Tools to manage daily stressors more effectively

Join us and discover a new way of navigating life’s challenges. Your path to a calmer, more centered you begins here.
Eric Ness has been teaching meditation and yoga for over ten years. His teaching is based on the experiences that he had while immersed in a meditational environment. He deepened his study of meditation while participating in the residential program at the Meditation Center. He also trained for three years at the Swami Rama Institute for Meditation in India. His calm teaching style brings students the tools they need to move toward a peaceful state of mind. Eric is a member of the TMC Spiritual Committee.

In-Person Meditation III: Mantra: The Key to Deeper Meditation (Prereq: Meditation II and Meditation I) with Jennifer Manion
2025-03-09 14:30 - 16:00
In-Person Meditation III
“Mantra: The Key to Deeper Meditation”
with Jennifer Manion
(Prereq: Meditation II and Meditation I)

Sundays: March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 2025
(6th session will be determined later )
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
Instructor: Jennifer Manion
Fee: $85
Meditation III fee includes an 11 CD or mp3 files series
Register here.
Learn the science of mantra in meditation and how it is a tool to help focus your mind and move through blocks to a deeper meditative experience.
This class opens the opportunity for the student to receive a personal mantra. We will also cover the use of a mala, japa practice and akandajapa, as well as what to expect during mantra initiation. The cost of the class includes the CDs/mp3 files of Swami Veda’s “Mantra and Meditation” lectures.
Jennifer found the Meditation Center in 2007 and was initiated into the Himalayan tradition in 2008 by Pandit Hari Shankar Dabral. She has taught hatha as well as Meditation I, II and III at the center and in studios in the Twin Cities, and is continuing on with the 600-hr teacher training program of the Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International. She has served on the center’s board.
Jennifer earned her MA and PhD at the Johns Hopkins University, and has taught philosophy and women’s studies to college students in Minnesota and the East Coast. She has a particular interest in mantra practice and science, as well as the metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of language underlying ancient Yogic texts.

Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati, Michael Smith, and Emilio Bettaglio
2025-03-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-23 10:00 - 11:30
Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom
with Swami Ma Radha Bharati, Michael Smith, and Emilio Bettaglio
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Swami Radha, Emilio, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2025 The Book Study Group is reading “A Call to Humanity” (old title) or “Spirituality: Transformation Within and Without” (new title) by Swami Rama. Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome.

Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
2025-03-09 08:20 - 09:30, 2025-03-02 08:20 - 09:30, 2025-02-23 08:20 - 09:30
Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation
with Swami Radha Bharati
8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
Join for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

Join Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

In-Person Wudang Mountain Tai Chi and Five Element Healing for Health and Longevity- Sunday Morning at The Meditation Center
2025-03-09 06:00 - 20:15
Sunday Morning at The Meditation Center
March 9, 2025
6:00-7:00 a.m.: In-Person Silent Meditation at TMC
7:00-8:15 a.m.: In-Person Tai Chi with Nikki Strong at TMC

Wudang Mountain Tai Chi and Five Element Healing for Health and Longevity
Sundays: March 9, 23, April 6, May 4, 2025 – in person at TMC
April 27, 2025 – via Zoom
7:00 am – 8:15 am
This a “no fee” event
We will explore the graceful healing movements of Wudang Tai Chi and nourishing longevity promoting practices to balance and strengthen the 5 Elements of the human body, helping preparing our bodies for the transition from the end of Wintery cold… to the beginnings of Summery warmth.
As an extra bonus… at the very end of class we will engage in a subtle body relaxation exercise to help us integrate into our bodies the healing work we have done and to relax into focused awareness in order to best greet the new day… rested and renewed.
This class is open to all.
No previous experience necessary

"3-Part Practical Yoga Sutras Series Pada I (Samadhi Pada)" with Dr. Dale Buegel - Part I - March 8, April 12, and May 10, 2025
2025-03-08 10:30 - 12:30
Presented by: Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Milwaukee, Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center Palatine,
and The Meditation Center Minneapolis
3-Part
Practical Yoga Sutras Series Pada I (Samadhi Pada)
with Dr. Dale Buegel
March 8, April 12, and May 10, 2025.
March 8, 2025 – Part I
This 3-part series of workshops will focus on the practices needed to experience the states of awareness described in the Samadhi Pada, the first book of the Yoga Sutras. These workshops will be presented from the viewpoint of a practitioner rather than the usual scholarly commentary of most publications regarding this ancient text. This is expected to be an ongoing series eventually covering all four books of the Yoga Sutras.
$30 for each workshop session
$90 for all three sessions
Register here for all three sessions.
Register here for a single session – March 8, 2025.

This class is being offered both in-person and via Zoom.
A link to the Zoom recording will be sent the day after the event to all who register.

Dr. Buegel was a student of Swami Rama and has practiced and taught hatha yoga and meditation for over 40 years in seminars, teacher training programs and specialty workshops. His expertise in the fine points of yoga techniques has earned him the respect and appreciation of students in the U.S. and abroad. He is certified by yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, YACEP.

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: “Tantraloka – Time & the Breath”, Part II with Gary Gran CYT, DAy - March 6, 2025
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – March 6, 2025
“Tantraloka – Time & the Breath – Part II with Gary Gran CYT, DAy
7:00-8:30 p.m. CST
Everyone is Welcome!

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Tantraloka – Time & the Breath – Part II” with Gary Gran
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Please join us as we continue our study of Chapter 6 of the highly regarded Tantraloka of Abhinavagupta on the correlation of time and the breath. Attendance at the first talk is not required. All are welcome!
We will be honoring the translator of our text, Mark Dyczkowski, who recently made his transition. Om Shivo Ham.
We’ll continue studying the central breath practice as presented in the text, and see how it is related to the Kalachakra, or Wheel of Time. The Kalachakra is a fascinating weave that includes elements of pranayama, meditation, astrology, vastu shastra, and cosmology. We’ll also take a look at some cross-cultural comparisons, and attempt to reveal some of the universal elements of our shared experience of life on Earth.
Why is this teaching important for us to understand today?
Through this teaching, perhaps we can begin to understand our true relationship with time, life on earth, the universe, and the very life force that sustains us all. There will be plenty of tips on how to enhance our meditation practice. Please join us as we contemplate our place in the universe together. All are welcome.
“The tantras speak of a weave, a warp and a woof of the universe… The entire universe is a grid of single energy, in which grid I too have a little place, a little corner. I am connected to the grid and cannot be separate from the grid…Experiencing it is the work of the Tantra.” – Swami Veda

The “Tantraloka” (Light of the Tantras) is considered to be the magnum opus of Abhinavagupta, the 10 th -11 th century polymath of Kashmir. In 37 chapters, hemsynthesized the various schools of tantra into a unified whole.
Gary Gran, CYT, DAy. Gary and his wife Cynthia 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 wintering in Tucson, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening, cooking and hiking.
To 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.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

The Moral Codes of Yoga: The Yamas and the Niyamas with Gary and Cynthia Gran - March 5, 2025
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:30
The Moral Codes of Yoga: The Yamas and the Niyamas
with Gary and Cynthia Gran
Yamas, Part 1: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Niyamas, Part 2: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Cost for both sessions: $35.00
Cost for a single session: $20.00
Register here for both sessions
Register here for a single session on February 19th
Register here for a single session on March 5th

What distinguishes hatha yoga asanas from other forms of physical exercise?
It is the understanding and the implementation of the yamas and the niyamas.
Without the “ten commitments” of yoga, there is no spiritual progress in our hatha yoga practice. As relevant today as ever, we will walk through the “ideals towards which one works with sincerity.” Join us for this 2-part series! All are welcome!

Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati, Michael Smith, and Emilio Bettaglio
2025-03-02 10:00 - 11:30
Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom
with Swami Ma Radha Bharati, Michael Smith, and Emilio Bettaglio
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Swami Radha, Emilio, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2025 The Book Study Group is reading “A Call to Humanity” (old title) or “Spirituality: Transformation Within and Without” (new title) by Swami Rama. Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "A Trip to Greece" with Joann Huff - February 27, 2025
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – February 27, 2025
“A Trip to Greece”
with Joann Huff
7:00-8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “A Trip to Greece” with Joann Huff
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Traveling is such an adventure. Going to this historical beautiful country was wonderful and at times challenging. Let’s gather together and discuss our adventures to Greece.

One of Joann Huff’s favorite memories is meditating with a group from the Meditation Center. It was around 2003 at a teacher training event. Joann absolutely fell in love with the tools and the people. Before that day she had no idea all of this existed. This tradition has been a part of her life since that time. During Joann’s every day life she works as a nurse.

To 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.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

Maha Shivaratri Observance Via Zoom on Wednesday: February 26, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:00
Maha Shivaratri Observance Via Zoom
“The Great Night of Shiva”
Wednesday: February 26, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Shiva is the Lord of the meditator, the very identity of the meditator. The earliest iconography in human history is a meditative one as divinity sitting in the meditative posture. It is the iconography of Shiva. It is that one by whose grace we are drawn to a life of renunciation to go up the mountain, for he is the dweller of Mount Kailasha, the dweller of the highest mountain within us; the head. From his matted hair, the gushing river of inspiration , knowledge and wisdom flows. The very river descends from the highest of the heavens, comes right into our fontanel, and from there flows downward into the seven worlds (chakras), the seven continents, the seven oceans and becomes our very kundalini. That Shiva. To him I dedicate myself today and chant, “OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
Join Swami Ma Radha Bharati for a Maha Shivaratri program of inward observation and contemplation.
7:00 p.m: Introduction by Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:15 p.m.: Swami Veda’s recording of Manas Puja (Internal Sacrifice)
8:00 PM: Swami Veda’s recording of 1,000 names of Shiva
Read here…Swami Veda’s, “1996 Shivaratri Address”

Cancelled for February 26th - Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos "Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool"
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:30
Cancelled for February 26th – Join the Shivaratri Observance via Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos
“Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool”
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15.00
Register here.
Please join in as Simone facilitates a workshop experience about writing as a spiritual practice.

Within a dedicated time and space we’ll create a circle of safe support to explore and practice this inner work of writing sadhana.

You 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.

Simone De Los Santos is the current Ashramite at the Meditation Center. Her path is creative and spiritual.

As 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.

All 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.

In-Person Wudang Mountain Tai Chi and Five Element Healing for Health and Longevity- Sunday Morning at The Meditation Center
2025-02-23 06:00 - 20:15
Sunday Morning at The Meditation Center
February 23, 2025
6:00-7:00 a.m.: In-Person Silent Meditation at TMC
7:00-8:15 a.m.: In-Person Tai Chi with Nikki Strong at TMC

Wudang Mountain Tai Chi and Five Element Healing for Health and Longevity
Sundays: February 23, March 9, 23, April 6, May 4, 2025 – in person at TMC
April 27, 2025 – via Zoom
7:00 am – 8:15 am
This a “no fee” event
We will explore the graceful healing movements of Wudang Tai Chi and nourishing longevity promoting practices to balance and strengthen the 5 Elements of the human body, helping preparing our bodies for the transition from the end of Wintery cold… to the beginnings of Summery warmth.
As an extra bonus… at the very end of class we will engage in a subtle body relaxation exercise to help us integrate into our bodies the healing work we have done and to relax into focused awareness in order to best greet the new day… rested and renewed.
This class is open to all.
No previous experience necessary

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: Kirtan with "Shakti and Bhakti" led by Riley Slate and Ranjani Powers - February 20, 2025
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing of Zoom at TMC
Kirtan with “Shakti and Bhakti” led by Riley Slate and Ranjani Powers
February 20, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Kirtan with “Shakti and Bhakti” led by Riley Slate and Ranjani Powers
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Join “Shakti and Bhakt”i with Ranjani and Riley for an evening of devotional singing and chanting.
Shakti & Bhakti is an Ohio-based kirtan group that leads gatherings in Dayton and surrounding areas. Comprised of passionate yoga practitioners, the band seeks to share their deep love for chant with fellow kirtan enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and music lovers. Kirtans are more than just call-and-response chanting from India; they embody the essence of satsang, the company of truth. Together, we sing the name of God with love and devotion. We aim to have our kirtans serve as gatherings that nourish the mind and lift the spirit, fostering unity through sound and bhakti (love & devotion). The name “Shakti & Bhakti” captures our mission: Shakti symbolizes the power to be and become, while Bhakti signifies the path of intense love and devotion. Through this journey, we cultivate a profound love for God (our Inner Dweller and the Inner Dweller of all), leading to a beautiful unity that transcends diversity. Our music beautifully blends traditional bhajans, call-and-response chants, and original compositions, weaving Sanskrit mantras into meditative soundscapes. Each kirtan begins with a moment of silence, inviting us to unite as one voice in harmony and devotion.
Riley Slate was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Dayton at a young age. He was introduced to music by his grandfather and father, which inspired him to play the guitar, bass, and piano. At 16, he began his first paying gig as a musician, passionately pursuing this path, although he did have a brief four-hour stint in construction. Riley holds a performance degree from Wright State University and a jazz performance degree from the University of North Texas. Seven years ago, he faced uncertainty and dissatisfaction in his life until he reconnected with his childhood friend, Ranjani. This reconnection sparked positive changes in his life and eventually led him back to yoga, initiating his journey toward self-love and compassion for others. He reflects, “When I finally let go of all I was holding on to, everything began to fall into place.” Although Riley only learned the term “kirtan” five years ago, he has embraced it wholeheartedly. He loves knowing that this music has the potential to create a space for healing for himself and others.
Ranjani Powers has dedicated her life to yoga but never anticipated incorporating kirtan into her journey. Although she has always enjoyed singing—mainly at home and occasionally while gardening—joining a “kirtan band” was not part of her plans. Over the past three years, the Universe has presented her with life-changing decisions, and despite the challenges, she has embraced them. This shift has transformed her understanding of how she serves the tradition, leading to personal growth she never imagined. Throughout difficult times, Ranjani has always felt guided and protected. Rejecting this new phase would feel like dismissing a precious gift and an opportunity to serve in a way she never envisioned. Integrating kirtan into her yoga practice has become a highlight, and she loves collaborating with Riley on new chants. While this journey was unexpected, she fully embraces it and is committed to giving her best.

The Moral Codes of Yoga: The Yamas and the Niyamas with Gary and Cynthia Gran - February 19, 2025 and March 5, 2025
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:30

Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos "Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool"
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30
Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos
“Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool”
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15.00
Register here.
Please join in as Simone facilitates a workshop experience about writing as a spiritual practice.

Within a dedicated time and space we’ll create a circle of safe support to explore and practice this inner work of writing sadhana.

You 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.

Simone De Los Santos is the current Ashramite at the Meditation Center. Her path is creative and spiritual.

As 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.

All 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.
