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SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2-2026-06-24/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\, 6-Week Series: Tuesdays: August 11\, 18\, 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\,  6:30-8:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Now…\nHybrid Meditation I : Learning the Basics\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n 6-Week Series:\nTuesdays: August 11\, 18\, 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nIn Person and Zoom options are available.\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. \nIf you would like to retake Meditation I at half the cost please email us at info@themeditatationcenter.org. \n\n\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-rodney-huff-rajni-6-week-series-tuesdays-august-11-18-25-september-1-8-15-2026-630-800-p-m/2026-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02-2026-06-28/2026-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223959Z
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SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-05-30/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T225314Z
CREATED:20260819T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T225314Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom : "Deepening Sādhana with Gāyatrī" with Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT 500 - August 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom\nAugust 20\, 2026\n“Deepening Sādhana with Gāyatrī”\nStephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT500\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\nNew start time\, 6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Deepening Sādhana with Gāyatrī” w/Stephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT 500\n8:35 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea and Conversation\n \nGayatri Japa\n\n	\n\n\nJoin Stoma on Thursday evening\, August 20th\,  for a presentation discussing the Gayatri mantra as a vehicle for deepening our sādhana. \n\n	\n\n\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.” \n  \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate here through PayPal \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center. \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-deepening-sadhana-with-gayatri-with-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-august-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07-2026-06-25/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260102T225843Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225843Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2-2026-06-24/2026-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163447Z
CREATED:20260801T163415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T163447Z
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\, 6-Week Series: Tuesdays: August 11\, 18\, 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\,  6:30-8:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Now…\nHybrid Meditation I : Learning the Basics\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n 6-Week Series:\nTuesdays: August 11\, 18\, 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nIn Person and Zoom options are available.\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. \nIf you would like to retake Meditation I at half the cost please email us at info@themeditatationcenter.org. \n\n\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-rodney-huff-rajni-6-week-series-tuesdays-august-11-18-25-september-1-8-15-2026-630-800-p-m/2026-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134235Z
CREATED:20260520T134235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134235Z
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SUMMARY:The Meditation Center's 5-Day Silence Meditation Retreat at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN- August 14-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDAR…\nRegister soon…there are 10 spaces remaining.\nThe Meditation Center’s Annual Silence Meditation Retreat\nAugust 14-18\, 2026\nHeld at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN\nCost: $850 per person\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\nSilence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence can we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its adults\, the great rishis\, sages and prophets. \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nThis year the in-person silence meditation retreat will be held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center “…resting in the heart of Minnesota’s beauty\, … is located on the shores of Lake Elysian outside of Janesville\, Minnesota… 37 acres of beautiful woodlands and prairies are just a 20-minute drive from Mankato and 1-hour drive from Minneapolis and Saint Paul…Text and images courtesy of the Metta Meditation Retreat Center \nPlease join us for five days in silence with guidance. (First day with orientation and last day with closure are short days.) \nThe daily schedule includes prayers\, group meditations\, japa\, guided hatha sessions\, pranayama and subtle body practices. There is open time for contemplation\, journaling\, and rest along with quiet walks on the trails. \nThere is beach on the lake for those who would like to swim. Three scheduled meals with snacks available. \nThere are 18 private rooms available. More details to come.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/the-meditation-centers-5-day-silence-meditation-retreat-at-the-metta-meditation-retreat-center-janesville-mn-august-14-18-2026/2026-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134235Z
CREATED:20260520T134235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134235Z
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SUMMARY:The Meditation Center's 5-Day Silence Meditation Retreat at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN- August 14-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDAR…\nRegister soon…there are 10 spaces remaining.\nThe Meditation Center’s Annual Silence Meditation Retreat\nAugust 14-18\, 2026\nHeld at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN\nCost: $850 per person\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\nSilence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence can we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its adults\, the great rishis\, sages and prophets. \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nThis year the in-person silence meditation retreat will be held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center “…resting in the heart of Minnesota’s beauty\, … is located on the shores of Lake Elysian outside of Janesville\, Minnesota… 37 acres of beautiful woodlands and prairies are just a 20-minute drive from Mankato and 1-hour drive from Minneapolis and Saint Paul…Text and images courtesy of the Metta Meditation Retreat Center \nPlease join us for five days in silence with guidance. (First day with orientation and last day with closure are short days.) \nThe daily schedule includes prayers\, group meditations\, japa\, guided hatha sessions\, pranayama and subtle body practices. There is open time for contemplation\, journaling\, and rest along with quiet walks on the trails. \nThere is beach on the lake for those who would like to swim. Three scheduled meals with snacks available. \nThere are 18 private rooms available. More details to come.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/the-meditation-centers-5-day-silence-meditation-retreat-at-the-metta-meditation-retreat-center-janesville-mn-august-14-18-2026/2026-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02-2026-06-28/2026-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134235Z
CREATED:20260520T134235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134235Z
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SUMMARY:The Meditation Center's 5-Day Silence Meditation Retreat at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN- August 14-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDAR…\nRegister soon…there are 10 spaces remaining.\nThe Meditation Center’s Annual Silence Meditation Retreat\nAugust 14-18\, 2026\nHeld at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN\nCost: $850 per person\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\nSilence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence can we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its adults\, the great rishis\, sages and prophets. \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nThis year the in-person silence meditation retreat will be held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center “…resting in the heart of Minnesota’s beauty\, … is located on the shores of Lake Elysian outside of Janesville\, Minnesota… 37 acres of beautiful woodlands and prairies are just a 20-minute drive from Mankato and 1-hour drive from Minneapolis and Saint Paul…Text and images courtesy of the Metta Meditation Retreat Center \nPlease join us for five days in silence with guidance. (First day with orientation and last day with closure are short days.) \nThe daily schedule includes prayers\, group meditations\, japa\, guided hatha sessions\, pranayama and subtle body practices. There is open time for contemplation\, journaling\, and rest along with quiet walks on the trails. \nThere is beach on the lake for those who would like to swim. Three scheduled meals with snacks available. \nThere are 18 private rooms available. More details to come.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/the-meditation-centers-5-day-silence-meditation-retreat-at-the-metta-meditation-retreat-center-janesville-mn-august-14-18-2026/2026-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223959Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223959Z
UID:23479-1786789800-1786795200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-05-30/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134235Z
CREATED:20260520T134235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134235Z
UID:23325-1786771800-1786836600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Meditation Center's 5-Day Silence Meditation Retreat at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN- August 14-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDAR…\nRegister soon…there are 10 spaces remaining.\nThe Meditation Center’s Annual Silence Meditation Retreat\nAugust 14-18\, 2026\nHeld at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN\nCost: $850 per person\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\nSilence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence can we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its adults\, the great rishis\, sages and prophets. \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nThis year the in-person silence meditation retreat will be held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center “…resting in the heart of Minnesota’s beauty\, … is located on the shores of Lake Elysian outside of Janesville\, Minnesota… 37 acres of beautiful woodlands and prairies are just a 20-minute drive from Mankato and 1-hour drive from Minneapolis and Saint Paul…Text and images courtesy of the Metta Meditation Retreat Center \nPlease join us for five days in silence with guidance. (First day with orientation and last day with closure are short days.) \nThe daily schedule includes prayers\, group meditations\, japa\, guided hatha sessions\, pranayama and subtle body practices. There is open time for contemplation\, journaling\, and rest along with quiet walks on the trails. \nThere is beach on the lake for those who would like to swim. Three scheduled meals with snacks available. \nThere are 18 private rooms available. More details to come.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/the-meditation-centers-5-day-silence-meditation-retreat-at-the-metta-meditation-retreat-center-janesville-mn-august-14-18-2026/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134500Z
CREATED:20260520T134235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134500Z
UID:23322-1786716000-1786750200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Meditation Center's 5-Day Silence Meditation Retreat at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN- August 14-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDAR…\nRegister soon…there are 10 spaces remaining.\nThe Meditation Center’s Annual Silence Meditation Retreat\nAugust 14-18\, 2026\nHeld at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center\, Janesville\, MN\nCost: $850 per person\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\nSilence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence can we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its adults\, the great rishis\, sages and prophets. \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nThis year the in-person silence meditation retreat will be held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center “…resting in the heart of Minnesota’s beauty\, … is located on the shores of Lake Elysian outside of Janesville\, Minnesota… 37 acres of beautiful woodlands and prairies are just a 20-minute drive from Mankato and 1-hour drive from Minneapolis and Saint Paul…Text and images courtesy of the Metta Meditation Retreat Center \nPlease join us for five days in silence with guidance. (First day with orientation and last day with closure are short days.) \nThe daily schedule includes prayers\, group meditations\, japa\, guided hatha sessions\, pranayama and subtle body practices. There is open time for contemplation\, journaling\, and rest along with quiet walks on the trails. \nThere is beach on the lake for those who would like to swim. Three scheduled meals with snacks available. \nThere are 18 private rooms available. More details to come.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/the-meditation-centers-5-day-silence-meditation-retreat-at-the-metta-meditation-retreat-center-janesville-mn-august-14-18-2026/2026-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T223739Z
CREATED:20260819T223706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T223739Z
UID:23623-1786647600-1786653000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom : “Ahamkara: The ‘I’ Maker- Part II” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. - August 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThursday Satsang in Person and Via Zoom – August 13\, 2026\n“Ahamkara: The ‘I’ Maker – Part  II”\nwith Gary Gran\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nn5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga  –  Michael Snodgrass \n7:00-7:30 p.m. Meditation Guided by Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. \n7:30-8:30 p.m. “Ahamkara: The ‘I’ Maker” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. \n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants \n8:40 p.m. Snacks \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]. \nWho is the I maker? What is it that defines me as a separate being? Is this the same as ego? Is this our self-image? How is the self-image created? What is the importance of our self-image in the world? What is the importance of ego in maintaining health? What is the importance of ego for those on the spiritual path? How am I to work with my own ego? Who am I anyway? \nI have a physical form\, but I’m not just a physical form. I am also a breathing being… \nAll of these types of questions are considered under the term Ahamkara\, which translates directly as the ‘I-maker’ or ‘I-creator’. It is a Sanskrit term that is used extensively in various Eastern philosophies and sciences. \n  \n“The ego is very useful in helping you to function in the world\,  but it’s not very useful as far as deeper happiness is concerned.  The ego is that which separates you from the Reality\,  from the Truth\,  from the ultimate Source.” \n~ Swami Rama~ \nIn this talk\, we’ll reflect on the views from various sources including yoga and ayurveda\, consider the methods of working with ahamkara\, and listen deeply to the teachings passed down to us from our teachers in the Himalayan tradition. \nAll are welcome. \n“Ask yourself who is it that says I?”  \n \n  \nGary 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 in summer residence in Minneapolis \n  \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. Or donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot \nacross the street from the Center. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-ahamkara-the-i-maker-part-ii-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-august-13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23559-1786644000-1786647600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07-2026-06-25/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260102T225843Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225843Z
UID:23447-1786530600-1786536000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2-2026-06-24/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163446Z
CREATED:20260801T163415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T163446Z
UID:23604-1786473000-1786478400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\, 6-Week Series: Tuesdays: August 11\, 18\, 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\,  6:30-8:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Now…\nHybrid Meditation I : Learning the Basics\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n 6-Week Series:\nTuesdays: August 11\, 18\, 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nIn Person and Zoom options are available.\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. \nIf you would like to retake Meditation I at half the cost please email us at info@themeditatationcenter.org. \n\n\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-rodney-huff-rajni-6-week-series-tuesdays-august-11-18-25-september-1-8-15-2026-630-800-p-m/2026-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23530-1786263600-1786267800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02-2026-06-28/2026-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223959Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223959Z
UID:23478-1786185000-1786190400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-05-30/2026-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260801T171611Z
CREATED:20260801T170900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T171611Z
UID:23611-1786042800-1786048200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom : “Ahamkara: The ‘I’ Maker” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. - August 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThursday Satsang in Person and Via Zoom – August 6\, 2026\n“Ahamkara: The ‘I’ Maker”\nwith Gary Gran\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nn5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga  –  Rodney Huff (Rajni) \n7:00-7:30 p.m. Meditation Guided by Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. \n7:30-8:30 p.m. “Ahamkara: The ‘I’ Maker” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. \n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants \n8:40 p.m. Snacks \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]. \nWho is the I maker? What is it that defines me as a separate being? Is this the same as ego? Is this our self-image? How is the self-image created? What is the importance of our self-image in the world? What is the importance of ego in maintaining health? What is the importance of ego for those on the spiritual path? How am I to work with my own ego? Who am I anyway? \nI have a physical form\, but I’m not just a physical form. I am also a breathing being… \nAll of these types of questions are considered under the term Ahamkara\, which translates directly as the ‘I-maker’ or ‘I-creator’. It is a Sanskrit term that is used extensively in various Eastern philosophies and sciences. \n  \n“The ego is very useful in helping you to function in the world\,  but it’s not very useful as far as deeper happiness is concerned.  The ego is that which separates you from the Reality\,  from the Truth\,  from the ultimate Source.” \n~ Swami Rama~ \nIn this talk\, we’ll reflect on the views from various sources including yoga and ayurveda\, consider the methods of working with ahamkara\, and listen deeply to the teachings passed down to us from our teachers in the Himalayan tradition. \nAll are welcome. \n“Ask yourself who is it that says I?”  \n \n  \nGary 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 in summer residence in Minneapolis \n  \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. Or donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot \nacross the street from the Center. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-ahamkara-the-i-maker-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-august-6-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23558-1786039200-1786042800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07-2026-06-25/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260102T225843Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225843Z
UID:23446-1785925800-1785931200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2-2026-06-24/2026-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260801T165041Z
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SUMMARY:In Person - "Deep Practice\, Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra" with Cynthia Gran\,  Tuesday: August 4\, 2026\,   6:30- 8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:“Deep Practice\, Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra” with Cynthia Gran\nIn Person\nTuesday: August 4\, 2026\n6:30- 8:30 p.m.\n\nSuggested Donation : $15.00\nDrop-Ins are welcome!\nRegister here.\nJoin us for an evening of quiet self-awareness and self-healing. We will share teachings that Swami Rama taught in 1987 at the second Path of Fire and Light seminar\, including Yoga Nidra. We will listen to the silence together\, release our hindrances\, enjoy some gentle hatha yoga\, experience yoga nidra\, and practice deep awareness of our connection to the inner realm and joyful heart space. \nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-deep-practice-deep-relaxation-yoga-nidra-with-cynthia-gran-tuesday-august-4-2026-630-830-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
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UID:23529-1785658800-1785663000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02-2026-06-28/2026-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223959Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223959Z
UID:23477-1785580200-1785585600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-05-30/2026-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260723T190912Z
CREATED:20260723T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T190912Z
UID:23595-1785438000-1785443400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Guru Purnima": Tending Your Inner Teacher with Michelle Skally Doilney - July  30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – July 30\, 2026\n“Guru Purnima”: Tending Your Inner Teacher\nwith Michelle Skally Doilney\n7:00 -8:30 p.m.\nEveryone is Welcome! \n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga  –  TBD\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation  – TBD\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: ” “Guru Purnima”: Tending Your Inner Teacher with Michelle Skally Doilney\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m.: Tea and Conversation\n\n	\n\n\n\nIn the Himalayan Tradition\, we celebrate “Guru Purnima”\, honoring teachers in this yoga tradition. However\, this celebration goes beyond one day of the year into all days\, goes from honoring our external teachers to uncovering and recognizing our own inner teacher. The tradition of Guru Purnima goes beyond spiritual or religious parameters into universal daily life\, cycles of learning and teaching\, of inspiring each other. Join Michelle Skally Doilney as she reads stories from “Living with A Himalayan Master” around teacher/student energy (and the meaning of life!)\, as well as simple practices to uncover and honor one’s own inner teacher along with the teachers who guide us to ourselves.\n\n\nMichelle Skally Doilney is a student and initiate in the Himalayan Tradition since 1997. She is a lifelong writer and a longtime student studying in-person with Zen writer and practitioner Natalie Goldberg\, as well as an apprenticed Feng Shui consultant in BTB/Tibetan Buddhist Feng Shui for 25 years. Michelle is currently consulting and teaching feng shui\, yoga\, and writing practice.\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-guru-purnima-tending-your-inner-teacher-with-michelle-skally-doilney-july-30-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23557-1785434400-1785438000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07-2026-06-25/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260520T135452Z
CREATED:20260520T135333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T135452Z
UID:23330-1785358800-1785362400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Global Full Moon Meditation: July 29\, 2026 Via Zoom  9:00-10:00 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Guru Purnima Global Full Moon Meditation\, July 29\, 2026\nVia Zoom\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CT\nThe Global Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Swami Ritavan followed\nby a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\nThis event is courtesy of the Palatine Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC. \nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visitHYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/guru-purnima-global-full-moon-meditation-july-29-2026-via-zoom-900-1000-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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