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SUMMARY:"Five Pillars of Sadhana" with Cynthia Gran via Zoom on Tuesday: June 9\, 2026\,    6:00-7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:In coordination with HYMC Palatine….\n“Five Pillars of Sadhana” with Cynthia Gran via Zoom\nTuesday: June 9\, 2026\n 6:00-7:30pm\nCost: $20.00\nRegister here\nBased on the pamphlet of the same name written by Swami Veda Bharati in 1997\, the “Five Pillars of Sadhana” are some of the most important concepts for those treading the path of meditation. They bring us into a better understanding of ourselves\, and they help us deepen our efforts both on retreat and in daily life. These concepts will be presented as in the book\, but also with an ayurvedic perspective on what trips us up\, preventing us from our fullest expression of our true nature. \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. They enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/five-pillars-of-sadhana-with-cynthia-gran-via-zoom-on-tuesday-june-9-2026-600-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000
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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-2/2026-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
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-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T184913Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: Audio Recording of Rolf Sovik's TMC Satsang Talk  "My experiences in Nepal with Swami Rama\, circa 1983" June 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – June 11\, 2026\nAudio Recording of Rolf Sovik’s TMC Satsang Talk\n“My experiences in Nepal with Swami Rama\, circa 1983”\n7:00- 8:30 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\n6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Paul Emerson\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Audio Recording of Rolf Sovik’s TMC Satsang Talk\n“My experiences in Nepal with Swami Rama\, circa 1983”\n8:35 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea & Snacks\n\n	\n\n\nRolf passed away on January 29\, 2026. Rolf was The Meditation Center’s director until 1990. Rolf lectured on many topics during his time st TMC. \nAfter an introduction by Michael Smith\, in honor of Rolf’s contributions to The Meditation Center\, we will play a recording of a May 31\, 1984 Thursday Satsang talk by Rolf\, “Experiences in Nepal with Swami Rama.” The recording will be followed by comments from those who knew Rolf during the early years of The Meditation Center. \n\n	\n\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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-audio-recording-of-rolf-soviks-tmc-satsang-talk-my-experiences-in-nepal-with-swami-rama-circa-1983-june-11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T093000
DTSTAMP:20260519T143943Z
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SUMMARY:Special Fundraiser!  "Beyond Joints and Glands" via Zoom  with Nikki Strong PhD\,  Saturdays: May 23 - June 27\, 2026  8:45 - 9:30 a.m.\, followed by 15 min Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this special fundraising opportunity….\n“Beyond Joints and Glands”\nvia Zoom\nwith Nikki Strong PhD\n\nSaturdays: May 23 – June 27\, 2026\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m.\n followed by 15 min Q & A\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here for all 6 classes \nor any single session \n$108 for all 6 classes\nincludes live Zoom class\, class recordings\, and all course handouts and supplemental materials\n$18 per class for live Zoom access\n\n	\n\n\nA 6-part series of short (45 minute) classes\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m. (+15 min Q & A)\nClass 1: Hands and Feet\nClass 2: Knees and Elbows \nClass 3: Hips and Shoulders\nClass 4: Spine – Neck to Tailbone \nClass 5: Face\, Scalp\, Head\nClass 6: Putting it all together as whole body structure:\nStanding\, Sitting. Lying Down\, Moving\n\n	\n\n\n“Joints and Glands Exercises” are rich with profound healing potential. Knowing how to work skillfully with them is key to opening the energetic pathways of the body\, essential for supporting optimal physical health\, emotional balance\, and even spiritual awakening. \nThis short class series is a deep dive into the practice of working with the joints and glands of the body\, exploring nuance and variation in their practice and understanding them within the context of whole body connections\, both physically and energetically. \nThis is a hands-on class\,  open to all levels of learning. \nThis course is taught live via Zoom\, with access to class recordings for those that register for the entire 6-week series. \nAll proceeds support TMC’s numerous community outreach initiatives…meditation\, yoga\, and health and wellness classes\, always open to all\, many offered free of charge or donation based.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/special-fundraiser-beyond-joints-and-glands-via-zoom-with-nikki-strong-phd-saturdays-may-23-june-27-2026-845-930-a-m-followed-by-15-min-q-a/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T093000
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-2-2024-06-02/2026-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T163958Z
CREATED:20250908T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163958Z
UID:23165-1781431200-1781436600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\,   10:00-11:30 a.m CT
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\n10:00-11:30 a.m CT\n  \n“Silence\, the Illuminated Mind” Volume 1\n  \n\n	\n\n\n  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Book Study at 10:00 a.m.\, on Sunday\, April 5th\, for a wonderful new season of learning\, discussion and camaraderie. \nShantih!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-morning-book-study-group-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-1000-1130-a-m-ct-2026-04-12/2026-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260103T000149Z
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T000149Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T164201Z
CREATED:20260519T162930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T164201Z
UID:23310-1781550000-1781555400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Summer Study Group  via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2026 Summer Series via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\nMondays: June 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22\, 2026\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe are using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for June 15\, 2026
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2026-summer-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara-2026-06-08-2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T154411Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154411Z
UID:22975-1781692200-1781697600@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-2/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215303Z
CREATED:20260616T215303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T215303Z
UID:23425-1781722800-1781728200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Practical Ayurveda: Wellness Wednesdays with Gary and Cynthia Gran\, A Zoom Series  "The Elements! Taking a Fresh Look at Ayurveda"  June 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center – Palatine\, IL\nPractical Ayurveda: Wellness Wednesdays with Gary and Cynthia Gran\nA Zoom Series\n “The Elements! Taking a Fresh Look at Ayurveda”\nJune 17\, 2026\n7:00 – 8:30 pm\nCost $20.00 / session\nRegister here.\nLet’s contemplate the panchamahabhutas\, the five great elements. These are described by the sages of India as that which compose our very being\, along with consciousness and life force. \nUnderstanding their interplay is key to health. \nWe’ll see how the elements form our bodies\, relate to our mind & senses\, and align with the chakras\, the energy centers of each human being. \nPlease join us as we ponder the holistic vision of the great science of life. \nAll are welcome. \nJuly 15\, 2026 – Determining Your Dosha! Working with Your Prakruti & Vikruti \nAugust 19\, 2026 – Doshas & Koshas! Deepening Your Understanding of Ayurveda \nOctober 21\, 2026 – The Five Pranas! Balancing the Life Force \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 currently in summer residence in Minneapolis\, MN\, enjoying satsang\, shade trees\, and flowing waters. \nGary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n1.5 Yoga Alliance CEUs are available to whomever takes this course.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/practical-ayurveda-wellness-wednesdays-with-gary-and-cynthia-gran-a-zoom-series-the-elements-taking-a-fresh-look-at-ayurveda-june-17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23281-1781805600-1781809200@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-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T203850Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom : "Tapas : Enjoyment through Concentration" with Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT 500 - June 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom\nJune 18\, 2026\n“Tapas : Enjoyment through Concentration” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\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 Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Tapas : Enjoyment through Concentration”\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n8:35 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea\n\n	\n\n\nJoin Dr. Stephen Parker for a talk on “tapas\,” one of the “niyamas” or five observances explained in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Stoma will be introducing the 40-day spiritual festival of 2026 which begins Friday\, June 19th and ends on Guru Purnima\, July 29th\, \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.. \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-tapas-enjoyment-through-concentration-with-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-june-18-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T233000
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205617Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T214227Z
CREATED:20260616T213906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T214227Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 20th: Yoga-A-Thon to Celebrate Yoga International Day and Sunday\, June 21st: Official International Yoga Day\, Summer Solstice\, Father’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 20th: Yoga-A-Thon to celebrate\nYoga International Day\nMorning Schedule\n1. “Beyond Joint and Glands via Zoom” with Nikki Strong\, 8:45-9:45 a.m.  Join class in person at TMC via Zoom on the TV in the Hall of the Tradition. \n2. “Saturday Gentle Yoga” with Sunita Gangopadhyay\, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. In person and via Zoom \n3. “Potluck Lunch”\, Noon-1:00 p.m.   In person \n4. “Biofeedback Sessions” with Daniel Hertz\, Noon-3:00 p.m.\,\nDaniel Hertz will be offering free\, sample\, thirty-minute biofeedback sessions from Noon-3:00 p.m. \nYou may email Daniel ahead of time for an appointment at DanielHertz4635@yahoo.com \nEvening Schedule\n5. “Restorative Gentle Yoga” with Maja Radovanlija\, 6:00-6:45 p.m. \n6. Meditation with Nikki Strong\, 7:00 p.m. and Sound Bath/Healing Music with Maja Radovanlija and James Kellerman\, \n7:30-8:30 p.m. \nSunday\, June 21st: Official International Yoga Day\,\nSummer Solstice\, Father’s Day\n1. Sunday Morning Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n(8:20-9:15_ via Zoom \n2. Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Radha\nBharati\, Emilio Bettaglio\, Michael Smith (10:00-11:30 a.m) via\nZoom
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/saturday-june-20th-yoga-a-thon-to-celebrate-yoga-international-day-and-sunday-june-21st-official-international-yoga-day-summer-solstice-fathers-day/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T093000
DTSTAMP:20260519T143943Z
CREATED:20260519T143943Z
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SUMMARY:Special Fundraiser!  "Beyond Joints and Glands" via Zoom  with Nikki Strong PhD\,  Saturdays: May 23 - June 27\, 2026  8:45 - 9:30 a.m.\, followed by 15 min Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this special fundraising opportunity….\n“Beyond Joints and Glands”\nvia Zoom\nwith Nikki Strong PhD\n\nSaturdays: May 23 – June 27\, 2026\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m.\n followed by 15 min Q & A\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here for all 6 classes \nor any single session \n$108 for all 6 classes\nincludes live Zoom class\, class recordings\, and all course handouts and supplemental materials\n$18 per class for live Zoom access\n\n	\n\n\nA 6-part series of short (45 minute) classes\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m. (+15 min Q & A)\nClass 1: Hands and Feet\nClass 2: Knees and Elbows \nClass 3: Hips and Shoulders\nClass 4: Spine – Neck to Tailbone \nClass 5: Face\, Scalp\, Head\nClass 6: Putting it all together as whole body structure:\nStanding\, Sitting. Lying Down\, Moving\n\n	\n\n\n“Joints and Glands Exercises” are rich with profound healing potential. Knowing how to work skillfully with them is key to opening the energetic pathways of the body\, essential for supporting optimal physical health\, emotional balance\, and even spiritual awakening. \nThis short class series is a deep dive into the practice of working with the joints and glands of the body\, exploring nuance and variation in their practice and understanding them within the context of whole body connections\, both physically and energetically. \nThis is a hands-on class\,  open to all levels of learning. \nThis course is taught live via Zoom\, with access to class recordings for those that register for the entire 6-week series. \nAll proceeds support TMC’s numerous community outreach initiatives…meditation\, yoga\, and health and wellness classes\, always open to all\, many offered free of charge or donation based.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/special-fundraiser-beyond-joints-and-glands-via-zoom-with-nikki-strong-phd-saturdays-may-23-june-27-2026-845-930-a-m-followed-by-15-min-q-a/2026-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165717Z
CREATED:20260519T165717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T165717Z
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SUMMARY:FREE International Day of Yoga Events at The Meditation Center - June 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 21\, 2026\nInternational Day of Yoga\nAll events are FREE!!!\n\nCelebrate Yoga International Day\nat The Meditation Center In Person\nJune 21\, 2026\nDetails to come…
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/free-international-day-of-yoga-events-at-the-meditation-center-june-21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205618Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205618Z
UID:23374-1782028800-1782084600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23044-1782030000-1782034200@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-2-2024-06-02/2026-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T163959Z
CREATED:20250908T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163959Z
UID:23166-1782036000-1782041400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\,   10:00-11:30 a.m CT
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\n10:00-11:30 a.m CT\n  \n“Silence\, the Illuminated Mind” Volume 1\n  \n\n	\n\n\n  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Book Study at 10:00 a.m.\, on Sunday\, April 5th\, for a wonderful new season of learning\, discussion and camaraderie. \nShantih!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-morning-book-study-group-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-1000-1130-a-m-ct-2026-04-12/2026-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205618Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205618Z
UID:23375-1782115200-1782171000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260103T000149Z
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T000149Z
UID:23342-1782124200-1782129600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T164329Z
CREATED:20260519T162930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T164329Z
UID:23311-1782154800-1782160200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Summer Study Group via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2026 Summer Series via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\nMondays: June 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22\, 2026\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe are using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for June 22\, 2026
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2026-summer-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara-2026-06-08-2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205619Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205619Z
UID:23376-1782201600-1782257400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T202709Z
CREATED:20260616T202709Z
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UID:23366-1782239400-1782244800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Contemplation in Classic Indian Philosophies: An introductory look. Taught by Paul Emerson Ph.D.  Five-Week Series: June 23 - July 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation and Contemplation in Classic Indian Philosophies:\nAn introductory look\nTaught by Paul Emerson Ph.D.\nFive-Week Series: June 23 – July 21\, 2026\nIn Person and Via Zoom\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nCost: $60.00\nRegister here\nPhilosophy is a description of experience. When we have an experience we create a philosophy when we attempt to explain it to ourselves or others. The Indian culture and practices of introspection and rituals gave birth to a number of classical philosophies–each of which have slightly different flavors of meditation and contemplation. While the subject area is certainly vast it may be helpful to spend some time thinking about some of these areas as we develop our own philosophical explanations of meditation. \nWithin these five weeks we will spend some time with the Vedic\, Samkhya-Yogic\, Vedantic\, Tantric\, and possibly Bhaktic traditions\, discussing the basic texts and attempting some of the key practices.     . \n. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-and-contemplation-in-classic-indian-philosophies-an-introductory-look-taught-by-paul-emerson-ph-d-five-week-series-june-23-july-21-2026/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205619Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205619Z
UID:23377-1782288000-1782343800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T154236Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154236Z
UID:22976-1782297000-1782302400@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/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T205619Z
CREATED:20260616T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205619Z
UID:23378-1782374400-1782430200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026 from June 19-July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual 40-Day Spiritual Festival 2026\nJune 19- July 29 (Guru Purnima)\, 2026\n  \nAnnual Festival of Spiritual Peace\n~ Swami Ritavan Bharati~\nThrough the living presence of Swami Veda here in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, we are inspired to return “home” to the theme of “Vasudeva”. This theme holds many gems of sadhana practiced as the Annual 40-Day Festival of Spiritual Peace. \nDuring this forty day period we all have an opportunity for celebrating the prosperity that sadhana brings. The prospering of sadhana means that there is greater peace in everyone’s mind. Only peace in individual minds can bring peace in the world. Therefore\, let our striving and endeavor for internal peace be an unceasing one; spread it wide; enlarge the circle of those who feel and contemplate such peaceful ways of living. That is the only way for world peace. \nEnjoy this immersion in sadhana during the festival celebration of Spiritual Peace.  \n(Courtesy of AHYMSIN\,org \n\n	\n\n\nRead here “43rd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 19-July 29\, 2026″ 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 “Vasudevaya’  mantra japa…Decrease 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-2025-from-june-9-july-29-guru-purnima-2026/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23282-1782410400-1782414000@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/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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