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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom Only: "Ayurveda Study Group\, Core Principles of Ayurveda"with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran on July 20\, 2023 \,  7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – July 20\, 2023\n“Ayurvedic Study Group: Core Principles of Ayurveda”\nwith Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n6:00-7:00 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga\n\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Ayurveda Study Group\n” with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n8:40 p.m. – Snacks\n\n	\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the next meeting of our Ayurvedic study group. Attendance at prior meetings is not required. All are welcome. We’ll continue with Chapter One of the Charaka Samhita with more sutras\, commentary\, and discussion. Please bring your ‘beginner’s mind’ and join us as we listen deeply and reflect on the words of the sages. \n“The objective of this compendium is achievement of dhatu samya\, the equilibrium of the bodily elements.”  – Charak Samhita\, Sutrasthana\, 1.54 \nGary & Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently spending the summer in Minneapolis\, offering classes and consultations at The Meditation Center. Their home is in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking. \nGary Gran\, DAy. CYT \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n\n\n\n\nGary’s  blog is ayurvedalessons.com.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-only-ayurveda-study-group-core-principles-of-ayurvedawith-gary-gran-cyt-day-and-cynthia-gran-on-july-20-2023-700-p-m-830-p-m-cdt/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - July 26\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-july-26-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom:  An Evening of Spiritual Music with Chris Young - July 27\, 2023 - Note ongoing time change for gentle drop-in hatha - 5:30-6:45 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom – July 27\, 2023\n“An Evening of Spiritual Music” with Chris Young\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n  \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Sunita Gangopadhyay\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation by Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “An Evening of Spiritual Music” with Chris Young\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nDetails to come\,
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-an-evening-of-spiritual-music-with-chris-young-july-27-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:Two Saturday Hybrid Workshops\, In-Person and via Zoom: Morning\, “Walking the Path of Wellness: A Spiritual View of Disease” and “Rasayana: The Ayurvedic Practice of Rejuvenation” - July 29\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:“A WAVE OF WELLNESS IS HITTING THE MEDITATION CENTER THIS SUMMER.”\n Two Saturday Hybrid Workshops\, In-Person and via Zoom\nwith Cynthia and Gary Gran\nJuly 29\, 2023\nat The Meditation Center\nClick Here to Register \nRegister for the morning session\, the morning session with lunch\,\nthe afternoon session\, both sessions with lunch\, or both sessions without lunch.\n\nOffered both in-person and via Zoom\n\nRegister for:\nthe morning session only ($30)\,\n\nthe morning session with lunch ($40)\,\n\nthe afternoon session only ($30)\,\n\nboth sessions without lunch($55)\,\n\nor both sessions with lunch ($65)\n\nChoose the option that fits your summer schedule.\n\n	\n\n\nMorning: 9:00 a.m.-Noon “Walking the Path of Wellness: A Spiritual View of Disease.” \nMorning: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. “Walking the Path of Wellness: A Spiritual View of Disease.” with lunch following the morning class and cooking demonstration \n“Walking the Path of Wellness: A Spiritual View of Disease” \nwith Gary and Cynthia \n\n	\n\n\nAyurveda offers us a holistic view of health and well-being that includes body\, mind and spirit. In this workshop\, we’ll delve into the View\, the Path\, and the Goal of wellness from the related wisdom traditions of Ayurveda\, yoga\, and Buddhism. We will cover:\n·      The four questions posed by Ayurveda\, beginning with ‘what is disease?’\n·      The four answers advanced in Buddhism\, known as the Four Noble Truths.\n·      The causes of suffering according to Ayurveda\, Buddhism and yoga.\n·      The cure for suffering according to Ayurveda\, Buddhism and yoga.\n·      Lots of practical tips for building our health.\n·      And this path to wellness will include a trip to the kitchen! You will see your optional vegetarian lunch\, talk about how it was prepared\, and how it will support and nourish you with its healthy qualities specific for this summer season.\n\n	\n\n\nPlease join us for this fun and informative morning of satsang\, as we share and ponder the teachings of the sages together. All are welcome.\n\n	\n\n\n“All problems\, all miseries\, all pains\, are created by the mind.” – Swami Rama\n“Let not your body conditions become your mind conditions.” – Swami Veda\n\n	\n\n\nAfternoon: 1:15-4:15 p.m. “Rasayana: The Ayurvedic Practice of Rejuvenation.” \nRasayana: The Ayurvedic Practice of Rejuvenation” \nwith Gary and Cynthia \n\n	\n\n\nThere’s a story in the classical Ayurvedic text\, the Charaka Samhita\, called ‘The Return of the Sages.’ Despite having learned the principles of Ayurveda when they were younger\, the sages discovered they had lapsed into some bad habits. So\, they returned to the Himalayas to receive further teachings. These teachings include the principles of rejuvenation\, known as Rasayana. In this workshop\, we will cover:\n\n	\n\n\n·      The multi-layered meaning of Rasa\, the ‘sap’ or ‘juice’ of life.\n·      The signs of aging and the depletion of Rasa.\n·      How to rebuild our Rasa to slow the natural aging process.\n·      The guidelines for both cleansing and nourishing the body and the mind-field.\n\n	\n\n\no   How to work with Agni\, our digestive fire\no   How to work with foods and longevity herbs\no   How our lifestyle\, behaviors\, and attitudes effect aging\no   How to work with the subtle elements of prana\, tejas\, and ojas\n\n	\n\n\nPlease join us for this fascinating and truly transformative afternoon of satsang to share and ponder the longevity teachings. All are welcome.\n\n	\n\n\n“If you are constantly expelling the toxins from the body\, you can control the aging process\, expand the span of life\, and lead a healthy life.” – Swami Rama\n\n	\n\n\nGary and Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently spending the summer in Minneapolis\, offering classes and consultations at The Meditation Center. Their home is in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking. \nGary Gran\, DAy. CYT \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/two-saturday-hybrid-workshops-in-person-and-via-zoom-morning-walking-the-path-of-wellness-a-spiritual-view-of-disease-and-rasayana-the-ayurvedic-practice-of-rejuvenatio/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Events on August 1\, 2023 -  Full Moon Tuesday  - "Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation with Cynthia Gran”\, Full Moon Fire Havan\, and Full Moon Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Events on August 1\, 2023\nFull Moon Tuesday\n\nRSVP here if you would like to join the nature walk and the havan!\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n6:30-7:30 p.m. “Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation” with Cynthia Gran starting and ending at TMC\n7:45—8:45 p.m. Fire Havan in TMC’s Back Yard. In-person event only\n8:45—9:00 p.m. Move into Hall of the Tradition and prepare for Full Moon Meditation\n9:00—9:30 p.m. Guided Meditation by Swami Ritavan Bharati via zoom using the Chicago zoom invitation.\n9:30—10:00 p.m. Continuation of the Full Moon Meditation\n\n\n“Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation”\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\nstarting and ending at TMC\n6:30-7:30 p.m.\n\nFree Event!!!\n\nAfter a short introduction about awakening our senses and enhancing our appreciation of Nature\, we will walk silently through the park among the tall green trees.\n\nWe will be outside the whole time\, so wear a hat and good\nshoes\, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen if you need.\n\n\nClass will begin and end at The Meditation Center before the havan.\n\n\n\n“August Full Moon Havan” – TMC’s Back Yard\nwith Emilio Betagglio and Chris Young\n7:45—8:45 p.m\nThe fire havan is an in-person only event.\nIt will not be zoomed.\n\nOffering of the dried twigs Brought to TMC on Guru Purnima\nYou can bring a bundle of sticks the evening of the havan.\n\nOn Guru Purnima\, July 3rd\, participants brought bundles of dry twigs to be offered into the fire havan. See below the statement by Swami Rama. Due to the weather that day\, it was decided to do a flower havan in the Hall of the Tradition. It was then announced that the twig bundles would be kept at The Meditation Center for the next best opportunity\, hopefully\, to be offered during the August full moon on Tuesday\, August 1st.\n\nAt that time\, weather permitting again\, a fire havan will be held for the principal purpose of offering the twigs into the fire havan…paraphrasing Swami Rama’s statement below…for the Guru to burn troublesome and torturing karmas and samskaras represented by the small wooden sticks.\n\nIn case you have not brought twigs to TMC and are interested in participating\, there is still time to bring them\, either in person the evening of the August 1st full moon or dropping them off in the office ahead of time\, or by mail to TMC. Prior to offering them\, Swami Radha will bless the twig bundles.\n\n“Best student is he who takes from the teacher—not he who gives. The scripture also tells you what you should give to your teacher. It is never said that you should give a large check\, your entire bank balance. No! You give dry twigs—a bundle of dry twigs to your teacher. That’s the symbol that “I have nothing to give you. You don’t need anything for yourself. I know I cannot do anything for you. These dry twigs represent my karmas. There are some samskaras which are very hard on me\, trouble me\, torture me. Will you please burn them?” Has he got power to do this? Yes. But it’s not his power. He uses the power of the tradition to help the student. It’s not his power.” Swami Rama.\n\n\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\nTuesday\, August 1\, 2023\nIn Person Viewing at TMC and Via Zoom\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\n\nThis Global Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati from SRSG in Rishikesh\, flowing into a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\n\n\nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC.\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visit\nHYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/events-on-august-1-2023-full-moon-tuesday-awakening-the-senses-outdoor-meditation-with-cynthia-gran-full-moon-fire-havan-and-full-moon-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T120000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for August 2\, 2023 - Wednesday Mornings via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for August 2\, 2023\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS VIA ZOOM – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2023-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T203000
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom - Path of Fire & Light: 'Package Deal' with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy - August 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom – August 3\, 2023\nPath of Fire & Light: ‘Package Deal’\nwith Gary Gran CYT\, DAy\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation by Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Path of Fire & Light: ‘Package Deal’ with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\n\n	\n\n\nSwami Rama taught the first of several Path of Fire & Light seminars from July 24-31\, 1986\, in Honesdale\, PA. After the first seven days of lectures and workshops\, Swamiji detailed what he called his ‘package deal’ in the lecture entitled “Awakening the Dormant Fire & Leading it to the 1000-Petalled Lotus” on 7.31.86. The ‘package deal’ was a systematic summary of all the teachings presented during the seminar\, with step-by-step instructions on how to follow the path of fire & light. Please join us as we share the contents of this valuable teaching. There will be plenty of quotes from Swamiji to inspire us. All are welcome. \nGary Gran\, CYT\, DAy.  was in attendance at the seminar and will be sharing the teachings from his personal notes. He and his wife Cynthia have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently spending the summer in Minneapolis\, offering classes and consultations at The Meditation Center. Their home is in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking. \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-thursday-satsang-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-path-of-fire-light-package-deal-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-august-3-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T200000
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - August 9\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, August 9\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-august-9-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230814T215223Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In-Person Viewing and Via Zoom: Presentation of an Audio Teaching "What is Silence?" by Swami Veda Bharati presented at the Dunrovin Silence Retreat in July 2007 - August 10\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In-Person Viewing and Via Zoom  – August 10\, 2023\nPresentation of an Audio Teaching “What is Silence?” by Swami Veda Bharati\npresented at the Dunrovin Silence Retreat in July 2007\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT\nNote: New Ongoing Time Change to Thursday’s Gentle Hatha Drop-In Class…\nbegins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m.\nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Sunita Gangopadhyay\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation by Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Presentation of an Audio Teaching “What is Silence?”  by Swami Veda Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\nDetails to come. Attend this Thursday Satsang to be inspired and invigorated by the words of Swami Veda Bharati.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-viewing-and-via-zoom-presentation-of-an-audio-teaching-what-is-silence-by-swami-veda-bharati-presented-at-the-dunrovin-silence-retreat-in-july-2007-august/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230104T204513Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Wednesday Mornings via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION: Cancelled – WEDNESDAY MORNINGS VIA ZOOM – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2023-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230814T213738Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom: "The Universal Language of Emotions" with Joann Huff - August 17\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom  – August 17\, 2023\n“The Universal Language of Emotions” with Joann Huff\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT\nNote: New Ongoing Time Change to Thursday’s\nGentle Hatha Drop-In Class…begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m.\n\n\nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Emilio Bettagli0\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “The Universal Language of Emotions” with Joann Huff\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nJoin Joann Huff this Thursday for a discussion regarding the language of emotions.\n\nJoann states\, “Emotions are like a universal language and we all speak this language. Almost everyone can all understand sadness\, fear\, curiosity\, and joy. Out of balance and I will say things I regret\, self sabotage\, and avoid being my best. However emotions can also inspire\, motivate\, and nurture feelings of joy. They can encourage me to do things I want to do\, learn about myself\, and inspire me to continue on the path. Let’s explore the energy of emotions and see if we can discover ways to work with this universal language in positive ways. I invite you to discuss the energy of emotions with me.”\n\nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-the-universal-language-of-emotions-with-joann-huff-august-17-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230814T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T165744Z
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice Via Zoom with Chris Young  - August 23\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:NEW AHYMSIN COMMUNITY MANTRA JAPA PRACTICE VIA ZOOM\nWITH CHRIS YOUNG\nWednesday\, August 23\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-august-23-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230814T215446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T215520Z
UID:20446-1692903600-1692909000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom Only: "Ayurveda Study Group\, Core Principles of Ayurveda"with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran on August 24\, 2023 \,  7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – August  24\, 2023\n“Ayurvedic Study Group: Core Principles of Ayurveda”\nwith Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n6:00-7:00 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Eric Ness\n\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Ayurveda Study Group\n” with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n8:40 p.m. – Snacks\n\n	\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the next meeting of our Ayurvedic study group. Attendance at prior meetings is not required. All are welcome. We’ll continue with Chapter One of the Charaka Samhita with more sutras\, commentary\, and discussion. Please bring your ‘beginner’s mind’ and join us as we listen deeply and reflect on the words of the sages. \n“The objective of this compendium is achievement of dhatu samya\, the equilibrium of the bodily elements.”  – Charak Samhita\, Sutrasthana\, 1.54 \nGary & Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently spending the summer in Minneapolis\, offering classes and consultations at The Meditation Center. Their home is in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking. \nGary Gran\, DAy. CYT \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n\n\n\n\nGary’s  blog is ayurvedalessons.com.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-only-ayurveda-study-group-core-principles-of-ayurvedawith-gary-gran-cyt-day-and-cynthia-gran-on-august-24-2023-700-p-m-830-p-m-cdt/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230829T224028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T224513Z
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SUMMARY:"August Blue Super Full Moon Havan" in TMC's Back Yard with Emilio Betagglio and Chris Young and Full Moon Meditation with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Guiding
DESCRIPTION:“August Blue Super Full Moon Havan”\n\n\nTMC’s Back Yard on Wednesday\nwith Emilio Betagglio and Chris Young\nAugust 30\, 2023\n7:45—8:45 p.m CDT\n\nThe fire havan is an in-person only event. It will not be zoomed. \nRSVP here \nWe need an approximate head count \nso Emilio can purchase sufficient supplies.\n\n7:45—8:45 p.m. Fire Havan in TMC’s Back Yard. In-person event only\n8:45—9:00 p.m. Move into Hall of the Tradition and prepare for Full Moon Meditation\n9:00—9:30 p.m. Guided Meditation by Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) via zoom using the Chicago zoom invitation.\n9:30—10:00 p.m. Continuation of the Full Moon Meditation\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023\nIn Person Viewing at TMC and Via Zoom\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\nThis Global Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) \, flowing into a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\n\n\nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC.\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule and to receive the Zoom link visit:\nHYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/august-30-2023-full-moon-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230829T215024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T215102Z
UID:20458-1693508400-1693513800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In-Person Viewing and Via Zoom: Presentation of an Audio Teaching "Why Die? - Abhinivesha" by Swami Veda Bharati  -  August 31\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In-Person Viewing and Via Zoom  – August 31\, 2023\nPresentation of an Audio Teaching “Why Die – Abhinivesha”\nby Swami Veda Bharati\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT\nNote: New Ongoing Time Change to Thursday’s Gentle Hatha Drop-In Class…\nbegins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Chris Young\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation by Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Presentation of an Audio Teaching  “Why Die? – Abhinivesha” by  Swami Veda Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\nDetails to come. Attend this Thursday Satsang to be inspired and invigorated by the words of Swami Veda Bharati.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-viewing-and-via-zoom-presentation-of-an-audio-teaching-why-die-abhinivesha-by-swami-veda-bharati-august-31-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230814T170058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T170154Z
UID:20428-1694026800-1694030400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - September 6\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, September 6\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-july-12-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230914T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T182510Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom : "What Is Selfless Service?"A Discussion with the TMC Spiritual Committee with an introduction by Stephen Parker (Stoma) - September 7\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom – September 7\, 2023\n“What Is Selfless Service?”\nA Discussion with the TMC Spiritual Committee\nwith an introduction by Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT\nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “What Is Selfless Service?”\na discussion with the TMC Spiritual Committee; an introduction by Stoma.\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\nJoin us tonight for a wonderful discussion regarding selfless service with some members of the TMC Spiritual Committee\, Swami Radha Bharati\, Stephen Parker (Stoma)\, Emilio Bettaglio\, and Eric Ness. \n…One benefit of making the wise choice to render selfless service is that the Divine Guru is keeping His eye on you… \n…Remember\, the true Ashram is in a selfless loving heart. \nFrom “Love\, Meditation\, and Service” by Swami Veda Bharati \nRead entire article here courtesy of AHYMSIN.org
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-what-is-selfless-servicea-discussion-with-the-tmc-spiritual-committee-with-an-introduction-by-stephen-parker-stoma-september-7-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230821T181443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T211956Z
UID:20450-1694201400-1694206800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Postponed until 2024 - "Feel Better\, Go Deeper" - September Workshop with Charles and Carol Crenshaw\, September 8-10\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – Postponed until 2024\nA September Workshop with Charles and Carol Crenshaw\n“Feel Better\, Go Deeper”\nSeptember 8-10\, 2023\nRegister here\n\nAll sessions: $90.00\nEach single session: $20.00\n\nThis workshop will cover ways to balance your body-mind complex so that you can deepen your meditation. Emphasis will be on increasing the subtlety of your awareness.\n\n\n	\n\n\nWe will cover these three areas:\n\n	\n\n\nPhysical Body Balance\nLearn some basics of Hanna Somatics and Pilates\, simple exercises for all levels that\nwill enhance and complement your asana practice.\n\n	\n\n\nEnergy/Emotional Balance\nIn these sessions\, we will cover some key exercises related to the energy body (subtle\nbody). They will help to effectively balance your energy system. You will also learn\nEmotional Stress Release and The Emotion Code\, user-friendly techniques to release\nnegative emotions and leave you clearer to laser focus your concentration.\n\n	\n\n\nRefining Relaxation and Breathing\nThis section will include: a) a class on Pranayama\, where you will glean pointers on how to refine your breathing\, b) a Levels of Relaxation class\, where you will see how the practices of our tradition are organized to progressively go to subtler levels of your being. Both theory and practice will be included.\n\n	\n\n\nFriday\, September 8th: \n7:30-9:00 p.m. – Hanna Somatics\n\n	\n\n\nSaturday\, September 9th:\n10:00-11:30 a.m. – Pilates\n1:30-3:00 p.m. – Energy Body Exercises\n3:30-5:00 p.m. – Emotional Stress Release / Emotion Code\n7:00-8:30 p.m. – Levels of Relaxation\n\n	\n\n\nSunday\, September 10th:\n9:00-10:30 a.m. – Pranayama\n\n11:00-11:30 a.m. – Questions and Answers\n\n	\n\n\nCarol Crenshaw\, M.S.\, Ed.M.\, E-RYT 500\, C-IAYT Certified Therapist\, received her Master’s in EasternStudies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health. She served as a yoga therapist and biofeedback trainer in the Combined Therapy Program at the Himalayan Institute Headquarters in PA\, and the Center for Holistic Medicine in NYC. Carol has taught yoga and meditation for over 30 years\, has trained yoga teachers since the 1980’s and is an initiator in the Himalayan Tradition. Carol is a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner\, co-author of EFT For Meditation\, contributing author to Clinical EFT Handbook\, Consulting Hypnotist and Certified Hypnosis Instructor\, and Certified NLP Practitioner. She presently teaches at Inner Peace Yoga Center in Indianapolis and worldwide.\n\n	\n\n\n\nCharles B Crenshaw Jr.\, M.S.\, E-RYT 500\, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist: Charles is a graduate of the Eastern Studies Program created by Swami Rama presented in an ashram (gurukulam) setting. He was trained directly by Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati among other notables in our Himalayan Tradition. He is the Author of “Pathless Path: God\, Grace\, Guru” and Co-author of “EFT for Meditation.”
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/feel-better-go-deeper-september-workshop-with-charles-and-carol-crenshaw-september-8-10-2023/2023-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230829T220051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T220051Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Sutras” Fall 2023 Series - Vibhuti Pada with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT
DESCRIPTION:“Yoga Sutras” Fall 2023 Series – Vibhuti Pada\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n  \nMondays: September 11\, 18\, 25 and October 9\, 2023\nNo class on October 2nd\n7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nBegins at 7:00 p.m. with Meditation guided by Stoma\n  \nStudy of the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n\nChapter 3\, the Vibhuti Pada\n\n	\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series\n$15.00 for drop-in either in person or via Zoom\nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the Yoga Sutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will  be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo \n\n\nRegister here for the 4-sessions series.\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on September 11\, 2023\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on September 18\, 2023\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on September 25\, 2023\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on October 9\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall 2022 series of the “Yoga Sutras” with Stoma is being offered  to anyone who desires to learn more regarding the gifts of meditation and yoga given through this text.\n\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) for this special ongoing study of the text\, the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” We are continuing the study of the  the third chapter\, the “Vibhuti Pada.”\n\nWe will be using the text\, either “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali\,”  or “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati\,” both by Swami Hariharananda Aaranya.  Or you can use any commentary on the “Yoga Sutras” that you have available.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/yoga-sutras-fall-2023-series-vibhuti-pada-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-500-ryt/2023-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom: "The Yamas\, Five Pearls of Raja Yoga\, the Foundation of the Royal Path " with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, 500-RYT - September 14\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In-Person and Via Zoom – September 14\, 2023\n“The Yamas\, Five Pearls of Raja Yoga\, the Foundation of the Royal Path “\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, 500-RYT\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT\n  \nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Lori Beron\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, 500-RYT\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: The Yamas\, Five Pearls of Raja Yoga\, the Foundation of the Royal Path “\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, 500-RYT\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n  \nJoin us on tonight for a talk with Stoma regarding the Yamas\, the first rung of Raja Yoga\, the Royal Path\, also known as Astanga Yoga\, the 8-limbed Yoga\, and their importance as guidelines for our lives in creating a yogic approach to living. This foundation in understanding the yamas assists us in choosing right attitudes in thought\, speech\, and action towards others with whom we are in relationship. \n“…Yamas may be translated as “ethical restraint.” This is because the first of these attitudes is ahimsa (nonharm\, nonviolence)\, and the other four yamas are extensions of that attitude. There must be someone or something towards which we practice the yamas\, so they are intrinsically relational… \n…Whenever Patanjali makes a list in the sutras\, the order of the items on the list is significant. So it means something that he has placed the work with yama and niyama first and second in the process of moving towards Self-realization. As if that were not enough\, he explicitly highlights the importance of relationship in sutra II.31. He states that the principles of the yamas apply ‘ at all times\, in all conditions\, at all levels of practice and attainment.’ From beginning to end\, Yoga is about relationship… \n(From Clearing the Path\, The Yoga Way to a Clear & Pleasant Mind: Patanjali\, Neuroscience\, and Emotion\, pages 87-88 written by Stephen Parker\, PsyD). \n  \n“The Yamas are five restraints which regulate one’s relationship with other beings. They are Ahimsa or non-violence\, Satya or truthfulness\, Asteya or non-stealing\, Brahmacharya or abstinence from sensual indulgence and Aparigraha or non-possessiveness…”  \n(From Lectures on Yoga\, Practical Lessons on Yoga by Swami Rama\, pages 17–19. This book was later published with the title The Royal Path\, Practical Lessons on Yoga.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-the-yamas-five-pearls-of-raja-yoga-the-foundation-of-the-royal-path-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-500-ryt-september-14-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for Tonight - Next Session on October 4th  - AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - September 20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for tonight….next session on October 4th\nNew AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, September 20\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-september-20-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T203000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing Only: "Ayurvedic Study Group: Rasa: The Heart of Ayurveda" with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran on September 21\,  2023 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – September 21\, 2023\n“Ayurvedic Study Group: Rasa: The Heart of Ayurveda”\nwith Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n6:00-7:00 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie\n\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Ayurvedic Study Group: Rasa: The Heart of Ayurveda”\nwith Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n8:40 p.m. – Snacks\n\n	\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the next meeting of our Ayurvedic study group. Attendance at prior meetings is not required. All are welcome. For this class\, we’ll move to Chapter 26 of the Charaka Samhita to continue our discussion of rasa\, the six tastes. Here\, we’ll learn of an historic conference of the sages who raised questions about rasa\, and we’ll hear what they concluded. This will give us a chance to raise our own questions about rasa\, and to deepen our appreciation of ‘the heart of Ayurveda’. Please bring your ‘beginner’s mind’ and join us as we listen deeply and reflect on the words of the sages. \n  \n“Taste occurs as a sensation on the tongue. The underlying elements of taste are water and earth. Variations in taste are caused by the other three elements of fire\, air\, and ether.” – \n“Charaka Samhita”\, Sutrasthana\, 1.64 \nGary and Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are once again enjoying desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona. \nGary Gran\, DAy. CYT \nCynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n\n\n\nGary’s  blog is ayurvedalessons.com.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-only-ayurveda-study-group-core-principles-of-ayurvedawith-gary-gran-cyt-day-and-cynthia-gran-on-september-21-2023-at-700-p-m-830-p-m-cdt/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga: with Swami Ritavan Bharati  - September 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday  Satsang In Person and Via Zoom  – September 28\, 2023\n“Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga: with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n  \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\n	\n\n\nJoin Swami Ritavan for an inspiring talk\,”Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga” on Thursday\, September 28th. \n“What is Rasa?” \nRasa (refers to the creation and reception of a distinct ‘flavor’ or quality of something. As a Sanskrit theological concept\, ‘rasa’ was popularized by specific …Krishna-centered bhakti traditions\, such as Gaudiya Vaishnavism from the fifteenth century. The theological use of the word can be found early\, about two thousand years before the Nimbarka or Chaitanya schools of bhakti\, in a phrase that Chaitanya traditions frequently quote: “Truly\, the Lord is rasa” (raso vai sah) of the “Taittiriya Upanishad” (2.7.1). This statement expresses the view that God is the one who enjoys the ultimate rasa\, or spiritual rapture and emotions. \nIt is believed Rupa Goswami developed\, under the direct guidance of Caitanya\, the articulated and formulated theology of ‘rasa’ as “the soul’s particular relationship with the divinity in devotional love”.  Rupa’s text draws largely from the foundational theory of ‘rasa’ formed by Bharata Muni\, the originator of Sanskrit dramaturgy\, or “Natya Sastra” (perhaps as early as the 2nd century BCE).  These relationships with the divinity in devotional love\, rasa\, can closely resemble the variety of loving feelings that humans experience with one another\, such as beloved-lover\, friend-friend\, parent-child\, and master-servant. Rasas are distinguished as lower and higher and according to “Bhagavad Gita”\,  it appears that the three higher rasas are acknowledged and preferred by Arjuna. The higher rasas are described as loving\, friendly\, and fraternal types of relationships. From Wikipedia.org \n\nOur “Decade of Loving Transformation” is underway and enlivening the spiritual lives of initiates across the globe.\n\n	\n\n\nDuring Swami Ritavan’s yearly visit to the Meditation Center\, the community members are invited to come and experience a deepening understanding of inner peace and total well-being. The theme of “Loving Transformation” will be addressed through the Buddhist Heart Sutra\, the Christian Beatitudes\, along with the Yoga Sutras\, and Yoga Nidra practices. The presentations\, discussions\, and practices will inspire and enhance aspirations for the coming year.\n\n\n\nSeptember 29th : Friday – Full Moon Meditations\nJoin Swamiji in his global full moon meditation sequence at the following times at the Meditation Center:\n7:00-8:00 a.m.\n2:00-3:00 p.m.\n9:00-10:00 p.m.\nAlso\, a Full Moon Havan with Pandit Emilio Bettaglio at 7:30 p.m.\n\nSeptember 30th – October 1st: Seminar “Decade of Loving Transformation”\nBoth Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\n(see description above)
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-savoring-the-rasa-of-satsanga-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-28-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Havan with Pandit Emilio Bettaglio at 7:30 p.m. and Global Full Moon Meditation - September 29\, 2023\, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:September Super Full Moon Havan and\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\nFriday\, September 29\, 2023\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\nMeditation In Person at TMC and Via Zoom through Chicago Zoom Link\n\n	\n\n\nAttend a Full Moon Havan at TMC with Pandit Emilio Bettaglio at 7:30 p.m.\n\nIn Person at TMC and via Zoom sponsored by HYMC Chicago Center  from 9:00-10:00 p.m.\nAttendance in the Full Moon (Global) meditation is FREE.\nPlease do register in advance to join the meditation by clicking on the link below:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldeiopz8rHNI38xm9GgPRx3pFhiKGRwos\nThe meeting ID: 898 2109 4166 \nPasscode: ahyms!n \n\n\n\n\nSwami Ritavan Bharati has said\, “The full moon meditations are an opportunity for us to come together in connecting with the universal mind-field bringing unity\, harmony\, peace\, and love. Go into your silence; exhale-release\, inhale-accept\, forgive and fulfill\, with purified heart and mind receive the blessings of the Lineage.”\n\n“You are lovingly invited to sit in meditation for an hour wherever you are\, in your home or with friends. Total beginners and longtime practitioners\, non-initiates and initiates are welcome. If you cannot sit for the entire hour\, sit as long as you are able; as Swami Veda has said\, ‘Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise..'” (Courtesy of AHYMSIN.org  January 2023 newsletter).\n\nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/global-full-moon-meditation-will-begin-guided-by-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-29-2023-900-1000-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for Saturday\, September 30 - Seminar "Decade of Loving Transformation" with Swami Ritavan Bharati
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for Saturday\, September 30th\, due to unforeseen circumstances\nSeminar “Decade of Loving Transformation”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\nOctober 1\, 2023\n 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nSuggested donation $20.00 per session\nRSVP here for October 1st\nOur “Decade of Loving Transformation” is underway and enlivening the spiritual lives of initiates across the globe. \n\nDuring Swami Ritavan’s yearly visit to the Meditation Center\, the community members are invited to come and experience a deepening understanding of inner peace and total well-being. The theme of “Loving Transformation” will be addressed through the Buddhist Heart Sutra\, the Christian Beatitudes\, along with the Yoga Sutras\, and Yoga Nidra practices. The presentations\, discussions\, and practices will inspire and enhance aspirations for the coming year.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/seminar-decade-of-loving-transformation-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-30-october-1-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230126T172542Z
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SUMMARY:In Person and Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: In Person and 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-2-2023-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
CREATED:20230914T185237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T221225Z
UID:20499-1696152600-1696163400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Seminar "Decade of Loving Transformation" with Swami Ritavan Bharati - October 1\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Seminar “Decade of Loving Transformation”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\nOctober 1\, 2023\n 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nSuggested donation $20.00\nRSVP here for October 1st\n\nOur “Decade of Loving Transformation” is underway and enlivening the spiritual lives of initiates across the globe. \n\nDuring Swami Ritavan’s yearly visit to the Meditation Center\, the community members are invited to come and experience a deepening understanding of inner peace and total well-being. The theme of “Loving Transformation” will be addressed through the Buddhist Heart Sutra\, the Christian Beatitudes\, along with the Yoga Sutras\, and Yoga Nidra practices. The presentations\, discussions\, and practices will inspire and enhance aspirations for the coming year.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/seminar-decade-of-loving-transformation-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-30-october-1-2023-2023-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162435
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SUMMARY:No class on October 2nd...will resume on October 9th...Yoga Sutras” Fall 2023 Series - Vibhuti Pada with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT
DESCRIPTION:“Yoga Sutras” Fall 2023 Series – Vibhuti Pada\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n  \nMondays: September 11\, 18\, 25 and October 9\, 2023\nNo class on October 2nd\n7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nBegins at 7:00 p.m. with Meditation guided by Stoma\n  \nStudy of the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n\nChapter 3\, the Vibhuti Pada\n\n	\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series\n$15.00 for drop-in either in person or via Zoom\nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the Yoga Sutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will  be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo \n\n\nRegister here for the 4-sessions series.\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on September 11\, 2023\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on September 18\, 2023\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on September 25\, 2023\n\nRegister here for a Single Session on October 9\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall 2022 series of the “Yoga Sutras” with Stoma is being offered  to anyone who desires to learn more regarding the gifts of meditation and yoga given through this text.\n\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) for this special ongoing study of the text\, the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” We are continuing the study of the  the third chapter\, the “Vibhuti Pada.”\n\nWe will be using the text\, either “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali\,”  or “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati\,” both by Swami Hariharananda Aaranya.  Or you can use any commentary on the “Yoga Sutras” that you have available.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/yoga-sutras-fall-2023-series-vibhuti-pada-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-500-ryt-2023-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T203000
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CREATED:20230914T190323Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom:  "I Am Not The Body" with  Daniel Hertz\, MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500 - October 5\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom:  – October 5\, 2023\n“I AM NOT THE BODY”\n with Daniel Hertz\, MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500\n7:oo – 8:30 p.m.\nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Chris Young\n\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “I am not the Body” with Daniel Hertz\, MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500\n\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nTHERE IS NO SET PRESCRIPTION for moving from fear to courage. Everyone must find what works best for them. Some might find inspiration from their yoga and meditation practice. Others may find serenity in their religious observances. There are many other practices such as cognitive therapy and bodywork that can also help someone reach that place of inner peace. When Daniel was faced with a shocking diagnosis four months ago\, he struggled to get beyond the overwhelming fear. Every thought of his approaching surgery brought a wave of anxiety. Please join us as he shares and discusses what helped him move to a place of acceptance.  \nBio: Daniel Hertz\, MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500 has been on the faculty of The Meditation Center since 1995. He is the author of a memoir entitled Everything is A Little Bit Alright: yoga\, meditation\, and a dog named Roy. It is available on Amazon at this link.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-i-am-not-the-body-with-daniel-hertz-ms-bcb-e-ryt-500-october-5-2023/
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SUMMARY:"Subtle Energetics in Yoga Practice" with Dr. Dale Buegel\, In Person at TMC and Via Zoom\, October 6-8\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:“Subtle Energetics in Yoga Practice” with Dr. Dale Buegel\nOctober 6-8\, 2023\nIn Person at TMC and Via Zoom\nRegistration coming soon.\nIf you are able\, it is good to attend this workshop in person as you will have the opportunity to perform asana and pranayama practices under the expert guidance of Dr. Buegel. \nFriday Evening 7:00 – 9:00 pm \n“The Effects of Āsana Practice on Prāṇamāya Koṣa” \nThe literal translation of “hatha yoga” is to unite or bind together the energetic forces of piṅgalā and iḍā\, the solar and lunar energies. In this workshop we will examine the passive and active effects of performing āsanas on the subtle energetic anatomy of prāṇa. \n  \nSaturday Morning 10:00 am – 12:00 noon \n“Prāṇamāya Koṣa and Cakras I” \nSaturday’s cakra sessions are for those who wish to understand the subtle energetic anatomy of the cakras and explore methods to study\, balance\, and cultivate those energies. Balancing the energies at a cakra is essential to opening that aspect of a cakra which embodies consciousness. \nSaturday Afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm \n“Prāṇamāya Koṣa and Cakras II” \n  \nSunday Morning 10:00 am – 12:00 noon \n“The Role of Śakti in Prāṇāyāma Practice” \nThis workshop will focus on opening the lower gate at mūlādhāra cakra and facilitating the role of Śakti in energizing the twelve cakras. Please wear non-binding clothing appropriate for prāṇāyāma practice. Retention during these practices will be optional for those who are prepared and experienced with practices involving retention. \nDr. Buegel was a student of Swami Rama and has practiced and taught hatha yoga and meditation for over 40 years in seminars\, teacher training programs\, and specialty workshops. His expertise in the fine points of yoga techniques have earned him the respect and appreciation of students in the U.S. and abroad. He is certified by Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500\, YACEP.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/subtle-energetics-in-yoga-practice-with-dr-dale-buegel-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-october-6-8-2023/2023-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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