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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-2-2024-06-02/2026-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED: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/2026-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260112T205546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174828Z
UID:22946-1771957800-1771963200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: January 27 - February 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\n Tuesdays: January 27 – February 24\, 2026\nRegister here\nSection 1 (in-person at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it): \nSection 2 (zoom only) \nThis class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques\, pranayama (yogic breath)\, ideal sitting postures\, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class. Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice. \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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-january-20-february-24-2026-4/2026-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154345Z
UID:22959-1772015400-1772020800@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-2/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154043Z
UID:22980-1772127000-1772131500@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 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:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \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-5/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260210T225437Z
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UID:23062-1772132400-1772137800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Practical Calm: Simple Self-Care in Difficult Times" with Michelle Skally Doilney - February 26 2026\,
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – February 26\, 2026\n“Practical Calm: Simple Self-Care in Difficult Times”\nwith Michelle Skally Doilney\n7:00 -8:30 p.m.\nEveryone is Welcome! \n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga  TBD\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: ” Practical Calm: Simple Self-Care in Difficult Times”\nwith Michelle Skally Doilney\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n	\n\n\nJoin us with Michelle Skally Doilney as she shares everyday\, simple ways to care for yourself using breathwork\, gentle body movement\, home or office adjustments\, and especially universal wisdom. Self-care first is the best way we can then be available to help our friends\, family\, and neighbors. We heal together as individuals\, and within community. Michelle will share from her studies and experiences in Himalayan Yoga\, Feng Shui\, and Zen Writing Practice. There will be time for questions\, discussion and sharing.\n\nMichelle Skally Doilney is a student and initiate in the Himalayan Tradition since 1997. She is a lifelong writer and a longtime student studying in-person with Zen writer and practitioner Natalie Goldberg\, as well as an apprenticed Feng Shui consultant in BTB/Tibetan Buddhist Feng Shui for 25 years. Michelle is currently consulting and teaching feng shui\, yoga\, and writing practice.\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-practical-calm-simple-self-care-in-difficult-times-with-michelle-skally-doilney-february-26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T002325Z
UID:23061-1772274600-1772280000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nRodney Huff (Rajni) first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in  Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life\, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260210T223546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223609Z
UID:23059-1772281800-1772287200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:You’re Invited to a DEATH SOCIAL...A community conversation about death & dying Saturday\, February 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nLIVE at The Meditation Center:\n“DEATH SOCIAL”\nAre you curious\, hesitant\, or even a little afraid to talk about death? Wondering what really happens at the end of life? Interested in exploring a topic many consider “taboo”—or hoping to better support someone who is facing their own mortality?\nLet’s talk.  Join us for an open\, relaxed conversation in a safe\, welcoming space… with tea and snacks. \nYou’re Invited to a DEATH SOCIAL\nA community conversation about death & dying\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n12:30–2:00 pm\nThe Meditation Center\n631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\nHosted by Elizabeth Persico & Kathryn Dopkins\, certified Death Doulas and yoga practitioners. \nFor more information\, contact: \nKathryn — Kathryn@DNPdopkins.com \nElizabeth — elizabeth@prajnayogi.com \n  \nThis free gathering is open to all adults (18+). \nIt is offered solely in the interest of public well‑being—no sales\, no agenda\, and not a grief group. Simply a friendly\, supportive environment to explore the topic of death. \nThis event is not affiliated with the global “Death Café” organization\, though it aligns with their intention: “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/youre-invited-to-a-death-social-a-community-conversation-about-death-dying-saturday-february-28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23028-1772353200-1772357400@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-2-2024-06-02/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144926Z
UID:23126-1772447400-1772452800@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/2026-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154346Z
UID:22960-1772620200-1772625600@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-2/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154044Z
UID:22981-1772731800-1772736300@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 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:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \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-5/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260304T234951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T235548Z
UID:23078-1772737200-1772742600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: Showing of the video... "AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering 2026- Vasudeva Principle" with Swami Ritavan Bharati - March 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nI am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC\nMarch 5\, 2026\nShowing of the video…\n“AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering 2026- Vasudeva Principle”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m. Meditation Guided by Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m. Showing of the video…\n“AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering 2026- Vasudeva Principle”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Snacks\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nTMC will present via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC\,\nthe video of the …\n“AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering 2026 Vasudeva Principle” w/ Swami Ritavan Bharati \n\n	\n\nThe  Vasudeva Principle from the Upanishads \nThe immortal Self is the sun shining in the sky\, \nHe is the breeze blowing in space\, \nHe is the fire burning on the altar\, \nHe is the guest dwelling in the house; \nHe is in all men\, He is in the gods\, He is in the ether\, \nHe is wherever there is truth; \nHe is the fish that is born in water\, \nHe is the plant that grows in the soil\, \nHe is the river that gushes from the mountain — \nHe is the changeless Reality\, the Illimitable! \n(From the Katha Upanishad\, Verse II:2:2…Courtesy of Michael Smith) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-march-5-2026-showing-of-the-video-ahymsin-sangha-gathering-2026-vasudeva-principle-with-swami-ritavan-bharati/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260304T233959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T234031Z
UID:23077-1772823600-1772829000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:On March 6th In Person - "Musika Medica" responsive\, improvisational and immersive musical medicine to nourish the body\, mind and spirit on  Friday\, February 6\, 2026\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.  In Person at TMC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Musika Medica”\nresponsive\, improvisational and immersive musical medicine to nourish the body\, mind and spirit\nFriday\, March 6\, 2026\n7:00-8:30 p.m. \nIn Person at TMC \n7:00-7:30 p.m.- Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati \n7:30-8:30 p.m. – Musical Meditation \nDonations are welcome…donate in person with cash\, check\, \nor on TMC’s square app. \nAll donations will go to support The Meditation Center \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Musika Medica is a women-led improvisational music\, collective healing and meditation project that weaves together deep listening\, musical exploration\, and embodied inquiry. Rooted in the practice of attunement\, the project responds organically to each unique context\, creating experiences that transcend traditional performance boundaries. By collaborating with guest musicians\, storytellers\, and diverse community voices\, Musika Medica crafts immersive concerts\, workshops\, and restorative performances that invite rest\, reflection\, and creative wondering. \nMusika Medica artists are: Molly Sturges (voice/percussion/assorted instruments)\, Maja Radovanlija (classical guitar/guitars) and Sara Pajunen (violin/hardanger D’Amore). \nMusika Medica plays the first Friday of each month at The Meditation Center with host TMC meditation teachers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-march-6th-in-person-musika-medica-responsive-improvisational-and-immersive-musical-medicine-to-nourish-the-body-mind-and-spirit-on-friday-february-6-2026-700-830-p-m-in-person-at/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T001912Z
UID:23082-1772879400-1772884800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nRodney Huff (Rajni) first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in  Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life\, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23029-1772958000-1772962200@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-2-2024-06-02/2026-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144927Z
UID:23127-1773052200-1773057600@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/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154347Z
UID:22961-1773225000-1773230400@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-2/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154045Z
UID:22982-1773336600-1773341100@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 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:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \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-5/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260305T000544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165925Z
UID:23081-1773342000-1773347400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC : “Supporting Memory as We Age: Mindfulness\, Memory & Remembrance – Part VI” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. - February 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC\nMarch 12\, 2026\n“Supporting Memory as We Age:\nMindfulness\, Memory & Remembrance Part VI”\nwith Gary Gran CYT\, DAy.\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nGary will be presenting via Zoom from his home in Arizona. The program will be streamed on the Center’s TV  in the Hall of the Tradition. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga  – Michael Snodgrass \n7:00-7:30 p.m. Meditation Guided by Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. \n7:30-8:30 p.m. ““Supporting Memory as We Age:  \nMindfulness\, Memory & Remembrance Part VI”\, Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. \n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants \n8:40 p.m. Snacks \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Our last session in this series will be very practical. We’ll detail anAyurvedic protocol for supporting memory as we age that everyone can practice. We’ll detail self-care practices\, specific foods & herbs\, yoga practices\, and lifestyle recommendations that will help keep your mind and memory healthy and happy. Please join us for our final session on mindfulness and memory\, as we reflect together on the teachings of Ayurveda and yoga\, remembering our connection to each other and all of life. \n“Mindfulness that the universe is flowing  through us all is called love.”  \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nThese days\, the practice of mindfulness promises us everything from better health and better relationships to success in business and sports. The American Psychological Association’s website provides a list of proven benefits including less somatic distress\, reduced depressive symptoms\, lower anxiety\, less neural reactivity and less emotional reactivity. In addition\, there are positives including better working memory\, better-sustained attention\, better focus\, more cognitive flexibility\, greater relationship satisfaction\, more self-insight\, enhanced intuition\, more equanimity\, greater morality\, greater empathy\, and greater compassion. With a list like that\, what are we waiting for? \nHow do we strengthen our practice of mindfulness? What’s the relationship of mindfulness to yoga? How is mindfulness connected to memory? What happens to our memory as we age? What are the important things to remember? \nIn this series of talks\, we’ll take a deep dive into the long history of mindfulness practice. We’ll listen deeply and reflect on the rich treasure trove of mindfulness and memory practices. And we’ll share specific practices as passed down in the Himalayan Tradition. \nAll are welcome. \n“This practice of constant mindfulness is taught universally by the yogis of the Himalayas\, irrespective of their affiliations.” \n~Swami Veda Bharati~ \nGary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. Gary and his wife Cynthia have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in winter residence in Tucson\, Arizona\, enjoying winter gardening\, cooking\, and hiking. \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here  or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.   Or donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot \nacross the street from the Center. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-mindfulness-in-ayurveda-mindfulness-memory-remembrance-part-vi-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-february-12-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153324Z
UID:23083-1773484200-1773489600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14/2026-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260305T141437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153056Z
UID:23098-1773493200-1773498600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Practical Calm: Simple Self-Care in Difficult Times" with Michelle Skally Doilney  (in person and online)  Saturday: March 14\, 2026 1:00-2:30 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:“Practical Calm: Simple Self-Care in Difficult Times”\nwith Michelle Skally Doilney\n(in person and online)\nSaturday: March 14\, 2026\n1:00-2:30 p.m. CT\nCost $25.00\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\n\nJoin Michelle Skally Doilney as she shares in-depth and experiential everyday\, simple ways to care for yourself using breathwork\, gentle body movement\, home and office adjustments (low to no cost!)\, and especially universal wisdom on keeping calm simple. Self-care first is the best way we can then be available to help our friends\, family\, and neighbors. We heal together as individuals\, and within community. Michelle will share from her studies and experiences in Himalayan Yoga\, BTB Feng Shui\, and Zen Writing Practice. There will be time for questions\, discussion and sharing. \nPlease bring or prepare at home for class: \nWe will be doing several short relaxation and gentle movement exercises while lying down on mats and in chairs. All exercises are adaptable for body comfort; no formal hatha postures or strength-training exercises in this workshop. \nPlease also bring water to drink throughout class. \nYou will need: Comfortable chair with back support\, firm seat\, and comfortable position for legs; yoga mat; small/thin pillow for your head. \nOptional: small foam roller/rolled up blanket for under your knees; light blanket for a body covering. \nRecommended: Eat lunch at least one hour before class if possible; less digestive activity = more relaxation during the longer exercises. \n\n\nMichelle Skally Doilney is a student and initiate in the Himalayan Tradition since 1997. She is a lifelong writer and a longtime student studying in-person with Zen writer and practitioner Natalie Goldberg\, as well as an apprenticed Feng Shui consultant in BTB/Tibetan Buddhist Feng Shui for 25 years. Michelle is currently consulting and teaching feng shui\, yoga\, and writing practice.\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/practical-calm-simple-self-care-in-difficult-times-with-michelle-skally-doilney-in-person-and-online-saturday-march-14-2026-100-230-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23030-1773562800-1773567000@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-2-2024-06-02/2026-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144927Z
UID:23128-1773657000-1773662400@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/2026-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154348Z
UID:22962-1773829800-1773835200@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-2/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260318T225653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T225844Z
UID:23141-1773939600-1773945000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Chaitra (Spring) Navaratri 2026: Thursday\, March 19 to Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, Havan will be performed on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nI am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chaitra (Spring) Navaratri 2026”\nThursday\, March 19 to Friday\, March 27\, 2026\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026\nThe Havan on the first evening of Navaratri will begin\nat 5:oo p.m. in the back porch at TMC followed by prasad.\nIn person only.\nShe who protects from and defends against negative forces; She who provides\, shelters\, and is the force of fertility; She who is the muse of inspiration and intuitive wisdom; She is Mother Divine\, the force that creates the universe. She is one of the core divine forces celebrated and invoked in our tradition. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]You are invited to join Swami Radha Bharati and Emilio Bettaglio in a ceremony celebrating the start of spring Navaratri\, the celebration of ten nights of Mother Divine. This auspicious period of ten nights begins on the no-moon-night of Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 and will continue every evening until Friday\, March 27\, 2026. \nThe havan and prasad will be followed by Dr. Stephen (Stoma) Parker’s guided meditation and Thursday Satsang talk beginning at 7:00 p.m. \nThe primary mantra of the havan will be the “sarva mangala” mantra. \nRead here the “Sarva Mangala” mantra. \nThe mantras in order will be: \nGanesha Mantra x 11  \nOM Gaṁ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ \nBhagavate Vasudeva x 21 \nOM namo bhagavate vāsudevāya \nSarva Mangala x 108 \nsarva maṅgala maṅgalye śhive sarvārtha sādhike \nśharaṇye tryambake gauri nārāyaṅi namo’stu te \nPurna Ahuti x 1 \npūrṇaṁ adaḥ pūrṇaṁ idaṁ \npūrṇāt pūrṇaṁ udacyate \npūrṇasya pūrṇaṁ ādāya \npūrṇaṁ evāvaśhī ṣhyate \nOm! Śhāntiḥ! Śhāntiḥ! Śhāntiḥ! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/chaitra-spring-navaratri-2026-thursday-march-19-to-friday-march-27-2026-havan-will-be-performed-on-thursday-march-19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T222620Z
UID:22983-1773941400-1773945900@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for March 19\, 2026 - Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\nIn-Person Gentle Yoga cancelled because of the  2nd floor bathroom demolition…noise and dust…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \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-5-2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260312T170939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T003441Z
UID:23115-1773946800-1773952200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom : The Divine Mother and First Day of Navaratri" with Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT 500 - March 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThursday Satsang  – March 19\, 2026\nIn Person and Via Zoom\n“The First Evening of Navaratri and the Divine Mother.”\n Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT 500\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nEveryone is Welcome!\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga Cancelled for the 19th \ndue to renovation of the 2nd floor bathrooms \n7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation\nwith Stephen Parker (Stoma)  PsyD\, E-RYT 500\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “The First Evening of Navaratri and the Divine Mother”\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Recording of the “1\,000 Names of the Divine Mother”\n\n	\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 for an inspiring talk by Stoma\, “The First Evening of Navaratri and the Divine Mother”\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-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-the-divine-mother-and-first-day-of-navaratri-with-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-march-19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T233020Z
UID:23084-1774089000-1774094400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Cancelled for the 21st - Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class Via Zoom on the 21st at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn Person Cancelled for the 21st\nZoom Only\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14-2026-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015359
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23031-1774167600-1774171800@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-2-2024-06-02/2026-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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