Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
2024-06-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)

Time: 10:30am to Noon
Instructors: Sig Martell, Rosann Chamberlain, and Susan Guthrie
Fees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students)
DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

"Beyond The Asanas: Intermediate Yoga Philosophy and Terms" with Paul Emerson, Ph.D. - Tuesdays: June 11 - July 9, 2024
2024-06-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
“Beyond The Asanas:
Intermediate Yoga Philosophy and Terms”
with Paul Emerson, Ph.D.
Tuesdays: June 11 – July 9, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $80.00

Register here.

Yoga philosophy can be complicated-different concepts, different language, different practices. Moreover, Indian philosophy is not a single entity but a variety of complementary views. This class will provide a road map and tools for further exploration of yogic texts. We will start with the timeline of Indian literature (week 1), discuss samkhya metaphysics on which the Yoga Sutras are based (week 2), explore the Yoga Sutras (week 3) and finally delve into some of the hatha yoga sanskrit texts (week 4). The overall focus will be on how to make these concepts practical and relevant to our own sadhanas (meditation practices). For texts we will use portions of Swami Rama’s The Royal Path, Swami Veda’s Philosophy of Hatha Yoga as well as various on-line texts.

Paul Emerson, Ph.D. is a biomedical engineer who has worked on dialysis, respiratory and cardiac products. At various times he has been a research scientist, manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company, software engineer and a university instructor. He holds 12 patents in the areas of dialysis, sleep therapy and implantable cardiac devices. For the Meditation Center he has been the local go-to person on the physiology of breathing and is a scholar of the ancient yogic texts. He has been teaching yoga and related subjects since 1976 and was certified in 1980 by the Rockford School of Yoga.

40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024 from June 12- July 21 (Guru Purnima), 2024
2024-06-27 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-06-28 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-06-29 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-06-30 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-07-01 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-07-02 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-07-03 08:00 - 23:30, 2024-07-04 08:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates
40-Day Spiritual Festival 2024 from June 12- July 21 (Guru Purnima), 2024
Read here “41st Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival June 12-July 21, 2024″courtesy of AHYMSIN.org.
The festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices.
Some options for practices are :
Begin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness, in his stillness.
Decrease screen time, especially in the evening; put down the phone, turn off the computer.
Find ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods, feed the wild animals, nourish the ants, pick up trash in nature, contemplate one of the five elements in nature.
Fast one day a week, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item.
Contemplate that which helps you be still.
Do self-study and journal your experiences.
Study “Sutra 1.33,” the Brahma Viharas, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.

Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom: "The Guru and Vyasa's Guru Gita" with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma,) PsyD- June 27, 2024,
2024-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom – June 27, 2024
“The Guru and Vyasa’s Guru Gita”with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma,) PsyD
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT

Note New Schedule
5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga
6:15-7:00 p.m. Vegan Soup
7:00-8:00 p.m.: “The Guru and Vyasa’s Guru Gita” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma,) PsyD
8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
8:40 p.m.: Snacks
Join Stoma in a discussion the text, Vyasa’s Guru Gita. Details to come
To 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.
Or donate through PayPal.
Note: There is parking available for TMC visitors
in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

The Sun, the Moon & the Wind: Ayurveda & the Natural World - A Workshop with Gary and Cynthia Gran
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The Sun, the Moon & the Wind: Ayurveda & the Natural World
with Gary & Cynthia Gran
Saturday, June 29, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Noon CDT
Cost $25.00
Registration Coming Soon
Please join us for a deep dive into Ayurveda’s concept of our mutual relationship with the natural world. The sun, moon and wind represent powerful external forces that have a definite effect on our health and well-being. Yet they are also powerful internal forces that can be enhanced and harmonized.
yad brahmande tat pinde, yat pinde tad brahmande:
“Whatever is in the universe is in the body;
whatever is in the body is in the universe.”
In this session, we will explore the practical aspects of:

Surya Vidya, the solar science, from both the modern scientific and the traditional yogic points of view.
Chandra Vidya, the lunar science including the importance of soma and ojas as refined qualities of the water element.
Prana Vidya, the science of the life-force, and its role as yogavahi, the enhancer.
The connection between Ayurveda and Yoga practice.

And we will reflect on the profound connection between our inner world and the outer world. Our goal will be to move towards greater balance and harmony with Life. May all be well. May all know peace.
“Just like the clouds move from one place to another being carried by the winds, the other elements of the body too move from one place to the other only when carried by vayu, the wind.” – Sarngadhara Samhita

All are welcome for this fun and informative session, as we share and ponder nature and the teachings of the sages together.
Gary & 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 enjoy desert gardening, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson, Arizona, and are currently in summer residence in Minneapolis.
Gary Gran, MBA, CYT, DAy.
Cynthia Gran, MA, DAy. E-RYT 500, YACEP

Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
2024-06-30 08:20 - 09:30, 2024-07-07 08:20 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation
with Swami Radha Bharati
8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
Join for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

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

Beginning July 1 You Can Still Join In-Person Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff - Mondays: June 24 - July 29, 2024
2024-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
It is not too late….
You can still join the Meditation I class on Monday July 1 , 2024
In Person Meditation I Series:
“Learning the Basics”
with Rodney Huff (Rajni)
Mondays: July 1 – July 29, 2024
5-weeks with review of week 1
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $62.50 (prorated for 5 sessions)
Register here!
If you have already taken Meditation I and would like to attend this class, the cost is $31.25 (prorated for 5 sessions). Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to retake Meditation I and we will register you at half the cost.
This 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.
Rodney Huff first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.

Cancelled - Happy 4th of July - Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2024-07-04 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Chicago)
Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Instructors: Varies…Chris Young, Michael Snodgrass, Sunita Gangopadhyay, Susan Guthrie, Eric Ness
Fees: $10.00/class
Thursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2024-07-04 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Chicago)
Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Instructors: Varies…Chris Young, Michael Snodgrass, Sunita Gangopadhyay, Susan Guthrie, Eric Ness
Fees: $10.00/class
Thursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

Happy 4th of July Holiday - No Thursday Satsang at TMC
2024-07-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Happy 4th of July 2024!!!
No Thursday Satsang Program at TMC – July 4, 2024

Note New Schedule
5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga Cancelled
7:00-8:00 p.m.: Presentation Cancelled
8:00-8:30 p.m.: Meditation Cancelled
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers Cancelled

New Dates In-Person Meditation I : Learning the Basics with Rodney Huff - Mondays: June 24 - July 29, 2024
2024-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
In-Person Meditation I : Learning the Basics
with Rodney Huff (Rajni)
New Dates!!!
Mondays: June 24 – July 29, 2024
Instructor: Rodney Huff (Rajni)
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Register here!
This 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.
Rodney Huff first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.

Wednesday Evening "Writing Sanctuary" In Person and Via Zoom with Simone De Los Santos - July 10, 2024
2024-07-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
In Person and Via Zoom
Wednesday Evening “Writing Sanctuary” with Simone De Los Santos
July 10, 2024
6:30-8:30 pm
Cost $15.00
Register here.
Please join Simone in creating a special time and place devoted to honoring our inner process through writing. In a relaxed forum, we explore together in supportive community the depth and breadth of writing as a tool for self- transformation.
As Guru Purnima nears, we can work with our sankalpas, our focus of intention- to ignite it through the writing process and allow it to come alive through us to stimulate growth, healing, fruition.
We’ll have time for discussion and practice. Bring your favorite pen and notebook.
Simone De Los Santos is the current resident Ashramite at TMC. Her path is creative and spiritual.
As a youth she spent time in Chicago and Puerto Rico nourished by the rich cultural heritage of both worlds. She moved to Minneapolis and earned a degree in Fine Art, specializing in color and abstract painting. During her college career, a color consulting practice was born and she has worked on many historical buildings throughout the Twin Cities.
All the while, processing her world through writing daily has remained the gem of her work.Through decades of practicing yoga, meditation, prayer, seasonal ayurvedic cleanses and diet, and writing practice she has transformed the darkness of human challenges into peace, spaciousness, awareness, growth, and freedom
