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SUMMARY:Via Zoom - Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang with Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2023. The Book Club is now reading “Sacred Journey_ Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully” by Swami Rama \n  \nSacred Journey\nLiving Purposefully and Dying Gracefully\nWe hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are enjoying yourselves this fall. \nThe Book Study will resume Sunday morning October 15th at 10:00 a.m. with Swami Rama’s SACRED JOURNEY. This book complements the Ten-Year Plan\, outlined by Swami Ritavan\, which focuses on Vanaprastha and devising a blueprint for the rest of one’s life.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-book-study-group-satsang-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson/2023-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:In Person at TMC and via Zoom:The Meditation Center is Celebrating the Nine Days/Nights of Navaratri  October 15 - October 24\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:In Person at TMC and via Zoom\nThe Meditation Center is Celebrating the Nine Days/Nights of Navaratri\nOctober 15 – October 24\, 2023\nImmortal She is\, pervading all things that grow downward and all things that extend upwards. It is by Her brilliance and light that the darkness of ignorance vanishes. She\, Devi\, the Divine One who has expounded Herself as the very being of the universe and the custodian. Mother Deity\, the Divine Mother\, Shri who is the refuge of all forms\, of all thoughts and sentiments – all Her expressions in the power of will\, power of knowledge\, power of creativity – Lalita\, the tender one\, the gentle one\, Tripura Sundari\, the Beauty of the Three Realms\, She whose name is beauty. She\, who has revealed Herself in Creation\, through the powers of Shree. (The meaning of this event for which Sadhakas celebrate) \nSunday\, October 15\, 8:00 p.m.: Navaratri Puja in the Meditation Room. Swami Veda’s recitation of 1\,000 names of Lalita after the puja. \nMonday\, October 16 to Monday\, October 23\, 8:45 p.m.: Via Zoom Swami Veda’s recording of 1\,000 names of Lalita. \nOn Navaratri’s last evening\, Tuesday\, October 24\, 8:00 p.m.: Navaratri concluding puja will be held in the Meditation room after the 1\,000 names of Lalita recitation. \nListen here and follow the 1\,000 Names of Lalita\, the Mother Divine\, “Sri Lalita Sahasranama” recited by Swami Veda Bharati \nRead here the 1\,000 Names of Lalita\, the Mother Divine\, “Sri Lalita Sahasranama.”
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoomthe-meditation-center-is-celebrating-the-nine-days-nights-of-navaratri-october-15-october-24-2023/2023-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang with In-Person Viewing at TMC and via Zoom: Viewing of the Video "Viewing of the Recorded Talk   "Love in the Yoga Sutra\, Where is It?"presented by Salvatore Zambito on June 17\, 2021 - October 19\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang with In-Person Viewing at TMC and via Zoom:\nIn remembrance\nViewing of the Recorded Talk\n“Love in the Yoga Sutra\, Where is It?”\npresented by Salvatore Zambito on June 17\, 2021.\nIn remembrance\n October 19\, 2023\n  \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie \n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati \n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Viewing of the Recorded Talk “Love in the Yoga Sutra\, Where is It?” \npresented by Salvatore Zambito on June 17\, 2021. \n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers \n8:40 p.m.: Snacks \n\n	\n\n“A Loving Tribute to Salvatore from Stoma”\nSalvatore was a great student of the yoga-sutras and his writings\, “The Unadorned Thread” and the “Yoga Sutras Dictionary” are both very helpful tools for going deeper into your understanding of the fine points of the sutras. He was a sadhaka who well understood the continual attention of the siddhas upon genuine sadhakas. He once went to an astrologer to have his chart done. After their conversation about the chart\, the astrologer told him that while they were talking there were five subtle beings sitting around him. “Who were they?” Salvatore had no awareness of them but he understood that these were undoubtedly the siddhas that attend upon sincere practitioners who have established asteya\, non-stealing\, in their personality. By non-stealing\, Patanjali means the continual re-evaluation of what is mine that we go through as we grow. As less and less becomes mine\, we become more and more generous. That generosity of heart is answered by the silent gaze of the siddhas of the lineage and the help they bring in moments when we are moving in harmony with our dharma. Bask in the warmth of that light\, wise brother. \n\n	\n\n\n“Love in the Yoga Sutras”\nAfter thanking Salvatore for presenting his beautiful June 17\, 2021 Thursday Satsang lecture\, “Love in the Yoga Sutras\,” Salvatore responded. \n“… In about 1984 I had a lengthy conversation with a Tibetan rinpoche. One of the areas he shared was an understanding that universes emerge from a thematic intention\, mostly Will\, Love and Wisdom\, and Active Intelligence. It was his contention that this is a Love-Wisdom universe\, hence the loving wisdom nature of our great spiritual leaders…” \nSalvatore exemplified this loving wisdom nature in his teachings and presence. Thank you\, Salvatore\, for being an expression of this Love-Wisdom for us in this realm. \nTo learn more regarding Salvatore’s life’s work read his bio here courtesy of The Yoga Sutras Institute \n\n	\n\n\n“Something Swamiji Said”\nby Four Sadhakas\n“Salvatore’s Story”\n“One cool\, sunny afternoon in Boise\, I was driving Swamiji\, in his previous incarnation as Pandit Arya\, to our next engagement. He turned to me and I heard him say\, “So what!?” \nI glanced at him quizzically and after a pause\, he continued\, “ ‘So what’ may be the most important question a teacher is ever required to answer and students are always within their rights to ask it. Actually\, it is the duty of a student to determine the applicability of the material under consideration. If you can’t answer that question\, you simply don’t know where you are going with the presentation. Consider empowering your students to ask\, “So what?” at any time. It will serve to keep you alert and they may enjoy themselves.” \nI followed Panditji’s advice at the next class at Boise State. From then on students would challenge me with\, “So what?\,” often quite unexpectedly\, and we had great times together exploring why anything I said might matter. On a couple of occasions I had to admit that what I was saying probably didn’t matter\, at least not very much\, but I enjoyed the topic. The students were satisfied with the honesty of the reply and\, good-humoredly\, joined in with me. \nOn a little expanded scale\, I find myself often asking\, “So what?” in the widest variety of human activities. It has served as an unusually effective focus for self-witnessing of habitual response and deepening emotional stability as inappropriate reactions come to be seen clearly and fresh action taken – or not taken. \nOf course\, I still invite students to challenge me with “So what?” I never know what I’ll learn from their inquiry!” \nThank\, you\, Swamiji. \n– Salvatore Zambito \nCourtesy of AHYMSIN.org. Read the entire article here. \n.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-with-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-viewing-of-the-video-patanjali-in-eternity-the-legend-of-shri-patanjali-the-%e1%b9%9bi%e1%b9%a3hi-sage-of-yoga-with/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing Only: "Ayurvedic Study Group" with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy. and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP on October 26\,  2023 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC –  October 26\, 2023\n“Ayurvedic Study Group”\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.: “Ayurvedic Study Group”\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-and-in-person-viewing-only-ayurvedic-study-group-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-and-cynthia-gran-on-october-26-2023-at-700-p-m-830-p-m-cdt/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom : "Sutras of Remembrance and Life Lessons" with Paul Emerson PhD - November 2\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom\nNovember 2\, 2023\n“Sutras of Remembrance and Life Lessons”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\n  \nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Chris Young\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Sutras of Remembrance and Life Lessons”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nThe leaves fall\, the day darkens and there is the hint of cold in the air. The plentitude of summer gives way to autumn. Everything passes. November 1st is dedicated to the saints but for most of us who aren’t as privileged to know that many saints\, Nov 2\, All Souls Day\, is perhaps more meaningful. We think of those whom we have known who have passed. And of course there is also some self reflection in the process. In fact if one thinks broadly about yoga\, it becomes obvious that it is based on an educational paradigm or process much as Buddhism and many of the more mystical traditions. You are given the opportunity to learn\, “take the test” and more often than not “retake the test”. So from time to time it is useful to contemplate what we have learned and perhaps even to summarize it in a sentence or two. We’ll spend some time looking at a few examples of how this might be done and discuss our own life sutras. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-sutras-of-remembrance-and-life-lessons-with-paul-emerson-phd-november-2-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Thursday Satsang In Person Viewing at TMC and via Zoom - Path of Fire & Light: 'Package Deal'  continued with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy - November 9\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Thursday Satsang In Person Viewing at TMC and via Zoom – November 9\, 2023\n“Path of Fire & Light: ‘From the Beginning’ “\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: ‘From the Beginning’ “\nwith 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. There were eight full days of lectures and workshops given in support of the book “Path of Fire & Light: Advanced Practices of Yoga”\, the first of two volumes on the subject. Swami Rama called the first volume ‘an encyclopedia of yoga.’ In his series of lectures\, he gave a systematic account of all the teachings known as the path of fire & light. Please join us as we share the contents of his first four lectures. On December 7th\, we will detail the last four lectures. 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 residing in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-thursday-satsang-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-path-of-fire-light-package-deal-continued-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-november-9-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:Fall Fundraiser 2023 "Living Purposefully" on Sunday\, November 12\, 2023\, 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Fall Fundraiser 2023\n“Living Purposefully”\nSunday\, November 12\, 2023\nPlease join us Sunday morning\, November 12\, 2023\, for a community fundraiser celebrating life.\n“Living Purposefully”\n8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nSchedule\nMorning Prayers In Person and via Zoom: 8:20-8:30 a.m. CST\nSunday Morning Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati In Person and via Zoom: 8:30-9:15 a.m. CST\nTea and treats in the dining room\, self-directed gentle hatha stretches in the Hall of the Tradition\, browse the used book sale: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m CST\nSunday Morning Book Club In Person & via Zoom with Swami Radha\, Jim Nelson\, & Michael Smith: 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST\nCommunity Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST\n  \nBuy a Fall Fundraiser Raffle Ticket\nDrawing will be held on Sunday morning November 12th.\nCost $20.00\nPurchase here. \nPrizes: \nAn initial  90-minute Ayurveda consultation with Cynthia or Gary Gran \n2 bundles of 20 free drop-in hatha classes and satsangs  \nA 50-minute biofeedback session with Daniel Hertz
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/fall-fundraiser-2023-living-purposefully-on-sunday-november-12-2023-815-a-m-1230-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom:“Remembrance of  the Mahasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas” November 16\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday  Satsang In Person and via Zoom – November 16\, 2023\n“Remembrance of  the Mahasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas”\n  \nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Commemoration of Māhasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama\n8:30 p.m.: Recording of Swami Rama chanting AUM\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n  \nH.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas left his body on November 13\, 1996.  Please join us on Thursday\, November 16\, 2023 for a celebration and memorial of the life and teachings of this great master from The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. H.H.S. Swami Rama was a yogi\, scientist\, researcher\, writer\, and humanitarian \n\n\n\n27th Anniversary\n H.H.S. Swami Rama’s Māhasamadhi\nNovember 13\, 1996\n\n\n“In 1996\, this fully enlightened Master and representative of the ancient lineage of yogis left his body. His memorial today is in the hearts of his disciples and students who carry his work. He is most remembered for his great love for all and the magnetic power of his spirit\, such that as he walked\, one felt pulled to follow behind him. The full impact of his legacy will be\nrealized perhaps in a century.”\n\n\nOm\nGurave namaḥ.\nParama-gurave namaḥ.\nParameṣhṭhi-gurave namaḥ.\nParamparā-gurubhyo namaḥ.\n\n~ Swami Veda Bharati ~\nfrom Swami Veda’s Blog\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\nThis year\, we celebrate the 27th anniversary of Swami Rama’s MahaSamadhi. Gurudev left his body on November 13\, 1996 in his apartment at the HIHT campus. He was surrounded by his close disciples. A special program (in person and via Zoom) for Thursday’s gathering will be presented.\n\nPlease join Swami Radha\, Emilio Bettaglio\, and Chris Young for a special Swami Rama Mahasamadhi celebration on Thursday evening. After a guided meditation by Swami Radha\, there will be a flower Havan with the following sankalpa:\n\nAn expression of deepest gratitude for Swami Rama’s presence in our lives\, for the Guru lineage and wisdom\, and for the oral tradition. \nHavan Program: \n\nPurification and Sankalpa\n11 Recitations of  Ganapati Mantra\n108 Recitations of Akhanda Mandala\n3 Recitations of OM Shreem Gurave Namaha\n1 Recitation of Purna Ahuti\n\nRead the mantras here. \nAfter the Havan\, a video entitled “Portrait of a Himalayan Master” will be played\, followed by recordings of Swami Rama reciting the poem “At Thy Lotus Feet\,” and then Gurudev Swami Rama chanting “Guru Brahma.” \nThere will be a few minutes of time for community sharing of thoughts / memories of Swami Rama. \nJoin The Meditation Center Community either in person or via Zoom on November 16th\, to remember and honor the life and work of H.H.S. Swami Rama \n\n\n\nOn the First Maha-Samadhi Anniversary of H.H. Swami Rama\n\nPublished: 13 November 2015 | Written by Swami Veda Bharati\n\n\nOn the First Maha-Samadhi Anniversary of H.H. Swami Rama\nPhone Address by Swami Veda\nThe Meditation Center\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota USA\nNovember 2\, 1997 \nOM! OM! OM! \nThe days become sacred when a sacred being imparts a special grace or energy to the forces in the universe. All the annual cycles of celebration and commemorations are built around those occasions. In our present day society and thinking\, the human being is no longer a unit in the universe; he views himself as something outside the universe\, trying to control the universe as an outsider. This view is incorrect\, we are part of the universe\, the energy and life that flows through us is the same one through whose rhythms and waves\, all the planets\, stars\, constellations\, breath patterns\, respond. That enlightenment is not an individual event; it is a cosmic or ultra-cosmic event. The coming into body of a sacred being\, an enlightened being\, also is not an individual event. It is not something over which only the immediate physical relatives rejoice; it is something of universal importance. It is a universal event. It is beyond the category of the birth of planets. It is said that when an enlightened being sits for his final enlightenment session all the saints\, past Buddhas\, and enlightened ones attend upon him. And thereafter\, his rhythms are not the rhythms of an individual. Those of us who were fortunate to see the Master walking\, who recall at times walking with him and feeling as though we paced together with the universal force\, with some unseen\, unknown magnet – those of us who experienced that phenomenon will never forget it\, because it was not an individual but the condensation\, the convergence of an unknown number of universal forces passing through that particular space\, time\, matter coordinate that we call an individual. \nI’ve said\, “The days become sacred.” Those of us who have been taught to be in tune\, even to a minor degree\, to be attuned to those rhythms\, to the beat to which a master walks\, find that on those sacred days\, certain special waves touch us. These are not the waves of a physical energy\, but rather something happens within the consciousness. We do not realize that it is all synchronized\, that the events of consciousness are synchronized with the events in the universe. Or rather\, to put it more correctly\, the events in the universe are projections of the events in consciousness… (an excerpt)
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoomremembrance-of-the-mahasamadhi-of-h-h-s-swami-rama-of-the-himalayas-november-16-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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UID:20632-1700766000-1700771400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving - No Thursday Satsang Tonight - November 23\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:No Thursday Satsang Tonight – “Have a Happy Thanksgiving”\nNovember 23\, 2023\n\n \n  \nThursday Satsang will resume on November 30\, 2023
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/happy-thanksgiving-no-thursday-satsang-tonight-november-23-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231130T132908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T132908Z
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SUMMARY:Global Full Moon Meditation  Zoom Only  9:00-10:00 p.m. CST
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 27\, 2023\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\nZoom Only\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CST\nThe Meditation Center will not be open for a group meditation gathering this evening. \nThis Full Moon Meditation via Zoom will begin guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati\, followed by a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m. \nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC. \nTo get the Zoom link and for more information aregarding the global full moon meditation schedule \nvisit HYMC’s website here. \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). \nEveryone is welcome! \n\n“Yoga Philosophy views the mind as Universal field; its waves passing through us and becoming our individual minds. This Universal mind is a radiant force and is also known as a Universal Guru within.” \n\n“When all sit together at the same time even in different parts of the world\, they connect to the Universal Guru mind and generate a strong field\, like so many magnets being joined together and forming a much stronger magnet; the strength of each then equals the combined strength of all.” \n\n– Swami Veda Bharati –
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/global-full-moon-meditation-zoom-only-900-1000-p-m-cst/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231101T233512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T130319Z
UID:20634-1701370800-1701376200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing Only: "Ayurvedic Study Group: Teachings on Herbs and Medicinals" with Gary Gran DAy. CYT and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP on November 30\,  2023 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC –  November 30\, 2023\n“Ayurvedic Study Group: Teachings on Herbs and Medicinals”\nwith Gary Gran DAy. CYT 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 Michael Snodgrass\n\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Ayurvedic Study Group: Teachings on Herbs and Medicinals”\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\n\nPlease join us for the next meeting of our Ayurvedic study group. Attendance at prior meetings is not required. All are welcome. \nFor this class\, we’ll review some key concepts from Chapter 1 of the CharakaSamhita as we delve into the all important sutras on the use of herbs and medicinals to restore and maintain good health. \nThis session will conclude our study of the first four chapters of Charaka on Longevity. Next year we’ll begin a new section called “On the Preservation of Health.” \nPlease bring your ‘beginner’s mind’ and join us as we listen deeply and reflect on the words of the sages. \n  \n“May we live happily and healthily for 100 autumns\, \nand see each other with love and respect for 100 years.” \n-Atharva Veda \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 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-and-in-person-viewing-only-ayurvedic-study-group-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-and-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-on-november-30-2023-at-700-p-m-830-p-m-c/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231120T222027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T131212Z
UID:20646-1701507600-1701518400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Qigong for Winter: Wudang Mountain Five Animal Tortoise Qigong  with Nikki Strong\, Saturday: December 2\, 2023 - In person and live streamed via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Note the change in time and date for the Zoom class… ***\nQigong for Winter:\nWudang Mountain Five Animal Tortoise Qigong\nwith Nikki Strong\nSaturday: December 2\, 2023\nIn Person Only\n9:00 a.m. – Noon CST\nCost: $15.00\n\n	\n\n\n***Saturday: December 9\, 2023\nZoom Only\n9:00 – 10:30 a.m. CST\nCost: $15.00 \nRegister here. \nRegister here.\nWe will explore and practice Tortoise Qigong from the Wudang Mountain Five Animal series\, a beautiful qigong practice for winter… with both walking and standing movements. At the end of the session we will also learn some sitting qigong practices for promoting health and wellness in the winter season. Tea and snacks provided. All levels of experience and ability are welcome. \nSaturday\, December 2\, 2023 \n9:00-11:00 a.m. : Wudang Mountain Five Animal Tortoise Qigong \n11:00-11:30 a.m. : Tea Break \n11:30 a.m.-Noon : Sitting Longevity Practices for Winter \nInstructor : Nikki Strong
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/qigong-for-winter-wudang-mountain-five-animal-tortoise-qigong-with-nikki-strong-saturday-december-2-2023-in-person-and-live-streamed-via-zoom/2023-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231011T140249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T002853Z
UID:20570-1701597600-1701646200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom - Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang with Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2023. The Book Club is now reading “Sacred Journey_ Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully” by Swami Rama \n  \nSacred Journey\nLiving Purposefully and Dying Gracefully\nWe hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are enjoying yourselves this fall. \nThe Book Study will resume Sunday morning October 15th at 10:00 a.m. with Swami Rama’s SACRED JOURNEY. This book complements the Ten-Year Plan\, outlined by Swami Ritavan\, which focuses on Vanaprastha and devising a blueprint for the rest of one’s life.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-book-study-group-satsang-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-2023-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231120T223332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T132917Z
UID:20649-1701975600-1701981000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Thursday Satsang In Person Viewing at TMC and via Zoom - Path of Fire & Light: 'From the Beginning' Last Four Lectures continued with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy - December 7\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Thursday Satsang In Person Viewing at TMC and via Zoom – November 9\, 2023\n“Path of Fire & Light: ‘From the Beginning’ ” Last Four Lectures\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: ‘From the Beginning’ ” Last Four Lectures\nwith 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. There were eight full days of lectures and workshops given in support of the book “Path of Fire & Light: Advanced Practices of Yoga”\, the first of two volumes on the subject. Swami Rama called the first volume ‘an encyclopedia of yoga.’ In his series of lectures\, he gave a systematic account of all the teachings known as the path of fire & light. Please join us as we share the contents of his first four lectures. On December 7th\, we will detail the last four lectures. 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 residing in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-thursday-satsang-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-path-of-fire-light-from-the-beginning-last-four-lectures-continued-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-december-7-2023/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231120T222027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T133800Z
UID:20658-1702112400-1702117800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Qigong for Winter: Wudang Mountain Five Animal Tortoise Qigong  with Nikki Strong\, Saturday: December 9\, 2023 - Live-Streamed via Zoom from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Qigong for Winter:\nWudang Mountain Five Animal Tortoise Qigong\nwith Nikki Strong\n\n	\n\n\nRegister Today….\nONLINE CLASS:\nWintertime Qigong – Wudang Tortoise Qigong\nwith Nikki Strong\nSaturday: December 9\, 2023\nZoom Only\n9:00 – 10:30 a.m. CST\nCost: $15.00\nRegister here.\nAs the days become chillier and snow begins to fall… let us gather to warm our soul and body with healing movement for wintertime…. \nLive-streamed on Zoom. Class recording and handouts provided for all registered class participants. \nIn this class we will learn and practice the Wudang Five Animal Tortoise form. This class will serve both as an introduction to the practice as well as an excellent review for those that participated in the live class last weekend. This class is open to ALL. No previous experience necessary.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/qigong-for-winter-wudang-mountain-five-animal-tortoise-qigong-with-nikki-strong-saturday-december-2-2023-in-person-and-live-streamed-via-zoom-2023-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231120T222800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T234841Z
UID:20648-1702580400-1702585800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: The Meditation Center's Holiday Program 2023\, "Celebration of the Season of Silence\, Light\, and Hope" December 14\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom\nDecember 14\, 2023\nThe Meditation Center’s Holiday Program 2023\n“Celebration of the Season of Silence\, Light\, and Hope”\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nHoliday Program Schedule\n5:30-6:45p.m. No Hatha Yoga Drop-In Class Tonight \n7:00-7:30 p.m. “Meditation on Light” guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati \n7:30-7:45 p.m. Welcome Message and Annual Board of Directors Report by Sunita Gangopadhyay \n7:45-7:50 p.m. Lighting of the Menorah on the Last Night of Hanukkah \nwith Daniel Hertz and Nikki Strong \n7:50 -8:00 p.m. Music by Chris Young \n8:00 -8:05 p.m. Eric Ness Reading Swami Ritavan’s Holiday Message 2023 \n8:05-8:30p.m. Spiral of Light Candle Lighting Ceremony Accompanied with Music by Chris Young \n8:30 p.m. Chris Young and Community Singing Silent Night \nRead here the lyrics of “Silent Night” \n8:40 Vegan Soup by Paul Emerson and Trimmings \nIf you can\, please bring a savory dish or a sweet to share  with the community.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-the-meditation-centers-holiday-program-2023-celebration-of-the-season-of-silence-light-and-hope-december-14-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231120T230214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T015158Z
UID:20651-1703185200-1703190600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang in Person and via Zoom: "Lost in Mist and Clouds in the Wudang Mountains:  Images and stories from temples and remote mountain places of Wudang" with Nikki Strong - December 21\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:“Lost in Mist and Clouds in the Wudang Mountains:\nImages and stories from temples and remote mountain places of Wudang”\n with Nikki Strong\nDecember 21\, 2023\nNew Time – 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass \n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati \n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Lost in Mist and Clouds in the Wudang Mountain:Images and stories from temples and remote mountain places of Wudang” with Nikki Strong \n8:30 p.m.: Prayers \n8:40 p.m.: Snacks \nNikki Strong will present us  with an insightful peak at this very spiritual and extraordinary place…the Wudang Mountains. Details to come.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-lost-in-mist-and-clouds-in-the-wudang-mountains-images-and-stories-from-temples-and-remote-mountain-places-of-wudang-with-nikki-strong-december-21-202/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231011T140249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T020319Z
UID:20573-1703412000-1703460600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for Christmas Eve - Via Zoom - Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang with Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for Christmas Eve – Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.\nWill resume on January 7\, 2024\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2023. The Book Club is now reading “Sacred Journey_ Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully” by Swami Rama \n  \nSacred Journey\nLiving Purposefully and Dying Gracefully\nWe hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are enjoying yourselves this fall. \nThe Book Study will resume Sunday morning October 15th at 10:00 a.m. with Swami Rama’s SACRED JOURNEY. This book complements the Ten-Year Plan\, outlined by Swami Ritavan\, which focuses on Vanaprastha and devising a blueprint for the rest of one’s life.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-book-study-group-satsang-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-2023-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231130T134103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T134103Z
UID:20666-1703624400-1703628000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Global Full Moon Meditation  Zoom Only  9:00-10:00 p.m. CST
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 26\, 2023\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\nZoom Only\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CST\nThe Meditation Center will not be open for a group meditation gathering this evening. \nThis Full Moon Meditation via Zoom will begin guided by Stoma\, followed by a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m. \nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC. \nTo get the Zoom link and for more information aregarding the global full moon meditation schedule \nvisit HYMC’s website here. \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). \nEveryone is welcome! \n“Yoga Philosophy views the mind as Universal field; its waves passing through us and becoming our individual minds. This Universal mind is a radiant force and is also known as a Universal Guru within.” \n“When all sit together at the same time even in different parts of the world\, they connect to the Universal Guru mind and generate a strong field\, like so many magnets being joined together and forming a much stronger magnet; the strength of each then equals the combined strength of all.” \n– Swami Veda Bharati –
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/global-full-moon-meditation-zoom-only-900-1000-p-m-cst-2/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20230104T204513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T134434Z
UID:19972-1703673000-1703678400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for December 27th Wednesday Mornings via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for the December 27th – 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-2023-12-27/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231228T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231207T201338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T221755Z
UID:20677-1703790000-1703795400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person Viewing of Recorded Video and via Zoom: "Patañjali in Eternity: the Legend of Śhri Patañjali – the Ṛiṣhi Sage of Yoga" with Salvatore Zambito  Shown on March 25\, 2021 - December 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang via Zoom – December 28\, 2023\nRecorded Session of “Patañjali in Eternity: the Legend of Śhri Patañjali – \nthe Ṛiṣhi Sage of Yoga” recorded on March 25\, 2021\nwith Salvatore Zambito\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n5:30- 6:45 p.m. – Gentle Hatha Yoga guided by Michael Snodgrass \n7:00 p.m. – Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati \n7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. –  Recorded talk by Salvatore Zambito \n8:30-8:45 p.m. – Evening Prayers \n  \nJoin us for this recorded March 25\,2021  talk on “Patañjali in Eternity: the Legend of Śhri Patañjali  \n– the Ṛiṣhi Sage of Yoga”  \nSwami Veda included it in his second edition of his elucidation of the “Samadhi Pada”
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-viewing-of-recorded-video-and-via-zoom-patanjali-in-eternity-the-legend-of-shri-patanjali-the-%e1%b9%9bi%e1%b9%a3hi-sage-of-yoga-with-salvatore-zambito-show/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20231011T140249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T020615Z
UID:20574-1704016800-1704065400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for New Year's Eve Via Zoom - Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang with Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for New Year’s Eve – Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati \, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.\nWill resume on January 7\, 2024\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2023. The Book Club is now reading “Sacred Journey_ Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully” by Swami Rama \n  \nSacred Journey\nLiving Purposefully and Dying Gracefully\nWe hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are enjoying yourselves this fall. \nThe Book Study will resume Sunday morning October 15th at 10:00 a.m. with Swami Rama’s SACRED JOURNEY. This book complements the Ten-Year Plan\, outlined by Swami Ritavan\, which focuses on Vanaprastha and devising a blueprint for the rest of one’s life.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-book-study-group-satsang-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-2023-12-31/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20230104T204513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T022714Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell\, Rosann Chamberlain\, 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain/2024-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: New Year's Blessing for 2024\, Talk by Swami Ritavan Bharati\, Flower/Water Havan with Swami Ritavan\, Emilio Bettaglio\, and Chris Young.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – January 4\, 2024\nNew Year’s Blessing for 2024\nTalk by Swami Ritavan Bharati\nFlower/Water Havan with Swami Ritavan\, Emilio Bettaglio\, and Chris Young.\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m.\n  \n 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Chris Young\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Remarks by Swami Ritavan followed by a Flower/Water Havan with Swami Ritavan\, Emilio Bettaglio\, and Chris Young.\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Vegan Soup by Paul Emerson and Snacks\nPlease join Swami Ritavan Bharati\, Emilio Bettaglio\, and Chris Young for an evening of inspiration as we welcome 2024 on the first Thursday of the year. \nThe Havan Mantras will be: \nGanapati Mantra \nAkhanda Mandala \nMaha Mrityunjaya \nLakshmi Gayatri \nPurna Ahuti \nRead or print here. \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. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-new-years-blessing-for-2024-talk-by-swami-ritavan-bharati-flower-water-havan-with-swami-ritavan-emilio-bettaglio-and-chris-young/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
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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/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20240110T003849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T003849Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Book Study Group / Satsang Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Book Study Group/Satsang Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2024. The Book Club is continuing to read “Sacred Journey_ Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully” by Swami Rama.  Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome. \n  \nSacred Journey\nLiving Purposefully and Dying Gracefully\nThe Book Study is continuing  the reading and discussion in 2024.with Swami Rama’s SACRED JOURNEY. This book complements the Ten-Year Plan\, outlined by Swami Ritavan\, which focuses on Vanaprastha and devising a blueprint for the rest of one’s life.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-book-study-group-satsang-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson/2024-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20240110T001219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T001219Z
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - January 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CST \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-january-10-2024/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: An Evening with Stephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT-500  "Silence\, Transitions\, and Transformation\, Liminal Spaces of Spiritual Unfoldment"  - January 11\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom  – January 11\, 2024\nAn Evening with Stephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT-500\n“Silence\, Transitions\, and Transformation\, Liminal Spaces of Spiritual Unfoldment”\n7:00 – 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 with Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Talk with Stephen Parker (Stoma) PsyD\, E-RYT-500\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\nJoin Stoma on Thursday\, January 11th\, to talk about silence and the creativity arising out of the liminal spaces ..the energy of spiritual unfoldment. \nDr. Stephen Parker 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. During that time he also studied Sanskrit with Swami Veda and South Asian languages and culture for his B.A. at the University of Minnesota. \nStoma is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level of the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). A member of the International Association of Y.T.\, he serves on the faculties of the Meditation Center in Minneapolis and the Sadhaka Gram ashram in Rishikesh\, India. He is also a senior faculty member of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition Teachers’ Training Program. He has lectured on yoga\, meditation\, yoga psychology\, and spiritual practice in the U.S. and Canada as well as in Caribbean countries\, Holland\, Italy\, Austria\, Hungary\, Lithuania\, 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 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 serves 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 teaches 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\,” the “International Journal of Yoga T. and Yoga Mimamsa.” He is also the author of “Clearing the Path\, The Yoga Way to a Clear and Pleasant Mind: Yoga\, Neuroscience and Emotion”(2017) published by AHYMSA publishers. \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. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-an-evening-with-stephen-parker-stoma-psyd-e-ryt-500-silence-transitions-and-transformation-liminal-spaces-of-spiritual-unfoldment-janua/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Lori Beron
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Lori  Beron\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-2-2024-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162223
CREATED:20240110T171002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T171051Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Panel Discussion and Q&A with Members of the TMC Spiritual Committee and Senior Teachers  January 18\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom  – January 18\, 2024\n“Panel Discussion and Q&A with\nMembers of the Spiritual Committee and Senior Teachers\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CST\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie\n\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Panel Discussion and Q&A with Members of the Spiritual Committee and Senior Teachers\n\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\n\n\nTo begin the New Year 2024 bring your questions and thoughts regarding strengthening your spiritual practice for the year. Join a panel of senior teachers for a lively discussion and on the problems and promises of keeping a meditation practice. How does one keep meditation “fresh”? Why aren’t I “enlightened” yet? What are the tricks for keeping a regular meditation time? Am I making spirtual progress?  What does spiritual progress look like\, feel like?\n\nFormulate your own particular questions now for Thursday Satsang.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-panel-discussion-and-qa-with-members-of-the-tmc-spiritual-committee-and-senior-teachers-january-18-2024/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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