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SUMMARY:2025 Late Fall Study Group  via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Study Group via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\nMondays: November 3\, 10\, 17\, and December 1\, 8\, 15\, 2025\nClass will not meet on November 24th\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe are using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for all sessions. \nRegister here for November 3rd. \nRegister here for November 10th \nRegister here for November 17th \nRegister here for December 1st \nRegister here for December 8th \nRegister here for December 15th
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2025-late-fall-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T213125Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled -Meditation I Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: October 21-November 25\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCancelled…stay tuned for new new dates and times!!!\nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\nThis series has been cancelled for these dates..\nTuesdays: October 28 – December 2\, 2025\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/new-dates-meditation-i-hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-october-21-november-25-2025/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with  Rosann Chamberlain and Emilio Bettaglio and others
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n WEDNESDAY 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 and Emilio Bettaglio and others \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-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-10-29/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251105T230039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T230220Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Havan at The Meditation Center (Havan is in person only\,  7:15-8:15 p.m.) and Global Full Moon Meditation\, November 5\, 2025 Via Zoom  9:00-10:00 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Full Moon Havan at The Meditation Center\n(Havan is in person only)\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\n7:15-8:15 p.m.\nPlease join Swami Radha Bharati and Emilio Bettaglio for a full moon fire sacrifice at The Meditation Center on Wednesday\, November 5th\, promptly at 7:15 p.m. The havan will be performed on the back porch. \nWe will be dedicating the havan in gratitude to Gurudev Swami Rama for his blessings and guidance as we approach the anniversary of his Mahasamadhi on November 13th. \nWe will also be invoking the Great Mother as Maha Lakshmi for stability and blessings of bounty as we continue TMC’s Fall Fundraiser. \nPrasad will be shared after the havan prior to the 9:00 p.m. Full Moon Meditation. Feel free to bring some fruit or treats to share. \nFor those who attend the havan or arrive later at TMC\, you can sit in person with Swami Ma Radha for meditation at the Center until 10:00 p.m. \nClick here to read the mantras for the havan : \nGanapati Mantra x 11 \nAkhanda Mandala x 108 \nMaha Lakshmi Gayatri x 21 \nSarve Bhavantu Sukinaha x 1 \nPurna Ahuti x 1 \n\n	\n\n\n\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation via Zoom\n“The Beaver Super Full Moon”\nNovember 5\, 2025\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CT\nTonight sit with our global family for the full moon meditation!\n\n	\n\n\nThe Global Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Swami Radha Bharati followed\nby a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\nStarting at 9:00 p.m. this evening’s “Full Moon Meditation” will begin guided by Swami Radha Bharati transitioning into a silent meditation that will end at 10:00 p.m. \nAttendance in the Full Moon (Global) meditation is FREE. The full moon meditation via zoom is sponsored by the Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center in Palatine\, IL \nGo to the HYMC website to receive the  Zoom invitation and link and password. \nfor the November 5\, 2025 meditation session. \nJoin Zoom early…a few minutes before 9:00 p.m. \nAfter 9:00 the session will be closed to new participants. \nThis event is courtesy of the Palatine Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC. \nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visit HYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/full-moon-havan-at-the-meditation-center-havan-is-in-person-only-715-815-p-m-and-global-full-moon-meditation-november-5-2025-via-zoom-900-1000-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251106T005017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T010802Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC - November 6\, 2025 -  Video Presentation of  the Late Dr. Dale Buegel's Talk  at the St. Olaf Gathering in July 2024  7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In Person Viewing at TMC\nNovember 6\, 2025\nVideo Presentation of  the Late Dr. Dale Buegel’s Talk\nat the St. Olaf Gathering in July 2024\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CT\nEveryone is welcome\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m. – Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m. – Meditation with Paul Emerson Ph.D.\n7:30 -8:30 p.m. -Video Presentation of  the Late Dr. Dale Buegel’s Talk at the St. Olaf Gathering in July 2024\n8:30 p.m. Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m.  Tea and Snacks\n\n\n\nJoin us to honor Dr. Dale Buegel\, who passed away on October 21\, 2025. We will show his recorded talk from the July 2024 AHYMSIN Americas gathering at St. Olaf College. \nDr. Buegel was a student of Swami Rama and had practiced and taught hatha yoga and meditation for over 40 years in seminars\, teacher training programs\, and specialty workshops. His expertise in the fine points of yoga techniques had earned him the respect and appreciation of students in the U.S. and abroad. \nDale authored two books\, Practical Yoga Sutras and Practical Samaya Tantra \n\nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here  or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-november-6-2025-video-presentation-of-the-late-dr-dale-buegels-talk-at-the-st-olaf-gathering-in-july-2024-700-830-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222449Z
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SUMMARY:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person 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 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes/2025-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251106T003146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T003322Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Salutation Series with Modifications : Lori Beron and Rosann Chamberlain - Only In Person at TMC  Sundays: November 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2025  2:00-3:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Solar Salutation Series with Modifications\nLori Beron and Rosann Chamberlain\nOnly In Person at TMC\nSundays: November 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2025\n2:00-3:30 p.m.\n  \nCost: $30.00 for all three classes\n$12.00 for a single session.\nRegister here  for all three sessions. \nRegister here for November 9th. \nRegister here for November 16th. \nRegister here for November 23rd. \n\n	\n\n\nLori and Rosann will guide 3 classes using modifications of the solar salutation series. We will practice with playfulness in posture exploration\, a sacred attitude\, awareness of breath and prana\, and an introduction to mantras.  \nClasses are taught in the Himalayan Tradition and in the context of Swami Veda’s book\, “Philosophy of Hatha Yoga” chapter 2. \nEach class will begin with a few minutes of discussion\, a warm up with joints and glands\, the solar salutation practices and will conclude with a brief relaxation and meditation. \nEach week will progress from the previous class\, attend all 3 classes if possible. \n\n	\n\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. She is a retired holistic and surgical oncology nurse and serves on the Meditation Centers board\, currently as vice-president. Lori has immersed herself in the Himalayan Tradition teachings\, including many visits to SRSG\, our sister ashram in Rishikesh\, India. Lori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage \n\n	\n\n\nRosann Chamberlain has been practicing yoga since the 1980s. Rosann teaches the Wednesday morning Gentle Yoga class and serves on the TMC Board of Directors. She is an initiate in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/olar-salutation-series-with-modifications-lori-beron-and-rosann-chamberlain-only-in-person-at-tmc-sundays-november-9-16-and-23-2025-200-330-p-m/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251031T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155716Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Late Fall Study Group  via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Study Group via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\nMondays: November 3\, 10\, 17\, and December 1\, 8\, 15\, 2025\nClass will not meet on November 24th\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe are using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for all sessions. \nRegister here for November 3rd. \nRegister here for November 10th \nRegister here for November 17th \nRegister here for December 1st \nRegister here for December 8th \nRegister here for December 15th
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2025-late-fall-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251021T212637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T213127Z
UID:22764-1762885800-1762891200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled -Meditation I Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: October 21-November 25\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCancelled…stay tuned for new new dates and times!!!\nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\nThis series has been cancelled for these dates..\nTuesdays: October 28 – December 2\, 2025\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/new-dates-meditation-i-hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-october-21-november-25-2025/2025-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with  Rosann Chamberlain and Emilio Bettaglio and others
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n WEDNESDAY 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 and Emilio Bettaglio and others \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-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-10-29/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21924-1763055000-1763059500@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251031T170106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T235703Z
UID:22783-1763060400-1763065800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom:“Remembrance of the Mahasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas” November 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThursday  Satsang In Person and via Zoom – November 13\, 2025\n“Remembrance of  the Mahasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas”\n\n	\n\n\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CST \n 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga\n7:00-7:20 p.m.: Recorded Guided Meditation with Swami Rama\n7:20-7:30 p.m.: Recitation of “Akhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāram” mantra\nAkhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāram vyāptam yena carācaram\nTat padam darśitam yena\, tasmai śrī gurave namah\n(Which) pervades the entire unbroken form of the circle (of creation)\, moving and unmoving\, to that beautiful and benevolent Guru through whom that state was revealed (to me)\, salutations \n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Commemoration of Māhasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama. A video of  Prakash Keshaviah’s presentation on the life  Swami Rama and the lineage of the Himalayan Tradition will be shown.\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants\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 13\, 2025 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\n28th 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\nThis year\, we celebrate the 29h 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\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) \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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-13-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
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SUMMARY:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person 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 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes/2025-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
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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-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251106T003146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T003322Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Salutation Series with Modifications : Lori Beron and Rosann Chamberlain - Only In Person at TMC  Sundays: November 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2025  2:00-3:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Solar Salutation Series with Modifications\nLori Beron and Rosann Chamberlain\nOnly In Person at TMC\nSundays: November 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2025\n2:00-3:30 p.m.\n  \nCost: $30.00 for all three classes\n$12.00 for a single session.\nRegister here  for all three sessions. \nRegister here for November 9th. \nRegister here for November 16th. \nRegister here for November 23rd. \n\n	\n\n\nLori and Rosann will guide 3 classes using modifications of the solar salutation series. We will practice with playfulness in posture exploration\, a sacred attitude\, awareness of breath and prana\, and an introduction to mantras.  \nClasses are taught in the Himalayan Tradition and in the context of Swami Veda’s book\, “Philosophy of Hatha Yoga” chapter 2. \nEach class will begin with a few minutes of discussion\, a warm up with joints and glands\, the solar salutation practices and will conclude with a brief relaxation and meditation. \nEach week will progress from the previous class\, attend all 3 classes if possible. \n\n	\n\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. She is a retired holistic and surgical oncology nurse and serves on the Meditation Centers board\, currently as vice-president. Lori has immersed herself in the Himalayan Tradition teachings\, including many visits to SRSG\, our sister ashram in Rishikesh\, India. Lori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage \n\n	\n\n\nRosann Chamberlain has been practicing yoga since the 1980s. Rosann teaches the Wednesday morning Gentle Yoga class and serves on the TMC Board of Directors. She is an initiate in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/olar-salutation-series-with-modifications-lori-beron-and-rosann-chamberlain-only-in-person-at-tmc-sundays-november-9-16-and-23-2025-200-330-p-m/2025-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251031T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155717Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Late Fall Study Group  via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Study Group via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\nMondays: November 3\, 10\, 17\, and December 1\, 8\, 15\, 2025\nClass will not meet on November 24th\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe are using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for all sessions. \nRegister here for November 3rd. \nRegister here for November 10th \nRegister here for November 17th \nRegister here for December 1st \nRegister here for December 8th \nRegister here for December 15th
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2025-late-fall-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara/2025-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251021T212637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T213128Z
UID:22765-1763490600-1763496000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled -Meditation I Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: October 21-November 25\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCancelled…stay tuned for new new dates and times!!!\nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\nThis series has been cancelled for these dates..\nTuesdays: October 28 – December 2\, 2025\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/new-dates-meditation-i-hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-october-21-november-25-2025/2025-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
UID:22798-1763548200-1763553600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with  Rosann Chamberlain and Emilio Bettaglio and others
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n WEDNESDAY 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 and Emilio Bettaglio and others \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-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-10-29/2025-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21925-1763659800-1763664300@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251106T010525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T193141Z
UID:22793-1763665200-1763670600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and  In-Person Viewing at TMC: "Mindfulness\, Memory & Remembrance\, Part I" with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy - November 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – November 20\, 2025\nThe speaker will join us via Zoom\nThe talk will can also be viewed on the TV screen at TMC\n“Thursday\, November 20:  “Mindfulness\, Memory & Remembrance – Part I”\nwith Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy.\nEveryone is Welcome!\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga  with Chris Young\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy.\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Mindfulness\, Memory & Remembrance – Part I”  with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy.\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n  \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. \n\n	\n\n\nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here  or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-mindfulness-memory-remembrance-part-i-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-november-20-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201229Z
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SUMMARY:Join Maja Radovanlija In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin Maja Radovanlija  In Person 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-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2025-11-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251106T003146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T003323Z
UID:22790-1763906400-1763911800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Solar Salutation Series with Modifications : Lori Beron and Rosann Chamberlain - Only In Person at TMC  Sundays: November 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2025  2:00-3:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Solar Salutation Series with Modifications\nLori Beron and Rosann Chamberlain\nOnly In Person at TMC\nSundays: November 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2025\n2:00-3:30 p.m.\n  \nCost: $30.00 for all three classes\n$12.00 for a single session.\nRegister here  for all three sessions. \nRegister here for November 9th. \nRegister here for November 16th. \nRegister here for November 23rd. \n\n	\n\n\nLori and Rosann will guide 3 classes using modifications of the solar salutation series. We will practice with playfulness in posture exploration\, a sacred attitude\, awareness of breath and prana\, and an introduction to mantras.  \nClasses are taught in the Himalayan Tradition and in the context of Swami Veda’s book\, “Philosophy of Hatha Yoga” chapter 2. \nEach class will begin with a few minutes of discussion\, a warm up with joints and glands\, the solar salutation practices and will conclude with a brief relaxation and meditation. \nEach week will progress from the previous class\, attend all 3 classes if possible. \n\n	\n\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. She is a retired holistic and surgical oncology nurse and serves on the Meditation Centers board\, currently as vice-president. Lori has immersed herself in the Himalayan Tradition teachings\, including many visits to SRSG\, our sister ashram in Rishikesh\, India. Lori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage \n\n	\n\n\nRosann Chamberlain has been practicing yoga since the 1980s. Rosann teaches the Wednesday morning Gentle Yoga class and serves on the TMC Board of Directors. She is an initiate in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/olar-salutation-series-with-modifications-lori-beron-and-rosann-chamberlain-only-in-person-at-tmc-sundays-november-9-16-and-23-2025-200-330-p-m/2025-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251021T212637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T213129Z
UID:22766-1764095400-1764100800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled -Meditation I Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: October 21-November 25\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCancelled…stay tuned for new new dates and times!!!\nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\nThis series has been cancelled for these dates..\nTuesdays: October 28 – December 2\, 2025\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/new-dates-meditation-i-hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-october-21-november-25-2025/2025-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
UID:22799-1764153000-1764158400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with  Rosann Chamberlain and Emilio Bettaglio and others
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n WEDNESDAY 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 and Emilio Bettaglio and others \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-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-10-29/2025-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251120T195343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T195931Z
UID:22812-1764223200-1764230400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Morning Meditation at TMC with Vegan Breakfast Offering on Thanksgiving Day Morning -   November 27\, 2025  6:00-8:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn-Person Silent Morning Meditation at TMC\nfollowed by a Vegan Breakfast Offering\non Thanksgiving Day Morning\nNovember 27\, 2025\n6:00-8:00 a.m.\n  \nThe Silent Meditation will be followed by a contemplative silent breakfast with nutritional Gluten Free Vegan Porridge and Tea at 7:00 a.m.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/silent-morning-meditation-at-tmc-on-thanksgiving-day-morning-november-27-2025-600-700-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20251120T194407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T194445Z
UID:22810-1764234000-1764282600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Walk in the Woods…Thanksgiving Day Morning" : Thursday\, November 27\, 2025\,  9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWalk in the Woods…Thanksgiving Day Morning\n Thursday\, November 27\, 2025\n9:00 – 10:30 a.m.\nRSVP here if you plan on attending the walk.\n  \nNo charge for attending .. registration not required…but appreciated! Thank-you. \nThanksgiving Day Contemplative Walk at Ha-Ha Mdo-Te\, Pike Island\, Fort Snelling State Park…Dakota sacred ground wherethe Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers meet. \nWe will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Wokiksuye K’a Woyuonihan (Remembering and Honoring) Dakota Memorial on the North side of the parking lot\, in front of the Visitor’s Center. \nClick t0 see park map 1\, Ha-Ha Mdo-Te and park map 2\, Visitor Center. \nStories… History… Meditation…Contemplation… \nWalk in the Woods…Connecting with Nature.. \nPlease dress for the weather… sturdy walking shoes or boots…and warm clothes!! \nWalk as much or as little as you like… GF vegan snacks provided.. \nPark Entrance Fee (per vehicle): $7 for the day or $35 for a MN State Parks annual pass: good for 1 year in all State Parks. ($12 – Handicapped\, $20 – Seniors))[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/walk-in-the-woodsthanksgiving-day-morningthursday-november-27-2025-900-1030-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181638
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T170901Z
UID:21926-1764264600-1764269100@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for Thanksgiving! - 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\nCancelled for Thanksgiving Evening!\nHappy Thanksgiving Evening!\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… Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, and others \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-2025-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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