Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2025-06-05 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Chicago)
Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)

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

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: "Journey Inward with Food" with Carol Crenshaw - Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices - June 5, 2024
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – June 5, 2025
“Journey Inward with Food”
Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; MA in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga TBD
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.:”Journey Inward with Food” Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; M.A. in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
While most of us have a working knowledge of what foods are healthy and which aren’t, it
doesn’t always mean that we follow this understanding in food choices. And if you already do,
you may still glean many pointers and insights in these sessions. We will use food habits, likes
and dislikes, and emotions connected to food to learn more about ourselves and how to work
with the mind.
Learn how to explore food choices from the psychological perspective, as well as understanding
how the mind and food choices affect our practice, and how our practice affects our mind and
food choices. Balance according to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine will be included.
In addition, we will delve into other user-friendly methods to gain mastery of using food for
optimal spiritual growth.
Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices
Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes
Carol Crenshaw, Ed. M; Master’s in Eastern Studies / Comparative
Psychology / Holistic Health (yoga therapy and research program) founded by Dr. Swami Rama. Co-founder of Inner Peace Yoga Center in Indpls. Former co-director of Himalayan Institute NYC; biofeedback trainer and yoga therapist in Combined Therapy, Honesdale and NYC. IYAT Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner, co-author of EFT For Meditation. On staff with Teachers Transformation Program for SRSG.

40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima), 2025
2025-06-06 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-07 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-08 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-09 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-10 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-11 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-12 08:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-13 08:00 - 23:30 and 5 more dates
40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima), 2025
Read here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival, June 1-July 10, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org.
The festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices.
Some options for practices are :
Begin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama
Begin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness, in his stillness.
Decrease screen time, especially in the evening; put down the phone, turn off the computer.
Find ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods, feed the wild animals, nourish the ants, pick up trash in nature, contemplate one of the five elements in nature.
Fast one day a week, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item.
Contemplate that which helps you be still.
Do self-study and journal your experiences.
Study “Sutra 1.33,” the Brahma Viharas, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.

Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00
Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
Drop in on any Saturday for class.
Experience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga
As 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.
Benefits of Himalayan Yoga:

🌿 Enhanced flexibility, balance, and holistic strength
🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress, anxiety and bring mental clarity
🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health

🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23, 2024.
💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center.
📍 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.
About Your Instructor:
Sunita 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.
No prior experience needed – “Come as you are, and discover the calm within”

Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
2025-06-08 08:20 - 09:30, 2025-06-15 08:20 - 09:30
Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation
with Swami Radha Bharati
8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
Join for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

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

On Summer Break! The Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha, Michael Smith, and Emilio Bettaglio.
2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 11:30
On Summer Break!
SUNDAY BOOK STUDY GROUP VIA ZOOM
WITH SWAMI MA RADHA BHARATI, MICHAEL SMITH, AND EMILIO BETTAGLIO
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
The Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha, Michael Smith, and Emilio Bettaglio is now on summer break.
Stay tuned for the announcement regarding the new book title. The Sunday Study Group will resume in the early fall after the August Dunrovin Silence Retreat. Watch for updates at the end of the summer.

Extended Registration for In-Person Meditation I : "Learning the Basics", A 5-Week Series with Rodney Huff (Rajni), Mondays: June 2 - June 30, 2025
2025-06-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00
5-Week In-Person Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”
with Rodney Huff (Rajni)
Extended Registration!

Mondays: June 2 – June 30, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $62.50
Register here.
This class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques, pranayama (yogic breath), ideal sitting postures, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class. Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice.
If you have already taken Meditation I and would like to attend this class for 5 weeks, the cost is $31.25. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to ret

Rodney Huff (Rajni) first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.

New! In-Person Tuesday Evening Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class with Cynthia Gran DAy, E-RYT 500, YACEP, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
2025-06-10 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 20:00 - 20:30
New! In-Person Tuesday Evening
Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class
with Cynthia Gran DAy, E-RYT 500, YACEP
7:00-8:30 p.m.
No registration is necessary
Everyone is welcome!

Donate in person with cash, check, or on TMC’s square app.
Suggested donation: $10.00
Join Cynthia for a deeply relaxing gentle yoga class that will be ended by a short meditation.
About Your Instructor:
Cynthia Gran, DAy, E-RYT 500, YACEP, has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband, Gary, DAy. CYT, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center.
No prior experience needed – “Come as you are, and discover the calm within”
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.

Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
2025-06-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 10:30 - 12:00
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)

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

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: "Journey Inward with Food" with Carol Crenshaw - Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes - June 12, 2024
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – June 12, 2025
“Journey Inward with Food”
Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; MA in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga TBD
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.:”Journey Inward with Food” Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; M.A. in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
While most of us have a working knowledge of what foods are healthy and which aren’t, it
doesn’t always mean that we follow this understanding in food choices. And if you already do,
you may still glean many pointers and insights in these sessions. We will use food habits, likes
and dislikes, and emotions connected to food to learn more about ourselves and how to work
with the mind.
Learn how to explore food choices from the psychological perspective, as well as understanding
how the mind and food choices affect our practice, and how our practice affects our mind and
food choices. Balance according to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine will be included.
In addition, we will delve into other user-friendly methods to gain mastery of using food for
optimal spiritual growth.
Carol Crenshaw, Ed. M; Master’s in Eastern Studies / Comparative
Psychology / Holistic Health (yoga therapy and research program) founded by Dr. Swami Rama. Co-founder of Inner Peace Yoga Center in Indpls. Former co-director of Himalayan Institute NYC; biofeedback trainer and yoga therapist in Combined Therapy, Honesdale and NYC. IYAT Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner, co-author of EFT For Meditation. On staff with Teachers Transformation Program for SRSG.

Register Now!!! - 4-Seminar Series - "Natural Happiness: Living The Tantric Samaya Tradition" with Dr. Phil Nuernberger via Zoom with Phil Nuernberger, PhD - Presented by: Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Milwaukee, Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center Palatine, and The Meditation Center Minneapolis
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00
Presented by: Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Milwaukee; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center Palatine;
and The Meditation Center Minneapolis
“Natural Happiness: Living The Tantric Samaya Tradition” with Dr. Phil Nuernberger
When the mind is completely free of thoughts of pleasure and appetites, the mind dissolves itself in bliss.
~His Holiness Sri Swami Rama~
4 Seminars via Zoom – 2-2.5 hours each
Wednesdays: May 21, June 18, July 16, and August 20, 2025
7:00-9:00 p.m. CT
All Four Sessions: $108.00
A Single Session: $30.00
Register here for June 18th
Everyone is welcome to join this seminar. No one need be left out for financial reasons. If you have any questions regarding registration please contact The Meditation Center at phyllis.vargas@themeditationcenter.org.
Ultimately, we all strive to be happy in one way or another. For the tantric sadakha, the world, a manifestation of the Divine Mother, serves as the means to enlightenment. The Samayan tantric does not make the world disappear, he or she makes it transparent to reveal the Infinite One, which is our own true Self. Life is not meant for “no’s”, but it must be free of materialism, the attachment to energetic forms, particularly those of the mind. This is a necessary step in our Samaya tradition. In these next four sessions, we explore the principles and practices necessary to be free, to actually live the beautiful song of life that Guru Dev Swami Rama demonstrated with his example and teachings.
Session 1: Natural Happiness – May 21
A spiritual journey is best understood as the uncovering of natural happiness, or what in our tradition is called ananda. In this session we explore the nature of genuine and natural happiness, and how to experience this as our true identity.
Session 2: Mind: Master or Tool? – June 18
In this session we explore the veil between you and the Reality of Sat – Chit- Ananda. Our thoughts and beliefs can be either a power for expansion or a tyranny of contraction. The key lies not only in our understanding the nature of mind, but also how to effortlessly direct the mind rather than struggle to control it.
Session 3: The Kama Kala: The Sacred Triangle – July 16
In this session we explore the tantric sacred triangle of power and delight, the Kama Kala. Knowing how to access and utilize your will, knowledge , and action provides the certain path to enlightenment.
Session: Samaya: The Inner Path – August 20
We each must find our unique path to freedom. Gurudev led us in the inner path (Samaya) where all practices are internal. While the external (Kaula) and middle (Mishra) paths are often the starting point, eventually we must turn totally inwards. Understanding your unique strengths and weaknesses is essential for success in your inward journey.

Phil Nuernberger, Ph.D. is a direct disciple of H.H. Sri Swami Rama and was personally trained by Swamiji since 1970. Dr. Phil is one of the few Americans to receive initiation by Swami Rama into the highest levels of the tantric tradition of the Himalayan Sages. With his Master’s instruction and blessing, Dr. Phil has been teaching and initiating others in this tradition since 1972. He was instrumental in helping Swamiji build the Himalayan Institute, and served on its Board of Directors until 1992.
Dr. Nuernberger is author of six books. The most recent are Eternal Self , Freedom’s Path: The Dancing Soul, The Warrior Sage: Life as Spirit, as well as, Strong and Fearless: The Quest for Personal Power and From Loneliness to Love: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening.
