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SUMMARY:Global Full Moon Meditation\, May 30\, 2026 Via Zoom\,  9:00-10:00 p.m. CT - This Full Moon is a Blue Moon and a Micro Moon
DESCRIPTION:Global Full Moon Meditation via Zoom\nMay 30\, 2026\nThis Full Moon is a Blue Moon and a Micro Moon\n(Apogee refers to the point when the Moon is farthest from Earth. When the Full Moon occurs near this point\, it’s classified as a “micromoon”—the opposite of a supermoon\, so it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual. Courtesy of the “Old Farmer’s Almanac.) \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 May 3o\, 2026 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/global-full-moon-meditation-may-30-2026-via-zoom-900-1000-p-m-ct-this-full-moon-is-a-blue-moon-and-a-micro-moon/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation
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SUMMARY:In-Person Full Moon Havan at TMC begins at 6:30 p.m.\, CT-  May 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Full Moon Havan at TMC\nMay 30\, 2026\nMay’s  Second Full Moon is a “Blue” Moon and a “Micro Moon”\nBegins at 6:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\nJoin Swami Radha and Emilio Bettaglio for a special May Full Moon Havan (fire ceremony) to celebrate spring and Mother’s blessings as well as the Divine presence in all chanting the Maha Lakshmi Gayatri mantra\, a full mala of the Vasudeva mantra and the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. \nIt will start at 6:30 p.m. The havan will be followed with Prasad. Participants may bring something to share. \nClick here for a pdf of mantras to print for your use. \nThe mantras in order are as follows: (Subject to change) \n“Gate\, Gate…” 11 times \nGate\, gate pāragate pārasaṃgate bodhi svāha \n“Akhanda-mandalaakaaram” – 3 times \nAkhanda-mandalaakaaram / vyaaptam yena caraacaram\, \nTat-padam darshitam yena / tasmai shree-gurave na \n“Maha Lakshmi Gayatri” – 21 times \nShreem \nMaha Lakshmyai cha vidmahe \nvishnu-patnyai cha dhimahi \ntanno Lakshmi prachodayat \nShreem \n“Vāsudeva Mantra” – 108 times \nOm Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya \n“Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra” – 11 times \nOM tryambakaṃ yajaamahe \nsugandhiṃ puṣṭi vardhanam \nUrvaarukamiva bandhanaan \nmṛtyor mukṣiiya maamṛtaat \n“Pūrṇa-āhuti” – 1 time \npūrṇaṁ adaḥ pūrṇaṁ idaṁ / pūrṇāt pūrṇaṁ udacyate/ \npūrṇasya pūrṇaṁ ādāya / pūrṇaṁ evāvaśhī ṣhyate \nOm! Śhāntiḥ! Śhāntiḥ! Śhāntiḥ!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-full-moon-havan-at-tmc-begins-at-630-p-m-ct-may-30-2026/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
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SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14/2026-05-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T084500
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SUMMARY:Special Fundraiser!  "Beyond Joints and Glands" via Zoom  with Nikki Strong PhD\,  Saturdays: May 23 - June 27\, 2026  8:45 - 9:30 a.m.\, followed by 15 min Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this special fundraising opportunity….\n“Beyond Joints and Glands”\nvia Zoom\nwith Nikki Strong PhD\n\nSaturdays: May 23 – June 27\, 2026\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m.\n followed by 15 min Q & A\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here for all 6 classes \nor any single session \n$108 for all 6 classes\nincludes live Zoom class\, class recordings\, and all course handouts and supplemental materials\n$18 per class for live Zoom access\n\n	\n\n\nA 6-part series of short (45 minute) classes\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m. (+15 min Q & A)\nClass 1: Hands and Feet\nClass 2: Knees and Elbows \nClass 3: Hips and Shoulders\nClass 4: Spine – Neck to Tailbone \nClass 5: Face\, Scalp\, Head\nClass 6: Putting it all together as whole body structure:\nStanding\, Sitting. Lying Down\, Moving\n\n	\n\n\n“Joints and Glands Exercises” are rich with profound healing potential. Knowing how to work skillfully with them is key to opening the energetic pathways of the body\, essential for supporting optimal physical health\, emotional balance\, and even spiritual awakening. \nThis short class series is a deep dive into the practice of working with the joints and glands of the body\, exploring nuance and variation in their practice and understanding them within the context of whole body connections\, both physically and energetically. \nThis is a hands-on class\,  open to all levels of learning. \nThis course is taught live via Zoom\, with access to class recordings for those that register for the entire 6-week series. \nAll proceeds support TMC’s numerous community outreach initiatives…meditation\, yoga\, and health and wellness classes\, always open to all\, many offered free of charge or donation based.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/special-fundraiser-beyond-joints-and-glands-via-zoom-with-nikki-strong-phd-saturdays-may-23-june-27-2026-845-930-a-m-followed-by-15-min-q-a/2026-05-30/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190447Z
CREATED:20260519T154521Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Practicing the Presence of God" with Rodney Huff (Rajni); Includes the Fundraiser Raffle Drawing - May 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – May 28\, 2026\n“Practicing the Presence of God” with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n7:00- 8:30 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\n6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Practicing the Presence of God” with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n8:30 p.m. – Raffle Drawing\n8:35 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea & Snacks\n\n	\n\n\nRajni will look at various practices that help attune and connect to a deeper Presence in meditation and how we can bring that into our daily life. We’ll review the writings of Martin and Marion Jerry and their extensive writings on the subject. . \nRodney Huff first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life\, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-practicing-the-presence-of-god-with-rodney-huff-rajni-may-21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T154407Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154407Z
UID:22972-1779877800-1779883200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T201038Z
CREATED:20260412T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T201038Z
UID:23231-1779820200-1779825600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: April 21 - May 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson Ph.D.\n Tuesdays: April 21 – May 26\, 2026\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nSection 1 (in-person at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it); Section 2 (zoom only) \nIf you have already taken Meditation I and would like to attend this class\, the cost is $37.50. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to retake Meditation I and we will register you at half the cost. \n\n	\n\n\nThis class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques\, pranayama (yogic breath)\, ideal sitting postures\, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class. Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-april-21-may-26-2026/2026-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T191542Z
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T191542Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T163958Z
CREATED:20250908T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163958Z
UID:23162-1779616800-1779622200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\,   10:00-11:30 a.m CT
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\n10:00-11:30 a.m CT\n  \n“Silence\, the Illuminated Mind” Volume 1\n  \n\n	\n\n\n  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Book Study at 10:00 a.m.\, on Sunday\, April 5th\, for a wonderful new season of learning\, discussion and camaraderie. \nShantih!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-morning-book-study-group-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-1000-1130-a-m-ct-2026-04-12/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23040-1779610800-1779615000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T153332Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153332Z
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SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T093000
DTSTAMP:20260519T143943Z
CREATED:20260519T143943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T143943Z
UID:23296-1779525900-1779528600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Special Fundraiser!  "Beyond Joints and Glands" via Zoom  with Nikki Strong PhD\,  Saturdays: May 23 - June 27\, 2026  8:45 - 9:30 a.m.\, followed by 15 min Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this special fundraising opportunity….\n“Beyond Joints and Glands”\nvia Zoom\nwith Nikki Strong PhD\n\nSaturdays: May 23 – June 27\, 2026\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m.\n followed by 15 min Q & A\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here for all 6 classes \nor any single session \n$108 for all 6 classes\nincludes live Zoom class\, class recordings\, and all course handouts and supplemental materials\n$18 per class for live Zoom access\n\n	\n\n\nA 6-part series of short (45 minute) classes\n8:45 – 9:30 a.m. (+15 min Q & A)\nClass 1: Hands and Feet\nClass 2: Knees and Elbows \nClass 3: Hips and Shoulders\nClass 4: Spine – Neck to Tailbone \nClass 5: Face\, Scalp\, Head\nClass 6: Putting it all together as whole body structure:\nStanding\, Sitting. Lying Down\, Moving\n\n	\n\n\n“Joints and Glands Exercises” are rich with profound healing potential. Knowing how to work skillfully with them is key to opening the energetic pathways of the body\, essential for supporting optimal physical health\, emotional balance\, and even spiritual awakening. \nThis short class series is a deep dive into the practice of working with the joints and glands of the body\, exploring nuance and variation in their practice and understanding them within the context of whole body connections\, both physically and energetically. \nThis is a hands-on class\,  open to all levels of learning. \nThis course is taught live via Zoom\, with access to class recordings for those that register for the entire 6-week series. \nAll proceeds support TMC’s numerous community outreach initiatives…meditation\, yoga\, and health and wellness classes\, always open to all\, many offered free of charge or donation based.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/special-fundraiser-beyond-joints-and-glands-via-zoom-with-nikki-strong-phd-saturdays-may-23-june-27-2026-845-930-a-m-followed-by-15-min-q-a/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T145808Z
CREATED:20260519T145219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T145808Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom: "Exploration of the 'Death Social' Movement" with Elizabeth Persico\,  YA E-RYT-500\, Certified End-of-Life/Death Doula - May 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom\nMay 21\, 2026\n“Exploration of the ‘Death Social’ Movement” with Elizabeth Persico\,\nYA E-RYT-500\, Certified End-of-Life/Death Doula\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\nNew start time\, 6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga \n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n7:30-8:30 p.m. “Exploration of the ‘Death Social’ Movement” with Elizabeth Persico\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m. Tea and Snacks\n\n	\n\n\nElizabeth has been practicing as a Death Doula for three years and is trained by INELDA and Moment’s Hospice Death Doula certification programs. She currently works in two hospices.  She is also an Ayurveda Practitioner\, Reiki Master and Yoga teacher – all these practices inform her time with the dying. Her passion for becoming a death doula stemmed when her father was in hospice in 2012 and also when her mom was in hospice in 2015. It was her Ayurveda studies that furthered her interest in how death and dying were discussed over 5000 years ago and how it is relevant today. \n \nDuring our Thursday evening together\, we will explore the Death Café movement—where it came from\, why it exists\, how it has grown globally\, and why conversations about death are more relevant than ever. Then\, we will experience what a death café is like – together. If in person\, we will have a tea or coffee and a sweet available – usually the Death Café has cake . If online\, please have your own beverage and sweet to sip/munch from your location.  We will do some group sharing. For those online – there will be a breakout room. We will join in back in the large group at the end to process the conversations. \nImage: Table arrangement at April’s “Death Social” gathering at TMC. Courtesy of Kathryn Dopkins \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 Cent
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-exploration-of-the-death-social-movement-with-elizabeth-persico-ya-e-ryt-500-certified-end-of-life-death-doula-may-21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260102T231204Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231204Z
UID:23277-1779386400-1779390000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T154406Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154406Z
UID:22971-1779273000-1779278400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T201037Z
CREATED:20260412T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T201037Z
UID:23230-1779215400-1779220800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: April 21 - May 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson Ph.D.\n Tuesdays: April 21 – May 26\, 2026\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nSection 1 (in-person at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it); Section 2 (zoom only) \nIf you have already taken Meditation I and would like to attend this class\, the cost is $37.50. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to retake Meditation I and we will register you at half the cost. \n\n	\n\n\nThis class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques\, pranayama (yogic breath)\, ideal sitting postures\, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class. Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-april-21-may-26-2026/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T191541Z
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T191541Z
UID:23137-1779100200-1779105600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T163958Z
CREATED:20250908T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163958Z
UID:23161-1779012000-1779017400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\,   10:00-11:30 a.m CT
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\n10:00-11:30 a.m CT\n  \n“Silence\, the Illuminated Mind” Volume 1\n  \n\n	\n\n\n  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Book Study at 10:00 a.m.\, on Sunday\, April 5th\, for a wonderful new season of learning\, discussion and camaraderie. \nShantih!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-morning-book-study-group-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-1000-1130-a-m-ct-2026-04-12/2026-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23039-1779006000-1779010200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2026-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T153331Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153331Z
UID:23092-1778927400-1778932800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T142202Z
CREATED:20260519T142202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T142202Z
UID:23293-1778785200-1778790600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Himalayas - the outside in" with Sushmi Tandon Aggarwal\, May 14\, 2026  7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom\nMay 14\, 2026\n“Himalayas – the outside in” with Sushmi Tandon Aggarwal\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\nNew start time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\n7:30-8:30 p.m. “Himalayas – the outside in”\nwith Sushmi Tandon Aggarwal\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants\n8:40 p.m.  Tea and Snacks\n\n	\n\n\nSushmi Tandon Aggarwal will tell stories with pictures of her trek to Kedarnath and Badrinath; stories of both her external experiences and internal experiences. \nEmbarking on a pilgrimage\, though may appear physical\, is indeed a journey of inner quest. It gives us an opportunity to know ourselves at a deeper level. Journeys of physical and mental endurance give us strength with a trustful surrender to the divine\, the Ishwara Pranidhana. \nTransformation\, that but requires being a total observer\, which requires devoted surrender\, planning or setting the intention\, and then will power (iccha shakti)\, will guide and lead us to help complete the transformation\, making space for a new relationship\, the unique relationship between the sacred space within and those outside. \n\n	\n\n\nGet to Know Sushmi \n \nHello everyone\, my name is Sushumna\, with origins in from the Yoga Sciences. I go by Sushmi. \nMy yoga story is that I was born in India into a family practicing Yoga for decades. Growing up in an environment that allowed practice of Yoga lifestyle had a transformative influence. Initiated in the Himalayan Tradition. I have been coming to the center for over 40 years and have always found it be a place for learning\, nurturing and peace. \nI had always wanted to learn Yoga systematically to be able to professionally share the benefits with the community. My Yoga RYT -200 certification is from University of Minnesota’s Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing program. \nWith a decade of Yoga teaching experience\, the part I enjoy most is it allows me to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-himalayas-the-outside-in-with-sushmi-tandon-aggarwal-may-14-2026-700-830-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T161804Z
CREATED:20260102T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T161804Z
UID:23270-1778781600-1778785200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome-5-2026-04-30-2026-05-07/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T154405Z
CREATED:20260102T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154405Z
UID:22970-1778668200-1778673600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio\,  and Susan Guthrie
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nWEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors:  Rosann Chamberlain\, Emilio Bettaglio and Susan Guthrie \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-rosann-chamberlain-emilio-bettaglio-and-susan-guthrie-2/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T201036Z
CREATED:20260412T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T201036Z
UID:23229-1778610600-1778616000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Class: "Learning the Basics" with Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.  Tuesdays: April 21 - May 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHybrid Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Paul Emerson Ph.D.\n Tuesdays: April 21 – May 26\, 2026\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nSection 1 (in-person at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it); Section 2 (zoom only) \nIf you have already taken Meditation I and would like to attend this class\, the cost is $37.50. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to retake Meditation I and we will register you at half the cost. \n\n	\n\n\nThis class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques\, pranayama (yogic breath)\, ideal sitting postures\, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class. Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice. \nPaul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist\, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition\, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/hybrid-class-learning-the-basics-with-paul-emerson-ph-d-tuesdays-april-21-may-26-2026/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T191541Z
CREATED:20260103T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T191541Z
UID:23136-1778495400-1778500800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Chair Yoga Via Zoom with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  10:30 a.m.- Noon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Chair Yoga”\nBreathing\, Relaxation & Meditation\nMonday Mornings\n10:30 a.m – noon CT\nOffered via Zoom through The Meditation Center\, Minneapolis; Himalayan Yoga and Meditation\, Milwaukee; and Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, Palatine with Cynthia Gran\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \nSuggested donation: $10.00\nAll levels welcome! Please join us via Zoom for 90 minutes of inspiration\, soft strengthening\, stretching\, deep breathing\, and soothing relaxation. Each class will end with a brief meditation. \nThis thoroughly gentle and mindful class will be great for any level or ability. Some opportunities may arise to stand or get onto the floor. These will be options\, to accommodate different abilities. \nCertified Yoga Teachers: 1.5 CE hours available through Yoga Alliance. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in Minnesota for the summer teaching at The Meditation Center. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-monday-morning-chair-yoga-via-zoom-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-1030-a-m-noon/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134907Z
CREATED:20250908T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134907Z
UID:23160-1778407200-1778412600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled! Happy Mother's Day! Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\,   10:00-11:30 a.m CT
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for May 10th…resumes on May 17th.\nHappy Mother’s Day!\nSunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\n10:00-11:30 a.m CT\n  \n“Silence\, the Illuminated Mind” Volume 1\n  \n\n	\n\n\n  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Book Study at 10:00 a.m.\, on Sunday\, April 5th\, for a wonderful new season of learning\, discussion and camaraderie. \nShantih!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-morning-book-study-group-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-1000-1130-a-m-ct-2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T093000
DTSTAMP:20240109T172542Z
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:23038-1778401200-1778405400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T153330Z
CREATED:20260210T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153330Z
UID:23091-1778322600-1778328000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join This Gentle Hatha Yoga Class In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJoin In Person and Via Zoom at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures\, breathwork\, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body\, mind\, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed\, focused\, and rejuvenated. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 Location\, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC)\, 631 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat\, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace\, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding\, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India\, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie\, MN. She is married with two children. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-this-gentle-hatha-yoga-class-in-person-and-via-zoom-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2026-03-14/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212629Z
CREATED:20260408T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T212629Z
UID:23194-1778266800-1778272200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:On May 8th In Person - "Musika Medica" responsive\, improvisational and immersive musical medicine to nourish the body\, mind and spirit on  Friday\, May 1\, 2026\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.  In Person at TMC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Musika Medica”\nresponsive\, improvisational and immersive musical medicine\nto nourish the body\, mind and spirit\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026\n7:00-8:30 p.m. \nIn Person at TMC \n7:00-7:30 p.m.- Guided Meditation \n7:30-8:30 p.m. – Musical Meditation \nDonations are welcome…donate in person with cash\, check\, \nor on TMC’s square app. \nAll donations will go to support The Meditation Center \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Musika Medica is a women-led improvisational music\, collective healing and meditation project that weaves together deep listening\, musical exploration\, and embodied inquiry. Rooted in the practice of attunement\, the project responds organically to each unique context\, creating experiences that transcend traditional performance boundaries. By collaborating with guest musicians\, storytellers\, and diverse community voices\, Musika Medica crafts immersive concerts\, workshops\, and restorative performances that invite rest\, reflection\, and creative wondering. \nMusika Medica artists are: Molly Sturges (voice/percussion/assorted instruments)\, Maja Radovanlija (classical guitar/guitars) and Sara Pajunen (violin/hardanger D’Amore). \nMusika Medica plays the first Friday of each month at The Meditation Center with host TMC meditation teachers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-may-1st-in-person-musika-medica-responsive-improvisational-and-immersive-musical-medicine-to-nourish-the-body-mind-and-spirit-on-friday-may-1-2026-700-830-p-m-in-person-at-tmc/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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