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SUMMARY:FREE International Day of Yoga Events at The Meditation Center - June 21\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\nInternational Day of Yoga\nAll events are FREE!!!\n\nCelebrate Yoga International Day\nat The Meditation Center In Person\nJune 21\, 2025\n7:30-9:00 a.m.: Meditative Movement: Tai Chi and Qigong with Nikki Strong \n9:00 a.m.-Noon: Special In-Person Meditation I Summer Intensive – Part One \nwith Paul Emerson PhD. Continued on June 28th\, Part 2\, 8:45-10:15 a.m. – No cost. \n9:30-10:00 a.m.: In TMC backyard\, Healing Qigong & Tai Chi Movement with Nikki \n10:30 a.m.-Noon: Himalayan Gentle Yoga Class with Cynthia Gran
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/free-international-day-of-yoga-events-at-the-meditation-center-june-21-2025/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
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SUMMARY:Special In-Person Meditation I Summer Intensive with Paul Emerson PhD - June 21 and June 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on International Day of Yoga\nA summer intensive…\nSpecial In-Person Meditation I\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\nJune 21\, 2025:\n9:00 a.m.-12 Noon (with break)\nJune 28\, 2025:\n8:45-10:15 a.m.\nThis is a no cost class in recognition of International Day of Yoga!\nYou may RSVP here\nFor those wishing to take a meditation class but didn’t have time for one of our 6 session weekday classes we’ll have a weekend intensive. \nAll of the contents of our normal Meditation 1 class in two short sessions. Learn how to relax in time for a summer full of activities and social commitments Then consider attending our Meditation 2 class in the fall of 2025. \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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/special-in-person-meditation-i-summer-intensive-with-paul-emerson-phd-june-21-and-june-28-2025/2025-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T204120Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Yoga International Day at TMC on June 21\, 2025...Join Cynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Yoga International Day at TMC on June 21\, 2025\nNo cost this Saturday!\nJoin Cynthia Gran In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC)\nfor 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: \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 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes-2025-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22053-1750580400-1750584600@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-2-2024-06-02/2025-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T140453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T195610Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed - Special Sunday Book Club Study Group Session via Zoom : A Book Report with Susana Matos Allongo - "Cave in the Snow"by Tenzin Palmo  - June 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Postponed …stay tuned for the new date.\nSpecial Sunday Book Club\nStudy Group Session via Zoom with Susana Matos Allongo\nJune 22\, 2025\n10:00-11:30 a.m.\nSusana will present a book report on “Cave in the Snow” by Tenzin Palmo (1998)\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the incredible story of Tenzin Palmo\, a remarkable woman who spent 12 years alone in a cave 13\,000 feet up in the Himalayas. \nAt the age of 20\, Diane Perry\, looking to fill a void in her life\, entered a monastery in India — the only woman amongst hundreds of monks — and began her battle against the prejudice that had excluded women from enlightenment for thousands of years. \nThirteen years later\, Diane Perry a.k.a. Tenzin Palmo secluded herself in a remote cave 13\,000 feet up in the Himalayas\, where she stayed for twelve years. In her mountain retreat\, she faced unimaginable cold\, wild animals\, floods\, snow and rockfalls\, grew her own food and slept in a traditional wooden meditation box\, three feet square. She never laid down. \nTenzin emerged from the cave with a determination to build a convent in northern India to revive the Togdenma lineage\, a long-forgotten female spiritual elite. \nShe traveled around the world to find support for her cause\, meeting with spiritual leaders from the Pope to Desmond Tutu. \nShe agreed to tell her story only to Vicky Mackenzie and a portion of the royalties from this book went to help the completion of her convent. (Synopsis of book written by Michael Smith)
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-summer-break-the-sunday-morning-book-study-group-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-2025-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250501T220452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T190015Z
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SUMMARY:Extended Registration for In-Person Meditation I : "Learning the Basics"\, A 5-Week Series with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\,  Mondays: June 2 - June 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:5-Week In-Person Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\nExtended Registration!\n  \n Mondays: June 2 – June 30\, 2025\n 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nFee: $62.50\nRegister here.\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. \nIf 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 \n\nRodney 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-meditation-i-learning-the-basics-with-rodney-huff-rajni-mondays-may-19-june-23-2025/2025-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22452-1750752000-1750807800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T135120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T202951Z
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SUMMARY:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening\nDrop-In Gentle Hatha Class\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nNo registration is necessary\nEveryone is welcome!\n\nDonate in person with cash\, check\, or on TMC’s square app.\nSuggested donation: $10.00\nJoin Cynthia for a deeply relaxing gentle yoga class that will be ended by a short meditation. \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” \nLocation\, 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-in-person-tuesday-evening-drop-in-gentle-hatha-class-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-630-800-p-m/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22453-1750838400-1750894200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T174314Z
UID:21954-1750847400-1750852800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22454-1750924800-1750980600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T184500
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21904-1750959000-1750963500@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/2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250626T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T200919Z
UID:22550-1750964400-1750969800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom: “The Moon" with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy - June 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – June 26\, 2025\nThe speaker will join us in person at TMC\nThe talk will be live-streamed via Zoom\n“The Moon” with Gary Gran\, CYT\, DAy.\nEveryone is Welcome!\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga  with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation with Gary Gran\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “The Moon”  with Gary Gran\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers \n\n	\n\n\nWho hasn’t experienced the beauty of the moon in the night sky? All cultures speak of the moon. Science tells us the moon has a strong influence on the tides and life on earth. The poets speak of the moon’s cooling rays and her radiant beauty. Jyotish\, the astrological science of light\, calls the moon “the Queen of Heaven.” The moon waxes and wanes month by month\, creating a powerful ritam\, the rhythm of nature here on earth. Ayurveda\, the science of the life-force\, recognizes the moon as a magnetic force-field\, a living presence\, and the very juice or soma of our life. And in yoga\, the moon is equated with manas\, our mind. \nPlease join us for this evening’s reflection upon the moon\, her influence\, her beauty\, and her many mysteries. We will draw from the teachings of Ayurveda\, yoga and astrology to help illuminate the moon within and without. \nSwami Veda once posed the question\, ‘How do we know the moon is beautiful?  \nBecause there is a moon within us!’  \nThen quoting the Visvasara Tantra:  \n‘Whatever is in the universe\, is in the body; whatever is in the body is in the universe.  \nWhat is here is elsewhere. What is not here is nowhere else.’ \n“Who will reflect the purest moon in the lake of his mind?” – \nRyokan (1758-1831) \nGary Gran\, CYT\, DAy. was in attendance at the 1985 workshop and will be sharing theteachings from his personal notes. He and his wife Cynthia have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga\, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently wintering in Tucson\, Arizona where they enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking. \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-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-the-moon-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-june-26-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22455-1751011200-1751067000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22456-1751097600-1751153400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T101500
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250602T210351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T195412Z
UID:22475-1751100300-1751105700@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Special In-Person Meditation I Summer Intensive with Paul Emerson PhD - June 21 and June 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:June 28th has been cancelled!\nA summer intensive…\nSpecial In-Person Meditation I\nwith Paul Emerson PhD\nJune 21\, 2025:\n9:00 a.m.-12 Noon (with break)\nCancelled – June 28\, 2025:\n8:45-10:15 a.m.\nThis is a no cost class in recognition of International Day of Yoga!\nYou may RSVP here\nFor those wishing to take a meditation class but didn’t have time for one of our 6 session weekday classes we’ll have a weekend intensive. \nAll of the contents of our normal Meditation 1 class in two short sessions. Learn how to relax in time for a summer full of activities and social commitments Then consider attending our Meditation 2 class in the fall of 2025. \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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/special-in-person-meditation-i-summer-intensive-with-paul-emerson-phd-june-21-and-june-28-2025-2025-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222429Z
UID:22485-1751106600-1751112000@themeditationcenter.org
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/2025-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22457-1751184000-1751239800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22054-1751185200-1751189400@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-2-2024-06-02/2025-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T140453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T140453Z
UID:22408-1751191200-1751196600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:On Summer Break! The Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio.
DESCRIPTION:On Summer Break!\nSUNDAY BOOK STUDY GROUP VIA ZOOM\nWITH SWAMI MA RADHA BHARATI\, MICHAEL SMITH\, AND EMILIO BETTAGLIO\n10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nThe Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio is now on summer break. \nStay 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-summer-break-the-sunday-morning-book-study-group-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio/2025-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22458-1751270400-1751326200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250501T220452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T190017Z
UID:22418-1751308200-1751313600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Extended Registration for In-Person Meditation I : "Learning the Basics"\, A 5-Week Series with Rodney Huff (Rajni)\,  Mondays: June 2 - June 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:5-Week In-Person Meditation I Series: “Learning the Basics”\nwith Rodney Huff (Rajni)\nExtended Registration!\n  \n Mondays: June 2 – June 30\, 2025\n 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nFee: $62.50\nRegister here.\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. \nIf 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 \n\nRodney 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-meditation-i-learning-the-basics-with-rodney-huff-rajni-mondays-may-19-june-23-2025/2025-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
UID:22459-1751356800-1751412600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020552
CREATED:20250527T135120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T202952Z
UID:22390-1751400000-1751401800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening\nDrop-In Gentle Hatha Class\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nNo registration is necessary\nEveryone is welcome!\n\nDonate in person with cash\, check\, or on TMC’s square app.\nSuggested donation: $10.00\nJoin Cynthia for a deeply relaxing gentle yoga class that will be ended by a short meditation. \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” \nLocation\, 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-in-person-tuesday-evening-drop-in-gentle-hatha-class-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-630-800-p-m/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T210000
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SUMMARY:9-Day "Guru Gita" Recitation via Zoom from Tuesday\, July 1 - Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:New opportunity to prepare for Guru Purnima during the 40-Day Spiritual Festival….\n9-Day “Sri Guru Gita” Recitation via Zoom\nJuly 1 – July 9\, 2025\nBegins at 8:00 p.m. CT\nThe exception is on Thursday\, July 3\, 2025.\nThe  “Guru Gita” introduction and recording will be played between 7:30: and 8:30 during Thursday Satsang.\nAs a tradition in our Sangha\, the Guru Gita’s recording by Pundits at SRSG is shared via Zoom during the 11 days leading to Guru Purnima. Tonight is the 1st day that the Guru Gita recording will be shared via Zoom. The session will begin at 8:00 p.m. CT. \n\n“Three chapters in the latter part of the Skanda Purana\, one of the most widely read of the 18 Puranas composed by Sage Vyasa\, comprise the verses referred to as the Guru Gita\, the “Song in Praise of the Guru”. The verses are the dialogue between Shiva and Parvati that serve as a fount of knowledge and wisdom about the Guru\, the Guru’s power and greatness\, and specific ways of paying adoration.” ~Stoma on 6/27/24~ \n\nRead here the “Guru Gita” in English…newest version with diacritical marks. \nRead here the text of the “Guru Gita” in Sanskrit. \nThe audio starts with: Mama catur vidha puruartha siddhyarthe jape viniyoga… \nand continues with Verse One: (these audio verses match all succeeding written verses until 182 ending) \nSūta uvāca: verse one begins on bottom of page 3 of the English translation \n  \nVerse 1\, Sūta said: \n Kailāsa-śikhare ramye \nbhakti-sandhāna-nāyakam\, \nPranamya pārvatī bhaktyā \nśankaram paryaprcchata. \nTo listen to the audio recording of the “Guru Gita” click here. \n\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/9-day-guru-gita-recitation-via-zoom-from-tuesday-july-1-wednesday-july-9-2025/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T233000
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind 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. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T120000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled for July 2nd - Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for July\, 2025\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: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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