The Meditation Center

Sunday Satsang: October 9, 2016 at the Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00am - 12 Noon
2016-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Sunday Satsang: October 9, 2016 at the Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00am – 12 Noon
Time: 10:00am- 12:00 Noon
Continuation of the study of the Bhagavad Gita with Jim and Michael.

Sunday Community Gathering (Satsang)
Sunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.
Senior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session:

Meet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon
45-minute Guided Meditation
Presentation and a Discussion

There are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website.
To receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.

Thursday Satsang: "Introduction to Sri Vidya" with Michael Smith
2016-10-06 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday Satsang: “Introduction to Sri Vidya”
with Michael Smith

Over the summer, Swami Ritavan and Pandit Dabral gave a major workshop at The Meditation Center on Sri Vidya.
Sri Vidya is considered to be the supreme path in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. Swami Rama said, “Sri Vidya is the highest of all vidyas.” Swami Veda said that it was “God’s science of the universe.”
Starting this week The Meditation Center teachers would like to begin a series of presentations, focused around Swami Rama’s lectures on Sri Vidya, that will provide students with a basic knowledge of the “territory” and preparatory Sri Vidya practices, supplemented with guidelines and resources on how to approach these profound teachings.
This Thursday, Michael Smith, will introduce the series.

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian Buffet (suggested donation $3)
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

Sunday Satsang: October 2, 2016 at the Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00am - 12 Noon
2016-10-02 10:00 - 12:00
Sunday Satsang: October 2, 2016 at the Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson
Time: 10:00am- 12:00 Noon
Michael and Jim will be resuming the discussion of the Bhagavad Gita. Everyone is welcome to join.

Sunday Community Gathering (Satsang)
Sunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.
Senior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session:

Meet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon
45-minute Guided Meditation
Presentation and a Discussion

There are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website.
To receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.

Thursday Satsang: "Feng Shui and Identity" with Michelle Skally Doilney
2016-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Feng Shui and Identity” with Michelle Skally Doilney
Learn how your environment reflects you to yourself as well as to other people (family, friends, visitors, coworkers). Once you understand the hows, your environment can be used to support strengths or changes in how you see yourself and in your life. Feeling powerful and without judgement, you can make your own changes in your home and work space for you to shine. We’ll talk about the basics and you will learn 9 easy and budget-friendly “identity” projects to do at home.
Michelle Skally Doilney is a student and initiate in the Himalayan Tradition since 1997. She is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant, working with private and corporate clients, and teaching practical do-it-on-your-own Feng Shui since 2003. Michelle is currently working on several writing projects and a new website, which draw from her love of travel and photography, and from her yoga and Feng Shui experiences. www.practicalenvironments.com

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)
9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

"The Samāyā Path - Part I" with Dr. Dale Buegel - Sunday Morning - Sahasrāra Cakra
2016-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | MN
“The Samāyā Path – Part I” with Dr. Dale Buegel – Sunday Morning – Sahasrāra Cakra
The internal path of samāyā tantra develops the subtle senses in order to work directly with the prāṇas and textures of the elements. Part I will focus on the upper cakras and Part II on the lower three cakras (December 9-11). Balancing the prāṇas at the cakras is key to understanding one’s relationship to both the manifest and unmanifest universe. Merging with the consciousness of each cakra is a blissful path to understanding the relationship of self to Self.
Sunday morning, September 25, 10:00am to 12 noon – Sahasrāra Cakra
Exploring and understanding sahasrāra cakra will be the subject of this workshop. The inner path to this cakra provides access to Saundarya-lahari (The Ocean of Beauty) and Śrī Yantra in the Śrī Vidya traditions.
Dr. Buegel ‘s Workshop: $25/single session, $80/all sessions.
Significant others and students with ID 1/2 off.
Significant other and student discounts will be given with in-person registration, not available online.

Sunday Satsang: ON SUMMER HIATUS - 25 September 2016 - No Class
2016-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
ON SUMMER HIATUS
No Class
Will Resume Later in the Fall
with Jim Nelson and Michael Smith

To receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.

"The Samāyā Path - Part I" with Dr. Dale Buegel - Afternoon Topic - Viśuddha Cakra: Home of Ākāśa
2016-09-24 13:15 - 15:15 | MN
“The Samāyā Path – Part I” with Dr. Dale Buegel – Afternoon Topic – Viśuddha Cakra: Home of Ākāśa
The internal path of samāyā tantra develops the subtle senses in order to work directly with the prāṇas and textures of the elements. Part I will focus on the upper cakras and Part II on the lower three cakras (December 9-11). Balancing the prāṇas at the cakras is key to understanding one’s relationship to both the manifest and unmanifest universe. Merging with the consciousness of each cakra is a blissful path to understanding the relationship of self to Self.
Saturday afternoon, September 24, 1:15pm to 3:15pm
Viśuddha Cakra: Home of Ākāśa
This cakra holds the key to focusing on absolute stillness as well as working therapeutically with some anatomical areas involving the respiratory and immune systems. The relationship of this cakra to the three continuous mantras of the “Vijñānabhairava” will also be explored.
Dr. Buegel ‘s Workshop: $25/single session, $80/all sessions.
Significant others and students with ID 1/2 off.
Significant other and student discounts will be given with in-person registration, not available online.

"The Samāyā Path - Part I" with Dr. Dale Buegel - Morning Topic - Anāhata Cakra
2016-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | MN
“The Samāyā Path – Part I” with Dr. Dale Buegel – Morning Topic – Anāhata Cakra
The internal path of samāyā tantra develops the subtle senses in order to work directly with the prāṇas and textures of the elements. Part I will focus on the upper cakras and Part II on the lower three cakras (December 9-11). Balancing the prāṇas at the cakras is key to understanding one’s relationship to both the manifest and unmanifest universe. Merging with the consciousness of each cakra is a blissful path to understanding the relationship of self to Self.
Saturday morning, September 24, 10:00am to 12 noon.
Anāhata Cakra
Methods of narrowing the focus to key aspects of this cakra will be taught. Associated flows, connections, textures, and guides will be explored. Balancing the prāṇas at this cakra can serve as a means to open the gateway to Śrī Cakra.
Dr. Buegel ‘s Workshop: $25/single session, $80/all sessions.
Significant others and students with ID 1/2 off.
Significant other and student discounts will be given with in-person registration, not available online.

"The Samāyā Path - Part I" with Dr. Dale Buegel - Tonight's Topic - Ājñā Cakra
2016-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 | MN
“The Samāyā Path – Part I” with Dr. Dale Buegel – Tonight’s Topic – Ājñā Cakra
The internal path of samāyā tantra develops the subtle senses in order to work directly with the prāṇas and textures of the elements. Part I will focus on the upper cakras and Part II on the lower three cakras (December 9-11). Balancing the prāṇas at the cakras is key to understanding one’s relationship to both the manifest and unmanifest universe. Merging with the consciousness of each cakra is a blissful path to understanding the relationship of self to Self.
Friday evening, September 23, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ājñā Cakra
Exploration of the subtleties of this cakra helps differentiate prāṇas that accompany the breath and the prāṇas whose rhythms do not have the breath as a vehicle. Balancing the breath related and non-breath related flows leads to access of the upper junction of iḍā, piṅgala, and suṣumnā and their related pathways. Mastery of this cakra is also key to having the mind be the servant of consciousness, rather than having the mind try to be the master of consciousness.
Dr. Buegel ‘s Workshop: $25/single session, $80/all sessions.
Significant others and students with ID 1/2 off.
Significant other and student discounts will be given with in-person registration, not available online.

Thursday Satsang: Holistic Health Series -Staying Well with Folk Herbalism - with Georgeann Bianchi and Lori Beron
2016-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Holistic Health Series: Staying Well with Folk Herbalism” with Georgeann Bianchi and Lori Beron

Join Georgeann Bianchi and Lori Beron for an evening exploring common backyard botanicals and their uses. Georgeann and Lori will talk about their favorite plants and how to use them for health and well-being.

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)
9:00: pm Prayers and Clean-up
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

Sunday Satsang: February 5, 2017 at the Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00am - 12 Noon
2016-09-18 10:00 - 12:00
Sunday Satsang: February 5, 2017 at the Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00am – 12 Noon
Time: 10:00am – 12:00 Noon
Jim and Michael will continue the study of the Bhagavad Gita.

Sunday Community Gathering (Satsang)
Sunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.
Senior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session:

Meet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon
45-minute Guided Meditation
Presentation and a Discussion

There are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website.
To receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.

Full Moon Meditation at the Center - 16 September 2016- 9-10:00 PM CST
2016-09-16 21:00 - 22:00
Full Moon Meditation
with Swami Ritavan Bharati
at The Meditation Center, Minneapolis, MN
Time: 9:00PM – 10:00PM CST
You are invited to sit in meditation for an hour wherever you are, in your home or with friends. Total beginners and longtime practitioners, non-initiates and initiates are welcome. If you cannot sit for the entire hour, sit as long as you are able; as Swami Veda has said, “Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise..”
Swami Veda Bharati has written:
Yoga Philosophy views the mind as Universal field; its waves passing through us and becoming our individual minds. This Universal mind is a radiant force and is also known as a Universal Guru within.
When all sit together at the same time even in different parts of the world, they connect to the Universal Guru mind and generate a strong field, like so many magnets being joined together and forming a much stronger magnet; the strength of each then equals the combined strength of all.
Thus it is when we join together in meditation, and together enter the Guru-mind’s Field. On certain days of the year the Wave of Beauty and the Wave of Bliss flows very strong. These are the sacred days.
Before his Mahasamadhi, Swamiji instructed that Full Moon Meditations should continue.

Full Moon Meditation Dates
There are four “1 hour” meditation times within the 24 hour day.

2016

JAN 23
FEB 22
MAR 23
APR 21
MAY 21
JUNE 20

JUL 19
AUG 18
SEPT 16
OCT 16
NOV 14
DEC 13

2017

JAN 12
FEB 10
MAR 12
APR 11
MAY 10
JUNE 09

JUL 09
AUG 07
SEPT 06
OCT 05
NOV 04
DEC 03

2018

JAN 02
JAN 31
MAR 01
MAR 31
APR 29
MAY 29
JUNE 28

JUL 27
AUG 26
SEPT 24
OCT 24
NOV 23
DEC 22

2019

JAN 21
FEB 19
MAR 20
APR 19
MAY 18
JUNE 17

JUL 16
AUG 15
SEPT 13
OCT 13
NOV 12
DEC 12

Timings
7AM
In India (IST), surrounding countries adjust the time accordingly.
For example Iran is 5 AM.
8PM
In East Asia, 8 PM Singapore time.
Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand etc.
adjust their times to coincide with Singapore time 8 PM
8PM
In U.K. (Greenwich Mean Time).
Those in all European and all African time zones,
please adjust your sitting time to coincide with
8 PM United Kingdom (GMT)
10PM
In New York, surrounding countries;
regions of South, Central, and North America;
and the Caribbean to match their time to 10 PM New York time.
In ancient civilizations, timings of sacred events were very important. Two kinds of calendars were used, solar and lunar. The same conjunction of stars, planets, and constellations occurred at the same time and became our years and months. Various festivals, influenced by the ancient traditions, are held according to the solar and lunar calendars. That is when the energies flow.
So the dates of the Full Moon Meditations are announced after the SRSG Ashram Pandits have worked out the exact hours and minutes of the full moon each month. The hours of the full moon span two calendar days in western time. By Swami Ritavan’s request, the date with the most full moon hours is chosen for the Full Moon Meditation.
Swami Ritavan and other teachers will sit with you according to these dates. Please join in the shared Full Moon mind-field.
People often ask, “How do we tune into the Indian time?” That is not how it goes. On whichever continent Swami Ritavan is at any given time, he sits at the times announced for your continent. Swami Ritavan meditates four times during the Full Moon 24-hour period to accommodate people at the designated meditation timings. So he actually has a cycle of four sessions for different continents. Please meditate at the time for your continent – Swami Ritavan will be there.
Guidelines for Full Moon Meditation
“We need to convey the following to all those who participate in the full moon meditation and those who guide such groups.
“In our Tradition mantras are not chosen at random. They are conferred by those who have been initiated and authorised to do so.
“Those who have not received a mantra in the Tradition may use:
1. So Ham
2. The name of their favourite form of the deity.
3. If they do not believe in any of these they may use one of the different ways of counting the breath.
“Please do not pick up just any and every recording of Swami Rama or Swami Veda which has reference to a mantra. The non-initiates may use the recording that guides the meditation according to the above 3 options.”
– Swami Veda Bharati
Sample Meditation
Those who have not learned to meditate before, but would like to join Swami Ritavan in the Worldwide Meditations may ask for Swami Veda’s booklet title “Beginning Meditation” (Please see http://www.ahymsin.org/main/index.php/Swami-Veda-Bharati/beginning-meditation.html) and a CD of Guided Meditation. Until then, and until you have had the opportunity to take some training in correct ways of sitting and breathing, the simple procedure to follow is:
1. Sit as straight as you can on an even, firm, but cushioned surface.
1. Relax your forehead.
3. Relax your facial and physical musculature.
4. Bring awareness to your breathing.
5. Breathe slowly, gently, smoothly, evenly; without jerk or sound in the breathing.
6. Now feel the touch and flow of the breath in the nostrils.
7. Let there be no pause between the breaths; as one breath is completed, begin to feel the next breath flowing and touching the nostrils.
8. After a few breaths, choose:
a. whichever name of God is your favorite according to your tradition or religion;
b. or a sacred but short phrase or prayer word from your scripture or tradition
c. If you do not believe in a form of divinity, or spiritual incarnation and so forth, exhaling, think Oooonnne (One in a long and drawn out way), inhaling think Twwwoooo (Two) without a break in this count with the breath.
9. Exhaling, mentally remember the word or phrase. Inhaling, mentally remember the word or phrase.
10. Let there be no break between the breaths, nor between the incessant flow of the thoughts of the same phrase.
11. As soon as you become aware that you have lost the flow and other thoughts have begun to arise, re-start the same procedure from the beginning with number 1.
12. Sit for as long as you wish.
13. Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise.
14. If you practice this even for 2-3 minutes at a time many times a day, you will notice subtle changes in yourself for the better.
15. Whatever you do repeatedly with the mind, that will become the mind’s habit; calming the mind repeatedly will return your mind to its calm nature.

Thursday Satsang: "Applying Patanjali to Politics: Classical Spirituality for Modern Mayhem" with Rev. Alan Pritz
2016-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Applying Patanjali to Politics: Classical Spirituality for Modern Mayhem” with Rev. Alan Pritz
Rev. Alan L. Pritz, a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and an Interfaith Minister, recently wrote: “Given the imminent presidential election and corresponding Party Convention politics, I felt it might be useful to examine the process of voting, national governance, and social justice issues in light of spiritual principles; in this case the Yamas and Niyamas that Patanjali codified in his Yoga Sutras.
Come listen and participate in this interesting and thought-provoking evening discussion.

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)
9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

Hatha I - Beginning Hatha Series Class with Mary Bowman-Cline
2016-09-14 18:30 - 20:00
Hatha I Beginning Hatha Series Class
Balance your body and relieve stress in this thorough introduction to hatha yoga. Each week you’ll practice proper breathing, relaxation, joints and glands exercises (gentle stretches), as well as classic yoga asanas (postures). You will also receive practical teachings on Yoga philosophy and lifestyle. The classes are gentle, yet profound, with an opportunity to experience a deep sense of relaxation and peace.
Upcoming Sessions:
Dates: Wednesdays: September 14 – October 19, 2016
6 sessions
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Mary Bowman-Cline
Fee: $65
Register here.

Meditation II with Lori Beron and Jim Nelson
2016-09-14 18:30
Meditation II: Superconscious Meditation
Wednesdays: September 14 – October 19, 2016
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructors: Jim Nelson and Lori Beron
Fee: $85
Register here.
Meditation II fee includes 8 CD series
Students will learn more ways to calm the mind and have a deeper meditative experience. This class takes an in-depth look at yoga psychology and teaches techniques for dealing with thoughts and emotions. Swami Veda’s lectures on Superconscious Meditation will be discussed. The cost of the class includes the CDs of Swami Veda’s Superconscious Meditation lectures.

Meditation I: Learning the Basics
2016-09-13 18:30
This class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques, pranayama (yogic breath), ideal sitting postures, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class.
Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice.

Cost $75 for the six week series.

Register here.

Instructor: Rodney Huff

Meditation III with Jennifer Manion
2016-09-12 19:00
Meditation III: Mantra: The Key to Deeper Meditation
Mondays: September 12 – October 16, 2016

7:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Jennifer Manion
Fee: $85
Register here.
Meditation III fee includes 11 CD series
Learn the science of mantra in meditation and how it is a tool to help focus your mind and move through blocks to a deeper meditative experience.

This class opens the opportunity for the student to receive a personal mantra. We will also cover the use of a mala, japa practice and akanda japa, as well as what to expect during mantra initiation. The cost of the class includes the CDs of Swami Veda’s Mantra and Meditation lectures.

“Two-Day Shavasana Practices Workshop” with Swami Radha Bharati
2016-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | MN
“Two-Day Shavasana Practices Workshop”with Swami Radha Bharati
Saturday: September 10, 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm
Break for lunch
Sunday: September 11, 2016
10:00am – Noon
Cost: $55.00 for two-day workshop
This workshop is dedicated to the subtle practices that we do in the shavasana position (corpse pose) , that when practiced systematically serve to deepen our relaxation and meditation. Swami Rama and Swami Veda taught specific practices that when done in a specific sequence help to move our awareness from the gross to the subtle, from the external to the internal.
Ma Radha will discuss specific practices, then guide us systematically through them so that we can experience the benefits and awareness that each practice generates.

Sunday Satsang: ON SUMMER HIATUS - 11 September 2016 - No Class
2016-09-11 10:00 - 12:00

"Two-Day Shavasana Practices Workshop" with Swami Radha Bharati
2016-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
“Two-Day Shavasana Practices Workshop” with Swami Radha Bharati
This workshop is dedicated to the subtle practices that we do in the shavasana position (corpse pose) , that when practiced systematically serve to deepen our relaxation and meditation. Swami Rama and Swami Veda taught specific practices that when done in a specific sequence help to move our awareness from the gross to the subtle, from the external to the internal.
Ma Radha will discuss specific practices, then guide us systematically through them so that we can experience the benefits and awareness that each practice generates.
Saturday: September 10, 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm
Break for lunch
Sunday: September 11, 2016
10:00am – Noon
Cost: $55.00 for two-day workshop

Thursday Satsang: "Re-Visiting with Mother's Grace" with Swami Ritavan Bharati
2016-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Re-Visiting with Mother’s Grace”
Updates from India and global AHYMSIN; along with fine-tuning Bala mantra sadhana. All invited to Swamiji’s last sangha address until next year.”

6:00pm Hatha with Mary Bowman-Cline
7:00pm Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati
7:30pm Presentation by Swami Ritavan Bharati
8:30pm Soup

9:00pm Prayers and Clean-up

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)
9:00: pm Prayers and Clean-up
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

Sunday Satsang: ON SUMMER HIATUS - 4 September 2016 - No Class
2016-09-04 10:00 - 12:00

Thursday Satsang: "Poetry of the Divine Mother" with John David Wilson
2016-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Poetry of the Divine Mother” with John David Wilson

John will read and discuss a variety of poetry which reveals the Divine Mother. This should be inspirational to those doing japa for the upcoming Sri Yantra installation. Sources will include Lalla, Swami Veda, Swami Rama, Jane Hirshfield, John’s poetry and others. Come and be uplifted.

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)
9:00: pm Prayers and Clean-up
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

Sunday Satsang: ON SUMMER HIATUS - 28 August 2016 - No Class
2016-08-28 10:00 - 12:00

Saturday AM: Integrated Hatha (Drop-In) with Mary Bowman-Cline this Saturday, 08/27
2016-08-27 09:00 - 10:15 | MN
Saturday Mornings – Integrated Saturday Morning Hatha Drop-In Class
Time: 9:00am- 10:15am
Instructors: Mary Bowman-Cline, Barbra Bloy, and others
Mary Bowman-Cline will be teaching this Saturday, 08/27.
Drop-in fee: $12.00/class
Drop-In Hatha Classes (Ongoing)
Everyone is Welcome
These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

*No pre-registration necessary. Just show up for drop-ins!

Thursday Satsang: "Showing of Film 'Stressless Living' with Swami Rama"
2016-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Showing of Film Stressless Living with Swami Rama”

“Peace lies in the mind.” Stress is created when you search for peace outside yourself – relief can be found within. In this lecture, Swami Rama explains that true peace can only be found inside your mind and that you can find it by building a bridge between your internal and external world. He tells how living in the depths of the present moment provides serenity and release from stress.

6:00pm Hatha with Lori Beron
7:00pm Meditation with Swami Gita Bharati
7:30pm Film – “Stressless Living”
8:30pm Soup

9:00pm Prayers and Clean-up

Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)
9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!

Sunday Satsang: ON SUMMER HIATUS - 21 August 2016 - No Class
2016-08-21 10:00 - 12:00

Saturday AM: Integrated Hatha (Drop-In) with Mary Bowman-Cline this Saturday, 08/20
2016-08-20 09:00 - 10:15 | MN
Saturday Mornings – Integrated Saturday Morning Hatha Drop-In Class
Time: 9:00am- 10:15am
Instructors: Mary Bowman-Cline, Barbra Bloy, and others
Mary Bowman-Cline will be teaching this Saturday, 08/20.
Drop-in fee: $12.00/class
Drop-In Hatha Classes (Ongoing)
Everyone is Welcome
These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

*No pre-registration necessary. Just show up for drop-ins!

Full Moon Meditation at the Center - 18 August 2016 - 9-10:00 PM CST
2016-08-18 21:00 - 22:00

Thursday Satsang: "Self-Transformation through Conscious Living Part II" with Prakash Keshaviah - August 18, 2016
2016-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
“Self- Transformation through Conscious Living, Part II” with Prakash Keshaviah
6:00pm Hatha with Nicole Roberts
7:00pm Meditation with Swami Gita Bharati
7:30pm Presentation by Prakash Keshaviah
8:30pm Soup

9:00pm Prayers and Clean-up

Dr. Prakash Keshaviah is a bio-medical scientist with master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physiology and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Before joining the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust in 1998 as Director of Nephrology and Honorary Professor of Physiology, he worked at the Hennepin County Medical Center, University of Minnesota, and Baxter Health Care Corporation. H.H.S. Swami Rama guided and trained Dr. Keshaviah in the Himalayan Tradition from 1970 and authorized him to be an initiator.

Dr. Prakash Keshaviah is the editor of At the Feet of A Himalayan Master, volumes 1 – 6.
Thursday Evening Community Gathering (Satsang)
You’re invited to get acquainted with the Center’s community of students and teachers by participating in our Thursday night community gathering (satsang). Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you will enjoy sharing in satsang with friends you know and ones you will make.
Weekly Format:
6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)
7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)
7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)
8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian Buffet (suggested donation $3)
There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!
