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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation\, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress\, achy joints\, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary\, just show up.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: “Meditations from the Tantras” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy - January 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – January 9\, 2025\n“Meditations from the Tantras” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CST\nEveryone is Welcome!\n  \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Sig Martell\n6:15-7:00 p.m. Vegan Soup\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “Meditations from the Tantras” with Gary Gran\n8:00-8:30 p.m. Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers \n\n	\n\n\nIn 1984\, Swami Veda\, then known as Dr. Usharbudh Arya\, presented a series of workshops and lectures on ‘Meditations from the Tantras’ in Minnesota. On June 11\, 1985\, he presented a summary version of these talks at the Himalayan Institute of Glenview in Glenview\, Illinois. The room was packed. \nIn this workshop\, Swami Veda detailed a particular sequence of meditations from the tantric tradition. He explained that they weren’t intended for our daily practice\, but that they were meant to educate us\, and demonstrate the practices as given within the tradition. \nSo why are these teachings relevant to us today? They are as relevant today as they were 40 years ago and 1\,000 years ago\, because they hold the key to our healing\, the healing of our relationships\, and the healing of our earth. \nDuring tonight’s satsang\, we will share these universal teachings from personal notes taken during the workshop. Please join us as we ponder the healing message of the tantric tradition. All are welcome. \n“Tantras are an extremely ancient body of texts. Tantra\, like mantra\, like yantra – they cover practically everything there is in the universe\, but by way of a method as well as philosophy of personal experience.”  \n~ Swami Veda Bharati~ \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-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-meditations-from-the-tantras-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-january-9-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2025-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T113000
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CREATED:20240110T003849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T234033Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in  the fall of 2024. The Book Study Group is reading “Guru Disciple Relationship Volume-I by Swami Veda Bharati.  Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-book-study-group-satsang-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-2024-02-25/2025-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T203000
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CREATED:20241212T140218Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom Winter 2025 "Yoga Sutras Series - Kaivalya Pada" with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT
DESCRIPTION:In January “Yoga Sutras” Winter 2025 Series – Kaivalya Pada\nVia Zoom\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n  \nMondays:  January 6 – 27\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nBegins at 7:00 p.m. with Meditation guided by Stoma\nStudy of the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n\nChapter 4\, the Kaivalya Pada\n\n	\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series\n$15.00 for drop-in \nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the Yoga Sutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will  be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the 4-week series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for all four sessions \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 6\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 13\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 20\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 27\, 2025 \nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the YogaSutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo. \n\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) for this special ongoing study of the text\, the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” We will the study the fourth chapter\, the “Kaivalya Pada.” \nWe also will be using as texts either “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali\,” or “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati\,” both by Swami Hariharananda Aaranya. Or you can use any commentary on the “YogaSutras” that you have available.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-winter-2025-yoga-sutras-series-kaivalya-pada-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-500-ryt/2025-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241218T155726Z
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SUMMARY:Global Full Moon Meditation via Zoom from Palatine -  Monday\, January 13\, 2025\, 9:00-10:00p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 13\, 2025\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation Via Zoom\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\nThis Full Moon Meditation via Zoom will begin at 9:00 p.m.  guided by (TBD)  followed by a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\nThis event is courtesy of the Palatine Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC. \nTo get the Zoom link and for more information aregarding the global full moon meditation schedule \nvisit HYMC’s website here. \n“You are lovingly 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..’” (Courtesy of AHYMSIN.org January 2023 newsletter). \nEveryone is welcome! \n“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.” \n“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.” \n– Swami Veda Bharati –
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/global-full-moon-meditation-via-zoom-from-palatine-monday-january-13-2025-900-1000p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Meditation,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241211T224844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T210834Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening In Person "Yoga for Stress Relief" Series with Eric Ness Tuesdays: Ongoing
DESCRIPTION:6 pre-register drop-in spots will be available each week.\nPlease pre-register online to reserve your spot!\nTuesdays On-Going In Person “Yoga for Stress Relief” Series with Eric Ness\n6:00 -7:00 p.m. CST\nLimited to 6 students\n6:00-7:00 p.m. CST\n$10.00 for a single session\nRegister here \nAre you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind. \n  \nAre you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind. \nWhy This Class? \n\nTailored for busy lifestyles: Flexible attendance – come when you can\, leave if you must.\nStress-busting techniques: Learn practical methods to manage stress in daily life.\nAccessible to all: No prior yoga experience or fitness level required.\nMind-body connection: Discover how to use your breath and body awareness as anchors in stressful situations.\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nIn this class\, you’ll experience: \n\nGentle\, mindful movements to release physical tension\nGuided relaxation techniques to reduce stress\nA supportive\, non-judgmental environment\n\nThis isn’t a high-intensity workout – it’s a journey towards inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re on-call\, can only stay for part of the class\, or need to step out for a phone call\, you’re welcome here.\nThe Benefits\n\nReduced stress and anxiety\nImproved focus and productivity\nTools to manage daily stressors more effectively\n\nJoin us and discover a new way of navigating life’s challenges. Your path to a calmer\, more centered you begins here. \nEric Ness has been teaching meditation and yoga for over ten years. His teaching is based on the experiences that he had while immersed in a meditational environment. He deepened his study of meditation while participating in the residential program at the Meditation Center. He also trained for three years at the Swami Rama Institute for Meditation in India. His calm teaching style brings students the tools they need to move toward a peaceful state of mind. Eric is a member of the TMC Spiritual Committee.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-yoga-for-stress-relief-series-with-eric-ness-tuesdays-january-7-28-2025/2025-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241215T214846Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation II Hybrid Class - Superconscious Meditation: Tuesdays: January\, 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\,  February 4 and 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meditation II Hybrid Class – Superconscious Meditation\nTuesdays: January\, 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 and\nFebruary 4 and 11\, 2025\nInstructors: Lori Beron and Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.\n6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nSection 1: (live at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it)\nSection 2 (zoom only)\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nMeditation II focuses on powerful and practical yoga practices that quiet and focus the mind; decreasing our emotional reactivity which often creates stress and pain in our relationships. Students will also receive 8 free CD’s or MP3’s of Swami Veda’s penetrating and inspiring lectures on yoga psychology and philosophy. These audios create an interactive atmosphere for discussion of questions and insights generated by the lectures. \n\n	\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition as well as a Certified Holistic Nurse\, she has an MA in Holistic Health Studies and is employed as an RN on a surgical oncology unit at the University of Minnesota Health.\n\nLori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage in life where one lessens worldly attachments.)\n\n\nPaul Emerson\, Ph.D. is a biomedical engineer who has worked on dialysis\, respiratory and cardiac products. At various times he has been a research scientist\, manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company\, software engineer and a university instructor. He holds 12 patents in the areas of dialysis\, sleep therapy and implantable cardiac devices. For the Meditation Center he has been the local go-to person on the physiology of breathing and is a scholar of the ancient yogic texts. He has been teaching yoga and related subjects since 1976 and was certified in 1980 by the Rockford School of Yoga.\n\n\n\nAfter you sign-up for the class on the The Meditation Center’s website\, a Zoom registration link (to join the meeting) will be sent to you the day before the first class begins.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-ii-hybrid-class-superconscious-meditation-tuesdays-january-7-14-21-28-february-4-and-11-2025/2025-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T174250Z
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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-2025-06-25-2025-06-25/2025-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21881-1737048600-1737053100@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/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20250112T205204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T205204Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and Viewing at TMC Via Zoom: "A Year of Self-Study at SRSG and Other Sacred Places" with Susana Matos Allongo - January 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and Viewing at TMC Via Zoom – January 15\, 2025\n “A Year of Self-Study at SRSG and Other Sacred Places”\nwith Susana Matos Allongo\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga  – TBD\n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “A Year of Self-Study at SRSG and Other Sacred Places” with  Susana Matos Allongo\n8:00-8:30 p.m. Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers \n\n	\n\n\n\nIn spring of 2023\, Susana was at SRSG when applications for the Gurukulam program opened up. She applied and hoped to spend her year in Rishikesh but the Guru had other plans. She was not accepted\, so she asked for guidance from above on how to spend a year in places where she could deepen her practices and work on her mind and emotions. \nThis will be an audio and visual presentation on her travels and spiritual purification experiences that include silence\, meditation\, surrender\, etc. at various sacred sites. \nSusana Matos Allongo lives and works in Puerto Rico and LA as a film and television assistant director\, writer and director. She was initiated into the Himalayan Tradition in 2023 at SRSG and has spent  time at the ashram and has traveled to other places in pursuit of spiritual purification.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-viewing-at-tmc-via-zoom-a-year-of-self-study-at-srsg-and-other-sacred-places-with-susana-matos-allongo-january-16-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2025-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240110T003849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T234034Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in  the fall of 2024. The Book Study Group is reading “Guru Disciple Relationship Volume-I by Swami Veda Bharati.  Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-book-study-group-satsang-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-2024-02-25/2025-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T202018Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom Winter 2025 "Yoga Sutras Series - Kaivalya Pada" with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT
DESCRIPTION:In January “Yoga Sutras” Winter 2025 Series – Kaivalya Pada\nVia Zoom\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n  \nMondays:  January 6 – 27\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nBegins at 7:00 p.m. with Meditation guided by Stoma\nStudy of the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n\nChapter 4\, the Kaivalya Pada\n\n	\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series\n$15.00 for drop-in \nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the Yoga Sutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will  be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the 4-week series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for all four sessions \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 6\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 13\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 20\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 27\, 2025 \nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the YogaSutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo. \n\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) for this special ongoing study of the text\, the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” We will the study the fourth chapter\, the “Kaivalya Pada.” \nWe also will be using as texts either “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali\,” or “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati\,” both by Swami Hariharananda Aaranya. Or you can use any commentary on the “YogaSutras” that you have available.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-winter-2025-yoga-sutras-series-kaivalya-pada-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-500-ryt/2025-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241211T224844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T210835Z
UID:21822-1737482400-1737486000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening In Person "Yoga for Stress Relief" Series with Eric Ness Tuesdays: Ongoing
DESCRIPTION:6 pre-register drop-in spots will be available each week.\nPlease pre-register online to reserve your spot!\nTuesdays On-Going In Person “Yoga for Stress Relief” Series with Eric Ness\n6:00 -7:00 p.m. CST\nLimited to 6 students\n6:00-7:00 p.m. CST\n$10.00 for a single session\nRegister here \nAre you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind. \n  \nAre you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind. \nWhy This Class? \n\nTailored for busy lifestyles: Flexible attendance – come when you can\, leave if you must.\nStress-busting techniques: Learn practical methods to manage stress in daily life.\nAccessible to all: No prior yoga experience or fitness level required.\nMind-body connection: Discover how to use your breath and body awareness as anchors in stressful situations.\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nIn this class\, you’ll experience: \n\nGentle\, mindful movements to release physical tension\nGuided relaxation techniques to reduce stress\nA supportive\, non-judgmental environment\n\nThis isn’t a high-intensity workout – it’s a journey towards inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re on-call\, can only stay for part of the class\, or need to step out for a phone call\, you’re welcome here.\nThe Benefits\n\nReduced stress and anxiety\nImproved focus and productivity\nTools to manage daily stressors more effectively\n\nJoin us and discover a new way of navigating life’s challenges. Your path to a calmer\, more centered you begins here. \nEric Ness has been teaching meditation and yoga for over ten years. His teaching is based on the experiences that he had while immersed in a meditational environment. He deepened his study of meditation while participating in the residential program at the Meditation Center. He also trained for three years at the Swami Rama Institute for Meditation in India. His calm teaching style brings students the tools they need to move toward a peaceful state of mind. Eric is a member of the TMC Spiritual Committee.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-yoga-for-stress-relief-series-with-eric-ness-tuesdays-january-7-28-2025/2025-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241215T214846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T165725Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation II Hybrid Class - Superconscious Meditation: Tuesdays: January\, 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\,  February 4 and 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meditation II Hybrid Class – Superconscious Meditation\nTuesdays: January\, 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 and\nFebruary 4 and 11\, 2025\nInstructors: Lori Beron and Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.\n6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nSection 1: (live at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it)\nSection 2 (zoom only)\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nMeditation II focuses on powerful and practical yoga practices that quiet and focus the mind; decreasing our emotional reactivity which often creates stress and pain in our relationships. Students will also receive 8 free CD’s or MP3’s of Swami Veda’s penetrating and inspiring lectures on yoga psychology and philosophy. These audios create an interactive atmosphere for discussion of questions and insights generated by the lectures. \n\n	\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition as well as a Certified Holistic Nurse\, she has an MA in Holistic Health Studies and is employed as an RN on a surgical oncology unit at the University of Minnesota Health.\n\nLori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage in life where one lessens worldly attachments.)\n\n\nPaul Emerson\, Ph.D. is a biomedical engineer who has worked on dialysis\, respiratory and cardiac products. At various times he has been a research scientist\, manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company\, software engineer and a university instructor. He holds 12 patents in the areas of dialysis\, sleep therapy and implantable cardiac devices. For the Meditation Center he has been the local go-to person on the physiology of breathing and is a scholar of the ancient yogic texts. He has been teaching yoga and related subjects since 1976 and was certified in 1980 by the Rockford School of Yoga.\n\n\n\nAfter you sign-up for the class on the The Meditation Center’s website\, a Zoom registration link (to join the meeting) will be sent to you the day before the first class begins.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-ii-hybrid-class-superconscious-meditation-tuesdays-january-7-14-21-28-february-4-and-11-2025/2025-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T174251Z
UID:21932-1737541800-1737547200@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-2025-06-25-2025-06-25/2025-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21882-1737653400-1737657900@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/2025-01-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20250108T044324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T194030Z
UID:22023-1737658800-1737664200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: Viewing of the Film " Maha Kumbha Mela 2001 Diving Into Immortality\,  A Spiritual Journey with Swami Veda Bharati" - January 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – January 23\, 2025\nThursday Satsang Viewing at TMC and via Zoom\nJanuary 23\, 2025\n Viewing of the Film ” Maha Kumbha Mela 2001 Diving Into Immortality\,\nA Spiritual Journey with Swami Veda Bharati”\nDr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) will be hosting tonight’s satsang.\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Sig Martell\n:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Viewing  of the film\n” Maha Kumbha Mela 2001 Diving Into Immortality\,\nA Spiritual Journey with Swami Veda Bharati”\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n	\n\n\nThe Maha Kumbha Mela 2001\, held once in 144 years – the Festival of the ‘nectar of immortality’ – bring together of 70 million people in one month\, has been documented in this IN-SIDE story. Many of us have returned from the ‘Kumbha Nagar’\, formed alone the sandy floodplains of the river Ganges and the Jamuna. Many of us have gone through an experience as a ‘pilgrim’ that will have an impact on us; it will transform us in someway or another…the great saints and monks said so. \nBeing together with millions of pilgrims from all over India and all over the world has created an awareness within us of. togetherness\, solidarity\, collectivism\, and the common spiritual grounds. \nOnce there in Kumbha Nagar\, and with each other\, one does not focus on minor physical insufficiencies or short comings\, bit on the sense of being ONE. Whether Hindu\, Buddhist\, Sikh\, Jain\, Christian\, or Muslim. All realize the we desire to merge into ONE. \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-tbd-january-23-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T223845Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2025-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240110T003849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T234035Z
UID:21857-1737885600-1737891000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha Bharati\, Michael Smith\, and Jim Nelson\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nSwami Radha\,  Jim\, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in  the fall of 2024. The Book Study Group is reading “Guru Disciple Relationship Volume-I by Swami Veda Bharati.  Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-book-study-group-satsang-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-bharati-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-2024-02-25/2025-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241212T140218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T202018Z
UID:21827-1738004400-1738009800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Via Zoom Winter 2025 "Yoga Sutras Series - Kaivalya Pada" with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT
DESCRIPTION:In January “Yoga Sutras” Winter 2025 Series – Kaivalya Pada\nVia Zoom\nwith Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n  \nMondays:  January 6 – 27\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nBegins at 7:00 p.m. with Meditation guided by Stoma\nStudy of the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\,  500-RYT\n\nChapter 4\, the Kaivalya Pada\n\n	\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the series\n$15.00 for drop-in \nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the Yoga Sutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will  be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $55.00 for the 4-week series \n$15.00 for a single session \nRegister here for all four sessions \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 6\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 13\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 20\, 2025 \nRegister here for a Single Session on January 27\, 2025 \nIf you live in a time zone that does not allow for you to attend the YogaSutras sessions in real time\, register for the 4-week series and you will be sent Vimeo links to the recorded sessions as soon as they are uploaded to Vimeo. \n\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) for this special ongoing study of the text\, the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” We will the study the fourth chapter\, the “Kaivalya Pada.” \nWe also will be using as texts either “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali\,” or “The Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati\,” both by Swami Hariharananda Aaranya. Or you can use any commentary on the “YogaSutras” that you have available.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-winter-2025-yoga-sutras-series-kaivalya-pada-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-500-ryt/2025-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241211T224844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T210844Z
UID:21823-1738087200-1738090800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening In Person "Yoga for Stress Relief" Series with Eric Ness Tuesdays: Ongoing
DESCRIPTION:6 pre-register drop-in spots will be available each week.\nPlease pre-register online to reserve your spot!\nTuesdays On-Going In Person “Yoga for Stress Relief” Series with Eric Ness\n6:00 -7:00 p.m. CST\nLimited to 6 students\n6:00-7:00 p.m. CST\n$10.00 for a single session\nRegister here \nAre you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind. \n  \nAre you a busy professional struggling to find balance in the chaos of modern life? Do you yearn for a moment of calm amidst your hectic schedule? “Yoga for Stress Relief” is designed with you in mind. \nWhy This Class? \n\nTailored for busy lifestyles: Flexible attendance – come when you can\, leave if you must.\nStress-busting techniques: Learn practical methods to manage stress in daily life.\nAccessible to all: No prior yoga experience or fitness level required.\nMind-body connection: Discover how to use your breath and body awareness as anchors in stressful situations.\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nIn this class\, you’ll experience: \n\nGentle\, mindful movements to release physical tension\nGuided relaxation techniques to reduce stress\nA supportive\, non-judgmental environment\n\nThis isn’t a high-intensity workout – it’s a journey towards inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re on-call\, can only stay for part of the class\, or need to step out for a phone call\, you’re welcome here.\nThe Benefits\n\nReduced stress and anxiety\nImproved focus and productivity\nTools to manage daily stressors more effectively\n\nJoin us and discover a new way of navigating life’s challenges. Your path to a calmer\, more centered you begins here. \nEric Ness has been teaching meditation and yoga for over ten years. His teaching is based on the experiences that he had while immersed in a meditational environment. He deepened his study of meditation while participating in the residential program at the Meditation Center. He also trained for three years at the Swami Rama Institute for Meditation in India. His calm teaching style brings students the tools they need to move toward a peaceful state of mind. Eric is a member of the TMC Spiritual Committee.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-yoga-for-stress-relief-series-with-eric-ness-tuesdays-january-7-28-2025/2025-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241215T214846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T165726Z
UID:21848-1738089000-1738094400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation II Hybrid Class - Superconscious Meditation: Tuesdays: January\, 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\,  February 4 and 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meditation II Hybrid Class – Superconscious Meditation\nTuesdays: January\, 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 and\nFebruary 4 and 11\, 2025\nInstructors: Lori Beron and Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.\n6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nSection 1: (live at the Meditation Center\, can zoom when you can’t make it)\nSection 2 (zoom only)\n\n	\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nMeditation II focuses on powerful and practical yoga practices that quiet and focus the mind; decreasing our emotional reactivity which often creates stress and pain in our relationships. Students will also receive 8 free CD’s or MP3’s of Swami Veda’s penetrating and inspiring lectures on yoga psychology and philosophy. These audios create an interactive atmosphere for discussion of questions and insights generated by the lectures. \n\n	\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition as well as a Certified Holistic Nurse\, she has an MA in Holistic Health Studies and is employed as an RN on a surgical oncology unit at the University of Minnesota Health.\n\nLori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage in life where one lessens worldly attachments.)\n\n\nPaul Emerson\, Ph.D. is a biomedical engineer who has worked on dialysis\, respiratory and cardiac products. At various times he has been a research scientist\, manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company\, software engineer and a university instructor. He holds 12 patents in the areas of dialysis\, sleep therapy and implantable cardiac devices. For the Meditation Center he has been the local go-to person on the physiology of breathing and is a scholar of the ancient yogic texts. He has been teaching yoga and related subjects since 1976 and was certified in 1980 by the Rockford School of Yoga.\n\n\n\nAfter you sign-up for the class on the The Meditation Center’s website\, a Zoom registration link (to join the meeting) will be sent to you the day before the first class begins.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-ii-hybrid-class-superconscious-meditation-tuesdays-january-7-14-21-28-february-4-and-11-2025/2025-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20250129T135043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T151135Z
UID:22135-1738130400-1738184400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Mauna Amavasya Observance" New Moon Silence Day - January 29\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday: January 29\, 2025\n“Mauna Amavasya Day”\nNew Moon Silence Day Observance\n6:00 a.m.  – 9:00 p.m.\nJoin us for a day of immersion into the vastness of blissful silence during the auspicious day of “Mauna Amavasya\,” on Wednesday\, January 29th. \n“Mauna Amavasya” is observed during this special day of No Moon which offers transformative opportunities through silence practice. \n‘You may join for the entire day or at any point during the program for however much time you are able to stay. The schedule will start at 6:00 a.m. with Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, and will include practices such as silent Joints and Glands exercises\, pranayama\, unguided meditation\, guided subtle body practices. The program will conclude after evening meditation and evening prayers at 9:00 p.m. \n  \nMAUNA AMAVASYA  \nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025 \nSCHEDULE \n6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nIn Person Only Event \n(A bell will be rung at scheduled start times) \nParticipants may attend all or part of the program while maintaining silence throughout the day. \nPlease RSVP for your intended participation. \n6:00-7:00 a.m.: Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, Silent Meditation. \n7:00-8:00 a.m.: Silent Pranayama\, Joints and Glands. \n8:00-10:00 a.m.: Communal Breakfast Prep and Cleanup. \n10:00-11:00 a.m.: Contemplative Walking (indoors or out\, weather permitting). \n11:00-12:00 Noon: 108 Nadi Shodhana\, Silent Meditation. \n12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch–Vegan Soup\, Bread\, Fruit\, Cleanup. \n\n	\n\n\n1:00-3:00 p.m.: Digestive Breathing\, Individual Participation in Japa  (Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati\, Purash Charana.) \n3:00-5:00 p.m.: Subtle Body Practices (guided)\, Meditation (silent) \n5:00-6:30 p.m.: Help Prepare Light Supper and Cleanup. \n6:30-8:00 p.m.: Individual Participation Japa (Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati)\, journaling. \n8:00-9:00 p.m.: Meditation and Evening Prayers. \n\n	\n\n\nThe focus throughout the day will be on “Ganapati Mantra” for enhancing and stabilizing our practice as we travel through this “Decade of Loving Transformation”\, as well as “Saumya Mantra” for inner calm\, love and compassion that has been indicated as a worldwide sangha practice until February 10\, 2025
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/mauna-amavasya-observance-new-moon-silence-day/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T210000
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UID:22138-1738130400-1738184400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Mauna Amavasya Day" a  New Moon Silence Day on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January  29\, 2025\n“Mauna Amavasya Day”\n  \nJoin us for a day of immersion into the vastness of blissful silence during the auspicious day of “Mauna Amavasya\,” on Wednesday\, January 29th. \n“Mauna Amavasya” is observed during this special day of No Moon which offers transformative opportunities through silence practice. \n‘You may join for the entire day or at any point during the program for however much time you are able to stay. The schedule will start at 6:00 a.m. with Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, and will include practices such as silent Joints and Glands exercises\, pranayama\, unguided meditation\, guided subtle body practices. The program will conclude after evening meditation and evening prayers at 9:00 p.m. \nMAUNA AMAVASYA\nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025\nSCHEDULE\n6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nIn Person Only Event\n(A bell will be rung at scheduled start times)\nParticipants may attend all or part of the program while maintaining silence throughout the day.\nPlease RSVP for your intended participation.\n6:00-7:00 a.m.: Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, Silent Meditation. \n7:00-8:00 a.m.: Silent Pranayama\, Joints and Glands. \n8:00-10:00 a.m.: Communal Breakfast Prep and Cleanup. \n10:00-11:00 a.m.: Contemplative Walking (indoors or out\, weather permitting). \n11:00-12:00 Noon: 108 Nadi Shodhana\, Silent Meditation. \n12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch–Vegan Soup\, Bread\, Fruit\, Cleanup. \n  \n1:00-3:00 p.m.: Digestive Breathing\, Individual Participation in Japa \n(Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati\, Purash Charana.) \n3:00-5:00 p.m.: Subtle Body Practices (guided)\, Meditation (silent) \n5:00-6:30 p.m.: Help Prepare Light Supper and Cleanup. \n6:30-8:00 p.m.: Individual Participation Japa (Personal\, Saumya\, Ganapati)\, journaling. \n8:00-9:00 p.m.: Meditation and Evening Prayers. \n  \nThe focus throughout the day will be on “Ganapati Mantra” for enhancing and stabilizing our practice as we travel through this “Decade of Loving Transformation”\, as well as “Saumya Mantra” for inner calm\, love and compassion that has been indicated as a worldwide sangha practice until February 10\, 2025
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/mauna-amavasya-day-a-new-moon-silence-day-on-wednesday-january-29-2025/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
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UID:21933-1738146600-1738152000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for Observance of "Mauna Amavasya"\,  New Moon Silence Day: Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for the Observance of  “Mauna Amavasya” – New Moon Silence Day\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-2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20241118T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T140227Z
UID:21986-1738175400-1738182600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Session in observance of Mauna Amavasya - In Person Only Tonight : Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos "Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool" 
DESCRIPTION:Silent Session in Observance of “Mauna Amavasya”\nNew Moon Silence Day\nWednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos\n6:30-8:00 p.m.\nNo Cost Event Tonight\n  \nPlease join in as Simone facilitates a workshop experience about writing as a spiritual practice.\n\n	\n\n\nWithin a dedicated time and space we’ll create a circle of safe support to explore and practice this inner work of writing sadhana.\n\n	\n\n\nYou are welcome to join us in person in the beautiful energy of the Center or enjoy from the comfort of your own home on Zoom. Bring your notebook and favorite pen.\n\n	\n\n\nSimone De Los Santos is the current Ashramite at the Meditation Center. Her path is creative and spiritual.\n\n\n	\n\n\nAs a youth she spent time in both Chicago and Puerto Rico\, nourished by the cultural heritage of both worlds. She moved to Minneapolis and earned a degree in Fine Art\, specializing in color and painting. During her college career a color consulting practice was born. She has had the honor of working on many historical buildings throughout the Twin Cities\, earning her a Historical Preservation Award from the City of Saint Paul.\n\n	\n\n\nAll the while\, processing her world daily through the practice of writing remains the gem of her work. Through decades of practicing writing\, yoga\, meditation and ayurvedic practices she has transformed the the darkness and challenge of what it is to be human\, into the light of peace\, spaciousness\, awareness and growth.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-evening-writing-sanctuary-with-simone-de-los-santos-using-writing-as-a-spiritual-tool-6-2024-12-18-2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T170754Z
UID:21883-1738258200-1738262700@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - 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)\nCancelled for January 30\, 2025\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-2025-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073637
CREATED:20250108T043234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T220503Z
UID:22020-1738263600-1738269000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: “Tantraloka – Time & the Breath”  with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy - January 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – January 30\, 2025\n““Tantraloka – Time & the Breath” ” with Gary Gran CYT\, DAy\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CST\nEveryone is Welcome!\n  \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga \n7:00-8:00 p.m.: “Tantraloka – Time & the Breath”  with Gary Gran\n8:00-8:30 p.m. Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers \n\n	\n\n\nIn one of Swami Veda’s last public teachings before entering silence in 2010\, he introduced us to the “Siva Sutras”\, a primary text in Kashmir Shaivism. During those talks\, he recommended that we continue our study of Kashmir Shaivism\, and pointed us to the famous “Tantraloka” of Abhinavagupta. In particular\, he felt it was important for us to understand the correlation of time and the breath as taught in Chapter 6 of the “Tantraloka.” \nWhy is this teaching important for us to understand today? Through this teaching\, perhaps we can begin to understand our true relationship with time\, life on earth\, the universe\, and the very life force that sustains us all. \nThe “Tantraloka” (Light of the Tantras) is considered to be the magnum opus of Abhinavagupta\, the 10th-11thcentury polymath of Kashmir. In 37 chapters\, he synthesized the various schools of tantra into a unified whole. \nPlease join us as we contemplate our place in the universe together. All are welcome. \n“The tantras speak of a weave\, a warp and a woof of the universe… The entire universe is a grid of single energy\, in which grid I too have a little place\, a little corner. I am connected to the grid and cannot be separate from the grid… Experiencing it is the work of the Tantra.” – Swami Veda \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-via-zoom-and-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-tantraloka-time-the-breath-with-gary-gran-cyt-day-january-30-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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