Sunday Satsang, January 29
Meditation: 6:00 p.m.; Concert: 6:30 p.m.
Donation $10 - $20
Swami Sivananda taught, "Sound, made up of vibrations, is energy. A Sanskrit Mantra is a mystical energy encased in a sound structure. To release the energy from the sound, we learn to repeat it at a certain rhythm. When you start repeating a Mantra, it creates a specific thought pattern. The energy literally manifests itself."
Join Mirabai and friends for a sacred night of singing and connecting to the energy of peace and love within us all.
Sunday, Feb 5, 1:30 - 4:00
Donation $10 -20
Bhakti yoga is a natural path for those who are dominantly seeking emotional fulfillment, and desire to convert worldly emotions into Divine devotion. He/she pours out her heart's love, adoration, and shares his/her deepest thoughts and concerns with the Lord until a continuous flow of awareness moves between devotee and his/her beloved Lord. Let your song make this connection!
with Narayan Chaitanya and Guests
Sunday Satsang, February 19
Workshop: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.; Satsang: 6:00 p.m.
In 1969, Swami Vishnudevanada established the "True World Order," a symbolic membership in "a new world without borders, where equality and justice, with love for all humanity" would one day become the norm. In years to come Swami Vishnu-devananda performed symbolic "peace missions" by flying over "hot-spots" and man-made barriers in an aircraft so that he could deliver his message of peace. The Swami's message was, basically, that the human spirit-like his little ultra-lite craft could be made to transcend man-made barriers like the Berlin wall as long as it bore a message of love and peace for all.
This is the second meeting for this subject. The first session was very productive and we were excited for "next steps." Newcomers are welcome to. Come join Narayan and guests to celebrate Swami Vishu's gifts and vision for peace. In the continuation of the workshop we will explore peace activism through story, meditation, and conversation positing the question: What is the dharma of activism? (Free/donations accepted)
With Martin Klabunde & Wing Man Rita Law
Sunday, February 12, 1:00 - 3:00, $10 - $20 donation/enrollment online
Sacred Music and Didgeridoo Meditation
6:00 - 8:00 p.m., $5 - $15 donation / enrollment online
This duo uses their musical talent in a purposeful way to bridge the gap between humanity and Divinity. Music is an ancient technology that provides a powerful path of becoming and a powerful tool for connecting with our cosmic memory. Music is the language of the spirit; it transcends all spoken languages and connects all humans on an intuitive and spiritual level. If we can remember how to use music for our spiritual evolution, we will have connected with one of the most powerful forms of cosmic communication known to humans. They bring an array of indigenous instruments for us to participate in the afternoon workshop! Later at Satsang we will be guided into a primordial state with haunting sounds of the "didge" droning us into a cosmic bliss. Don't miss it. Martin and Wing-Man will have a collection of unique instruments and drums from around the world for sale that day as well. Please donate online before the satsang or bring your donation to reception before meditation. (Check them out online: http://collectiveawakening.us/)
Ongoing, beginning January 18
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Here at the Center we offer satsang every morning Monday through Saturday at 6am (doors open at 5:45am) and also Sunday evenings at 6pm. Satsang means "the company of the wise" and this is the time we come together as a spiritual community to raise our vibration towards the highest good, the highest knowledge, and highest truth. Group meditation, chanting and kirtan, lecture, and prayer. The keystone of our traditional Yoga Vedanta practice. Now, by request, we wanted to offer another evening opportunity for all to gather. All are welcome starting Wednesday, January 18th 7pm and ongoing to come for Satsang. This is a free event. Prasad, flowers, and donations are accepted and appreciated. (There will no longer be a 7pm asana class. only 10:30am and 5:30pm on Wednesday now).
Yoga 1(beginner yoga) enroll online
Feb 6 - Mar 5th Mondays 7 - 8:30pm ($60nm $50m)
Positive Thinking and Meditation 1 enroll online
Feb 10 - Mar 9th Fridays 7 - 8:45pm ($70nm $60m)
REGISTER FOR BOTH CLASSES & SAVE $30!
Courses are different from our regular drop-in classes. They give you an overall understand-ing of yoga practice and theory in small groups, giving everyone a chance to be guided individually and with special care. These two courses combined are a powerful way to understand the yogic system we teach in a holistic way. Classes meet once a week for 5 weeks.
For graduates of Yoga 1 and Meditation 1 the next levels begin!
Yoga II enroll
Feb 7 - Mar 6th Tuesdays 7 - 8:30pm ($60nm $50m)
Positive Thinking & Meditation II enroll
Feb 10 - Mar 9th Fridays 7 - 8:45pm ($70nm $60m)
