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Sunday, January 30 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm CST.
Thoughts are the building blocks of choices. When we think from a calm inner place, we can envision positive and interesting next steps in the journey of life. This is perhaps the most valuable application of clear thinking – to move our lives forward in a good direction. With a silent and clear mind, we recognize what is valuable, important and meaningful. Let’s start this new year with a journey into the silent and powerful inner self, trusting our values and using our wisdom to guide us through the unknown territory of the months ahead.
Facilitator Erik Larson is a meditation instructor, lecturer and speaker in New York City. With a background in Civil Engineering and 30 years experience in property loss control, Erik blends the very practical with the very spiritual to achieve a common sense way to look at life.
Register NowOct 17 from 7 PM to 8:15 PM @ 737 W Belmont Ave.
As the season of sharing approaches, we will look at gifts we can give to the world. These 10 simple practices cost nothing and have profound impacts on the self, other people and the planet. They are changes in consciousness. Join us in celebrating the great benefit that comes from fine-tuning our hearts and minds so that we better align with humanity and our earthly home.
Presenter Roslyn Seaton is a retired nurse who has been practicing Raja Yoga meditation for 34 years. She currently serves as assistant cook at the Anubhuti Retreat Center outside San Francisco. She also teaches meditation and conducts vegetarian cooking classes.
Register NowOct 26 & Nov 2 from 10 AM to 1 PM @ 737 W Belmont.
For students who would like to deepen their meditation practice and investigate spiritual principles that govern our lives: karma, the cycle of human consciousness, the nature of oneness, and the importance of now. Open to all who have taken Meditation for Beginners.
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Saturday, July 20 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Have you ever wondered about who your real self is? Or, where you were before coming
into a body on this planet? Is there any Supreme Being or Source of Goodness?
Find answers to these questions and more in the “Spiritual Peace Gallery” an outdoor tent filled with images that depict spiritual realities, along with guided explanations by students of Raja Yoga Meditation.
Please stop in, enjoy a cool lemonade and cookies, and let us guide you through the museum to connect with your inner core of peace, strength and wisdom.
Free event – bring your family & friends.
Register NowSunday, April 28 from 2 PM to 3.30 PM @ 737 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL.
Do you get sad or mad when someone doesn’t like or comment on your posts? Do you eagerly wait for someone to notice your new dress, bike, mobile etc.? Do you like to show off new purchases to friends? Does your mood change if a friend dislikes what you’re showing?
This is Addiction to Attention – yes, you read it correctly. Attention gives us an emotional charge. We can easily get addicted to that burst of energy that comes from having people or social media respond to us. Then, our attention revolves around those who give us attention, which makes us dependent on them for our happiness.
Join us for an interactive workshop to explore the differences between constructive and destructive types of attention. Also, let’s explore how this addiction can be just as dangerous
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Thursday, April 18 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm @ 737 W Belmont Ave, Chicago.
Disease presents itself on many levels — physical, emotional and mental. The deepest level of disease is the subconscious mind. This seminar will present insights on how disturbance at a subconscious level affects all aspects of our well-being, and offer methods for clearing and healing disease at this deepest level.
Dr. Prashant Kakoday is Director of the Center of Integral Health in Cambridge, England. In addition, he has practiced and taught Raja Yoga meditation for over 30 years. He coordinates activities of the Brahma Kumaris in Cambridge and presents workshops and retreats on topics related to science and spirituality internationally. Over the past 20 years Dr. Kakoday has conducted research on attitudes and emotions, stress and health, and presented his findings at health conferences worldwide.
Register NowWednesday, April 17 from 6 PM to 7.30 PM @ FUMC – Chicago Temple, 2nd Floor James Parlor, 77 W Washington St, Chicago 60602.
Happiness is our true nature. Just as a smile on the face can create harmony around us, an inner smile promotes harmony within the body. This talk will present some spiritual insights for re-discovering our inner smile and helping the body stay healthy and well.
Dr. Prashant Kakoday is Director of the Center of Integral Health in Cambridge, England. In addition, he has practiced and taught Raja Yoga meditation for over 30 years. He coordinates activities of the Brahma Kumaris in Cambridge and presents workshops and retreats on topics related to science and spirituality internationally. Over the past 20 years Dr. Kakoday has conducted research on attitudes and emotions, stress and health, and presented his findings at health conferences worldwide.
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Anger is one of the most dangerous emotions but one of the easiest to understand. This seminar presents practical methods to diffuse anger instead of expressing anger, and experience transformation in the self through activities and exercises.
Everyone experiences difficult periods when deadlines, family worries, financial pressures and or turbulent relationships take their toll on our sense of mental and physical well–being. Calm down and learn to relax through a Stress Free Living course.
No matter how successful we may be, most of us could feel more secure and joyful with a dependable approach to self-esteem. Thos course reminds us of our innate value as spiritual beings and helps us affirm own core values so that we can face life confidently and peacefully.
Thoughts are like seeds. Loving and happy thoughts produce beautiful flowers and nourishing fruits; thoughts that are spiteful or depressed produce painful brambles or poisonous weeds. The aim of the Positive Thinking course is to give an understanding of the nature of thought and the effects that different types of thought have on our well-being. You will learn practical methods for being more positive and constructive in your self-image, at work and in relationships.
