May 2016
Meditation: Intimacy of the Chakras with Thomas
Dear Students and Friends: Welcome to our drop-in meditation class, this Tuesday night, 5/19, @7pm. This is a yogic approach to meditation and is a rich, engaging evening where all are welcome. Each class begins with seated relaxation and breath, invocation, mantra, and meditation, followed by an experiential discussion/teaching topic. This Month’s Topic: The Intimacy of the Chakras In this class we will engage practices to add a refreshing intimacy to our chakra meditation. Navjeet is graciously offering her beautiful…
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November 2017
Meditation as A Path to Freedom
Meditation as a Path to Transformation and Freedom Free Intro class Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 6:00 pm – Class Start on November 8 Thomas Amelio The core yoga practice of meditation (dhyana) frees us from fear and reveals our true nature as freedom itself. It purifies us from the emotional and psychological conditions called samskaras. In this class, we will learn and experience some of the transformative practices of the esoteric yoga tradition: basic awareness and breath meditation pranayama (breathing methods) meditation to…
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New Year’s Spiritual Renewal Retreat
December 29, 2017–January 1, 2018 Friday–Monday: 3 nights New Year’s Spiritual Renewal Retreat Presenter: Shivananda Thomas Amelio For all levels. End the old year and enter the new with reflection and spiritual nourishment. Whether you’re new to spiritual practice or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat supports you in sinking deeply into your heart’s knowing, fine-tuning your life’s purpose and calling, and renewing your connection to the ever-present source of divinity. Explore deep reflection, meditation, Sanskrit mantra practice, yogic breathing, self-inquiry,…
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New Year’s Spiritual Renewal Retreat: December 29, 2019–January 1, 2020 At Kripalu Center: Stockbridge, MA.
New Year’s Spiritual Renewal Retreat: December 29, 2019–January 1, 2020 At Kripalu Center: Stockbridge, MA. End the old year and enter the new with reflection and spiritual nourishment. Whether you’re new to spiritual practice or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat supports you in sinking deeply into your heart’s knowing, fine-tuning your life’s purpose and calling, and renewing your connection to the ever-present source of divinity. Explore deep reflection, meditation, Sanskrit mantra practice, yogic breathing, self-inquiry, contemplation of scripture and inspired…
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS: WINTER 2020-FALL 2020
Please Note: Due to Covid19, all my Open Center Classes have moved online, and since both Omega and Kripalu have closed their doors for 2020, my scheduled programs there will not be happening this year. Please stay safe and take care of yourself and loved ones! ONGOING: My Weekly Online Classes: These happen every Monday Night @ 7pm! Go here for more info: https://www.thomasamelio.com/event/meditation-w-thomas-every-monday-online-7pm/ JUNE-JULY: Alchemy of the Chakras: Energy-Based Meditation for Healing and Transformation: JUNE 18-JULY 16. Thursdays 6pm.…
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Meditation w/Thomas: Every Monday Online: 7pm
Dear Friends: Prana, Breath and Mantra-Based Meditation: In the yogic lineage I was initiated into, and studied/practiced in India, Prana, or life force, is paramount. It is the evolutionary force, sometimes called Chi, Ki, or Kundalini-Shakti, which, when allowed, will LOVE us into releasing constrictive Samskaras (painful karmas) and enter into greater freedom, over time. We suppress the good workings of prana through obstructive habits, addictions, attitudes, etc. But we can live a life that embraces prana and releases suffering through yogic approaches, offered by Patanjali in his yoga…
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A Time for Souling Online Retreat 11/14/20 1pm-4pm
A Time for Souling Online Retreat: Saturday 14 November 2020 1pm-4pm. I recently mentioned how November marked a time to harvest the fruits of one's labors, and how, on All Soul's day, children and adults, went from house to house asking for baked, sweet “soul cakes," thus the term “souling.” Souling Retreat: 14 November 2020 Especially with the tumult of this year's season--I'm thinking we all need some “souling,”as a reconnecting with our own souls. This Saturday I'll be leading…
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New Year’s Spiritual Renewal Retreat ONLINE! 12/31/20
View this email in your browser New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat ONLINE! (Early Bird Price Ends Tues 12/29) End the old year and give birth to the new in a spiritually nourishing way. This retreat allows you to sink deeply into your heart’s knowing and fine-tune your life purpose and calling. Enjoy the time, space, and loving support needed to renew your connection to the ever-fresh source of divinity that is your birthright. My annual New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat…
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New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat ONLINE! My annual New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat will not happen at Kripalu since their building is closed this season, but I decided to go with a smaller version of the retreat online. Date: 12/31/20 Thursday. Day Schedule: 1st Session: 11am-2pm EST. Short break: 2pm-2:30 EST Afternoon Session; 2:30-5:30. EST Format: This day will include: Deep meditation breath practice mantra and song Causal Work: deep work of creating in meditation, work…
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