February 2016
Soho Drop-in Meditation Class
Welcome to our drop-in meditation class! 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.
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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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REGULAR DROP IN CLASSES: 1ST MONDAYS OF THE MONTH: ALL WELCOME!
MONTHLY DROP IN CLASSES: FIRST MONDAY (USUALLY!) OF THE MONTH @7PM. My regular drop-in classes—are now scheduled through December 2019, and then I’ll re-evaluate the day-of-week for 2020, but will continue, once a month in any case. FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH DECEMBER. 7:00-8:30 PM, at the NY Open Center: 22 East 30th St. NOV 4TH DEC 2ND. PLEASE CALENDAR! JAN 6th. PLEASE CALENDAR! These are rich, engaging evenings where all are welcome but will be a substantive experience…
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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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