The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • May - August • Page 77
Meditation (continued) Pure Meditation Course including Raja-Kriya Yoga with Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre • July 4-10 • Find the peace that passes all understanding with pure meditation. Learn tools to relax, focus, and regain mastery of your mind to ease away the layers of ego to reveal your True Self, lasting joy, and more! $765 includes lodging and vegetarian meals. If you cannot afford the full fee, please contact us. Call Joanne Rowe at 517-641-6201, SRMHCMichigan@cs.com or SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org. Deepening Meditation with Martha Kimball • May 19-June 9, 6-8 p.m. • This fourweek series is for meditators who have finished the first training (Beginning Meditation) and/or those who have had a personal meditation practice of several months. It introduces new strategies and provides participants with the support of a community of other practicing meditators. $107. Call Ronda Barnes at 998-5679; rondbarn@med.umich.edu or umcvc.org/stress. Meditation and Chanting with Siddha Yoga Meditation Center of Ann Arbor • Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. • Join us for an evening of Siddha Yoga meditation and chanting. No charge for programs. Call 747-7116; symcannarbor@gmail.com. Mastering Meditation with Kapila Castoldi • May 11, 18, 25; 7-8:30 p.m. • Free introductory program. Topics include bringing meditation to your daily life and selfawareness through meditation, along with the practice of concentration, breathing, and other meditation techniques. Free. Call 994-7114; castoldi@oakland.edu or srichinmoycentre.org. Meditation Night at the Center with Deb Foggio • Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. • Deb facilitates this evening of meditation using the power of intention. Setting of intention is a powerful tool to help us discover answers to the questions we seek. Group meditation enhances our energy through tapping into the energy of the group to move into new levels of experiencing wisdom or healing. On occasion, messages will be received for those participating in the meditation. Come experience the healing benefits of meditation and more. $15. Call 248-702-7064; lightworkscenter@att.net or integrativewellbeing.com. Meditation for Everyday Living with Dave Krajovic • May 12, 7-9 p.m. • Most people know that meditation has great benefits, but are afraid to try it, have tried it and found it doesn’t work or don’t know where to start. This practical class will help you bring the benefits of meditation into your life now. Learn about the physiological benefits of meditation and its history, basic postures, breathing patterns, and pitfalls. Experience a guided meditation. $37. Call 734-416-5200; relax@bodyworkshealingcenter.com or bodyworkshealingcenter.com. Guided Meditation with Sandra Berman • Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. • For all people affected by cancer. This class utilizes relaxation techniques along with guided meditation in order to foster a state of ease. No experience necessary. Free. Call Bonnie Dockham at 975-2500; bonnie@twc-semich.org or thewellnesscommunity.org/semich. Meditation and Healing Night with Jude Shepard and Christine Fodor • May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11; 7 p.m. • Beautiful monthly meditation and healing night at Lighthouse Center. We bring in surprise guests monthly to teach and inspire on a passionate subject. We enjoy a guided meditation by Christine, then we go into silence where we have experienced energy healers do reiki, hands-on, and Bio Genesis healing. Come join us for this powerful night. $20 suggested donation. Call Jude Shepard at 810599-8855; judy@AmiracleToday.com or AmiracleToday.com. Meditation Circle with Ron Leinweber • Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. • The meditators’ support circle at The Theosophical Society in Detroit emphasizes meditation as a way to be with spirit and in spirit. There are no shortcuts or crash courses, no instant mysticism. We sense in stillness with others a great linkage and strengthening. We meet to support each other’s daily meditation. Typically, we begin with a short reading and several minutes of contemplative music, leading into two 30 minute silences, broken by a five minute interval. Participants may leave during this time or move about quietly in a meditative walk. Free. Call 248-280-4711; rolandes@aol.com or tsdetroit.org. Sahaj Samadhi: The Art of Effortless Meditation with Jim Larsen • June 1-3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. each day • Sahaj Samadhi meditation is a personal, effective meditation practice that is effortless. The mechanics of meditation and obstacles to meditating will be discussed. $250 or $150 for students/seniors. Financial scholarships available. Call Aditi Dave at 358-4570; aditi.dave@artofliving.org or artofliving.org. Introduction to Meditation Workshop with Ann Barden through Deep Spring Center • May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 7; 9-Noon • An introduction to insight meditation. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Cushions and chairs provided. $20 building fee with opportunity to offer dana for the teacher. Call 477-5848; info@ deepspring.org or deepspring.org. Satipatthana Sutta: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Ann Barden through Deep Spring Center • Six Mondays: May 3-June 14, 7:30-9 p.m. • Following these instructions can help bring what we learn to our practice of meditation and bring more mindfulness into our lives. The goal is to cultivate continuous mindfulness. There will be an opportunity to offer dana for the teacher and Deep Spring. Call 4775848; info@deepspring.org or deepspring.org.
Transformational Breath for Experienced Meditators with Julie Wolcott, Frank Levey, Lisa Zucker, and Marcia Bailey through Deep Spring Center • Three Thursdays: May 6-June 3, 7:30-9 p.m. • Each session will include facilitated breathwork of 40 minutes or more, along with full integration and periods of silent meditation. A comprehensive introduction will be presented at the first class. Transformational Breath can free up old, stuck, negative emotional patterns, resulting in greater integration of mind, body, and spirit; more joy and peace in life; and increased clarity and focus in meditation. $21 building fee with opportunity to offer dana for the teacher. Call 477-5848; info@deepspring.org or deepspring.org. Tuesday Morning Group Meditation with Bilha Rivlin through Deep Spring Center • Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15 a.m. • Sitting meditation to start the day! Please enter and depart in silence. Instruction is not provided. Donations gratefully accepted. Call 477-5848; info@deepspring.org or deepspring.org. Sunday Morning Group Meditation with Susan Weir and Other Teachers through Deep Spring Center • Sundays, 10-11:30 a.m. • Sunday morning sitting meditation from 10-11 a.m., followed by a half-hour of mindful sharing. Donations gratefully accepted. Call 477-5848; info@deepspring.org or deepspring.org. Grounded Meditation with Victoria Eaton and Ellie Shonsky-Genovese • May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 15; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Great for people who are sensitive to others’ energy, especially Reiki healers, massage therapists, and anyone who comes into close contact with others. Learn how to control your own energy and protect our own energy. $25. Call Victoria at 586-773-9677; v.eaton@live.com. Focused Meditation with John Friedlander • July 16-17; Saturday, 9-6 p.m. and Sunday, 9-3 p.m. • The development of sustained, focused meditation makes it easy to develop a whole new magnitude of psychic skill and healing ability, as well as a whole new level of mental clarity and spiritual openness. Each participant will both leap ahead with his/her spiritual abilities, and also make an excellent start in developing sustained, focused attention. $250. Contact Gloria Hemsher at hemsherglo1@yahoo.com or psychicdevelopment.cc. Oneness Blessing and Meditation with Lee Schaberg • Mondays and Fridays, 7-8 p.m. • This non-denominational transfer of divine energy initiates a neurobiological change in the brain that enables the senses to be free from interference of the mind. A natural clarity of perception occurs, bringing joy, inner calm, and connection to the oneness in everything. By donation. Call 358-5529; lee.k.s.@comcast.net. Guided Meditation Course with Ema Stefanova • Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Learn a variety of meditation techniques to relax and improve memory and concentration. This purely practical experience does not interfere with personal beliefs. Beginner through experienced practitioners welcome. For cost, call 665-7801; EmaStefanova.cs.com or YogaAndMeditation.com. Meditation and Markers with Jennifer Flowers • First Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Now is the time to give your children a gift they will forever cherish! This wonderful meditation class is geared to children ages 7 and up. We will be using guided imagery to relax our minds, allow creative energy to flow, and improve thought patterns. Following the meditation, the children may either journal or draw, whichever they choose. $12, with $6 for each additional family member. Call 734-416-5200; info@ bodyworkshealingcenter.com. Candlelight Meditation and Healing with Lighthouse Center • Sundays, 6-7:15 p.m. • Begin the new week by renewing your spirit with chanting, meditation, prayer, visualization, and a healing circle. Reiki healing available. No cost. Call Prachi at 734449-4381, thielp17@yahoo.com. Intensive Meditation with Lighthouse Center • First and Third Fridays of each month, 7:30-10 p.m. • Mantra meditation, 20 minutes on each of the seven chakras. No cost. Call Prachi at 734-449-4381, thielp17@yahoo.com. Learn to Meditate with Nirmala Nancy Hanke of Lighthouse Center • May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27 • Introduction to mantra meditation in the Jain tradition, with meditation and empowerment. $35 or $25 students. For times, call Prachi at 734-4494381, thielp17@yahoo.com. Healing and Meditation Night with Christine Fodor and Judy Shepard of Lighthouse Center • Second Wednesday each month, 7-9 p.m. • A night to clear, heal, and regenerate with guided meditation into silence with energy healing. $20 suggested donation. Call Judy at 810-599-8855; Judy@aMiracleToday.com. New Moon Meditation with Christine Fodor of Lighthouse Center • May 15, June 12, July 17, Aug. 7; 7-10 p.m. • New moon meditation to bring in the new in your life. Select angel messages. Optional journaling. $20 suggested donation. Call Judy at 810599-8855; Judy@aMiracleToday.com or sheenadwah.com. Memorial Day Meditation Service with Lighthouse Center • May 31, 7-9 p.m. • At this service, we will light candles for all loved ones who have transcended. We will also have chanting, meditation, and prayers. Veggie potluck after the service. No charge. Call Prachi at 734-449-4381, thielp17@yahoo.com.