The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • May - August 2018 • Page 99
Myriad of Meditations with Karen Greenberg • Sunday, July 8 or Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Learn a myriad of meditation techniques and discover which ones resonate with you. $125. Contact Karen at 417-9511; krngrnbg@gmail.com or clair-ascension.com. Connecting with Various G-D Names/Aspects: Heavenly Travel with Karen Greenberg • Sunday, Aug. 12, 1-8 p.m. • Learn to travel safely to the planets associated with the Ten Sephirot (Spheres) in the Tree of Life. Become more deeply connected with ten different aspects of G-D and learn how to connect to the different energies of each aspect. $125. Contact Karen at 417-9511; krngrnbg@gmail.com or clair-ascension.com. Sunday Online Meditation with Celeste Zygmont • Sundays, 11 a.m. • Live streaming Sunday meditation. All you need is a willingness to observe with kindness the expressions of the self and be open to ever-present pure awareness. You must sign up for the email list to get the weekly link to join. Donation. Contact Tana at 477-5848; om@deepspring.org or deepspring.org. Mindfulness Meditation and Discussion with Awaken Ann Arbor • Sundays, 2-4 p.m. • Weekly guided group meditations are followed by a themed discussion. This student-based group welcomes all backgrounds and experience levels. Free. Contact Annabel at (248) 872-5987; asolemke@umich.edu. Sunday Candlelight Meditation and Healing with the Lighthouse Center • Sundays, 6-7:15 p.m. • Candle lighting, Sanskrit chanting, meditation, affirmations, visualization, and healing circle. Reiki healing is available. Love offering. Contact Prachi at 417-5804; cprachi17@gmail.com or lighthousecenterinc.org. Being in Tune: Mindfulness Meditation at The Ark with Mindful City Ann Arbor • Tuesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. • Thirty minute meditations. This practice has no religious affiliation. Appropriate for beginners or experienced meditators. Free. Contact Lynn at 332-3365; lynnsipher@gmail.com or mindfulcityannarbor.org. Drop-in Meditation with Atmaram Chaitanya • Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Meditators from all backgrounds can share in the collective synergy of group meditation. Begins with chanting and a 20-minute silent meditation, followed by group discussion or contemplation. Concludes with refreshments and social time. Free. Donations welcome. Contact Atmaram at 883-6947; atmaram@kashinivas.org or kashinivas.org. Mindfulness Two: Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Jewel Heart • Wednesdays, May 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 18, 25, 7-8:30 p.m. • Becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations through meditation opens the door to understanding the nature of our mind and how it influences our experience. While this course is open to all, it is recommended to follow Mindfulness One - Clarity and Insight through Meditation. Free. Contact Jewel Heart at 994-3387; annarbor@jewelheart.org. Siddha Yoga Satsang: Chanting and Meditation with Siddha Yoga Meditation Center • Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. • Please join us for an evening including a reading, video, or audio teaching. Then we chant and meditate. All are warmly invited. Free. Contact Dunrie at 276-0318; symcannarbor@gmail.com or symcannarbor.org. Ann Arbor Open Meditation with Libby Robinson and others • Thursdays, 7:308:30 p.m. • Drop-in secular mindfulness meditation session suitable for those with and without meditation experience. Format is two 20-minute sittings, the first guided and the second silent; some discussion and Q&A in between. No registration required. Donation requested. Contact Libby at 476-3070; libbyrobinson7@gmail.com or aaopenmeditation. com.
The Mindfulness Meditation SystemTM with Dr. Antonio Sieira • Appointment Only • A trademarked system of breathing, balance, flexibility, and mental focus/concentration designed to create a “mind-body” meditative experience. Learn powerful techniques to go deeper faster. $49.95/new students. $15/repeat students. Contact Pat at 416-5200; relax@ bodyworkshealingcenter.com or bodyworkshealingcenter.com. Open Mindfulness Meditation Practice with Dr. Antonio Sieira • Most Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. • Calm your mind and come into peace. Includes Mindfulness, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Metta Meditation, discussion of philosophy, science, and spiritual basis of meditation. $15/class or $60/six classes. Contact Pat at 416-5200; relax@ bodyworkshealingcenter.com or bodyworkshealingcenter.com. Group Singing Bowl Bath with Dr. Antonio Sieira • May 15, June 12, July 17, Aug. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. • Experience sound and vibrations from 21 bowls to promote health, spiritual well-being, and illness prevention. Free blocked up energy, calm the mind, delight the body and the emotions, as you bathe in the rich harmonics of the individual voices of these beautiful bowls. $20. Contact Pat at 416-5200; relax@bodyworkshealingcenter.com or bodyworkshealingcenter.com. Saturday Silent Meditation with Triple Crane Monastery • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Start with 30 minutes of stretching and three 50-minute sets of sitting meditation with ten minutes of walking in between. Free. Contact Winnie at 757-8567; triple.crane@ huayenworld.org or www.huayenworld-usa.org/usa/en
Movement and Dance Argentine Tango with Amigos Del Tango • Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. • Beginner social Argentine Tango dance classes--no partner needed. $10-15. Contact Matthew at amigosdeltango1@gmail.com or amigosdeltango.com. Dances of Universal Peace with Judy Lee Trautman and Drake Meadow • First Fridays, 7-9 p.m. • Originated in the ‘60s in San Francisco by Sufi teacher Samuel Lewis to celebrate the world’s religions through simple folk dance steps. The dances, a form of moving meditation, require no partner or experience. $5 donation. Contact Judy at (419) 475-6535; jltrautman@sbcglobal.net or peacedance.multifaithjourneys.org.
Music, Sound & Voice Cafe 704 Concert Series with the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth • Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. • Local music showcase and benefit held monthly at the Interfaith Center featuring an eclectic line-up of the best roots, folk, world, blues, ensemble singing, and jazz in Ann Arbor. Refreshments and treats available for sale. $8, $15/couples. Contact Delyth at 327-0270; cafe704@gmail.com or interfaithspirit.org/cafe-704-coffeehouse/. Integrative Breathwork with Linda Adamcz • Saturdays, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, 2-5 p.m. • A musical journey for insight, emotional healing, creativity, and renewal. Can assist with life changes, grief/loss, job stress, burnout, trauma/abuse, depression, addictions, and finding meaning and purpose. $40. Contact Linda at (269) 388-2988; lindaadamcz@gmail.com or adamczassociates.com.
Meditation Overlooking the Garden with Carole Caplan • Fridays, 10-11 a.m.; Sundays, 8-9 a.m. • Nurture inner peace and happiness. Includes instruction and practice. $8/class if you mention this listing. Contact Carole at (847) 922-9693; carolecaplan@livebychoice. com or livebychoice.com.
Integrative Breathwork with Linda Adamcz • Fridays, May 18, June 22, July 27, Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. • A musical journey for insight, emotional healing, creativity, and renewal. Can assist with life changes, grief/loss, job stress, burnout, trauma/abuse, depression, addictions, and finding meaning and purpose. $30. Contact Linda at (269) 388-2988; lindaadamcz@gmail.com or adamczassociates.com.
Ypsilanti Open Meditation with Joya D’Cruz and others • Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. • Secular mindfulness drop-in meditation session, open to beginners and experienced practitioners wishing to support their practice. Two 20-minute sittings, the first guided, the second silent. We also offer a day-long retreat once or twice a year. Free. Contact Joya at 219-2555; dcruzjoya@gmail.com.
Integrative Breathwork with Linda Adamcz • Saturdays, May 19, June 23, July 28, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • A musical journey for insight, emotional healing, creativity, and renewal. Can assist with life changes, grief/loss, job stress, burnout, trauma/abuse, depression, addictions, and finding meaning and purpose. $75. Contact Linda at (269) 388-2988; lindaadamcz@gmail.com or adamczassociates.com.
Intensive Meditation with the Lighthouse Center • First and Third Fridays, 7-10:15 p.m. • Chanting and prayer, followed by meditating for 20 minutes on each of the seven chakra energy centers. May join or leave meditation at any time. A deep cleansing and renewal to supplement your meditation practice. Love offering. Contact Prachi at 4175804; cprachi17@gmail.com or lighthousecenterinc.org.
Meditation Concert of Sacred Chant with Norma Gentile • Saturday, June 23, 8 p.m. • Norma brings her voice, Tibetan bowls, and a few musical friends together in an evening of medieval chants by Hildegard and songs that arise spontaneously from the combined meditational energies of those present in the room. These improvised songs are particularly potent for healing and transformation, as they arise out of the connection between Norma’s guides and your own guides. Suggested donation, $20. Contact Delyth at 327-0270; office@ healingchants.com or healingchants.com.
Learn to Meditate with Nirmala Nancy Hanke • Second Saturdays, 4-6:30 p.m. • Participants will learn how all meditations are good and thoughts are an essential part of the process. Talk followed by 20-minute meditation experience with a mantra. Vegan snacks after meditation. Register one week in advance. $35, $25/students, $15/repeaters. Contact Prachi at 417-5804; cprachi17@gmail.com or lighthousecenterinc.org.
"The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear." — Prasad Mahes
Voice Lessons for Non-Singers and Singers with Kathleen Moore • Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. • Beginning level: learn to listen, hear, and match. Learn to understand your voice as the musical, physiologic, mind-body instrument that it is. $25/group session. Contact Kathleen at 668-8146; kathymooremusic@gmail.com or moore-voice.com. First Wednesdays with Ann Arbor Kirtan • First Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. • Ancient yogic spiritual practice of Kirtan. Sanskrit mantras, sung to beautiful melodies, supported by harmonium, Indian drums, and hand cymbals open one’s heart and connection to spirit. Free. Contact Kashi Nivas at 883-6947; kashi@kashinivas.org or kirtanannarbor.org.
Naturopathy Dr. Nia’s Top Ten Headache Relievers • Monday, May 21, Thursday, June 14, 6-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 28, 10-11:30 a.m. • An opportunity to learn new information and self-care techniques that will help with chronic headaches. $50/session. Contact Nia at 8837513; niaaguirre.nd@gmail.com.