All across the globe, everyone is seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the world's best-kept energy secret is hiding in plain sight. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called Inner Energy. And everyone already has it - including you. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the …

Dedicated to a harmonious yoga lifestyle, this group is for you if you love to chant, sing, play music, or dance! If you want a way to meditate using sound and silence, movement and stillness, community and self-reflection. If you want to deepen your yoga experience, spiritual connectedness, or mental clarity. We participate in kirtan and chanting events around Chicagoland with fierce joy, peace, and love in our hearts. Namaste.

This group was started to be the weekly group sit that many find indispensable for supporting a daily meditation practice. The group is non-denominational and any style of sitting meditation can be practiced from Advaita to Zen as long is it is in silence. We will explore different types of meditation with the broad idea being that if you find one or more types that you enjoy you will meditate daily and get the most out of it (like exercise but for the mind). If you are new to meditation Guided …

My Life has changed since I have started a daily meditation practice 14 years ago. More balance, more acceptance, deeper relaxation, just a feeling of “now I am looking in the right direction”. The new direction is that I am now taking responsibility for all of my experiences, thoughts and emotions. When something seems to go wrong, of course the first tendency still may be to blame someone or something not being the way it should be. But now with the meditation practice, the remembrance kicks i …

Group members are taught the essentials of mindfulness and how the process relates to their feelings. The technique teaches them to be aware of what they are feeling in the moment, which allows for a deepening of the way they relate to their thoughts and patterns. Unwanted patterns of relating and behaving discovered during the sessions can then be shifted. Using both avenues of psychology and mindfulness allows patterns to shift more rapidly as cognitive work helps people to understand the issu …

Maum Meditation is a simple 7 step method that allows anyone to become free of the limitations imposed by past experiences.  Maum means original mind, soul and spirit in Korean.  The past is recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures.  These pictures, or images, dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, conceptions, behaviors and health.  Although these pictures are illusions, humans unknowingly live within the illusions thinking they are real. Due to the collective whole of these pictu …

Meditation has many benefits, like greater focus, relaxation, and a feeling of peace. But it doesn't have to stop there. Meditation can be a powerful tool we can harness to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Through meditation, we can create the lives we truly want. Come to our meetup and learn simple, effective ways to change your life using energy meditation. It's simple and fun. Our group is appropriate for anyone and everyone. If you have never heard the word "meditation" before, o …

The purpose of this group is to learn simple energy meditation techniques that you can use to heal your life on all levels - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. By connecting to our bodies through energy awareness, we can make ourselves healthier, happier, calmer, and more connected. No previous experience is needed - just the desire to try something new!

Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago continues to offer the Monday Night Sitting Group in Des Plaines at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Sitting and walking meditation, discussion and social time from 6:30 – 8:30 in the parish house (directly across the driveway from the church) at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 1095 East Thacker Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 All are welcome. Instruction will be provided for those who are new to sitting meditation. The group is re …

“Meditation…You just are…and it is a sheer delight” By Osho Are you interested in exploring and having fun with a variety of non-denominational meditation techniques? For eight weeks, we will meet each Tuesday to playfully practice a variety of "Active" Meditations created by the mystic, Osho. These meditations were scientifically designed for “do and do more” Western societies. They incorporate light physical activities such as humming, laughing and imagery to release body tension and prepare o …

As an offshoot of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago, the Oak Park Monday Night Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Sessions include meditation instruction, practice, reading and discussion. Sessions are free but donations are always welcome. Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice, we learn to touch in with this wisdom, allowing us to live our lives …

Meditation Chicago offers Mantra Meditation classes and kirtan gatherings. Learn a relaxing and enjoyable practice that you can easily apply, which will give you peace of heart and mind, answers to your troubling questions, and spiritual awakening. In keeping with ancient tradition, all of our classes and events are free of charge.

A Meditation Group based on the Kriya Yoga Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, and inspired by the core spirituality found at the heart of all faith traditions. Our meditation group is for those seeking... -To learn how to meditate, using ancient, proven techniques -To share spiritual fellowship, friendship and support with others -To have a deeper understanding of the universal science of yoga -Greater energy, health, success and poise in …

“What Dennis Genpo Roshi has done is not only the most original discovery in Buddhism in the last two centuries, it is unbelievably simple, quick, and effective. In Zen, this realization of one’s True Nature, or Ultimate Reality, is called kensho or satori (“seeing into one’s True Nature,” or discovering Big Mind and Big Heart). It often takes five years or more of extremely difficult practice (I know, I’ve done it) in order for a profound satori to occur. With the Big Mind Process, a genuine ke …

This is a group for anyone interested in restoring their health, happiness, and peace with healthy eating, yoga, and meditation. We can meet to discuss best ways to lose weight, control blood sugars, and high blood pressure. Many other medical problems can be controlled or cured with healthy eating and living. We can also do light yoga stretching and meditation training to increase the flexibility and awareness of our body and emotions. I am a registered and licensed nutrition specialist working …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in yoga,meditation,healing chakra meditation, Life Particles meditation, energy meditation. Also for parents interested in teaching yoga to their kids. I started this group to offer quality body and mind connection that is affordable. All levels are welcome. We meet weekly.

This group is for Dahn Yoga healers to meet and practice with other members and non members who are interested in energy meditation and healing their body.  The focus of this practice is to heal the body, improves flexibility, create inner peace and outer harmony. About the leader: A Dahn yoga member for over a year and also a Dahn healer who would like to share what I have learned to help others create a healthy and peaceful body. Do you want more energy? How about a leaner body and better slee …

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation, Buddha Dharma, Ving Tsun kung fu (for self defense only), tai chi, chi gong and stress reduction. We started this group to share these practices with anyone looking for more peace and happiness and understanding of how to apply it practically in every day life. When we unite our body, breath and mind as one, we can live with greater clarity, focus and health. We look forward to meeting you and together making ourselves, our families, friends a …

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness practices, specifically designed for while not limited to people with ADD/ADHD Attention Deficient (Hyperactivity) Disorder. As ADD/ADHD interferes with the development of a person’s self-control, tools and techniques that improve self-regulation can be of great help. Meditation is a type of mental training to helping you focus attention, balance your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your life. Meditation does n …

This group is not only for people who suffered stroke or traumatic brain injury, but for anyone who wants more energy, relaxation, mindfulness, peace and focus. In this stressful world that probably includes most people. Meditation helps you concentrate, balance your body and mind (calm those busy thoughts!), improve your relationships, develop intuition, and enhance life in general. This is NOT a closed-eye meditation. This is active. It does help to be flexible enough to sit cross-legged, alt …

Diamond Way Buddhist Center Chicago belongs to an international non-profit network of over 600 lay Diamond Way Buddhist centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. Diamond Way Buddhism offers practical and effective methods to realize mind’s inherent richness for the benefit of all. With an accesible and modern style, it works with people’s confidence and desire, using ev …

Transmission Meditation is a group alignment meditation that provides a potent service to the world as well as a powerful method of maximizing personal growth. In Transmission Meditation, the group serves to 'step down' transformative healing energies to be made usable by humanity and the planet. It's simple and requires no special technique, only a sincere desire to be of service to the world. The Aurora group meets every Sunday at 10am and the Chicago group meets every Wednesday at 7pm. Please …

As a Kadampa Buddhist Center we provide drop-in meditation classes throughout the Chicagoland area. We also offer more in-depth programs such as weekend courses, retreats, and study programs covering the range of Buddhist thought. The methods and practices taught at the center are suitable for all individuals whatever your level of interest. Everyone is welcome! Please visit www.meditateinchicago.org for other info/events not listed on meetup.com.

The meditation classes, groups, and courses offered at the Inner Metamorphosis University Chicago meditation center include a variety of ancient and new practices using dance, expressions of different emotions and feelings, awareness oriented activities such as hiking meditation, breath-awareness, and periods of silence. Many of our classes are free or donation based as we are a non-profit organization. We also offer Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Feldenkrais, and Inspirational Movies on a weekly basi …

Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization where one awakens his or her own inner energy. Through this process an inner transformation takes place by which one becomes integrated and balanced. One can actually feel the all pervading divine power as a cool breeze, as described in all religions and spiritual traditions of the world. Sahaja Yoga was founded by Shrimataji Nirmala Devi in 1970. Since then Shri Mataji has dedicated her life to transform …

Basically it is encouraged that you practice meditation before attending a meet up (if you haven't already). This meet up is simply a group zen meditation with the aim of promoting peace for ourselves and society. http://www.mum.edu/m_effect/dc_md.html -Based on this study group meditation should not only bring peace to individuals in this group, but also to the immediate community.

Join us for a series of five classes designed to teach you the basics of The Middle Way Meditation Technique. Learn how meditation can benefit your body, mind and foster mental development for improving the quality of your life and helping you achieve inner peace in the world where it so often eludes us. People of all faiths, religions and background are welcome and will benefit from this course. We suggest that you attend all five classes for the best outcome. Many have found that regular pr …

Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Chicago (www.bodhipath.org/chicago) is part of an international organization of Buddhist meditation centers founded by Shamar Rinpoche. Rinpoche and many other teachers provide meditation, philosophy instruction, and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism. Resident Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish offers teachings and meditation instruction. Meditation is practiced through guided instruction geared to the needs of those in attendance. Various texts are also studied an …