Yoga is more than exercise. It is more than meditation. It is more than breathing. It is exercise, meditation, breathing and that is only the beginning. Yoga stimulates, invigorates, relaxes, rejuvenates and the end result is always that it makes you feel better than before you practiced. The living art of yoga is practiced within a group setting as a platform for learning. The true learning of yoga is what transpires when you take your experience from the group setting and apply what you rememb …

A safe environment to explore awakening and one's unique individuality in a 21st century context. This includes gazing meditation, embodied transmission, and dialogue. Waking Down in Mutuality was founded in 1992 by Saniel Bonder (http://www.sanielandlinda.com/saniel_bonder.html), whose passionate commitment to democratize awakening has birthed a thriving worldwide community of ordinary realizers, . For further information, please visit http://www.wakingdown.org/index.asp

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Founded to provide an affirming environment for individuals who are committed to an inter-spiritual approach to spirituality, encompassing all faiths and all traditions, and who wish to express their spirituality in a universal tradition without dogma. You don't have to live in a monastary, convent or temple to be spiritual! The Universalus Interspiritual Community is founded as a non-residential community for women and men in 2010 to: 1. Provide a supportive, accepting, and affirming environme …

"How does one become a butterfly?" she asked, "You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." - Trina Paulus, 'Hope for Flowers.' Inner Sparkle is a heart-centered organization dedicated to helping others awaken to their authentic self through spiritually-based seminars and workshops. By seeing life's challenges for what they really are - opportunities for growth and transformation - you have the opportunity to heal, forgive and recreate the life you were me …

Wellness, Yoga & Meditation, Overcoming Stress, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Relief, Breathwork Meet with other local people who are interested in learning the ancient secret of breathing, meditation and yoga to overcome stress. Gather to learn and experience the power of Breathing, Meditation and Yoga. Open to all who want to be stressfree happy healthy creative and successful

Monthly Meditation Gathering What if you could explore meditation and spirituality with a group of like-minded people, but without the dogma that can come with "organized religion?" If you are seeking nourishment for the soul but can't seem to find a group that fits you, we invite you to check us out. We seek to practically apply timeless wisdom from a variety of traditions to our everyday lives. The gathering will include guided meditation with instruction and spiritual discussion. Seekers of a …

Our goal as a Soul CommUNITY is to “Love ALL the ways that People love God”, regardless of the label. This commUNITY exists to love, empower and embrace the essence of Peace that exists in all paths. We encourage you to enter more deeply into your own Way of Devotion. We are inclusive and welcoming to anyone who feels drawn to celebrate life with us. We offer a more universal way of honoring, supporting and nourishing each other spiritually. Celebrating ALL paths, together. We offer an essentia …

Time to get back to loving ourselves as much as we love others! This is a support / social group where women can come together to share accomplishments, hurts, healing and empowerment. Our programs will consist of: Day trips Weekend Getaways Game nights Dinner Socials Luncheons meditation fitness sessions Book Discussions Business networking Community outreach & volunteerism Much More We will be having functions all over the MD, DC, VA and PA areas This group is the face to face branch of the po …

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings and the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings at 7pm at 2-B Oakway Road, Timonium, MD 21093. We also meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon at One Wisdom Fellowship, 500 E. 39th Street , At the corner of Greenmount Ave. (York Rd.) and 39th St. Baltimore, MD 21218 . Please determine if you can commit to attending any of these sittings before you join the group. Join the Insight Meditation group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreInsightMeditation …

Dear Guest, Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This group is for people interested in Thelema, initiation, ceremonial magick, fraternity, and other esoteric and occult pursuits, including the works of Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947). We hold events around the greater Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia metropolitan area. This meetup is organized by William Blake Lodge, the MD/DC/NoVA branch of Ordo Templi Orientis (the Order of Oriental Templars or O.T.O.). O.T.O. is ecl …

This is a group for like-minded individuals who want to raise their level of self-awareness. Have you ever asked yourself “Is this all there is?” Whether life has been pain and suffering or you have achieved everything you wanted, still there is within us that feeling that there must be something more. Something beneath the surface that gives life a deeper meaning. A suspicion, that, when you leave this life, you will say “Ah hah! I knew it! It was there all along and I never even put in 80% eff …

ABOUT THE 5RHYTHMS® Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide, 5Rhythms® is a philosophy, perspective, performance art and a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principle that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages, cultures and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action. Wherever the 5Rhythms are practiced, a community is bor …

This meeting is gives a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, ideas, and practice. A typical class consists of a guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions, followed by a short lecture in how to apply Buddhist principles into daily life. Time is allowed for questions and answers, and a final meditation. These classes are open to everyone, and suitable for "drop-in" attendance, but can also form the basis for a Buddhist practice. Please come whenever you like! This class is …

This group started in 1997 becasue we wanted to explore and learn about Kadampa Buddism and meditation and open this up for others. Since then we've grown into an active community.  We are a diverse group of people all seeking to bring greater peace and happiness into daily life.  We welcome everyone to join no matter your beliefs, background, or culture.

Are you experiencing stress or confusion about anything in your life? Then it may be helpful to take a closer look at the thoughts you are believing. I have found that when I believe my thoughts, I suffer, but when I question them, I don’t suffer. And I’ve come to see that this is true for every human being. -Byron Katie The Work of Byron Katie is a way to clear the mind and end confusion. With The Work we identify stressful thoughts, question them through inquiry, and move from confusion to und …

What: This is a *free, open ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. *The class is free for all participants. Donations are gratefully accepted, but are in no way required our sought. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Un …

From the earliest priesthoods of ancient Egypt to the more recent traditions of the various Qabalistic and Hermetic orders the mysteries have and continue to be the backbone of the many esoteric and New Age movements of the world. Join us every first and third Sunday of the month as we travel beyond the veil and uncover the mysteries of creation and the Creator.

Are you interested in exploring, studying and practicing meditation in the Himalayan yoga tradition?  A small group or groups will meet regularly to pursue spiritual growth through meditation. Our time will be split between exploration and study of the traditional 8-fold path of yoga based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the practices on that path, with the focus always on meditation. Prayag is a Sanskrit word meaning a confluence or joining of sacred streams or rivers. Each of us is such a …

Qigong is a movement art that goes back over 5000 years. It pre-dates ti chi and acupuncture. Qigong uses slow, deliberate movements with timed breathing to heal mind, body, and spirit. I am starting this group to help spread the healing benefits of Qigong to our area as well as practicing breath work, meditation, and food healing. I also teach Qigong to children aged 6-12. They find it fun and engaging. No prior experience in any movement art is needed.

This is a group for anyone interested in tai chi (taiji), qigong (chi kung), yiquan standing meditation, classic Chinese philosophy and related arts.Our mutual interest in these arts will provide, through this group, a way to learn, practice, socialize, and have fun together. Tai chi is a wonderful health exercise, moving meditation, and martial art. Qigong also works with the development of qi for health and wellness. This Group was founded by members of Baltimore Tai Chi, (www.baltimoretaichi. …

We meet to explore principles for living consciously in community. We are called together to support each other on the path to awakening through practice and study of shared values and principles. Living consciously means creating right livelyhood consciously, loving consciously, eating consciously, and playing consciously. There is no private good - as we awaken within ourselves we assist humanity in its own awakening. Everyone is welcome!

Greetings! This Meditation and Study Group is a group belonging to the Palyul School of Tibetan Buddhism. Palyul is one of the six great "mother monasteries" following the Nyingma School, or Ancient Translation Tradition, of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was founded in 1665 in the Kham province of eastern Tibet (present-day Baiyu, Sichuan, China) by Kunzang Sherab, the First Palyul Throne Holder. The purpose of this study group is to offer regular meditation opportunities along with classes le …

SGI-USA Baltimore Two-Spirits Group is a fellowship Nichiren Buddhists who identify as LGBT and our allies. We meet monthly to discuss how to apply Buddhist principles in everyday life and our communities at our local Baltimore Community Center as well as participate in interfaith events throughout the region. The purpose of our group is to promote peace, culture, and education in our homes and communities. All meetings are open to the general public, unless otherwise noted.

We would like through this meet-up to provide a space where others may come experience and learn more about the Spiritual Heart, Reiki Tummo, and Kundalini. It is open to everyone!!! All the truth in your heart, not the physical heart, but if the heart within you where lies your true self. To access the truth you must open your heart and Tummo Reiki can help do just that. By learning Reiki Tummo not only introduces you to the channeling of energy for healing, but also learns a tool that guides y …

Theravada Buddhism is the oldest of the Buddhist religions. We are a Theravada Buddhist group--sort of, see below--that offers a day of silent sitting and walking meditation, usually on the fourth Sunday of each month, at the home of one of our founders, Walter. The founding members are experienced meditators, each with over 25 years of meditation experience. In the US, the best known Buddhist religions are Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan. The differences between them, particularly between Theravada …

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to  find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love  for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living  science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become  deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the  awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the Kundalini which lies dormant in the sacrum …