We come from different spiritual paths and get together at lunchtime for a break in the middle of a crazy week. The 30 minutes usually include a mix of a reading, silence/meditation, and, if you wish, a chance to say something. Catch your breath and feel renewed. Every Wednesday (beginning November 7), from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Join others at the new chapel at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G Street NW, in downtown DC.

Meditation simply means to think about one thing continuously. We have all done it many times. However, that is the most basic definition. This science and art has been practiced for thousands of years but until the past century was not very well known. Meditation is not a religion though some religions also practice it. It is a spiritual practice - returning to the soul or spirit of the individual and enabling a person to become centered and balanced and thereby more effective in all aspects of …

Defining the word "meditation" doesn't mean anything in and of itself. What's important about meditation is the act of choosing to take time to focus with intention. Meditation is simply about being present in the current moment with our full awareness. Our group will use energy principles to practice meditation for relieving stress in your mind, connecting deeper with yourself or for any other purpose you may choose. Having the power to change your every moment and create what you want in your …

Metro DC, VA, MD Meditation Group is transforming and will be open for your suggestions of locations, activities, days to set meditation etc. Become an active member of this group and help coodinate meeting, meditations, adventures etc. If you are interested in Progressive Meditation, please follow us on facebook. Search Ron Mohl or Progressive Meditation and become a friend of Progressive Meditation. Have great days always.

Meditation is about moving beyond your thoughts to a quiet, open space which is naturally yours. If you are looking for an oasis of calm, and fun, in the midst of hectic work week, come along for a group meditation. Calm abiding meditation is a style of the Tibetan tradition which allows an calm, focused awareness of the breath to let the mind settle. Beginners are welcome. We teach the basics of meditation, followed by a 20-25 minute silent meditation. We conclude with a brief reading by an exp …

I started the Maharmitta Meditation group at The Center in Tenley-town for the past 2 years to teach "Maharmitta Meditation - deep breathing and meditation" (see www.maharmitta.com). It helps one to relax, reduce stress, increase lung capacity (help asthma sufferers manage their conditions). Since last year, I started to teach "Maharmitta Relaxation - A slow movement and stretching" to the residents at the Mary's House (Assisted Living) in Rockville, Maryland, and to the monks and lay persons at …

The DC Yoga and Meditation Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. We also have events that feature culture, ayurveda and health. It's fun! Existence is a Fact... Living is an Art... These events are offered by the Art of Living Foundation, a non-profit United Nations educational …

The Arlington Yoga, Meditation and Community Service Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to refresh, de-stress, calm the mind and live more healthy and happy. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community. We also partner with other groups for volunteering projects to give back to the local community and have events that feature various cultures, ayurveda and more. Join us..It's fun! For social philanthropy …

Meet other local people who are interested in meditation and get together regularly for practice and discussion. The DC Meditation Meetup welcomes meditators with diverse backgrounds, levels of experience, and styles of practice.

WELCOME; Sound is light sound is emotion, sound is a way to connect your soul. We are all engineered to be finely attune to sound . It is a major part of our environment, of our universe. Sound is a healing connection to the all. During my 35 plus years, as an audio system designer, I have pursued the truth that embodies sound. For decades, I have continuously expanded my craft to re-create the energies of musical performance and of recorded sound in the 3D space. My goal has been to redefine th …

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

Daily and free meditation sessions at the Washington Buddhist Vihara, the first Buddhist temple that was established in the United States. We practice calm and insight meditation from the Theravadan tradition, recognized by scholars as the most first and most ancient Buddhist tradition to transcribe the words of the Buddha. Whether you are Buddhist or not, meditation is a universal practice to find peace and happiness within ourselves. We are a dynamic and diverse community of meditators with …

Seeking to experience a variety of mediation practices, grow in community, and develop a regular practice of mediation to relieve stress, grow deeper spiritually, and connect with others.

The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. We offer a complete range of meditation courses and retreats for all levels of interest: weekly drop-in classes, day workshops, retreats and in-depth study programs. In addition, we offer introductory classes at numerous branch locations in the DC area (Arlington, Bethesda, Capitol Hill, Reston, and Hampton Roads). Kadampa Buddhism is a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Atisha (982-105 …

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." - Anais Nin As spiritual beings having a physical experience, our well-being depends on attending to all three aspects of the self: mind, body & spirit.   When we open our minds to knowledge, attend to our inner & outer health and set time aside for our spiritual needs, we create a life of abundance.  Positivity flows and fun follows!  A little bit of levity, a mom …

This is a group for those interested in supporting world peace by taking part in monthly activities at various national monuments and or other prominent venues in the metro DC area. We are committed to send to the universe, love, joy and peace via meditation and or prayerful silence for 30mins as a group each month on the fourth (4th) weekend of each month. This month's meeting is on Sunday October 25th. Many of you joined us on the International Day of Peace, September 21, at the Jefferson Memo …

This group offers Yoga meetups, Meditation meetups, and free outdoor Yoga classes. The group often goes hiking or hangs out after class. Persons of all experience levels are welcome. Yoga, an ancient Indian body of knowledge, dates back over 5000 years. Yoga’s purpose is unity and harmony through integrating the body, the mind, and the spirit. For such harmony and unity to grow, emotion, action, and intelligence must be in balance. Ancient Yogis developed a way to achieve and maintain this bala …

This is a group for anyone interested in natural healing and wellness - energy work (Reiki, Qigong, Chakra Therapy, Healing Touch, etc), aromatherapy (therapeutic and vibrational), homeopathy, acupressure, meditation, walking meditation, yoga, crystals, journeying, drum circles, sweat lodges, you name it). This group was started so that experienced practitioners, novices and the curious can come together and experience, learn, share, network and promote wellness naturally. Anyone can post a meet …

The ‘Art of Change’ – micro-mini sessions are derived from a thirteen week evening course offered by Quintessence Institute. On the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm we come together to learn the science behind interpersonal change and to highlight the most significant aspects of what it takes to become a completely new and different self or personality. We believe that self-actualization is the realization of our inherent human nature, which is to be spiritual. Therefore, we culti …

We are a group of lovers of the dance of peace ~ attuning to the heart ~ co-creating harmony through embodied prayer, sacred intention, conscious movement, pure sound, the glance of the soul. We are musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers of the message of unity, revelers in the mystical, celebrants of all sacred traditions. The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual t …

Sahaja Yoga is a simple, time-honored technique of Meditation. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. It’s also free. Follow us on other networks: www.facebook.com/SahajaYogaDC www.twitter.com/SahajaYogaDC www.soundcloud.com/SahajaYogaDC

Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless sec …

Are you sick of partisanship? Have you felt powerless to do anything about it? Let’s change that! I believe, collectively, we can make a difference. We can come together as Americans to solve or at least constructively engage in the enormous difficulties we face globally and as a nation. I have a simple idea. It’s not new, but it may not have been used precisely in this way before. Practically all religious denominations talk about it in one way or another; it is the power of the intentional pra …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

What is “Integral”? It simply means whole, complete, full, all inclusive.  It is both a theory and the basis of a life practice. It demonstrates how to integrate and include body, mind, and spirit in self, culture, and nature. This means acting so as to find your entire life to be full and complete, a life that “makes room for everything,” from wild rock star to devoted family man, from bodily pursuits to spiritual practice, from nature worship to meditation, from business practices to play and …

Visit the Hoop Dance DC! Calendar for a full view of our upcoming classes & events: http://www.meetup.com/hoopdancedc/#calendar Hoop Dance is the return of hula hooping as a fun, fitness, dance and meditation art. Burn 300 - 600 calories an hour with colorful, adult size hoops. Expand your community while toning your entire body! Join us for classes, hoop jams, FUNdraisers for local non-profits, retreats and "get togethers." Share the Hoop Love! Accessible to just about everyone ages five …

If you have are experienced or are new to Tibetan bowls meditation you will enjoy meeting others as we share our practice. We are like-minded people on a spiritual path, sharing our practice and the wonderful experience of hearing the Tibetan bowls play for you.

Hello to All! Welcome to the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment! We have heard from you that want a place to come and learn and share with others in a more deeply spiritual and meaningful way. Though there is a category on Meetup for "Spiritualism", this is a more specific category than the general "Spirituality". With this meetup group, our main discussion group** that gathers periodically will be centered around various topics of true Spiritualism and is always at no charge. We'll start off ea …