Ann Arbor Spiritual Explorers

Introduction to Meditation: A Supportive Way to Begin (Even If You Think You Can't Meditate) with Amy Pletsch

​6 Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
October 14–November 18, 2025

Drop in to try it out: $25/session
20% discount for all 6 sessions: $120
https://www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com/intro-to-meditation-with-amy-pletsch

Provided: Yoga mat, meditation cushion (You may also use a chair)

Many people believe they can’t meditate: “My mind is too busy,” “I can’t sit still,” or “I’m just not the type.” These are understandable concerns, especially in a society that values action and quick sound bites, and that rarely invites us to pause. But meditation isn’t about achieving perfect stillness or silencing every thought. It’s about meeting yourself where you are, with curiosity and compassion. This class offers a gentle entry point for anyone who’s ever felt unsure, impatient, or intimidated by the idea of meditation.
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Meditation offers more than just a moment of calm—it’s a pathway to greater clarity, attentional stability, and inner connection. Regular practice can reduce stress, enhance focus, deepen compassion, and help us navigate life’s complexities with greater ease. Introduction to Meditation is a gentle, experiential class designed to introduce participants to a variety of meditation styles, allowing each person to discover what resonates most deeply with their own inner wisdom.
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Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants will explore:
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• Calm Abiding: Cultivating steady attention and mental clarity through observation of the breath, mind, or awareness. This practice supports attentional stability and concentration while fostering a tranquil, grounded sense of presence.
• Loving-Kindness (Metta): Nurturing connection through the heartfelt wish for happiness and the causes of happiness—for oneself and for others.
• Compassion Meditation: Cultivating the heartfelt wish to end suffering and the causes of suffering—for ourselves and all beings.
• Empathetic Joy: Celebrating the happiness and success of others, expanding the heart’s capacity for delight.
• Equanimity Practice: Opening the mind and heart to all beings and experiences—without clinging, aversion, or indifference. This practice fosters a spacious, balanced presence that remains engaged without being overwhelmed or withdrawn.
• Body Scan & Somatic Awareness: Deepening embodiment and relaxation by tuning into physical sensations.
• Visualization & Guided Imagery: Engaging the imagination to complement meditation sessions and augment calm, clarity, or insight.
• Contemplative Inquiry: Inviting inner wisdom through inquiry and reflective silence.

Each class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for discussion or optional sharing.

You don’t need any experience—just a little curiosity and a willingness to pause.
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Questions and more info:
Contact Amy P. at 231-753-8724 or meditativejourneys108@gmail.com

About Amy Pletsch
Amy was trained as a neuroscientist and a meditation practitioner with decades of practice and years of retreat experience. She coaches people who are seeking to live more effective, happy, and meaningful lives, and also facilitates specialized coaching sessions in dream analysis or lucid dreaming practice.

You're invited to join us for transformative practice sessions where you can not only ask questions and partake in guided activities using Oracle, Tarot, Lenormand, and even playing cards, but also experience hands-on experimentation with various decks. This is your chance to absorb knowledge, explore new spreads, and unlock the deeper symbolism within each card. There will be supportive sharing and discussion regarding the meaning and insights of spreads and cards. Learn to connect the reading message to your experiences and discerning guidance. Reading exchanges and deck exchanges welcome.

Cost: $25
https://www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com/card-reading-circle
Questions and more information:
Contact Nikki at: 313-506-4844 or nikki@nmwunveiled.com

About Nikki Wisniewski
As an author, teacher, and guide, Nikki has shared her intuitive gifts her entire life. She’s an experienced and sought-after reader who is known for an approachable, conversational style that puts new and returning clients at ease. Her readings provide deep insight and clarity. Nikki has written and taught on a range of topics, including publishing books on dream symbols and dream analysis. Some of her additional topics include signs and symbology, intuitive arts, energy, crystals, and divination tools.

Nikki’s unique style and approach reflects the balance between her corporate experience and degrees, a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Data Analytics, with many years of experience and study in all things metaphysical. She can perfectly blend the intuitive, spiritual connection and insight with grounded applicable messages that allow her clients to discover, develop, and integrate their own gifts and abilities. Her life’s mission is to demystify the magic through educating and enabling individuals to trust their gifts and guts. You can learn more about Nikki on her website: https://nmwunveiled.com/.

About Toni Royer
Toni believes that life is like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. She also knows that sometimes choosing what to do on that adventure can be challenging. Asking questions can help make that a little bit easier. Toni uses her gifts as a psychic, a medium, and a physical intuitive, which means she feels Spirit energies in her body. She is naturally attuned to Spirit to assist you on your adventure and delivers messages from Spirit and departed loved ones with humor, warmth, and compassion. Toni uses a pendulum and oracle cards to dive deeper into the reading, providing clients with thought-provoking information and clarity. Contact: tjroyer1@gmail.com

Drumming has proven to be a healing tool both physically and emotionally by releasing endorphins, which improves mood & social connection, decreases stress, and fosters well-being.

Bring your drum, rattle, chimes, or use ours! No experience is required! All are welcome. You don't need an instrument, you can clap or tap, or just come and listen to the beats! Come enjoy community connection and experience vibrational healing.

COST: $15 in advance or at the door
Questions and more information:
Call or Text 810-820-0494
or email: Lori@ZSourceConnection.com
https://www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com/monthly-drum-circle

About Rev. Lori Irvin
Rev. Lori Irvin is a Medical Intuitive Healer trained in Lily Dale, NY, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is a Holy-Fire Reiki Master/Teacher, Occupational Therapist, and Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist that provides customized healing to reduce/eliminate symptoms of the body, mind, or soul energy. Known as an “Extractor,” she helps to heal your physical and emotional well-being by removing Pain-Energy, Old Energy, Cords or Blockages that no longer serve you and replaces it with healing color energy. Additional techniques may include inner child work, relationship-cord or old cord energy removal, energetic surgery, chakra alignment, and energy transformation.
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Clients have reported relief from many emotional and physical ailments such as reduced anxiety, stress, brain fog, old self-talk/self-love issues, weight management issues, back pain, headache, lockjaw, arthritis pain, neck pain, balance, fatigue, and digestion issues, just to name a few. After working with Lori, people report an overall sense of peace and lightness all with a clear but calm mind. Sit with Lori as she connects with Source, Ascended Masters, Spirit Guides, and Angels, all while utilizing color, crystal, and sound energy to heal the old vibration of the "dis-ease".