Deep Relaxation - a Guided Meditation (online & in-person)

It’s the 5th Sunday — our special event week!

On July 30th, we are offering a special session of Guided Meditation of Deep Relaxation. Following the instructions recorded from a Plum Village retreat, we will be lying down for the duration of the practice!

Join us and explore this meditative method of body mindfulness and self-care.

:: PROGRAM SCHEDULE ::

3:15 PM: Zoom link opens / Dojo door opens
3:30 PM: Slow-Moving Meditation
~3:50 PM: Introduction - Relaxation as a Practice
~4:00 PM: Guided Meditation of Deep Relaxation
(with recorded instruction from the Plum Village tradition)
~4:45 PM: Self Massage
~4:50 PM: Open Discussion / Sharing
~5:20 PM: Adjourn

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You may join any or all segments of the evening.

Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations at https://chicagomeditation.org/donate/ are welcome. Your generosity will help support the continual operations and growth of this group, including the cost of our monthly rent and Meetup subscription fees.

We also meet on other Saturdays with slightly different programs - see our event listing on Meetup for details.

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:: HOW TO JOIN US via ZOOM ::

Zoom link opens at 3:15 PM (CT) every Sunday.
Practice begins at 3:30 PM (CT).

Zoom link and info on how to prepare for an online meeting can be found on our website.

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:: HOW TO JOIN US IN-PERSON ::

VACCINATION REQUIRED. Please read our “COVID Safety Protocol” page for details on vaccination requirements and other etiquettes.

Please bring your vaccination card (or a photo of it) and show it to our volunteers before entering the building for the first time.

LOCATION: Kiku Matsu Aikido Dojo, 4512 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Alternatively, you may email *hello@chicagomeditation.org* to set up a private Zoom meeting to show your proof of vaccination ahead of time (we can also accommodate FaceTime calls or WhatsApp video chat).

More info on preparing for an in-person meeting can be found on our website.