Meditation

**Join us for Tranquil Wednesdays: A Meditation Journey, a weekly series dedicated to bringing peace and serenity into your life.** Every Wednesday at 2 pm, we invite you to step away from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine and embark on a journey of inner exploration. Our meditation sessions are designed to help you relax, recharge, and reconnect with your true self. During each session, we will guide you through a series of meditations that are tailored to cultivate tranquility, balance, and harmony. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, our supportive environment provides the perfect space for personal growth and reflection. **What to Expect:** \- A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere \- Guided meditations to promote relaxation and inner peace \- Techniques to help you integrate meditation into your daily life \- An opportunity to connect with a community of like\-minded individuals **Benefits:** \- Reduced stress and anxiety \- Enhanced mental clarity and focus \- Improved emotional well\-being \- A deeper sense of connection to oneself and others **Details:** \- Date: Every Wednesday \- Time: 2 pm \- Location: 4324 220th Pl\. Bayside\, NY 11361 No prior meditation experience is necessary. We encourage you to come as you are, with an open heart and mind, ready to embrace the tranquility within. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact us at 718-225-3472. We look forward to embarking on this journey of tranquility with you!

### **NYC Breathe and Reset** ### **A Free Intro to SKY Breath Meditation with the Art of Living Foundation** New York energizes us — and exhausts us. We’re always on, and our nervous system pays the price. NYC Breathe and Reset offers a gentle pause — an opportunity to step out of the rush and discover how something as simple as your own breath can reset your mind and recharge your energy. This free, live, in-person session is your introduction to the Art of Living Part 1 Course and the world-renowned Sudarshan Kriya™ (SKY) — a powerful breathing practice created by humanitarian and meditation pioneer Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. In just 60 minutes, you’ll: * Learn a simple, soothing breathing technique to quiet the mind * Experience a guided meditation that leaves you clear, light, and recharged * Discover how SKY Breath Meditation supports deeper sleep, reduces anxiety, and sharpens focus * Connect with a warm community of New Yorkers taking a mindful break from the rush Seats are limited, so claim yours and feel the difference one hour can make. Your breath can change everything. Come find out how.

Come and participate in a Meditation of the Light of the Most High. This Meditation helps individuals to let go of stress, learn to get quiet and connect to the Spirit within. The Meditation involves the Light of the Most High; this process provides a way to rise above and go beyond everyday thoughts, feelings and emotions and to truly Meditation lasts one hour; please arrive ten minutes earlier as doors close promptly five minutes before meditation starts. Instruction for Beginners will be provided; no previous experience is required. Meditations are free of charge with a $5 donation gratefully accepted. No prior registration is necessary. You are always welcome! **Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 24 hours required to enter. Masks Required.** **Please refrain from wearing any perfumes, hair sprays, fresh nail polish or remover, colognes, after shaves or other chemicals.**

### NYC Breathe and Reset ### A Free Intro to SKY Breath Meditation with the Art of Living Foundation New York energizes us — and exhausts us. We’re always on, and our nervous system pays the price. NYC Breathe and Reset offers a gentle pause — an opportunity to step out of the rush and discover how something as simple as your own breath can reset your mind and recharge your energy. This free, live, in-person session is your introduction to the Art of Living Part 1 Course and the world-renowned Sudarshan Kriya™ (SKY) — a powerful breathing practice created by humanitarian and meditation pioneer Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. In just 60 minutes, you’ll: * Learn a simple, soothing breathing technique to quiet the mind * Experience a guided meditation that leaves you clear, light, and recharged * Discover how SKY Breath Meditation supports deeper sleep, reduces anxiety, and sharpens focus * Connect with a warm community of New Yorkers taking a mindful break from the rush Seats are limited, so claim yours and feel the difference one hour can make. Your breath can change everything. Come find out how.

Deuxième étage.

For the FIRST time ever, we have a GUEST teacher, Charlotte, talking about the powerful Astrological events taking place February 17th AND a first ever New Moon manifestation ritual! On Tuesday, February 17th, there is a New Moon in Aquarius, a solar eclipse, and the Lunar New year. Guest teacher Charlotte, Astrology expert and powerful Channeler, will talk about these events, what they mean to us, and how they connect to Tarot. We will also guide you in the first for this class New Moon ritual to harness the Aquarian energy to help manifest our goals for this month and year. At the end, we’ll practice pulling tarot cards for guidance for this new moon cycle. Please bring your own deck(s), if you have it. Since this is a special event, we ask for $15 from everyone, only if you are able - half of the procedes will go to Quest Bookshop for generously hosting us, and the other half will go to the guest teacher for their time. (If you’re unable to contribute at this time, please still attend and bring your energy to help build our community. ^*^)The class is officially 1.5 hours, but please feel free to stay longer if you'd like more practice or have any questions. ^*^

\*\*\*Kindly bring your yoga mat and a valid form of identification for front desk security check-in. **Wellness Thursdays: Breath and Meditation Workshop** *Re-discover the joy within.* Join us for a rejuvenating session where you'll be introduced to simple yet powerful breathing techniques and guided meditation practices. Learn how to manage stress, calm your mind, and connect with your inner peace. This workshop is designed to help you gain better control over your thoughts and emotions, empowering you to navigate daily life with greater clarity and happiness. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and willingness to breathe, relax, and recharge.

Hi All, According to the Chinese zodiac, the year of the fire horse has begun. What if the fire horse is here to remind us that we didn’t arrive where we are by accident? What if simply being ourselves—without holding back—is the change the world needs right now? Let’s get together to move with this momentum and support one another as we always do. Expect heartfelt connection and laughter to take home with you. :) With Love

**PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE:** Beginning in October 2025, Mindful Astoria will continue to meet in-person every Wednesday at 7:30pm, at the First Presbyterian Church. **Zoom participation will be offered only on the first Wednesday of each month** (as hybrid in-person/Zoom gatherings). As always, we continue to offer Zoom-only silent sits on Mondays at 6:45am and 8pm (per our MeetUp events listings). We'd be happy to see you at the silent sits! **ABOUT OUR WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON (AND HYBRID IN-PERSON + ONLINE) MEDITATION GATHERINGS** Each gathering will consist of instruction in different forms of mindfulness meditation, and time for group discussion and connecting with the community. Depending on the week, the teacher may give a talk or share a reading. Gatherings will be led by different members of our teaching team. Read more about our teaching team here: [Mindful Astoria Teachers](https://mindfulastoria.wordpress.com/teachers/) Check out our group guidelines: [Mindful Astoria Guidelines](https://mindfulastoria.wordpress.com/guidelines/) The meditation session will last for 1 hour and will begin SHARPLY AT 7:30PM, with an optional social time from 8:45-9 following the meditation hour. We ask that you arrive between 7:15 and 7:30pm. Email any questions to [mindfulastoria@gmail.com](mailto:mindfulastoria@gmail.com). We look forward to deepening our practice and strengthening our mindful community with you. **COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:** **Please note this change in our Covid safety policy:** Effective July 19, 2023, at indoor gatherings and events, **masks will be recommended but optional**. You are welcome to wear a mask, and we will have masks available for all attendees. However, **if you are only able to attend an indoor session in person if all attendees wear masks, please contact Mindful Astoria by 12pm the day of the session that you wish to attend at [mindfulastoria@gmail.com](mailto:mindfulastoria@gmail.com). We will require attendees to wear masks for that session.** Your request will remain confidential. **In-person attendance is limited to 20 people** (plus Mindful Astoria teachers and staff) to ensure Covid safety compliance. Once those 20 spots are filled, RSVP's will go to a waitlist. Given our limited in-person capacity, we ask that you be mindful of the space that is being held for you--and if you won't be able to attend, be sure to let us know so that someone on the waitlist can attend. The space will be ventilated for 30 minutes following the previous activity and will be equipped with HEPA air purifiers and hand sanitizer. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 3-5 days and do not have a Covid test result, or if you’re feeling ill, or have symptoms related to a cold or infectious disease, please stay home. All in attendance must adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. As mentioned, masks are optional unless a member of our community requests that all attendees wear masks for a particular event, in which case masks will be mandatory. We will provide masks. We look forward to seeing you in person! **SUPPORTING MINDFUL ASTORIA** If you join us for an online program, we ask that if you are able to offer financial support (we suggest $10-$15 per event), please do so via the PayPal app or website, with payment to our email address: mindfulastoria@gmail.com. No one will ever be turned away due to lack of funds. Your contributions will enable us to continue both to offer programs, and to give donations to Astoria First Presbyterian Church, where we are again meeting for some Mindful Astoria events after a too-long absence.

**Join us for an in-person, group guided meditation every Friday at 3 PM at our studio.** This weekly session is a chance to unwind after the workweek, release stress, and ease your mind into the weekend with clarity and calm. We’ll guide you through a simple yet powerful meditation that helps you let go of negative thoughts, loosen the busy mind, and return to a fresh, open state. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about our deeper practice—designed to help you discover truth within, break free from the “mind world” of stress and habits, and open to the universe mind of freedom and peace. Please come with an open mind and comfortable clothing, as we’ll be sitting on cushions on the floor. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: **Call:** (718) 622-1868 **Text:** (347) 915-5099‬

Join us for a group guided meditation in person at our studio Saturday meditation at 11:30 am every Sunday This meditation will help you unwind after the work day. Let go of stress, negative thoughts, and the busy mind, and start with a fresh mind. You can also learn more about our deeper practice that enables you to find Truth from within and break free from the 'mind world' of stress and pain, and change to the universe mind of freedom and liberation. We will guide according to our specific method, please come with an open mind, comfortable clothes - as we will be sitting on cushions on the floor. If you have any questions, please text us or call us at the studio: Call: (718)-622-1868 Text: (347) 915-5099‬

Guided Meditation on the 16th Karmapa every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @7pm (thursday we also host a short talk). Are you a beginner to meditation and Buddhism? Thursday is especially great for those new to Buddhist practice and meditation. We will have a 10-minute introduction talk by an experienced meditator in our center and time for questions. Meditation is always free and newcomers are always welcome!

Dear Shamanic Club community, You are warmly invited to a live online Shamanic Practice on Zoom during the powerful Corridor of Eclipses of 2026! There will be a Solar Eclipse on February 17 and on March 3, there will be a total Lunar Eclipse. It is a time of planets aligning us to our better lives and bigger dreams. Corridor of Eclipses is a time when hidden patterns surface and deep recalibration becomes possible. Eclipse corridors are not for rushing or manifesting on demand. They are thresholds when the old dissolves and the unseen reorganizes reality beneath the surface. In shamanic work this is a potent time for listening, clearing, and aligning with forces greater than the personal mind. During this class we will be entering guided shamanic healing space, work with inner awareness through rhythm and breath. We will be clearing stagnant energy patterns and anchoring the body and nervous system during eclipse intensity. During this class we will have several modalities that involve movement, rattling, drumming, energy practice, affirmations, meditation, shamanic journeying. No prior shamanic experience is required. Come as you are. Rattling is a form of a shamanic meditation with the whole body being involved. It is an ancient tool to access the present moment. It is an opportunity for your inner healing work. It is an opportunity to keep developing your extra sensory perceptions. It is an opportunity to keep learning how to access Shamanic state of consciousness. The rattle is used to invoke the assistance of your Power Animals and helping Spirits. The sound of the rattle is connected to the water element and assists a person to shift into an altered state of consciousness, where self healing is happening faster. If you never rattled - you could be in for a big surprise of how it effects you. Very positive. People reported their aches and pains disappearing. For those of you who already have developed Shamanic practice, this is an opportunity to continue to deepen your practice with me. For new people: I am native Tuvan, hereditary shamaness. For more info on my work and healing practice: www.tuvanshaman.com Instagram: @shamanesschokbar WHAT TO BRING: any type of a rattle, could be self made out of a glass jar filled with corn, beans or rice. If you have a drum, bring it too. As always you are encouraged to create simple or elaborate Shamanic Altar prior to our class. You can just put a candle, incense, flower/s, power objects on your table/altar. If you don't have anything or don't know how yet, at least put a bowl of water and a candle as part of the preparation for the Shamanic Practice with me. To participate, please, reserve here and confirm your reservation with a Venmo transfer. Minimum suggested energy exchange/light offering: $36 You are always welcome to share more. Once you reserve, I will direct message my Venmo address. Your zoom link will be send about an hour prior to the event. Make sure your meetup settings are on, so you receive it in your email inbox. Important: Reservations will be closed one day prior to the event. Because of the nature of this work, no late arrivals. Please, be there and ready. Please, make sure you are alone in a room and nobody is disturbing you for the duration of our time together. If you have never done anything like this, I encourage you to try it. Don't feel intimidated. If not now, when? The world needs more people who are not in the ordinary state of consciousness. Who know how to elevate themselves, transform and how to heal. Try it. Shamanic rattling meditation also works wonders for people who have challenges to do classic still meditation. I am looking forward to be of service and see you there!

**Join us for Tranquil Wednesdays: A Meditation Journey, a weekly series dedicated to bringing peace and serenity into your life.** Every Wednesday at 2 pm, we invite you to step away from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine and embark on a journey of inner exploration. Our meditation sessions are designed to help you relax, recharge, and reconnect with your true self. During each session, we will guide you through a series of meditations that are tailored to cultivate tranquility, balance, and harmony. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, our supportive environment provides the perfect space for personal growth and reflection. **What to Expect:** \- A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere \- Guided meditations to promote relaxation and inner peace \- Techniques to help you integrate meditation into your daily life \- An opportunity to connect with a community of like\-minded individuals **Benefits:** \- Reduced stress and anxiety \- Enhanced mental clarity and focus \- Improved emotional well\-being \- A deeper sense of connection to oneself and others **Details:** \- Date: Every Wednesday \- Time: 2 pm \- Location: 4324 220th Pl\. Bayside\, NY 11361 No prior meditation experience is necessary. We encourage you to come as you are, with an open heart and mind, ready to embrace the tranquility within. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact us at 718-225-3472. We look forward to embarking on this journey of tranquility with you!

Your Next Magical Leap Of Growth A VortexHealing® Group Session With Simon Deacon VortexHealing® - Divine Energy Therapy When - Thurs Feb 26th - 7pm Admission - $35 Venmo - @Simon-Deacon Paypal - Assisi4@aol.com The group healing will be in a private residence so the address will be disclosed thru email/text once you pay the admission Host - Andrew Kaen - 212-222-5432 We have all wished we could magically fast forward through a painfull issue or a stubborn block. This group healing will focus on channeling very powerful divine healing essences and energies to release as many layers of blocks and negative conditioning to help fascilitate an acceleration to your next shift in powerful growth. VortexHealing® channels a powerful essence of magical divine consciousness that brings profound healing and transformation to all levels of your system and consciousness. I will include both Psychic Counseling and channeling of VortexHealing® for unblocking of deep negative conditioning and karma from the core place that gets in the way of wielding and manifesting magic with your being. This will also include optimizing one psychic sense. VortexHealing® is an energy therapy modality that works with divine healing energy and a deeper essence of magical divine consciousness that is channeled through my being into the client. When this happens an expression of multi-dimensional healing occurs that becomes literally, spiritually, emotionally, physically, and even karmically transformational. When you receive a healing you receive from a multitude of energetic and divine frequencies simultaneously. There are many levels to our consciousness, some containing the deepest and hardest to reach levels of negative conditioning and karma. VortexHealing® reaches all these levels. My Certification level is MJ (Magical Jewel) The highest level of Certification for VortexHealing®. http://www.simondeacon.com/ ® “VortexHealing" is a registered service mark of R. Weinman VH Trust. All rights reserved. Used here with permission. For more information on VortexHealing visit http://www.vortexhealing.org

**PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE:** Beginning in October 2025, Mindful Astoria will continue to meet in-person every Wednesday at 7:30pm, at the First Presbyterian Church. **Zoom participation will be offered only on the first Wednesday of each month** (as hybrid in-person/Zoom gatherings). As always, we continue to offer Zoom-only silent sits on Mondays at 6:45am and 8pm (per our MeetUp events listings). We'd be happy to see you at the silent sits! **ABOUT OUR WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON (AND HYBRID IN-PERSON + ONLINE) MEDITATION GATHERINGS** Each gathering will consist of instruction in different forms of mindfulness meditation, and time for group discussion and connecting with the community. Depending on the week, the teacher may give a talk or share a reading. Gatherings will be led by different members of our teaching team. Read more about our teaching team here: [Mindful Astoria Teachers](https://mindfulastoria.wordpress.com/teachers/) Check out our group guidelines: [Mindful Astoria Guidelines](https://mindfulastoria.wordpress.com/guidelines/) The meditation session will last for 1 hour and will begin SHARPLY AT 7:30PM, with an optional social time from 8:45-9 following the meditation hour. We ask that you arrive between 7:15 and 7:30pm. Email any questions to [mindfulastoria@gmail.com](mailto:mindfulastoria@gmail.com). We look forward to deepening our practice and strengthening our mindful community with you. **COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:** **Please note this change in our Covid safety policy:** Effective July 19, 2023, at indoor gatherings and events, **masks will be recommended but optional**. You are welcome to wear a mask, and we will have masks available for all attendees. However, **if you are only able to attend an indoor session in person if all attendees wear masks, please contact Mindful Astoria by 12pm the day of the session that you wish to attend at [mindfulastoria@gmail.com](mailto:mindfulastoria@gmail.com). We will require attendees to wear masks for that session.** Your request will remain confidential. **In-person attendance is limited to 20 people** (plus Mindful Astoria teachers and staff) to ensure Covid safety compliance. Once those 20 spots are filled, RSVP's will go to a waitlist. Given our limited in-person capacity, we ask that you be mindful of the space that is being held for you--and if you won't be able to attend, be sure to let us know so that someone on the waitlist can attend. The space will be ventilated for 30 minutes following the previous activity and will be equipped with HEPA air purifiers and hand sanitizer. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 3-5 days and do not have a Covid test result, or if you’re feeling ill, or have symptoms related to a cold or infectious disease, please stay home. All in attendance must adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. As mentioned, masks are optional unless a member of our community requests that all attendees wear masks for a particular event, in which case masks will be mandatory. We will provide masks. We look forward to seeing you in person! **SUPPORTING MINDFUL ASTORIA** If you join us for an online program, we ask that if you are able to offer financial support (we suggest $10-$15 per event), please do so via the PayPal app or website, with payment to our email address: mindfulastoria@gmail.com. No one will ever be turned away due to lack of funds. Your contributions will enable us to continue both to offer programs, and to give donations to Astoria First Presbyterian Church, where we are again meeting for some Mindful Astoria events after a too-long absence.

### A valid photo ID is required for security check-in. Please arrive a few minutes early. ### **Wellness Thursday: Yoga and Meditation Workshop** Take a midweek pause to reset and recharge. This workshop begins with a grounding yoga session to stretch, move, and release tension in the body. We’ll then shift into a guided meditation focused on conscious breathing to calm the mind and support mental clarity. Whether you're looking to improve focus, reduce stress, or simply take a break, this session offers simple, effective tools you can use anytime. **All levels are welcome—no prior experience needed.** Please bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and bring water.

Join us for a transformative evening with the energy of the full moon — a powerful time for meditation and reflection. Meditating during a full moon can help shift negative emotions and patterns into a more positive space, offering a profound sense of renewal. It also enhances mental clarity making it an ideal time to realign, refocus, and find inner balance. Meditating in a group is a transformative practice that helps us connect deeply with our essence. When we gather with a shared intention, the collective energy amplifies serenity and peace, uplifting everyone present. Don't miss this chance to reconnect with your inner self and the energy of the full moon. BENEFITS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE -> Heightened self-awareness & emotional release -> Powerful manifestation of personal intentions -> Deep inner peace & relaxation

### A valid photo ID is required for security check-in. Please arrive a few minutes early. ### **Wellness Thursday: Yoga and Meditation Workshop** Take a midweek pause to reset and recharge. This workshop begins with a grounding yoga session to stretch, move, and release tension in the body. We’ll then shift into a guided meditation focused on conscious breathing to calm the mind and support mental clarity. Whether you're looking to improve focus, reduce stress, or simply take a break, this session offers simple, effective tools you can use anytime. **All levels are welcome—no prior experience needed.** Please bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and bring water.

\*\*\*Kindly bring your yoga mat and a valid form of identification for front desk security check-in. **Wellness Thursdays: Breath and Meditation Workshop** *Re-discover the joy within.* Join us for a rejuvenating session where you'll be introduced to simple yet powerful breathing techniques and guided meditation practices. Learn how to manage stress, calm your mind, and connect with your inner peace. This workshop is designed to help you gain better control over your thoughts and emotions, empowering you to navigate daily life with greater clarity and happiness. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and willingness to breathe, relax, and recharge.