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In-person meditation Every Saturday 10:30 AM Sahaja Yoga is a method of actualizing the pure state of meditation, through the awakening of our inner spiritual energy. This experience of inner spiritual awakening also called as self-realization leads to a profound state of silence, a state of “Thoughtless Awareness”, where the mind is silent, and you simply witness the present moment. Check our website for more info: https://austinsahajayoga.org/

Saturday In-Person Writing Session – Join Us! Join us every Saturday at 9 AM for a live writing session at Lamppost Coffee on E Main in Round Rock. Whether you're diving into your novel, working on a short story, or just looking to get some words on the page, this is a welcoming space for writers of all kinds. * Drop in anytime during the session * Get feedback, give feedback, or just write * Say hello and meet fellow local writers Interested in organizing a future write-in, attending a writing conference, or submitting to a flash fiction contest? Let us know! We’re always looking for new ways to support our writing community and sharpen our craft. **Lamppost Coffee** 201 E Main St #101, Round Rock, TX 78664 If you don't see us at the big table in the front, check in the back room! See you on Saturday!

Okay, folks, it's the **third Saturday** and we have reserved **more than four hours** **of board gaming**! So bring your friends and let's dig in. Your host has plenty of games (we'll always have Catan, but also everything from **A**zul to ... darn, I don't have a **Z** game, but how about **W**ingspan?). You're welcome to bring your own game(s) as well. Can you teach? Great! Play an old favorite, learn a new one. NEWBIES WELCOME—we will be happy to teach you to play. We are a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse group. We’ll meet at the Milwood branch of the Austin Public Library, in northwest Austin, at 12500 Amherst Dr, off Parmer/MoPac. There's plenty of free parking, including four spots for EV charging at the west end of the lot. We'll start at **12:30** and play till the library closes (well, actually till **4:45**). This should give us time for two longish games, three shorter ones, or one really challenging brain-burner per table. With up to seven tables at our disposal, that means... a lot of board gaming. See you there! P.S. Please, no food at the game tables—modern board games are expensive—so be sure to grab a bite before you arrive. Beverages in spill-proof containers are okay.

We'll chat, eat, and maybe even play a few games. We'll be at the table with the green flag (unless I forget the flag!) Ni babilos, manĝos, kaj eĉ ludos kelkajn ludojn. Ni estos ĉe la tablo kun la verda flago (kondiĉe ke mi ne forgesos la flagon!). Hablaremos, comeremos, y quizás hasta juguemos algunos juegos. Estaremos en la mesa con la bandera verde (¡si no se me olvida la bandera!).

**Finding Your Life's Purpose** *What's your special reason for coming into this lifetime?* Awaken to your full spiritual potential with dreams, Soul Travel, or understanding past lives, just to name a few of the topics in the new *Raise Your Spiritual IQ! Experience Journal* recently released by ECK Master Harold Klemp. **Your spiritual IQ is unlimited!** Gain a new perspective on your purpose in life. Watch our [event video](https://youtu.be/cZX4KzaXx18) and discover how you can enhance your spirituality. **What to expect:** * Expand your inner awareness with the spiritual exercises found in the *Raise Your Spiritual IQ!* *Experience Journal* * Learn ways to handle challenges from a spiritual perspective * Discover techniques to access your divine intuition * Receive **a free book** and **beautifully illustrated *Experience Journal*** to jumpstart your spiritual adventure! **ECKANKAR welcomes people of all faiths and walks of life.** Please invite a friend and join us. We look forward to seeing you! **This in-person event will be at:** Austin Metaphysical & Holistic Fair Nature's Treasures Event Center [11055 N Interstate Hwy 35](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/11055+N+Interstate+Hwy+35,+Austin,+TX+78753//@30.3736056,-97.7174801,13z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x8644c93f889979f3:0xc038f2b3c8dc8019!2m2!1d-97.6762802!2d30.3736121!1m0?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) [Austin, TX 78753](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/11055+N+Interstate+Hwy+35,+Austin,+TX+78753//@30.3736056,-97.7174801,13z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x8644c93f889979f3:0xc038f2b3c8dc8019!2m2!1d-97.6762802!2d30.3736121!1m0?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

Bring a whiteboard or a laptop or a piece of paper. We will be solving 1 easy and 1 medium problem on LeetCode. We have no rules for being late or leaving early, you can be late and start from the second problem or do the first one and leave. The main idea is to work together on it, share thoughts and discuss a solution. For those who don't like the time pressure during the session, I will be posting problems in the comments for the session 1 day in advance.

An in-depth workshop on the practice and purpose of yoga meditation. 🪷 You'll learn three techniques of yoga meditation and how to start your own daily practice. 📿 The class will also include an overview of the purpose of yoga meditation and how we can apply it to our lives. We will talk about our identity (who we are and what we're not), the mind (and how to control it), and how to live according to our intrinsic purpose and function. RSVP is required – through Meetup or by email, text, or phone: info@YogaMeditationGroup.org or (512) 774-4964 Cost: No charge. Donations are gratefully accepted. Bring: An open heart. No mat needed. Seating and refreshments will be provided. Location: Yoga Meditation Group, 13740 Research Blvd, Bldg T, Unit 3, Austin, 78750 Yoga Meditation Group info@YogaMeditationGroup.org YogaMeditationGroup.org (512) 774-4964 Facebook.com/yogameditationgroup Instagram.com/yogameditationgroup

***Free Yoga For Mental Wellbeing***. This session offers tools to bring balance to the body and mind for a holistic experience of inner wellbeing. The practices offered include: * **Nadi Shuddhi**: A yogic practice that cleanses the *nadis* – the pathways through which pranic energy flows – resulting in a balanced system and psychological wellbeing. * **Miracle of Mind Meditation**: A 7-minute guided meditation empowering you to take charge of your mental wellbeing. Daily practice brings health, dynamism, peace and well being. Benefits: * Enhances vitality, focus, memory and productivity * Stabilizes the body, mind and emotions * Reduces stress and anxiety Location:Desi District - 12301 W Parmer Ln, unit 801, Cedar Park, TX, US, 78613 Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM **-** 9:45 AM CDT Open to all ages 7 and above. Those 7-17 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. RSVP:https://online.innerengineering.com/en/event-details/23281 Contact Details; Austin@ishausa.org 512-655-9589

[Get Details and Register Here - $25.00](https://dailyreikiaustin.com/round-rock-reiki-share/) This event is turning into one of our favorite monthly community moments! Please join us in the peaceful space that is the Mind's Eye Plants Yoga Room for a deeply powerful afternoon of Reiki and connection. This Reiki Share is open to practitioners of all levels — whether you’ve just taken your first class or you’ve been practicing for years. Even if you got your attunement MANY years ago and haven't practiced since! This event is perfect to get you back into the flow! We’ll gather in community, take turns on the table, and each receive Reiki from the group. It’s a beautiful chance to both practice your healing art and soak up some much-needed, incredibly powerful Reiki yourself, all while meeting and connecting with other practitioners. If you've never had Reiki given by multiple practitioners at once, this is a must try experience. Space is limited, so be sure to save your spot! Tea will be served.

Join us for meditation, tea & snacks, and a discussion of the teachings of Buddha. Free meditation instruction is available. All are welcome! This event is free, though we welcome a suggested donation in the amount of $10. Donate in person or **[online](https://dallas.shambhala.org/donate-2/)**. This event is located at our new center 13140 Coit Road. **[Visit our online calendar](https://dallas.shambhala.org/programs/monthly-calendar/)** to see all of our programs. Email us your questions @ dallasshambhala@gmail.com **Please register for this event on our website** @ **[dallas.shambhala.org](dallas.shambhala.org)**

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/9/0/6/event_166491462.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/0/0/4/event_166493252.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/b/5/8/event_166496152.jpeg DANCE U2 Weekly Classes Schedule at Avila Soccer dance hall : SUNDAYS: ********** 3:00 pm Salsa, 4:00 pm Country ( Two Step, One Step, Waltz ) 4:45 pm Swing ( East Cost Swing - West Cost Swing ) 5:15 pm Argentine Tango Avila Soccer dance hall with a great wood dance floor: 8863 Anderson Mill Road #107, Austin, TX 78729 MONDAYS: ********** At Avila Soccer Dance Hall on Anderson Mill Rd. Salsa Class 8:30 pm Beg/inter. WEDNESDAYS: *********** Avila Soccer Dance Hall on Anderson Mill Rd. Bachata / Kizomba 8:30 pm Beg/inter. ******************************************************************************** We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/b/a/event_184297562.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/a/c/6/event_184299622.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/5/c/6/event_184298342.jpeg We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍 Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children! Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m. 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼Free and Open to All. Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday April 21 from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency. PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply. Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1: Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body. Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment. Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing. Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your: respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis. Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you. All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course. This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2. The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class. PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses. For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!! LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.

Our Golden Lotus Meditation & Lecture Cancelled! We will resume next Sunday April 26th. Hope to see you then. Until then remember to Meditate and do your Kriyas

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!