About us
Who We Are
We're a group of laid back and genuine people that get together for meditation, movies, book clubs, thoughtful discussions, and socializing.
We don't charge for membership, and most of our meetings are free. When we do ask for contributions, they are only to cover our costs.
Special thanks to The Innerwork Center for providing us meeting space on many Sunday mornings!
Upcoming events
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Sunday Morning Meditation Group
Maymont - Carriage House Lawn, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond, VA, USNew to meditation, or looking to practice with others? Join us for a relaxed, welcoming group meditation—beginners and experienced meditators alike are welcome.
Location to be determined: We choose the location on Saturday morning based on the weather and venue availability. The gathering will be either outdoors at Maymont or indoors at The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd.
We will email everyone who has RSVP’d once the location is confirmed. Please also check this event page before leaving on Sunday morning for the final location, directions, and parking information.Timing: Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. We begin meditating at approximately 10:35. If you arrive late, simply enter quietly and take a seat. We usually finish discussion around 12:30 p.m.
We typically sit in silence for 25 minutes, followed by an open, informal discussion about meditation, practice, and everyday life. If you are new, let us know—we are happy to answer questions or offer a guided meditation.
Come as you are. Our group is laid-back, open-minded, and respectful of each person’s individual path.
Questions: If you’re using Meetup with a free account and see Meetup+ pop‑ups or can’t message the host, that’s okay—just follow these directions and come to the spot at the listed time. For any questions before the event, please post in the event comments.
Tara Brach has a good introduction to meditation here (http://www.tarabrach.com/howtomeditate.html).
5 attendees
Online Group Meditation and Discussion
·OnlineOnlineLet's practice together right in the middle of the week, right in the middle of the day. This is a shorter meditation group meeting - meant to be taken during a mid-week lunch break.
Meeting on Zoom
For privacy reasons, the zoom meeting requires a password.If you would like to request the password to our meeting, just message the meeting host directly. Best to do this the day before or at least a few hours before the meeting.
During meditation most of us turn off our meeting cameras.
Meditative Inquiry? What's that?
In addition to facilitating the Sunday morning groups here, I've also been practicing with, and facilitating meetings with the Ekoji Meditative Inquiry group, which has almost exactly the same format and intention as our Meetup group here. So I'm excited to invite both groups to come to meet and practice together here on Zoom on Wednesdays at noon.What kind of meditation will we be doing?
Starting at 12:20 we will sit together in silence for 25 minutes. The main thing is that we try to remain present during our meditation, and when our attention wanders, we simply, kindly, gently return to our breath, or any other meditative touchpoint you have chosen for yourself. While meditating, some people prefer to turn off their video, and that's perfectly fine.After meditation, we open up for discussion, which can be about the meditation we just did, experiences during the week, our meditation practices, or anything that comes up that's related to practice or waking up in our lives. It's not unusual for there to be long pauses between speaking, where we just reflect on what was just said or are open to hear the next voice, and sometimes that voice is our own. We will wrap up the discussion around 1:15.
What if I've never meditated before?
Many people have started in groups like this, so you'll be in good company.Who will I be meditating with?
Our group is very laid-back and open minded. We recognize that everyone is on their own individual path, so come as you are and you'll be welcomed.Do I have to sit still for 25 minutes?
No. If you get uncomfortable, shift your position. You can choose to meditate however it works best for you. You can turn off your camera during meditation if you want to.How do I start meditating?
Tara Brach has a perfect introduction here (http://www.tarabrach.com/howtomeditate.html).Other Meditation Groups and Resources
Richmond Meditative Inquiry Group at Ekoji1 attendeeSunday Morning Meditation Group
Maymont - Carriage House Lawn, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond, VA, USNew to meditation, or looking to practice with others? Join us for a relaxed, welcoming group meditation—beginners and experienced meditators alike are welcome.
Location to be determined: We choose the location on Saturday morning based on the weather and venue availability. The gathering will be either outdoors at Maymont or indoors at The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd.
We will email everyone who has RSVP’d once the location is confirmed. Please also check this event page before leaving on Sunday morning for the final location, directions, and parking information.Timing: Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. We begin meditating at approximately 10:35. If you arrive late, simply enter quietly and take a seat. We usually finish discussion around 12:30 p.m.
We typically sit in silence for 25 minutes, followed by an open, informal discussion about meditation, practice, and everyday life. If you are new, let us know—we are happy to answer questions or offer a guided meditation.
Come as you are. Our group is laid-back, open-minded, and respectful of each person’s individual path.
Questions: If you’re using Meetup with a free account and see Meetup+ pop‑ups or can’t message the host, that’s okay—just follow these directions and come to the spot at the listed time. For any questions before the event, please post in the event comments.
Tara Brach has a good introduction to meditation here (http://www.tarabrach.com/howtomeditate.html).
2 attendeesOnline Group Meditation and Discussion
·OnlineOnlineLet's practice together right in the middle of the week, right in the middle of the day. This is a shorter meditation group meeting - meant to be taken during a mid-week lunch break.
Meeting on Zoom
For privacy reasons, the zoom meeting requires a password.If you would like to request the password to our meeting, just message the meeting host directly. Best to do this the day before or at least a few hours before the meeting.
During meditation most of us turn off our meeting cameras.
Meditative Inquiry? What's that?
In addition to facilitating the Sunday morning groups here, I've also been practicing with, and facilitating meetings with the Ekoji Meditative Inquiry group, which has almost exactly the same format and intention as our Meetup group here. So I'm excited to invite both groups to come to meet and practice together here on Zoom on Wednesdays at noon.What kind of meditation will we be doing?
Starting at 12:20 we will sit together in silence for 25 minutes. The main thing is that we try to remain present during our meditation, and when our attention wanders, we simply, kindly, gently return to our breath, or any other meditative touchpoint you have chosen for yourself. While meditating, some people prefer to turn off their video, and that's perfectly fine.After meditation, we open up for discussion, which can be about the meditation we just did, experiences during the week, our meditation practices, or anything that comes up that's related to practice or waking up in our lives. It's not unusual for there to be long pauses between speaking, where we just reflect on what was just said or are open to hear the next voice, and sometimes that voice is our own. We will wrap up the discussion around 1:15.
What if I've never meditated before?
Many people have started in groups like this, so you'll be in good company.Who will I be meditating with?
Our group is very laid-back and open minded. We recognize that everyone is on their own individual path, so come as you are and you'll be welcomed.Do I have to sit still for 25 minutes?
No. If you get uncomfortable, shift your position. You can choose to meditate however it works best for you. You can turn off your camera during meditation if you want to.How do I start meditating?
Tara Brach has a perfect introduction here (http://www.tarabrach.com/howtomeditate.html).Other Meditation Groups and Resources
Richmond Meditative Inquiry Group at Ekoji1 attendee
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