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Annual DC Downtown New Year's Day E-Bike Ride with E-bike Lovers
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45928389](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45928389)
20.3 miles.
Join us for a short and pleasant e-bike ride in and around the center of Washington, DC, on New Year's Day.
Note the starting time is 12:30 PM.
NOTE: New starting point is Haines Point as the roads are blocked off for a 5K race.
The total tour distance is some 20 miles but you can cut it short if needed. 94% of the ride is on paved bike paths and flat terrain.
At the halfway point, we will provide snacks, hot tea, and cider. You can even bring your own picnic.
Various monuments can be seen during this route (the Capitol, the municipal Fish Market, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Nationals ballpark stadium, the Titanic memorial, and the new Frederick Douglas bridge).
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
Bootleggers New Year's Eve Gatsby Ball
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootleggers-new-years-eve-gatsby-ball-tickets-1974955713704](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootleggers-new-years-eve-gatsby-ball-tickets-1974955713704)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Prepare for an enchanted New Year’s Eve escape into a bygone era of sensational glamor, decadence and revelry reminiscent of the roaring 20s. The party will be so extraordinary and so magnificent that it beckons all to join in celebration. Step inside history for the **Bootleggers Ball**.
The historic National Union Building spans 27,000 square feet, including 7 stories (a secret speakeasy) and 10 party rooms. Wander through history and treat yourself to an exquisite experience.
**WANT TO JOIN? Purchase Tickets Now Before They Sell Out**
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**FAQ/CONTACT US:**
For any event related questions, please email info@merevents.com. We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs below:
**IDs:**
*You must be at least 21 years of age to enter the event. Every attendee must have a valid, government issued photo ID with DOB or Official Foreign Passport ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS.*
**Dress code:**
Attire: Step back-in-time when fashion was full of fringe, feathers, and shiny embellishments. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear formal attire (black-tie optional) and women are encouraged to wear Twenties-Era appropriate attire.
**Seating:**
This is a cocktail-style to maximize event space and provide a comfortable crowd flow.
*This is a cocktail-style event with limited seating to maximize event space and provide a comfortable crowd flow.*
What is the refund policy?
*No refunds, all tickets are final purchase. You may transfer tickets*
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
*Street parking is a challenge and garage parking is a bit expensive. On top of that ,the event involves drinking. We encourage our guests to use ride share OR taxi services to attend the event and leave safely. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.*
Still have questions:
*Please TEXT at (202) 368-1878. Text only:)*
Payment Instructions :
1. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button, on the ticket link. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.
3. **If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card".**
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.
**How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone**
Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :
For Safari Users :
1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it.
3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.
For Google Chrome Users :
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Scroll down to content settings.
5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.
Refund & Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES.**
New Year's Eve MASQUERADE ROYALE Gala At La Vie
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-masquerade-royale-gala-at-la-vie-tickets-1976786234842](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-masquerade-royale-gala-at-la-vie-tickets-1976786234842)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Almost 632 years ago, in 1393; Charles VI of France held the first masquerade gala in the world. Since then the Masquerade Gala began as part of Europe’s carnival season. Less high society and more cirque du célébration, villagers would gather in masks and costumes to take part in elaborate pageants and glamorous processions. Quickly spreading across France like wildfire, some of the most notorious balls of the day would be held to celebrate Royal Entries: the grand occasion of welcoming kings and queens into their cities. LET US WELCOME OUR KINGS AND QUEENS TO LA VIE!
What better way to welcome 2026 than with an ALL-INCLUSIVE party in the stunning elegance of La Vie? The resplendent grandeur, one of most dramatic spaces at The Wharf!
Join us for an enchanting New Year’s Eve filled with breathtaking views, lively entertainment, dancing, and midnight surprises. Be prepared to be awe-inspired as you revel in the decadence and splendor of the night. The stage is set for a timelessly magical New Year’s Eve experience like never seen before in DC.
***DRESS CODE :*** We expect gentlemen to range from creative black tie to tuxedo, while ladies range from stylish cocktail attire to flax dresses and gowns. Bonus points for a Masquerade.
What to look forward to:
* EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO LA VIE's NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
* MULTIPLE OPEN BAR STATIONS
* LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & DJS
* HORS D'OEUVRES (VIP)
* MULTIPLE PARTY AREAS
* PHOTO BOOTH
* PARTY FAVORS
* MASSIVE MIDNIGHT CELEBRATION & CHAMPAGNE TOAST
* LIVE STREAMING OF NYC BALL DROP
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Ticket Options:
1\. General Admission:
* Access to the Annual La Vie's NYE
* 2 1/2-hour open bar (10:00pm-12:30am)
* Live Entertainment
* Passed Hors d'oeuvres
* Champagne Toast
* Party Favors
2\. VIP Admission:
* Access to Annual La Vie's NYE
* 3 1/2-hour open bar (9:00pm-12:30am)
* Early check-in and VIP line
* Upgraded drinks + VIP Room
* Live Entertainment
* Champagne Toast
* Party Favors
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FAQ/CONTACT US:
For any event related questions, please email [info@merevents.com.](http://info@merevents.com./) We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs below:
IDs:
*You must be at least 21 years of age to enter the event. Every attendee must have a valid, government issued photo ID with DOB or Official Foreign Passport ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS.*
Will there be a coat check?
*Coat check will be available for $10 per coat. Limited Availability.*
What is the dress code?
*Refer above. We want you looking your best.*
What kind of music can I expect to hear?
*You can expect to hear all genres of music throughout the night, including top40/mashups/old school and anything in between*.
What is the seating situation?
*This is a cocktail-style event with limited seating to maximize event space and provide a comfortable crowd flow.*
What is the refund policy?
*No refunds, all tickets are final purchase. You may transfer tickets*
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
*Street parking is a challenge and garage parking is a bit expensive. On top of that the events involves drinking. We encourage our guests to use ride share OR taxi services to attend the event and leave safely. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.*
*How long will the passed Hors d’oeuvres serve until?*
*Passed Hors d’oeuvres will end at 11pm.*
Payment Instructions :
1\. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\.
2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\.
**3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\. Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'\.**
4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\.
**How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone**
Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :
For Safari Users :
1\. Go to Settings\.
2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it\.
3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.
For Google Chrome Users :
1\. Open Google Chrome\.
2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\.
3\. Click on Settings\.
4\. Scroll down to content settings\.
5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.
Refund & Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name and contact details of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
\****For further info, refer the Eventbrite Invite. We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs.***
New Years Day Hike @ Great Falls (MD)
Happy New Year, Adventurers!
Continuing a tradition that started in 1991, Adventuring's first hike of the New Year will be at the Great Falls of the Potomac, arguably the most spectacular natural wonder in the National Capital Area. 2026 being an even year, we will focus on the Maryland side of Great Falls.
We will gather at Great Falls Tavern and head upstream along the C&O Canal towpath, with the Canal on one side and the Potomac River on the other. After a couple of miles we will reach Swains Lock, a scenic and historic spot which should have enough picnic tables for our lunch. After lunch we'll retrace our steps back to the Tavern. Some of us may want to continue downstream a short ways past the Tavern to the trail leading to the Falls Overlook, while others may skip the Overlook and head out right away. Total length of this easy, level round-trip hike will be about 5 miles.
If the weather cooperates, a stop at the beer garden at nearby Old Anglers Inn on MacArthur Boulevard may be in order. Warming up at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo may also be a tempting after-hike option.
Those wishing to participate in our carpool either as drivers or passengers will gather by the Panera on Wisconsin Avenue by the Tenleytown Metro Station at 11 a.m. Passengers will give their drivers $5. Those wishing to drive directly to Great Falls should plan to be at the Tavern by 11:45 to rendezvous with the carpoolers. Everyone should expect to pay the $20/vehicle admission fee at the entrance to Great Falls unless you or someone else in your vehicle has a Park Pass. (Historically, most vehicles in our carpool have included someone with a Pass.)
Bring beverages, lunch, mud-worthy hiking boots, and the $5 Adventuring trip fee, and dress in layers.
Please [click here](https://adventuringlgbtq.com/Adventuring_Release_Form.pdf) to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release. Everyone must RSVP on their own behalf.
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New Years Day Hike on Lesser-Known DC Trails (moderate, 5 miles)
Start the new year off right with a hike on the C&O Canal, Glover Archbold Trail, and Battery Kemble Trail. This hike will be a nice showcase of some of the impressive nature that's right in the middle of the city. We will meet at Fletcher's Cove (free parking; bathroom facilities may be closed) and walk east toward Georgetown, then circle back along Glover Archbold and Battery Kemble. There aren't good transit options to get to Fletcher's Cove -- please post a comment if you need a ride from a metro station.
Given that it's New Years we will move at a relaxed pace, but it will be cold so we'll be mindful not to stop for too long. There's no significant elevation but you should have experience hiking for several hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather (hats, gloves, etc.). You can always shed layers if you get too warm, but you can’t don clothes you didn’t bring in the first place! Please also bring snacks and water.
There are several road crossings on this hike. Please be mindful of cars and listen for directions from the hike leader to coordinate crossings.
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7800728
Meeting point: https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/fletchers-cove.htm
We hope to see you on the trail!
CARPOOLING:
We encourage those with cars to carpool others to the trailhead - you're the ones who make LMH great!
If you're a driver that is willing to drive, please post a comment on the event page with the following information:
(1) Number of seats
(2) Meeting location
(3) Meeting time
As a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas.
BACKGROUND INFO ABOUT LMH: Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers inititiating trips under the common adventurer model (https://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm). We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking. This is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.
We are also not professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be careful to choose hikes only within your own physical abilities and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times.
Act responsibly and safely: if you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service ([https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost](https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost))
LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. By attending this event, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the contents of our waiver of liability in the following link ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0))
Guided Vacations Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Free Guided Meditation - for Beginners
**Sahaja Yoga teaches a unique method of meditation, rooted in ancient spiritual knowledge.**
We follow a format of continuous integration of topics in our classes so that no two classes are same and so we are able to accommodate new meditators along with experienced ones.
**Through Sahaja Yoga, you can achieve a state of meditation known as thoughtless awareness. In this state, you experience and enjoy the present moment without any distractions from the past or future. Your consciousness works in flow with your inner energy ([Kundalini](https://us.sahajayoga.org/the-kundalini/)).**
Some of the things we go over with in our programs are how to awaken your dormant Mother energy called Kundalini.
Meditation with Mantras using power of very basic mantra to bring peace within!
Meditation with music, what are Chakras, how to take affirmations, what is Thoughtless Awareness and how to find the state of your Chakras.
*Meditation sessions led by an experienced fellow meditator.*
**Please join us to awaken the dormant energy within you and re-balance your emotional, physical and mental state of being!**
**Sahaja Yoga was founded in 1970 by Shri Mataji**. She envisioned a world where people would be transformed, and lead more balanced lives. She has worked tirelessly to help people meditate and achieve greater spiritual heights through this meditation.
**Cost**: Free
**Parking**: Paid parking in garages and on street. Garage-40 Cordell-St.Elmo Garage, Saint Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD is 2 mins walking distance from meditation center.
**How to reach us?**
We are at **Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center** on **4901 Saint Elmo Avenue**
**Bethesda, MD 20814**, *walking distance from Bethesda Metro Center*
**You can learn more about this meditation** from [us.sahajayoga.org](https://us.sahajayoga.org)
Guided Meditation: Calm Abiding & Compassion
Now at **11 a.m.**, this beginner-friendly guided meditation class helps stabilize the mind and open the heart. The session includes traditional practices such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Tonglen (sending and receiving), as well as Jetsunma’s Light Expansion Prayer. Both relaxing and healing, these meditations can be practiced by anyone, regardless of religious tradition. Each class concludes with a dedication that our efforts benefit all beings.
All are welcome whether new to meditation or regular practitioners looking for a supportive group with whom to sit.
Join us!
Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on our Facebook and YouTube channel.
Watch online here: [https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/](https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/)
Missed a class? You can watch past classes on our YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams)
Monuments and Memorials Photo Safari
• What we'll do
Learn how to take great pictures BEFORE you go on that expensive trip! And we will teach you how to use your camera IN THE FIELD, not in a classroom! Join our standard Monuments and Memorials workshop, offered Wednesdays and Saturdays, in which the instructor takes you to some of DC’s most popular attractions: White House, Lafayette Park, the Einstein, Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam Three Servicemen Memorials, and finally to Union Station, where you learn to make all the moving people DISAPPEAR! Remember, it was Confucius who said: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do, and I understand." At Washington Photo Safari, we help you "do " and understand! That is why our motto is "See. Click. Learn."
This $71 Safari (a 20% discount from the regular $89 price) begins with a 45-minute travel photography orientation, giving you basic tips in composition, F-stops and shutter speeds, portraiture, and interior photography. While you are taking pictures, you receive hands-on guidance on how to make those images even better! Advanced and smartphone photographers will appreciate the instructor’s extensive knowledge of the best camera angles in DC. This is suggested as a preliminary course before taking special safaris. Open to any photographers at any skill level with any camera, phone, or tablet. Transportation from site to site is provided by the instructor.
• What to bring
camera and all lenses
• Important to know
travel, architectural, portrait and street photography techniques
New Year, New Hike!
Shake off your NYE hangover and start the year a new with a hike at Scott's Run. Parking is tight at this locale, so try to get there about 10 mins early. I have attached a picture of the map below.
Guided Vacations Events Near You
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SOL in Columbus, OH - a Smart-guided Short One-way Loop Bikeway Tour
***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS***
Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197)
You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut!
### SOL in Columbus, OH
\- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour
Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles!
83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below).
Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda.
Points of interest:
COSI
Scioto River
North Market
German Village
The Scioto Mile
Brewery District
Huntington Park
Nationwide Arena
Columbus Union Station Arch
Greater Columbus Convention Center
**The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly, to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. **If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.**
Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun!
***This is a repeating event on the calendar***\*, but the date and time do not necessarily need to be what is posted. **If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section** giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.\*
***The mission of this format is to create a catalog*** *of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. **The goal is to get people out cycling** either in groups or solo. **The vision is a cycling community with resources** available for bike tours, bike talk, and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.*
Mastering the Art of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful acts of healing we can offer ourselves.
Join us every Wednesday for **“Mastering the Art of Forgiving,”** a gentle and transformative class that explores how to release resentment, heal emotional wounds, and open your heart to peace.
Through guided reflection, discussion, and practical tools, you’ll learn how forgiveness can free you from the past and create more harmony in your relationships — and in your spirit.
**Let go. Heal deeply. Live freely.**
**All are welcome.** No prior experience or preparation needed — just bring an open heart and the willingness to grow.
**This is a weekly live event.**
Simply log in to join — no RSVP required.
💗 **[Join Forgiveness Class on Zoom](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82360245386?pwd=TVZ4SS9SNFVoM2ZsTmRKZlVTVDNyZz09)** \| ID **823 6024 5386**
Passcode **995999**
Yogasanas - Columbus
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**Yogasanas**
**Yogasanas are offered as a set of powerful postures to transform the body and the mind into a possibility for ultimate well-being. They are not taught merely for physical fitness and strength, but are a way of aligning the inner system to the celestial geometry, becoming in sync with the existence, thereby naturally achieving a state of health, joy and bliss.**
**"Your physical health, your psychological wellbeing, and your spiritual possibility depend on how well aligned you are with existence. Essentially, hatha yoga is towards establishing this alignment." - Sadhguru**
**Benefits of practicing Yogasanas regularly:**
* **Stabilization of the body, mind, and energy system**
* **Slows down the aging process**
* **Relief of chronic health conditions**
**Agility Level: Intermediate**
**For ages 14+**
**Open to everyone, no previous experience of yoga required**
Men of Unity: A Circle for Strength, Spirit & Connection
**Men of Unity** is a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, share, and grow together. In this circle, we explore what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and spiritual awareness in today’s world.
Through open dialogue, reflection, and mutual support, we learn to balance strength with compassion, confidence with humility, and action with mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking deeper spiritual connection, personal clarity, or simply a supportive brotherhood, this group invites you to bring your authentic self and grow in community.
Each gathering may include:
* Open discussion on real-life challenges and victories
* Guided reflection, prayer, or meditation
* Encouragement for living from truth, not fear
* Tools for emotional and spiritual growth
No preaching. No pressure. Just real men, real conversations, and real transformation.
Bhuta Shuddhi-Columbus
**This is a paid program.**
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### **Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the five elements” (i.e. earth, water, fire, air and space) which gets to the root of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. This simple practice which you can do daily reorganizes your system on the elemental level.**
**Benefits:**
* **Keeps the system in harmony and balance**
* **Prepares the system to handle powerful states of energy**
* **Creates the basis to gain complete mastery over the human system**
**For ages 14 and above, no prior knowledge of yoga is required.**
**This program is conducted by a Hatha Yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.**


















