Insight Meditation

Durante el mes de febrero tenemos el placer de recibir a Bernhard Lindner. Como alumno de Lama Ole Nydhal nos dará algunas enseñanzas sobre Mente Iluminada Bodhichita y la relación maestro estudiante en Budismo Tibetano. Donación sugerida por charla 7€

# FOUNDATIONS OF MEDITATION ## ​A 4-Week Course for Beginners *** ## ​About the Event ​**Foundations of Meditation** is a 4-week course designed for people who have **never meditated before**, or for those who have tried meditation but struggled with consistency. ​If you feel curious about meditation but don’t know where to start — or you’ve started many times and stopped — this course is for you. ​Together, we’ll explore the foundations of meditation in a **simple, practical, and grounded way**, so you can build a practice that feels realistic, supportive, and easy to continue at home. ​This course is not about doing meditation “perfectly.” It’s about learning how to sit with yourself — gently, consistently, and with kindness. ​Each session combines short teachings, guided practices, time for sharing, Q&A, and practical tools you can apply immediately in your daily life. *** ## ​✨ What to Expect * ​Clear and accessible introduction to meditation * ​Short, guided practices suitable for beginners * ​Simple tools you can use at home * ​Support to build consistency without pressure * ​A safe, welcoming group environment * ​Time for questions, reflection, and sharing ​No previous experience is needed. The course is taught in **English** and is especially suited for beginners. *** ## ​🗓 Course Structure · What We’ll Explore Each Week ​**Week 1 — What Is Meditation & How to Begin** ​**Wednesday 4 February** ​We begin by demystifying meditation and setting strong, gentle foundations. * ​What meditation is (and what it’s not) * ​Common myths and obstacles * ​How to sit comfortably (posture, support, alternatives) * ​Working with restlessness and distraction * ​A short guided meditation you can repeat at home ​👉 **Focus:** Starting gently & removing pressure *** ​**Week 2 — Breath, Body & Presence** ​**Wednesday 11 February** ​This session anchors meditation in the body. * ​The breath as an anchor * ​Body awareness and grounding * ​How to return when the mind wanders * ​Short, body-based meditation practices * ​Tips to practice even on busy days ​👉 **Focus:** Stability & nervous system regulation *** ​**Week 3 — Thoughts, Emotions & Self-Compassion** ​**Wednesday 18 February** ​We explore how to relate skillfully to the inner world. * ​Understanding thoughts without getting lost in them * ​Working with emotions in meditation * ​Cultivating kindness instead of self-judgment * ​Compassion-based practices * ​How meditation supports emotional balance ​👉 **Focus:** Gentle awareness & self-trust *** ​**Week 4 — Creating a Sustainable Practice** ​**Wednesday 25 February** ​We integrate everything and look ahead. * ​How to build a realistic meditation routine * ​Finding your own rhythm * ​Integrating meditation into daily life * ​Troubleshooting common challenges * ​A longer guided meditation & closing reflection ​👉 **Focus:** Consistency, confidence & continuation *** ## ​🌱 After the Course ​At the end of the course, participants will be invited to join a **short, accessible online meditation gathering**, designed to support continued practice from home with guidance and community. ​A gentle way to stay connected and keep going. *** ## ​💛 This Is for You If * ​You’re curious about meditation but don’t know where to start * ​You’ve tried meditating before and found it hard to stay consistent * ​You want a grounded, practical approach without pressure * ​You’re looking for tools you can realistically integrate into daily life * ​You value learning in a supportive, small-group setting *** ## ​🧘‍♀️ How to Prepare & Guidelines ​**Before the session** * ​Arrive **10–15 minutes early** to settle into the space ​**What to bring** * ​Comfortable clothing * ​A water bottle ​Come as you are — no special preparation needed. *** ## ​👥 Facilitator ​[Sabina Medina](https://www.instagram.com/sabina.medina_/) is the co-founder of **Samanà Space** and a movement and meditation facilitator dedicated to creating grounded spaces for presence, self-inquiry, and conscious community. Her approach to meditation is practical, embodied, and accessible, supporting people to build sustainable practices that fit real life. Through this course, Sabina guides participants step by step into meditation with clarity, simplicity, and care. *** ## ​📅 Practical Information ​**Dates:** Wednesdays — 4, 11, 18 & 25 February **Time:** **18:00–19:30** **Location:** [Samanà Space](https://www.instagram.com/samanaspaces/), Poblenou, Barcelona **Language:** English ​**Investment:** * ​**Early Bird:** €33 — full course * ​**Standard Price:** €44 — full course * ​**Single Session:** €15 ​The full course is recommended to experience the journey as a whole and build consistency. *** ## ​📍 Location & House Guidelines ​\*\*[Samanà Space](https://www.instagram.com/samanaspaces/)\*\* Carrer de Pujades 77–79 8th floor — Ring 2809 ​**Our Space** * ​Shoe-free zone * ​Vegan space * ​Alcohol- & drug-free * ​Respectful, consent-based culture

La meditación dura unos 40-45 minutos. Normalmente asisten personas del centro Harayoga, así que si ves que no hay nadie apuntado en meetup la sesión se realizará igual y lo más probable es que ya haya apuntada gente por otros canales. El coste de la sesión suelta es de 5 euros y la mensualidad ilimitada de 25 euros. Todo a pagar en el mismo centro Harayoga. Es importante ser puntual. Trae ropa comoda. Hay vestuarios si necesitas cambiarte. Ya hay cojines de meditación en el centro. **Harayoga** Via Augusta, 165 08021 Barcelona Mas información en [https://www.kobokudo.org](https://www.kobokudo.org/) La meditació dura uns 40-45 minuts. Normalment hi assisteixen persones del centre Harayoga, així que si veus que no hi ha ningú apuntat en meetup la sessió es farà igual i el més probable és que ja hi hagi apuntada gent per altres canals. El cost de la sessió solta és de 5 euros i la mensualitat il·limitada de 25 euros. Tot a pagar al mateix centre Harayoga. És important ser puntual. Porta roba còmoda. Hi ha vestidors si et cal canviar-te. Ja hi ha coixins de meditació al centre. Més informació en [https://www.kobokudo.org](https://www.kobokudo.org/) The meditation lasts about 40-45 minutes. People from the Harayoga Center usually attend, so if you see no one signed up on Meetup, the session will still go ahead, and it's likely that people have already signed up through other channels. The cost of a single session is 5 euros, and the unlimited monthly fee is 25 euros. All fees are payable at the Harayoga Center. It's important to be punctual. Bring comfortable clothing. There are changing rooms if you need to change. Meditation cushions are available at the center. More information in [https://www.kobokudo.org](https://www.kobokudo.org/)

Un espacio libre de meditación tanto para personas con una práctica consolidada como para aquellas con ganas de aprender A veces, coger el hábito en compañía es más fácil. Cocreamos un espacio para compartir juntas la vida, sin más pretensiones. Acompañadas de lecturas que nos conducen a la autoreflexión, la mirada a una misma, compartiendo la experiencia y enriqueciéndonos todas con las reflexiones de todas Escribe para reservar tu plaza * 669 322 445 [#espaimayura](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/espaimayura/) [#mayurameditació](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mayurameditaci%C3%B3/)n [#meditació](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/meditaci%C3%B3/)n [#meditation](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/meditation/) [#meditationbarcelona](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/meditationbarcelona/)

[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277

El Buda expresa en el Dhammapada que 'la mente entrenada trae felicidad'. La Meditación Budista calma la turbulencia de la mente y nos permite moldearla para así llevarla a estados de conciencia mas sublimes. Durante las clases tomamos turnos entre enseñando dos prácticas de meditación esenciales, la metta bhavana o el desarrollo del amor incondicional y el seguimiento de la respiración (mindfulness) o el cultivo de la atención plena. También ofrecemos una breve charla de 15 minutos sobre un aspecto del budismo. Estas clases son una excelente manera de probar la meditación. No hace falta reservar. Ven cuando quieras. **La clase es adecuada para principiantes o aquellos con experiencia.** Pedimos una aportación de 10€ ***[¡Para más detalles haga clic aquí!](https://budismo-barcelona.com/2022/07/clase-abierta-de-meditacion-presencial)***

PLEASE, CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE! Anna: 651314706 Instagram: @cercleahimsa **Come join us to enjoy and share a session inspired by yoga and the energy of the lunar cycle.** Each week, we explore a different practice that aligns with the current moon phase (for example, Full Moon: gratitude; Waning Moon: letting go…) The heart of the session is the yoga practice, but we also include a deep meditation of at least 10 minutes, and we close the session with therapeutic writing or artistic expression as a way to integrate the experience. We are a small group of up to eight people, creating a safe and open space where, through the body and movement, we gently move closer to self-awareness and inner peace. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

Guided Meditation & Community ✨ Join us for a guided meditation in nature 🌳 After the session, we continue with coffee & bites at a place nearby ☕️ The meditation is guided in English. The event is donation-based. Title of meditation: The Fire Horse

* Este evento **NO** es **Speed Dating**. * Orientado **principalmente a hombres**, pero las mujeres son bienvenidas. * **100% gratuito**, tampoco se piden donaciones al final. **🥇 ¿Cuál es la habilidad social más importante?** Después de toda la semana trabajando, llega el finde y es normal que cueste cambiar el chip y socializar. Por eso la habilidad más importante es saber cómo "**darle la vuelta" a tu estado emocional**. En otras palabras: saber qué hacer para pasar de tener una cara de culo, apoyado en la barra, a ser **el tipo social con el que todos se ríen** y que **expande la fiesta**. Y saber hacerlo cada noche por sistema con el mismo método. **🍒 ¿Cómo lo haremos?** En **Impro for Dating** hemos seleccionado los juegos de improvisación que mejor funcionan para "salir de nuestra cabeza racional" y mejor se adaptan a situaciones sociales y dating. **🎯 El objetivo** es que siempre puedas pasar de **"una noche más"** 👎 --- a una ---> **noche memorable 😎** donde haces amigos y conoces a alguien que te atraiga. **💡 Quédate con esta idea:** *"Lo que tú sientas, ella lo sentirá también"* (Whatever you feel, she feels). Por eso es tan importante aprender a gestionar tu estado. **🔒 Este es un ambiente seguro** y libre de juicios. Si en algún momento crees que estás "haciendo el ridículo" es que lo estás haciendo bien porque **estás tomando riesgos**. Eso es más importante que analizarlo todo minuciosamente y desde la mente racional, ya que una vez entras en buen estado **tu mejor versión empieza a salir** y empiezas a hacer todo de forma socialmente calibrada. Este Meetup es como tomarse un par de cubatas pero sin resaca al día siguiente. **⛈️ ¿Dudas si venir porque hoy no tienes el día?** Precisamente por eso tienes que venir. Cuanto peor te sientas, mejor es el reto de cambiar tu mood. Así que mueve el culo y vente. Si no te sientes cómodo, puedes irte cuando quieras. **⏭️ El plan después de Meetup.** Cuando terminemos la sesión y estemos con el subidón de energía, los que quieran iremos a **cenar algo juntos** y luego **saldremos por ahí** a socializar. **🎬 Mira este vídeo** para aprender a conversar con la técnica de la cruz: **[https://youtu.be/gvsrMrtF37I](https://youtu.be/gvsrMrtF37I)** ✅ **¿Quieres seguir igual o quieres una noche memorable?** Tú eliges. La gente que toma acción es la que se lleva la experiencia. **Reserva tu plaza ahora** y prepárate para el cambio de mood.

✨ Una mañana para reconectar contigo en un grupo íntimo (máx. 10 personas) ✨ Comenzaremos con 25 minutos de respiración consciente guiada, utilizando cascos para una experiencia más profunda e inmersiva. Nos enfocaremos en manifestar nuestro día, aquietar la mente y conectar con nuestra energía interior. A continuación, disfrutaremos de 15 minutos de música en vivo con handpan, un viaje sonoro para relajarnos, soltar tensiones y sintonizar con vibraciones de calma, presencia y paz. ->Escibenos para confirmar tu palza o te apuntas por aqui. Hay plazas limitadas con cascos . Whatsapp a +34 722220411 El evento es a base de **donación consciente** — ¡te esperamos para vivir esta experiencia juntos! Puedes traer tu propia bebida y una toalla/esterilla para tu comodidad. ——English——- Join us for a harmonizing morning in a small group with max 10 people . We will start with 25 minutes of breathwork with headphones, where we focus on manifesting our day and connecting with our energy. Afterward, we’ll unwind with 15 minutes of beautiful handpan music, allowing ourselves to fully relax and connect with the peaceful vibrations. Write us to +34 722220411 a message to confirm your spot . Or sign up here. We got limited places with headphones available. This session based on **conscious donation** - come experience it with us! Feel free to bring your own drink, tea, and a towel or mat for your comfort.

Durante el mes de febrero tenemos el placer de recibir a Bernhard Lindner. Como alumno de Lama Ole Nydhal nos dará algunas enseñanzas sobre Mente Iluminada Bodhichita y la relación maestro estudiante en Budismo Tibetano. Donación sugerida por charla 7€

Si ya has hecho este nivel, aunque sea en otro lugar y con otro maestro, puedes asistir gratuitamente como oyente. El único requisito es presentar copia de tu certificado y hacer una sola aportación de cinco euros. Grupo reducido, máximo 6 participantes y 3 oyentes. Curso en fin de semana, más un encuentro posterior a determinar con el grupo. Más Info en [www.reikicatalunya.org](https://www.reikicatalunya.org/p/reiki-2.html) Inscripciones en [Formulario de Inscripción](https://www.reikicatalunya.org/p/formulari.html) Si te inscribes como oyente indícalo en el formulario. Nos pondremos en contigo a la mayor brevedad posible

Yoga para liberar tensiones y revitalizar el cuerpo Sábados · 10:00–11:30 Abro clases de yoga en grupo reducido, un espacio para soltar tensiones, revitalizar el cuerpo y calmar la mente a través de una práctica consciente y accesible. La sesión incluirá: • Meditación guiada • Respiraciones (pranayama) • Asanas suaves y adaptadas • Canto de mantras No es necesaria experiencia previa. Plazas limitadas · Reserva necesaria. 👉 La reserva solo se formaliza una vez confirmada por WhatsApp. Trae tu esterilla Un encuentro para cuidarte, escucharte y empezar el fin de semana con más presencia y energía.

This group is for anyone who wants to explore Buddhist meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session includes a short meditation, a simple teaching from Buddhist psychology, and an open discussion about how these ideas show up in everyday life. While our foundation is Buddhist practice, we love weaving in wisdom from other traditions whenever it helps us grow, find peace, and support each other. Members of our community come from many different backgrounds, and you do not need to consider yourself a Buddhist to attend. All are welcome. The session runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with doors open from 6:30 to 9:00. Come early or stay after if you’d like to enjoy some quiet reflection or casual conversation with the community. On the first Wednesday of each month, we share a potluck meal. Bring a dish if you’d like, but the most important thing you can bring is yourself. We look forward to seeing you!

This group is for anyone who wants to explore Buddhist meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session includes a short meditation, a simple teaching from Buddhist psychology, and an open discussion about how these ideas show up in everyday life. While our foundation is Buddhist practice, we love weaving in wisdom from other traditions whenever it helps us grow, find peace, and support each other. Members of our community come from many different backgrounds, and you do not need to consider yourself a Buddhist to attend. All are welcome. The session runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with doors open from 6:30 to 9:00. Come early or stay after if you’d like to enjoy some quiet reflection or casual conversation with the community. On the first Wednesday of each month, we share a potluck meal. Bring a dish if you’d like, but the most important thing you can bring is yourself. We look forward to seeing you!

This group is for anyone who wants to explore Buddhist meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session includes a short meditation, a simple teaching from Buddhist psychology, and an open discussion about how these ideas show up in everyday life. While our foundation is Buddhist practice, we love weaving in wisdom from other traditions whenever it helps us grow, find peace, and support each other. Members of our community come from many different backgrounds, and you do not need to consider yourself a Buddhist to attend. All are welcome. The session runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with doors open from 6:30 to 9:00. Come early or stay after if you’d like to enjoy some quiet reflection or casual conversation with the community. On the first Wednesday of each month, we share a potluck meal. Bring a dish if you’d like, but the most important thing you can bring is yourself. We look forward to seeing you!

**Come enjoy a unique musical experience called a "Sound Bath"** **Sound bath! What’s that?** **According to a member of our community from Annapolis MD, “A sound bath is an immersion in sound frequency that cleanses your soul.”** **Rubber Duckies not required.** **Get ready for this super relaxing immersion!** **According to cutting-edge doctors from Harvard, some of the deepest, most profound healing in the body are accomplished with sound frequency.** **That’s old news, though.** **A 2nd century stone relief in the Himalayan mountains shows Buddha and his buddies playing ancient Tibetan singing bowls.** **A sound frequency specialist with the Human Activation School of Expanded Consciousness, will be playing several of these rare Singing Bowls, some of which are over 200 years old.** **A magical alchemy of 7-12 different metals rings in the past, present, and future for our relaxing enchantment.** **Experience these gifts from the past in this non-religious practice of our present. Come be rejuvenated, or just captivated, by this unique musical experience.** ***Did You Know?*** **Mitchel Gaynor, Cornell Medical College's Center for Integrative Medicine director of medical oncology, is renowned for Tibetan Singing bowls successfully being used in his medical practice?** **"The peace, strength, and confidence this experience has given me has made me want to explore meditation. It’s given me a whole new perspective. My intuition feels incredibly enhanced and my sense of awareness has expanded. I’ve never felt better than I do now!"- MM** **Each month on the first Sunday we will be coming together as a community for a Unique sound bath offering in Burke VA. Every month will be something new ranging from different chakra centered meditations, Gong Baths, and even unique themed meditations honoring the whales and elephants of our sacred Mother Earth.** **Bring your pillows, blankets, and yoga mats and snuggle into the comfort of the tranquil sounds. Feel free to sit, lay, or even stand! First-timers welcome.** **7:00 pm - Meditation Reception** ***\*\*Meditation in our sacred space will begin promptly at 7:30 pm. Please refrain from entering after 7:30 pm.\*\**** **7:30 - Doors Close & Meditation Begins** **8:30 - Meditation Ends** **Contemplative Conversation will follow after the collective experience is complete.** **Suggested energy exchange, sliding scale between $15 - $30.** **All proceeds go to support the Crystal Ashram 501(c)(3) non-profit.**

**Joyful Mind Zendo** is happy to invite you to our **first film night** screening the Wim Wenders Oscar nominated film, **Perfect Days**. **Details:** * Come at **6:00 PM** to the **basement Zendo (back door)** to help set up. * Bring pizza, popcorn, dips, or beverages to share. * The screening will begin promptly at **6:30 PM**. * The films running time is 2hrs 4min, and will be followed by a short break and discussion. * Our evening will end by 9:30 PM. * Here is the [trailer](https://youtu.be/QzZBbX5A1FA?si=zTjQF8_t4oDzz3pd). * **See you soon and invite a friend!** | | | --- | | Perfect Days follows Hirayama, a middle-aged man living a life of humble simplicity in Tokyo. His days are governed by a meticulous routine: he wakes at dawn to the sound of a street sweeper, tends to his maple saplings, and drives his small van through the city to his job cleaning public toilets. Despite the seemingly lowly nature of his work, Hirayama performs his duties with the grace and precision of a master craftsman, finding deep contentment in the order and service he provides. | The core of Perfect Days is a celebration of presence and the dignity of labor\. Director Wim Wenders suggests that a meaningful life is not found in grand ambitions or material wealth\, but in the intentional appreciation of the here and now\. The film posits that true freedom comes from accepting life's limitations and finding 'perfection' in the subtle\, fleeting moments of harmony between humanity and nature\, encapsulated in the Japanese concept of Komerobi\. \|

Have you ever wondered what goes into a tea blend that not only tastes delicious, but also nourishes the body, mind, and soul? Did you know that herbs have long been connected to the rhythms of the seasons, astrological signs, and chakras? Join Sonja in this interactive workshop where you will craft your own tea blend infused with both the quiet wisdom of the winter season and a personal intention for the new year. The workshop will begin with Freya’s Sacred Wintering Blend—a thoughtfully chosen mixture of herbs designed to gently nourish the body and calm the mind during winter’s stillness. Participants will mix the herbs themselves as Sonja explains the energetic and supportive qualities of each plant and why it was selected for this blend. You will be able to add an (optional) herb from a selection of 3 additional herbs, allowing each participant to further personalize their tea and intention. Sonja’s approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in lived experience. Raised in a household where natural remedies were honored, she carried these traditions into her own family as she raised her children. As her connection to plant medicine continued to deepen, Sonja pursued formal training in herbalism with renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Today, sharing this knowledge has become a heartfelt passion—guiding others to reconnect with nature as a source of nourishment, balance, and gentle healing. Workshop Experience 1. Seasonal Herbal Wisdom & Energetics A guided exploration of three carefully chosen herbs whose energetic, spiritual, and wellness qualities align with February’s themes of rest, reflection, and intentional recalibration. We will observe how plants, like humans, are conserving nutrients and storing energy beneath the surface—preparing quietly for the growth and expression of spring. 2. Intuitive Tea Blending Ritual Participants will be able to create, with Sonja’s assistance, a personalized tea blend using four seasonal herbs. With 3 pre-chosen herbs that embody nourishment, strength, and gentle activation and a fourth herb chosen by participants to reflect personal intention, weaving individual purpose into the collective energy of preparation and renewal. 3. Freya’s Teas Intention Ceremony Through a guided tea ceremony, we will consciously infuse our blends with intention—honoring the plant allies, the season, and the inner work of rooting dreams before they emerge. This ritual invites presence, gratitude, and embodied connection with the medicine we have created. 4. Meditation & Integration The gathering will close with a grounding meditation to anchor intentions into the physical and energetic body. This final integration offers space to reflect, receive, and gently call in the path unfolding ahead as we move toward the returning light of spring. This workshop includes herbal instruction by Sonja and printed instructions to take home, supplies to make your own tea blend, tea ceremony, and guided meditation. Each participant will take home their own tea blend pouch with 15 servings (a $12.50 value). Please note that this event has limit of 8 spaces in order to ensure a more intimate experience and requires prior prepayment registration to allow Sonja to gather the ingredients and supplies. Early Bird Discount!! If you register by Monday February 16th, it's only $44 per person, after that it goes up to $50. See links below to register! Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/SonjaKline Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3567792959784992657&created=1770002983 Zelle: 2675359775 (Sonja Kline) SPECIAL OFFER!!! If you want to continue to ground your healing and intentions further, consider staying for a relaxing Sound Bath immediately folllowing this workshop! Save even more with the lowest price of $70 for both events! See link below: [https://www.meetup.com/raising-your-vibrations/events/313219974](https://www.meetup.com/raising-your-vibrations/events/313219974/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)/

Join us for a quiet, grounded Sunday evening practice in community. We typically gather with 6–12 practitioners for seated and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk or practice instruction offered by one of our teachers or senior students. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years. **Schedule** * Please arrive by **6:45 pm** to settle in * First bell rings at **7 pm sharp** *(If you arrive late, please wait in the hallway until the next bell.* *Someone will greet you)* * 25 minutes of silent sitting * 5 minutes of walking meditation * 25 minutes of sitting with Dharma talk * 5 minutes of walking meditation * 15 minutes of closing meditation or chanting * We close with tea and informal conversation On **first Sundays**, we offer a relaxed meet-and-greet with tea, discussion, and light snacks. Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend—teachers are available for orientation and basic instruction. **Experience** No prior experience is necessary. You may sit on a cushion or a chair. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. It is offered free of charge. **Location** Our Zendo is located in the **back** of Rockville United Church: [355 Linthicum St, Rockville, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AABDrCx3sHvBPVBf9) After parking in front, please do **not** enter through the main church doors. Walk slightly downhill, then take the small rightward path up to the rear entrance. Look for posted signs. We meet on the lower level, past the double wooden doors. Guiding map: [https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy](https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy) **Who we are** [Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo. If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.