Joyful Living

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

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

**RSVP on the [343 Labs website](https://www.343labs.com/events/nyc-ableton-user-group-10/) to reserve your seat!** We are excited to bring you the next in-person NYC Ableton User Group meetup! As always, the meetup is open to producers, songwriters, DJs, and musicians of all types and proficiency levels looking to exchange ideas, network, meet like-minded producers, and learn new tips and tricks from our presenters and fellow participants. In this special topic Ableton User Group, we'll look at drum programming in Live 12 from a beginner perspective. We'll discuss the difference between making your drums with audio samples and MIDI, when to use Session view vs. Arrangement view, and how drum programming looks different for different genres. During the event, you will also have the opportunity to see the 343 Labs facilities, meet some of their instructors, and learn about their courses. **This month’s Ableton User Group will be hosted by John Selway.** John Selway is one of 343’s longest-standing instructors and is considered a pillar of the 343 community, known for his wildly popular Techno Saturdays stream on 343 TV. He is considered a techno trailblazer of his time, with a career that started in his hometown, NYC, in the 90s. He is known for his contributions to the early productions of Deep Dish, his first success as part of the seminal New York underground duo Disintegrator, his long-running collaboration with Christian Smith, and his many releases on Serotonin records. **Links:** [Website](https://www.selwaymusic.net/)

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

**Join us for the first official walk of Power Walkers Universe (PWU)** — a global community without borders where **fitness, friendship, and belonging** come alive. We’ll gather, stretch, and set out on a refreshing walk together. Whether you’re here to build stamina, meet new friends, or simply enjoy moving in community, **you belong here**. **What to bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, water, and your great energy. **Walk at Your Own Pace** Prospect Park’s loop is about 3.35 miles. Everyone is welcome to walk at the pace that feels right for them: * **Brisk walkers** can move at a faster pace and finish the loop sooner. * **Leisure walkers** can take their time, enjoy the scenery, and finish at a comfortable pace. There are multiple entrances and exits throughout the park, so if you prefer to walk a shorter distance, you’ll have options to join or leave the loop without pressure. No matter your pace, there will always be someone walking near your rhythm — **you won’t be left behind.** The goal is movement, connection, and community — not competition. Whether you complete the whole loop or just part of it, **you’re part of the Power Walkers Universe.** A walk for every pace — brisk or leisurely, you belong here. Every step counts — your pace is the right pace here. 📍 **Meeting Point** We’ll meet at **Grand Army Plaza, on the Flatbush Avenue side, directly across from the Brooklyn Public Library (main entrance)**. This is the same area where the Farmers Market is usually held. Look for us gathered near the plaza entrance before we head into the park together. PS: As we grow, other days and times will be added.

📣❗️Entry FREE BEFORE 6:30pm! Free Ticket Registration Required 📣❗️ [🎟️ Click Here For Ticket Link 🎟️](https://kydlabs.com/e/EV48a75257-9696-44c5-8c50-28039f5f005c?ref=bio&fbclid=PAVERFWAPqg5BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadFa52ORUyfc8UYYDfEfuryk8_vz2NaSs3379Phw14G2dAxQjbkiWQnOg109A_aem_SXWigEHE-H2b92jlfcA6iA) Hey Everyone! 📣 We will meet outside and walk in as a group 📣 Message me when you're 10min away 🥳 🥳 Social is from 6pm - 10pm 🥳 ▪️Dress to Impress ▪️Valid Physical ID 21+ ▪️Consumption at the Venue encouraged ▪️No outside food or drinks allowed ❗️Entrance to Event is at the discretion of the Venue / Bouncer❗️ ❇️ Event Info ❇️ NYC's favorite salsa night for 40+ years, once a month at SOB’s! Welcome to Salsa Groove: a dinner & drinks happy hour with salsa music, dance classes, and salsa dance performances. Join us for a very special Salsa Groove with a LIVE BAND! Enjoy a night dancing & grooving with friends, family, partners, & more as you eat dinner, sip on happy hour cocktails, and learn how to salsa with Joe Burgos of Piel Canela Dance. Doors open at 6:00PM, dance lessons start by 7:00PM, and entry is free with RSVP from 6:00-6:30PM (free entry not guaranteed, subject to venue capacity). Live salsa performances from Piel Canela dancers begin at 8:30PM. Arriving later? Purchase tickets online for priority entry and arrive anytime between 6-10pm!

Hello! Welcome to the pinkFROG Cafe Interactive Live Music and Jam Session. Every Sunday from 6:30-9:30pm the house band invites musicians to join the stage and create music on the spot. We rely on comments from the audience to help us develop an idea and make things interesting. If you are a musician you are welcome to bring your instrument and join us on stage. If you are part of the audience and just wanna enjoy the night, bring your most creative self and help us come up with ideas, stories, obscure references, anything you wanna talk about, and allow the band to make some live fully improvised music. There are NO wrong answers!! Check out some videos here. Everything you see is fully improvised. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2576982409111441/permalink/2581897478619934/ This is a NON ticketed event with a \*\*\*1-2 Drinks minimum\*\*\* SOCIALS: FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/spontaneousjampinkfrog IG - https://www.instagram.com/spontaneousjamatpinkfrog/ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/gnys8DkE Thank you and see you then!!

Join our weekly Healing & Health Meditation series, which takes place every Thursday from 6:30PM - 7:00PM @ Happy Science New York Temple We are at 79 Franklin St (Between Church & Broadway) Also available online via Zoom: zoom.us/j/4939285535 Find lasting peace of mind through the practice of meditation. A meditation practitioner leads the way for all attendees to experience the bliss of inner peace. You will definitely leave each program with a more serene and healed mind than you came in with. Learn to become a controller of your vibration and use that power to improve your health. Past meditation experience may help you, beginners are also welcome! Happy Science USA is a licensed spiritual/religious organization. Suggested donation of $10. [What to Expect] 1 We will recite together a spiritual Sutra, entitled "The True Words Spoken by Buddha" 2 The Happy Science staff will give a short lecture based on the teachings of Master Ryuho Okawa 3 Our Healing & Health meditation then follows Feel free to call or text Happy Science NY with any questions at 929-323-4737 Please join our fellow seekers of enlightenment at Happy Science!

Hello, I'm Johana and I will be your host for this event. Please join us for a 2hr Open Bar Paint Class. This experience is all about relaxing, having fun, and connecting with others while painting in a laid-back, social atmosphere. **All art supplies are provided**, so no experience is needed—just bring your good energy. Enjoy an **open bar** featuring wine and signature cocktails like the **Mona Lisa Margarita** and **Picasso Punch.** There will also be small plates available for purchase while a **live DJ** sets the mood with feel-good music throughout the night. ⚠️⚠️ PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT GOING⚠️⚠️ Reach out if you are unable to book your ticket. Space is limited. **Event Details** * 📅 **Date:** Friday, February 20th, 2026 * ⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM * 🎟 **Fee:** $60 * ⏳ **Duration:** 2 hours 📍 **Location** 824 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019

#### *A Spiritual Clarity Space - Live Kirtan - Spiritual Discourse - Sumptuous Vegetarian Feast* 6:00-6:30pm - Live Kirtan in temple room 6:30-7:45pm - Wisdom Talk @ Lotus Room 7:45pm - Dinner @ Lotus Room [TheDarshanRoom.com](https://thedarshanroom.com/ "https://thedarshanroom.com") Does this cost $ -There is no door fee but donations are appreciated. What to wear? -Come as you are. Are there any rules to be aware of? -In the sacred spaces like the temple room and our Lotus Room we remove our shoes before entering.

🎤 **Still looking for talented musicians & songwriters ready to collaborate or showcase live (in person or online).** **Safe space. No pressure. No exploitation. Just music.** **DM me to get involved or join an upcoming session.** 📌 This is a private coordination anchor — not a public RSVP event. RSVPs are ignored — **We don’t use RSVPs. All coordination runs through our Universal Request Form.** 🔗 **🎶 Music Club – Universal Request Form** 👉 [Music Club Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WFcvZr4Dp2g31Rpx9ppN2aBozgwMDvimZtOIEejQQLU3XQ/viewform?usp=header) 🎶 All sessions are arranged privately based on artist alignment, availability, and vibe. **We shape events around the members who show up and been identified and verified 🛡️— not a fixed calendar or RSVP's.** **This club is about presence — not games.** If you’re a **musician, songwriter, poet, producer, or music fan**, I’m putting out an open invite to **connect, perform, and showcase** your work—whether **online** or **in person**. We’re building out live **Showcases, House Concerts, Online Open Mics**, and **Small Venue Gigs**—and we want YOU in the mix. This club is about **creating together**, no matter where you're located. **Note:** **All sessions, showcases, and collaborations are arranged privately** based on your availability, genre, and comfort level. 📍 **Open to artists nationwide Based in the Tri-State Area (NY,NJ, PA, DE)** We host and coordinate events that span from local coffeehouses and house concerts to livestreams and national showcases—**open to artists everywhere**. 🎙️ **Opportunities include**: · Live performances (in person or virtual) · Online open mics · Song demo listening parties · Artist-to-artist chats · DAW/recording collabs · Networking with music pros (managers, agents, engineers) · Support for uploading music, mixing/mastering, joining unions & more 🎵 **Genres? All. Skill levels? All.** Whether you're playing acoustic originals, spoken word, beats, or ballads—you belong here. This is an open, collaborative, and supportive club, not a gatekept industry bubble. 🙏 **Why I Took This Over** I took over this club during COVID so it **wouldn’t be shut down**—not just to keep the music going, but to **help musicians stay connected, inspired, and supported** when the world went quiet. That mission still drives us today. 🚫 **No Industry Exploitation. No Grooming. No Gatekeeping.** We’re not part of the toxic side of the music world. We **stand against industry pressure, manipulation, or exploitation** of any kind. This space is about creativity, honesty, and mutual respect. If you’re looking for a **safe, authentic place to create and connect**, you’re in the right spot. 💬 **Interested?** DM us or reply to this post if you’d like to perform, share your music, or get involved in any way. Let’s revive the heart of music—**one connection, one song at a time**. 🎶 *Let’s get the music flowing again-* with just genuine people\*.\* 🎶

Join our weekly Healing & Health Meditation series, which takes place every Thursday from 6:30PM - 7:00PM @ Happy Science New York Temple We are at 79 Franklin St (Between Church & Broadway) Also available online via Zoom: zoom.us/j/4939285535 Find lasting peace of mind through the practice of meditation. A meditation practitioner leads the way for all attendees to experience the bliss of inner peace. You will definitely leave each program with a more serene and healed mind than you came in with. Learn to become a controller of your vibration and use that power to improve your health. Past meditation experience may help you, beginners are also welcome! Happy Science USA is a licensed spiritual/religious organization. Suggested donation of $10. [What to Expect] 1 We will recite together a spiritual Sutra, entitled "The True Words Spoken by Buddha" 2 The Happy Science staff will give a short lecture based on the teachings of Master Ryuho Okawa 3 Our Healing & Health meditation then follows Feel free to call or text Happy Science NY with any questions at 929-323-4737 Please join our fellow seekers of enlightenment at Happy Science!

✨Dance & Meditate✨ NOTE: 🔗This is a paid event. Registration required here https://tinyurl.com/2vk2tzpw . Bring a buddy and get 25% discount on each ticket! This isn’t an ordinary dance workshop. It’s an invitation to drop from the head into the heart, using movement and meditation to feel more present, centered, and joyful. ✨ Guided meditation by Ruchika Misra, certified Art of Living teacher ✨ Guided dance and movement by Shraddha Agarwal, accomplished dancer and artist No prior experience in dance or meditation needed — come as you are.

Namaste friends! Looking to escape the chill? We're heading down to beautiful Savannah, GA, this March. Only 3 spots left. March 5-8, 2026 \*Round-trip Air from LGA \*Ground Airport/Hotel Transfers \*3 night / 4 Day stay in Savannah's Historic Area \*Breakfast \*Tours as noted below: \*Trolley around Savannah's Historic Downtown, enjoy a \*Riverboat Cruise on the Savannah River, and if you haven't yet read it, or watched the movie , (There's still time!) \*”Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil." It's in Savannah where we can experience the book and visit the infamous \*Mercer House. Ofcourse, this extended weekend wouldn't be complete without seeing Savannah's full history through the experience of the African American journey in the south on the \*Slavery to Freedom tour. Plus plenty of time to relax, roam around as you wish, and enjoy the southern hospitality. So, if you've been dreaming of experiencing Savannah's beauty, now's the time! Message ASAP, please. Hope you can join. Stay warm 💕XO!

Anxiety and depression are said to be the most common form of mental illness recent . **Learn natural ways to feel less anxious & depressed.** Early bird, $12.50 off. 10 left. When they are gone, tickets go up to $25. **Book your space [Here](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=X5MZNFBRFY3L8) RSVPing on Meetup does NOT secure your place.** After Your ticket purchase , Then Please send email at Soniapeterson1986[@gmail](http://gmail/).com , Then Zoom Invitation link to the workshop will be sent to your email address before the event starts. .................................................................................... **Disclaimer- This workshop is intended for educational** **and or entertainment purposes only, it is not intended to diagnose,** **treat or cure any medical condition. Nothing discussed on this workshop** **should be construed as medical advice.** **About this Event** In this zoom discussion Mark Stubbles, a hypnotherapist who suffered with chronic anxiety will explain what depression is. He will show very powerful techniques to help you immediately reduce depressed and anxious feelings. Workshop will last approximately 90 minutes, attendees will get a workbook and recording to take away. Anxiety and depression are said to be the most common form of mental illness recent studies show 25% of the U.K population suffers with anxiety/depression or both. Mixed Anxiety & Depression Most Common Mental Disorder With 9% of People Meeting Criteria For Diagnosis. Figures From The Mental Health Foundation. With the pandemic, lockdowns and restrictions mental health issues have increased further, many are predicting that depression and anxiety will be the next epidemic. ......................................................................................................................... * Discover the causes of depression. * Learn what anxiety is. * How anxiety and depression are linked. * Learn ways to reduce depressed and anxious feelings. * Discover how hypnosis can help with anxiety and depression. * Discover how you can stop anxiety controlling your life. * Discover how you can stop anxiety affecting your relationships. * Discover how you can stop anxiety affecting how you live your life. * Discover ways to feel more positive. * Discover natural ways to feel less anxious, more in control and less depressed. **Who is this for?** * Anyone who suffers with depression and or anxiety. * Anyone who feels their life lacks meaning. * Anyone who doesn't feel good enough. * Anyone who feels lost. * Anyone who feels disconnected. * Anyone who is anxious about the future. * Anyone who feels out of control. * For many depression stems from profound unhappiness or past trauma. Learn amazing hacks to induce a focused state of calm, powerful breathing techniques, a simple and discreet way you can apply Chinese medicine to instantly induce positive feelings, reduce anxiety and panic. * * Guided meditation/hypnosis session to end. Please feel free to ask any questions at soniapeterson1986@gmail.com Best wishes Mark, Sonia

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