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Third Eye Awakening – Trataka Meditation
🌟 Third Eye Awakening – Trataka Meditation 🌟
🕯️ A powerful **Tantric meditation** to still the mind and ignite inner vision. This guided session welcomes everyone—whether you’re seeking mental clarity, better focus, physical wellness, or deeper spiritual awakening.
## ✨ What is Trataka?
Trataka, rooted in Tantric and Hatha Yoga traditions, is the ancient art of steady gazing. By focusing on a candle flame or sacred image, the eyes become still, the mind quiets, and the third eye (Ajna Chakra) begins to awaken.
## 🌿 What to Expect
* A calm, supportive meditative space
* External gazing on a candle or sacred object
* Inner visualization at the Ajna Chakra (third eye)
* Guided transitions between outer stillness and inner presence
## 🌸 Benefits
**Physical:** Strengthens eye muscles, relieves digital strain, balances nervous system.
**Mental:** Builds deep concentration, eases anxiety, clears subconscious clutter.
**Spiritual:** Awakens intuition, opens inner vision, prepares for higher states of meditation.
## 👥 Who Is It For?
Beginners and experienced meditators alike. All you need is an open heart and willingness to explore beyond the surface.
📅 **Date & Time:** Saturday\,March 14\,2026 \|9:00am\-12:00pm
📍 **Location:** DhyanYoga Meditation Center, Centreville, VA
💝 **Suggested Contribution:** $20
👉 Reserve your spot here:
[https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/third-eye-awakening](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/third-eye-awakening)
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)
Free weekly course to experience Freedom from Thoughts and establish Inner Peace
**Welcome to our Free weekly course to experience Freedom from Thoughts and establish Inner Peace!**
Join us at the **Middleburg Library (Meeting Room)** for an enlightening experience. This in-person event will introduce you to the ancient practice of Kundalini Meditation, guiding you towards self-discovery and inner peace.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this course is designed for all levels. Come and explore the transformative power of Kundalini Meditation with us!
FAQs
**What is the cost for the events?**
All Sahaja Yoga meditation events, classes, and workshops are offered free of cost and are open to all. Just as one cannot pay nature to sprout a seed, in the same way, Sahaja Yoga is a living process that cannot be paid for.
**What should I wear?**
We do not have a dress code, but recommend any decent, comfortable wear or smart casual wear.
**What do you typically do at a workshop or event?**
Our events are varied and diverse ranging from music and meditation to cultural and spiritual exhibitions and other creative explorations. We offer meditation at all our events. Depending on the event, our workshop focuses on a particular topic and then we provide guided meditation and offer simple techniques to maintain balance. These techniques may include the use of elements such as water and light that make the meditative experience very enjoyable. We also have time for questions and individual queries and teach how to meditate at home at each workshop..
**Do I need to bring anything?**
No, you’re fine. Just walk in and enjoy the event!
**I haven’t RSVP’d, can I still come for the event?**
Yes, you can, although we recommend you Register to make sure we have seats for you.
**I’ve attended a workshop. What next?**
To take full advantage of your experience with meditation, the next step would be to attend any of our regular meetings as we offer ongoing classes. Consider that when a plant is given water, it grows strong and healthy. In the same way, meditation cleanses and harmonizes one’s being, so attending a weekly collective meditation is the best way to bring lasting peace and well-being. We still encourage you to attend our diverse events that may appeal to you. There is always something interesting going on, so keep stopping by or checking our website.
**What is Sahaja Yoga?**
Sahaja Yoga is a meditation breakthrough founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970 and is based on ancient principles for the modern world. It begins with the awareness of one’s individual energy called, ‘kundalini.’ Once the kundalini is awakened within, the process of meditation becomes effortless and spontaneous, and this leads to complete peace and balance in life. With balance comes lasting joy and well-being of mind, body, emotions and spirit.
**Where can I attend a Sahaja Yoga event or class?**
You can check this website for upcoming events. Our free classes are offered nationwide and internationally. For classes in the D.C. Metro Area (Maryland, Virginia and D.C.), please visit [local ](http://%5Bhttp//www.dcsahajayoga.org/weekly-classes.html%5D(http://www.dcsahajayoga.org/weekly-classes.html) "\[http://www.dcsahajayoga.org/weekly-classes.html\](http://www.dcsahajayoga.org/weekly-classes.html)")[classes](http://%5Bhttps//www.dcsahajayoga.org/%5D(https://www.dcsahajayoga.org/) "\[https://www.dcsahajayoga.org/\](https://www.dcsahajayoga.org/)")
If you’re looking for classes out of state or abroad, you may visit [sahajayoga.org](http://sahajayoga.org/)
Still have questions feel free to contact us at 623-734-5952
Weekly Meditation Practices and Dharma Study
Join us for all or part of our weekly program to practice and study the dharma together - In-Person or Online. All experience levels welcome.
Schedule was:
10:00 am - 10:30 am Chenrezig practice\*
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 11:30 am Silent Meditation
*Two 20min sessions with a 5min break*
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Study & Discussion
\*Chenrezig practice is led via video by HH the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. The practice is recited in Tibetan with English subtitles. For text and information go to: [https://www.kibi-edu.org/news/chenrezig-sadhana-now-available-for-download/](https://www.kibi-edu.org/news/chenrezig-sadhana-now-available-for-download/)
**In-Person**
Fellowship Hall at the [Unitarian Universalist Congregation](https://www.uucr.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExa0ZQVFBCdmJ3MzNOWEJoRwEeSoPXSHNPf_pRRTPn-UbSRXubgBfGor06l14v9_Z1cMfvxShmdngQDTcV-ao_aem_4x2F8VhluNx_5QC2unwCkw) of Rockville (UUCR),
100 Welsh Park Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
([[https://www.uucr.org/](https://www.uucr.org/)
**Online via Zoom**
(for Zoom information, click on the relevant tile for that Sunday’s meeting): [https://bodhipath.org/centers/dc/#events](https://bodhipath.org/centers/dc/#events)
BodhiPath Washington DC is supported by donation.
Build Smarter — Grow Without Burnout | Career Pivot Lessons (Ashburn)
# ✨ Real Founder Lessons for Builders & Career Pivoters (Ashburn)
**Saturday, March 14 • 2–4 PM • Ashburn, VA**
What if growing your work didn’t have to come with constant exhaustion?
This entrepreneur-focused session is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build, pivot, and scale **without burning yourself out** — and without chasing work that drains your energy.
Whether you’re launching something new, navigating a career pivot, or rebuilding after a layoff, the principles are the same:
👉 protect your energy
👉 make smarter pivots
👉 build momentum that lasts
👉 apply AI practically to support smarter decisions and workflows
Over 12 years, I’ve launched **7 startups and side hustles** — alongside **21 years in corporate tech leadership**. The biggest lesson wasn’t scaling tactics…
It was learning when to pivot, how to sustain momentum, and how to align what energizes you with what serves your customers — an approach that generated **revenue** in my first full-time year without burnout.
A key part of that evolution has been learning how to integrate AI in grounded, practical ways — helping accelerate testing, decision-making, and workflow clarity without adding complexity.
During this session, I’ll share real founder insights — including a live screen walkthrough — showing how smart pivots happen and what separates intentional growth from reactive hustle.
***
## What We’ll Explore
1. **How to recognize when to pivot — and when to stay the course**
2. **Building energy-first systems instead of burnout cycles**
3. **Founder decision-making under pressure**
4. **Designing work that supports long-term momentum**
5. **Why sustainable growth outperforms hustle culture**
6. **Using AI strategically to support pivots, experimentation, and smarter workflows**
This is not a lecture or pitch — it’s a grounded founder conversation for people who want to grow smarter and build work that lasts.
Expect practical thinking, humor, and takeaways you can use immediately.
***
## Event Details
💵 $20 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks
📍 Ashburn, VA (exact address shared after RSVP)
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
👥 Max 15 attendees — intentionally small for meaningful conversation
Most attendees are professionals, founders, and growth-minded builders navigating reinvention, pivots, or startup ideas.
***
## About the Space — Startup Garage Style
Hosted in my early-founder style startup garage — a **bright, spacious, comfortable Ashburn living room** designed for focused conversation and practical learning. These sessions are intentionally intimate — closer to a founder roundtable than a seminar.
***
## Background — Corporate to Founder Journey
After **21 years in corporate tech leadership**, including senior director role, I transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, building on years of startup and side-hustle experience.
If you’re exploring a career pivot or next chapter, you’ll find this conversation highly practical.
***
## 🔗 Builder Ecosystem & Resources
🌐 Website: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
▶ YouTube (300K+ views): [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness)
💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers): [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/)
🤝 Meetup Community: [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/)
📚 Amazon Author Page (2 Books published, more on the way): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)
Everything shared comes from lived founder experience — not theory.
***
**Space is intentionally limited to ensure focused discussion, interactive learning, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.**
Sculpt & Yoga
🌞 **Sculpt & Yoga – Strong Body, Calm Mind**
📍@ Mind Body Paloma – Oakton, VA (cul-de-sac near Vale Rd)
📩 Exact location shared upon RSVP
Join us **every Saturday at 10:30 AM** for a refreshing session that combines full-body sculpting with gentle yoga to stretch and restore. Breathe in the fresh air, move with intention, and leave feeling strong, balanced, and renewed.
🧘♀️ **What to Expect:**
– Energizing full-body workout to tone and sculpt
– Gentle yoga movements to stretch all major muscles
– Fresh air + uplifting community vibes
✨ **What to Bring:**
Yoga mat + blanket or towel (to protect your mat) + water bottle
🎟️ **First time is** **FREE!** Registration required:
👉 [https://events.humanitix.com/sculpt-and-yoga-saturdays-10-30am](https://events.humanitix.com/sculpt-and-yoga-saturdays-10-30am)
Let’s move, breathe, and enjoy the outdoors together! 🌿💪💛
Price after 1st time: Buy 5 class passes for $125 or 10 class passes for $230
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Meditation with Intention Workshop....to Connect with Spirit!
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Have you ever wondered what "raising your vibration" really means....and how you actually do it??
Did you know that we are all capable of connecting with Spirit (Angels, Spirit Guides, & loved ones) for messages & guidance??
Join me as I take you through the process of raising your vibration through Meditation....with Intention!
Spirit is with us and around us all the time, nudging us and guiding us from the other side. Their loving energy is closer than we realize and they love when we are able to connect with them.
During the workshop, you will learn:
• How to raise & lower your vibrational frequencies
• How to differentiate between the Divine, Angelic, Spirit Guide, and loved ones energy levels
• How to protect your energy
• How to tune in for messages & guidance from Spirit
You will also go through a guided meditation to put it in to practice :) Trust me....this isn't your average meditation!
Cost: $150
\*\* please send payment, via Venmo (@Juli-Richardson) or Paypal (lightworksreiki@aol.com) \*\*
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Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
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.
Learn Heart based Meditation on Sundays in VA
Discover the path to stress management, life's tranquility, and self-improvement through Heartfulness Meditation. Embrace relaxation, meditation, and emotional detoxification practices to unlock your best self. Join our free sessions every Sunday at 8 AM at VA. Experience the profound benefits of these simple yet powerful practices. Commit to a few months of meditation and witness the transformative impact firsthand. We eagerly await your presence at these enlightening sessions.
Prana Breath Workshop: Healing, Release & Inner Awakening
# Prana Breath Workshop
🗓 Sunday,March 15, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 DhyanYoga Meditation Center · Centreville, VA (near Bull Run Park)
🔗 Reserve your spot here: [zeffy.com/ticketing/prana-breath-from-healing-to-awakening-group-sessions](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/prana-breath-from-healing-to-awakening-group-sessions?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
✨ **Breathe Into Stillness. Release Into Light. Return to Yourself.** ✨
Step away from daily noise and reconnect with your true self through this **3-hour immersive breathwork journey**. Using conscious connected breathing, gentle movement, and meditative stillness, Prana Breath opens space for release, clarity, and inner peace.
**🌬️ What to Expect**
* Opening Circle & Intention Setting
* Somatic Warmups & Energy Activation
* Main Prana Breathwork Journey (curated music + guidance)
* Integration & Silent Sitting
* Optional Sharing Circle
## **🌿 Benefits**
* Release stress and emotional blockages
* Reduce anxiety, insomnia, and mental chatter
* Balance your nervous system
* Deepen meditation and awareness
* Reconnect with vitality and inner stillness
## 🕊️ Who Is This For?
Open to all adults (14+). No prior experience needed—just bring yourself. Especially supportive for those feeling emotionally heavy, restless, or seeking clarity and calm.
## 🧘 What to Bring
* Water bottle
* Light blanket or shawl (optional)
* Journal (optional)
* Comfortable clothes
* An open heart 💙
💰 **Energy Exchange:** $20
✨ Let your breath guide you home. We look forward to breathing with you.
Silent meditation, Gangaji podcast, sharing and potluck
Join us for a Sunday morning inspired by the teachings of Gangaji as we collectively explore the pathless path to spiritual awakening and enlightenment. This gathering is designed for those seeking inner peace and life transformation through inquiry into the nature of reality and consciousness. Come connect with like-minded individuals from the DMV area and embark on an experiential journey of discovery of who we really are.
Doors open at 10:30 AM for 30 minutes of unguided silent meditation followed by a short Gangaji audio, time to share, and a potluck lunch to connect even more. If you plan to stay for lunch please bring a healthy, vegetarian dish to share. We will finish at approximately 1:00-1:30 PM.
For more information about Gangaji, go to [https://gangaji.org/](https://gangaji.org/)
Insight Meditation of Northern Virginia
Whether you're new to Insight meditation or an advanced practitioner looking for like-minded people to sit with, you're welcome to join us at our Sunday morning drop-in group, sponsored by the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. Insight meditation cultivates our natural wisdom and compassion. Meditation practice develops concentration, which allows us to calm and steady the mind.
This class includes a 30-minute lightly-guided meditation, followed by a short talk and time for questions and discussion. The size of the group usually runs somewhere between 25-40 people in-person and between 12-25 online. Chairs are provided, or you may bring a sitting cushion or bench. You may also use the blankets and bolsters offered by the yoga studio.
**We offer both in-person and online attendance.**
To learn more about our topics and teachers, view our videos or **get the Zoom link**, visit our [class page](https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=735&utm_source=MeetUp&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=vienna-drop-in).
Dharma Talk & Meditation
Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a meditation class led by Khenpo Karze, followed by a public talk and Q&A.
The meditation focus varies from class to class. We are currently learning how to meditate on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity.
The class begins with 30 minutes of meditation instruction, followed by 5-10 minutes of meditation practice, and then continues with discussion and Q&A. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice in which we recite Om Mani Padme Hung (a prayer of compassion), and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings.
This class offers a strong foundation in meditation, helping cultivate inner peace and compassion amidst busy lives.
All are welcome!
This program is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and you can come to all or any part of the program. Families are welcome. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged.
Join us!
Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on [Facebook Live](https://www.facebook.com/KPCBuddhistTemple/) and [YouTube Live](https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams).
You can also watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/
About the teacher:
Khenpo Tenzin Karze graduated from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute’s intensive Buddhist graduate course in 2006, and was awarded the degree of Khenpo, equivalent to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, in 2011. He has received teachings and empowerments from many great Nyingma masters, and taught extensively in various Palyul temples in Nepal, India, Europe and Taiwan. This is his first time in the USA. We are delighted that Khenpo is now in residence at KPC and will be providing traditional Dharma instruction to help us deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion.
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Reiki Share for Fellow Practitioners!
Fellow Reiki Practitioners are welcome as we practice self-care and channel healing energy by participating in an afternoon Reiki Share and guided meditation! Tables and sheets provided. Essential oils also available for added aromatherapy if desired.
Reiki and complimentary modalities welcome.
***Love donations are always gratefully accepted.***
**Paypal.me/mediumcelestewoods**
**Venmo to @celeste-woods-2**
Meditation Session
Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
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.
Tuesday Zen Meditation Afternoons
Join us for a quiet, grounded Tuesday afternoon practice in community.
We typically gather with 4–10 practitioners for seated and walking Zen meditation or practice instruction, along with brief Dharma instruction.
**Schedule**
* Please arrive by **4:30 pm** to settle in
* First bell rings at **4:45 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 at **6:00 pm** with tea and informal conversation, sometimes followed by a simple soup dinner
**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. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
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.
Usui Ryoho Reiki Level I Certification
**THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT ON :**
**SATURDAY April 4th from 10am to 4:30pm**
This workshop consists of lecture, group sharing, and table sessions, with a focus on:
* the history of Usui Ryoho Reiki and its journey to the United States
* understanding the human energy system (meridians, chakras, the
aura)
* nurturing your energy through diet, meditation and yoga positions
* traditional (and not-so-traditional) hand positions for healing self and
others
* the seated healing session (chair reiki)
* the sacred symbol for Level 1
* Reiki energy attunement passed from the Reiki Master to the student
* developing your intuition to discern physical causes/issues of blockages in fellow students
* the basics of setting up a business
Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. A light lunch will be served, but students are welcome to bring their own food and/or beverage.
**TUITION: $250 via PayPal to "celeste@touched-by-spirit.com" or Venmo to "@celeste-woods-2"**
**ABOUT CELESTE:**
Celeste is a certified Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui Ryoho Reiki healing technique, a certified Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher through the Lisa Williams International School of Spiritual Development (LWISSD), and is certified in Hypno-Regression Therapy by Dr. Brian Weiss, renowned psychiatrist, pioneer of regression therapy and author of the famous book "Many Lives, Many Masters". Celeste is passionate about helping others attain an intimate connection with the spirit world through her groundbreaking spiritual development courses offered at Everyday Spirit with Celeste!
Meditation Session
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