Meditation

What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already within you? This workshop is designed to help you access your inner voice through a simple yet powerful process - moving from the inner child, through the energy of a crystal, and into the wisdom of your Higher Self. Join **Tina of Destination Tarot** and **Jennie of Ascending Dawn Doula** for a grounded, interactive experience where you’ll learn how to quiet the mind, trust what comes through, and begin receiving guidance in your own natural way. During this 2-hour experience, we will explore: * What automatic writing is (and what it’s not) * Connecting with the inner child to open the channel * Using crystal energy as a bridge and amplifier * Expanding into Higher Self guidance and intuitive flow * Techniques to quiet the mind and allow messages to come through * How to practice this without meditation or hypnosis * Tips, boundaries, and energetic hygiene for safe, clear connection This workshop is ideal for empaths, intuitives, seekers, and anyone ready to strengthen self-trust and deepen their connection within. You’ll leave with practical tools, a powerful personal experience, and the ability to continue this practice on your own. **What to Bring:** • A crystal of your choice • Journal or paper + pen • Comfortable clothing • Layers are recommended (hello spring temps!) No experience needed. No tools required beyond what you already have within you. **Investment:** $65 per person **To reserve your spot:** Send payment via Venmo (@ascendingdawndoula) or Email tinaneuhaus@gmail.com to confirm your seat and arrange payment. **Prepayment is required as spots tend to fill quickly.** **Limited to 12 participants** to maintain an intimate and supportive space. **Accessibility Note:** The workshop will be held on the second floor of Light Works, which requires one flight of stairs. Elevator access is not available. **Meet Tina Neuhaus!** Tina is a tarot reader and owner of Destination Tarot. Tina takes a therapeutic approach to readings, working with the shadow aspects of the self. She finds this to be essential for growth and empowerment, creating deeper self-awareness to engage with life from a place of strength. To learn more about Tina, or to schedule a session, please visit her on Facebook at [www.fb.com/destinationtarot](http://www.fb.com/destinationtarot) **Meet Jennie Sikes!** Jennie is a corporate recruiter turned intuitive guide and “friendly neighborhood doula for every stage of life except the delivery room.” She is certified in C.Ht., Soul Empowering Hypnosis (SEH), and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), blending hypnosis, energy work, tarot, and astrology to help people shift from autopilot into authentic alignment. Warm, grounded, and insightful, Jennie creates a safe space for soul-level guidance and transformation. To learn more about Jennie, or to schedule a session, please visit [https://heal.me/jenniesikes](https://heal.me/jenniesikes)

This is an **event at 1801 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA 20191** (All participants must have RSVP'd). We continue exploring the foundational Buddhist sutra: the **Heart Sutra**. This the shortest sutra but the most fundamental. Our meeting schedule will be as follows: * **40 minutes:** Sitting meditation * **5 minutes:** Break * **45 minutes:** Group discussion of the Heart Sutra. During the sitting meditation session, we will provide you with a non-roller chair (or feel free to bring in your own meditation pad/pillow). If you are a first timer, detailed instructions will be provided when you are here at 1801 Robert Fulton Drive).

*Feel free to contact email address/phone below for any questions.* We are thrilled to announce in-person *Inner Engineering* program is happening again in Maryland! Inner Engineering Total is a 4-day program conducted by a trained teacher. It is an experiential step-by-step process to unleash the power within you - the power to transform your life with the essence of yoga. 🏛️ Venue: The Highlands at Germantown, 20260 Goldenrod Lane, Germantown, Maryland, US, 20876 Thursday, May 7th, 6 PM - 9:15 PM (includes free session) Friday, May 8th, 6 PM - 9:15 PM Saturday, May 9th, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday, May 10th, 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM 👩‍💻Registration link: [https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-registration/9537](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-registration/9537) There is a one hour ***free session*** on ***Thursday, May 7th*** at ***6 pm -* Everyone is welcome!** Please register here for the free session [https://innerengineering.sadhguru.org/maryland](https://innerengineering.sadhguru.org/maryland) For additional guidance and inquiries please write to *[Maryland@ishausa.org](Maryland@ishausa.org) or call 410.449.0331*

Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.

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.

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.

Join Erin DeBono, owner of Harmony Bodyworks, & I for a lovely practice of relaxation, releasing & restoring! Space is limited.