Mindfulness

Achetez vos billets [ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/gong-yoga-nidra-fr) **🌀 Gong Yoga Nidra : Relaxation Profonde & Méditation Sonore** 🗓 Jeudi 23 janvier · 19h30 – 21h00 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels 📣 **Séance en français** Une soirée pour relâcher, se déposer, se reconnecter. **Gong Yoga Nidra**, c’est la rencontre de deux pratiques puissantes : le **Yoga Nidra**, aussi appelé "sommeil yogique", et les **vibrations thérapeutiques des gongs**. **Qu’est-ce que le Yoga Nidra ?** C’est une **méditation guidée allongée** qui vous amène dans un état de conscience entre veille et sommeil. Le corps se détend profondément, le mental ralentit, et l’attention reste présente — un espace unique pour la régénération, la clarté et l’accueil de l’inconscient. Pendant la séance, vous êtes guidé·e à travers la respiration, un scan corporel, des visualisations, et soutenu·e par les **vibrations profondes et résonantes des gongs** qui renforcent l’effet de lâcher-prise. **L’importance du Sankalpa (intention)** Au cœur du Yoga Nidra se trouve le **Sankalpa** : une intention claire, simple, tournée vers votre vérité profonde. C’est une phrase courte, affirmée intérieurement au début et à la fin de la pratique. Elle agit comme une graine plantée dans un sol fertile — dans cet état de conscience élargie, elle a le pouvoir de guider transformation, guérison, et réalignement. ✨ Ce que vous vivez pendant la séance : • Allongé·e confortablement, guidé·e par la voix • Respiration, scan corporel, visualisations • Vibrations thérapeutiques des gongs, joués en douceur • Un espace pour poser une intention, se déposer, se reconnecter à soi **Bienfaits** • Apaisement du système nerveux • Libération du stress, des tensions physiques et mentales • Amélioration du sommeil, de la clarté et de l’équilibre émotionnel • Intégration et transformation en douceur 💶 Tarif : • 35 € (une personne) • 32 € par personne si vous venez à deux ou plus ⚠️ Places limitées — réservation conseillée 📩 Réservation & infos : [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) Une pratique douce, profonde, et puissamment régénératrice — pour vous reconnecter à votre intention, à votre corps, et à l’essentiel.

Achetez vos billets[ ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/gong-yoga-nidra-fr) **🌀 Gong Yoga Nidra : Relaxation Profonde & Méditation Sonore** 🗓 Jeudi 23 janvier · 19h30 – 21h00 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels 📣 **Séance en français** Une soirée pour relâcher, se déposer, se reconnecter. **Gong Yoga Nidra**, c’est la rencontre de deux pratiques puissantes : le **Yoga Nidra**, aussi appelé "sommeil yogique", et les **vibrations thérapeutiques des gongs**. **Qu’est-ce que le Yoga Nidra ?** C’est une **méditation guidée allongée** qui vous amène dans un état de conscience entre veille et sommeil. Le corps se détend profondément, le mental ralentit, et l’attention reste présente — un espace unique pour la régénération, la clarté et l’accueil de l’inconscient. Pendant la séance, vous êtes guidé·e à travers la respiration, un scan corporel, des visualisations, et soutenu·e par les **vibrations profondes et résonantes des gongs** qui renforcent l’effet de lâcher-prise. **L’importance du Sankalpa (intention)** Au cœur du Yoga Nidra se trouve le **Sankalpa** : une intention claire, simple, tournée vers votre vérité profonde. C’est une phrase courte, affirmée intérieurement au début et à la fin de la pratique. Elle agit comme une graine plantée dans un sol fertile — dans cet état de conscience élargie, elle a le pouvoir de guider transformation, guérison, et réalignement. ✨ Ce que vous vivez pendant la séance : • Allongé·e confortablement, guidé·e par la voix • Respiration, scan corporel, visualisations • Vibrations thérapeutiques des gongs, joués en douceur • Un espace pour poser une intention, se déposer, se reconnecter à soi **Bienfaits** • Apaisement du système nerveux • Libération du stress, des tensions physiques et mentales • Amélioration du sommeil, de la clarté et de l’équilibre émotionnel • Intégration et transformation en douceur 💶 Tarif : • 35 € (une personne) • 32 € par personne si vous venez à deux ou plus ⚠️ Places limitées — réservation conseillée 📩 Réservation & infos : [[bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com)]([mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com](http://mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com/)) Une pratique douce, profonde, et puissamment régénératrice — pour vous reconnecter à votre intention, à votre corps, et à l’essentiel.

Achetez vos billets[ ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/gong-yoga-nidra-fr) **🌀 Gong Yoga Nidra : Relaxation Profonde & Méditation Sonore** 🗓 Jeudi 23 janvier · 19h30 – 21h00 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels 📣 **Séance en français** Une soirée pour relâcher, se déposer, se reconnecter. **Gong Yoga Nidra**, c’est la rencontre de deux pratiques puissantes : le **Yoga Nidra**, aussi appelé "sommeil yogique", et les **vibrations thérapeutiques des gongs**. **Qu’est-ce que le Yoga Nidra ?** C’est une **méditation guidée allongée** qui vous amène dans un état de conscience entre veille et sommeil. Le corps se détend profondément, le mental ralentit, et l’attention reste présente — un espace unique pour la régénération, la clarté et l’accueil de l’inconscient. Pendant la séance, vous êtes guidé·e à travers la respiration, un scan corporel, des visualisations, et soutenu·e par les **vibrations profondes et résonantes des gongs** qui renforcent l’effet de lâcher-prise. **L’importance du Sankalpa (intention)** Au cœur du Yoga Nidra se trouve le **Sankalpa** : une intention claire, simple, tournée vers votre vérité profonde. C’est une phrase courte, affirmée intérieurement au début et à la fin de la pratique. Elle agit comme une graine plantée dans un sol fertile — dans cet état de conscience élargie, elle a le pouvoir de guider transformation, guérison, et réalignement. ✨ Ce que vous vivez pendant la séance : • Allongé·e confortablement, guidé·e par la voix • Respiration, scan corporel, visualisations • Vibrations thérapeutiques des gongs, joués en douceur • Un espace pour poser une intention, se déposer, se reconnecter à soi **Bienfaits** • Apaisement du système nerveux • Libération du stress, des tensions physiques et mentales • Amélioration du sommeil, de la clarté et de l’équilibre émotionnel • Intégration et transformation en douceur 💶 Tarif : • 35 € (une personne) • 32 € par personne si vous venez à deux ou plus ⚠️ Places limitées — réservation conseillée 📩 Réservation & infos : [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) Une pratique douce, profonde, et puissamment régénératrice — pour vous reconnecter à votre intention, à votre corps, et à l’essentiel. ***

The PhotoBrussels Festival reached its 10th edition! For one month many galleries of Brussels will display photography works of artists from Belgium and around the world. https://www.photobrusselsfestival.com/ On Friday the 23rd, one of its opening days, we will step at the vernissages of different galleries located at St. Gilles, all participating to the festival. We start at 19 with Médor in Rue Blaes 261. Access to galleries are free. For Maison Pelgrims [reservation is mandatory](https://www.billetweb.fr/vernissage-les-paysages-du-reve). After the walk we can have a drink all together at the Parvis de St. Gilles.

Welcome to our vibrant community +30s! We're all about bringing together individuals in their +30s to forge meaningful connections in the heart of Brussels. **New** **year, new connections** ✨ January marks a new chapter, so join us this January to connect, break barriers, and create **new friendships** in 2026 🤝🌐🚀 WHY attending this event? Your presence is the key to transforming this event into an unforgettable experience of celebration and inspiration! 🎉 Save the date, clear your calendar, and let's make history for the evening in the amazing pub [Kamea Bar, Cocktail & Lounge](https://share.google/gQ3Wu4jgYOVjh7156)🥂: 📍[Rue Franklin 3/5, 1000 Bruxelles](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c3c53349cb9e7f:0x4a83e7307da9442d?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)📍

Dear Folks, Bowling night this Friday! Let’s get together, have some fun, play bowling, relax, and enjoy a drink afterward. The bowling place charges **8 euros** per person for each round, which including equipment. Everybody needs to pay at the reception desk. We will meet up directly there and play as a group. **P.S.** Starting from now, we will charge **€5 per participant**, for the following reasons: 1. As organizers, we need to cover the **annual Meetup platform fee**; 2. To ensure that everyone **respects the RSVP**; 3. At the end of the year, **10% of the collected fees will be donated to an LGBTQ refugees organization in Brussels**. ***To confirm your participation, we kindly ask you to transfer the registration fee prior to signing up.*** **Bank details:** IBAN: **BE12 3632 3451 2492** **Communication:** *Your name + event date* Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. **Cheers!** 🥂 Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisis_yifeiyang?igsh=ZjBjeGxqMGh0NTV3&utm_source=qr Yifei

Hi, Let's meet up and eat noodles this Friday at the newly opened "Alley Mian" restaurant close to the city center. The restaurant does not accept reservations, and is quite popular lately, so in order to have some room (or else we'll have to queue), let's meet at 18:20 and we'll enter the restaurant at 18:30, hoping to get a table big enough to host us all. Xavier

**👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:** [Link to Event](https://innersparklife.com/new-year-ritual/) **Are you ready to truly arrive in 2026?** The turning of the year is more than just a change on the calendar; it is a sacred threshold. It is a moment to pause, to listen to the whispers of your soul, and to consciously choose the path you wish to walk. Join us for a transformative **Shamanic New Year Ritual** designed to clear the slate of the past and ignite the fire of your true purpose. **✨ The Journey** This is not about standard resolutions. This is a deep dive into your inner landscape. Together, we will create a sacred container to: * **Cleanse & Release:** Shed the heavy energies and old patterns of 2025 that no longer serve you. * **Ignite Your Purpose:** Move beyond mental goals and set intentions that resonate with the vibration of your soul. * **Connect with Spirit:** Through the heartbeat of the drum and ancient practices, receive the clarity and guidance you need to navigate the year ahead. **🌿 What Awaits You** Your afternoon will flow through a series of powerful practices: * **Tea Ceremony:** Grounding and connecting with your higher self. * **The Magic Box:** A ritual to crystallize and charge your deepest intentions. * **Shamanic Journey:** Traveling through the "Four Worlds" accompanied by the drum to open new paths. * **Spirit Messages & Tarot:** Receiving personal guidance and insight into the archetypes supporting your 2026 journey. **Your Guide:** This session is led by **Northern Deer Alexander**, a Spiritual Teacher, Shaman, and Healer with over 30 years of experience helping seekers break free from barriers and live authentically. **📍 The Logistics** * **When:** Sunday, January 25, 2026 * **Time:** 15:00 – 20:00 * **Where:** Tarab Space, Chau. de Roodebeek 96, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels. * **Tickets:** * **Early Bird:** €69 (Available until Jan 12) * **Standard:** €85 * *Spots are limited to 20 participants to ensure an intimate experience.* **👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:** [Link to Event](https://innersparklife.com/new-year-ritual/) Come as you are, leave with clarity, passion, and a spirit renewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the circle. See you there! Monika, Pablo Teiwaz and Alexander Northern Dear

“Steeds dieper en dieper naar binnen gaan, zonder een referentiepunt van spiritualiteit, een redder, goed of kwaad - zonder enige vorm van referentie! Tot we de grond bereiken van (conceptuele) hopeloosheid. Dit genadeloze “ad fundum” proces van psychologische penetratie is de essentie van geschifte wijsheid (crazy wisdom) en een pad naar vrijheid.” - Chögyam Trungpa Op 6 maart starten we met een training in indo-tibetaanse meditatie. Toen ik deze meditatie-technieken voor het eerst ontdekte -ik mediteerde toen al 10 jaar- besefte ik dat ik nog nooit écht gemediteerd had. De combinatie van gedetailleerde instructies en onmiddellijke, persoonlijke feedback maken het mogelijk om snel de mentale vaardigheden te herkennen en te trainen die leiden tot een kalme, beheerste geest en een dieper zelf-inzicht. In de woorden van één van onze deelnemers: “Ik heb ervaren hoe het is om sensaties, gedachten en emoties waar te nemen zonder erdoor afgeleid of gegrepen te worden. En hoe het is om mezelf en de wereld vanuit een ander, realistischer perspectief te zien. In mijn dagelijks leven ben ik continu bezig met het toepassen van deze meditatietechnieken en ik merk dat ik me scherper, rustiger en vrijer voel, met een nieuwe waardering en tevredenheid met het leven zoals het is, zonder de drang om dingen te hoeven veranderen. Nu pas besef ik me hoeveel ik eigenlijk bestuurd werd door allerlei onbewuste impulsen.” Je vindt alle informatie hier: [www.houseofthebeloved.eu/meditatie](https://www.houseofthebeloved.eu/meditatie) Kom het eens uitproberen: 24/1 om 9h30 (hybride, je kan ook online aansluiten) [https://shorturl.at/nWqya](https://shorturl.at/nWqya) 21/2 om 15h00 [https://shorturl.at/1kuUo](https://shorturl.at/1kuUo) Wij kijken ernaar uit je te ontmoeten. Het ga je goed.

Hatha flow & restore is right for you if you're having a stressful time and want to introduce more balance and relaxation into your daily routine. The class blends a smooth, active flow and a sweet dose of restorative finish. Each practice works to uplift and relax you, bringing a nice stretch to your body and serving you an extra boost of energy for the rest of your day. Suitable for all levels. Beginners are welcome! Book and pay through my website: [https://ewalitke.com/yoga/#agenda](https://ewalitke.com/yoga/#agenda) Prices: Drop in 18 EUR 4-class pass: 65 EUR 10-class pass: 160 EUR

The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are. ## About the event Authentic presence is a path of radical honesty. It creates a safe and supportive environment where you can look at yourself with fresh eyes. At the same time it often is fun, enjoyable, beautiful, and meaningful. Ultimately, this practice leads to a closer connection with yourself and more meaningful relationships with others. Join these beginner sessions to learn basic techniques from authentic relating and circling. Activities include meditations, dialogues, and exercises on sharing and owning your experience. No prerequisites—just come as you are! Contribution: €20 registration and more info: [click here](https://www.houseofthebeloved.eu/authentic-presence) [Join our WhatsApp group to ask questions or stay updated](https://chat.whatsapp.com/I45llASEfCuE4L7WZ6ctOt) We look forward to meeting you!

**About the session** This is a curated mixed doubles of Intermediate and Advanced levels. It’s an invitational group, no beginners or casual/amateur play. We balance courts for pace and quality. New and Interested in being part of our group? Join here, https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqdVhyuBhFz1d56lv4WVVi Please Direct Message the Organizer with your level. Approval is required before your first RSVP. **Format & level** * Competitive mixed doubles match play with quick rotations * Self-umpired with rally scoring to 21. * We may adjust pairings to keep games balanced. **Shuttles** We provide Yonex Mavis 2000 (Medium, Yellow) match-grade nylon shuttles. Please don’t mix in other shuttles during games. **Other Info** * We’ll post exact court numbers in the WhatsApp group before each session. Check on the day. * To secure your spot, RSVP on Meetup and complete payment by thursday evening (RSVP deadline). Unpaid RSVPs may be moved to the Waitlist so we can release/adjust courts fairly. * Waitlist: If enabled, members may be promoted automatically as spots open. So check regularly for the latest update. **House rules** * Shoes: Clean, non-marking indoor shoes only. * Timing: Arrive 10 minutes early for warm-up and court assignment. Running late? DM the Organizer. * Etiquette: Call lines fairly, rotate quickly, and mind court boundaries. No Aggressive language. * Gear: Bring your racket, water, and a towel. shuttles are provided. **Contact** Questions or first-time approval requests? DM the Organizer with your playing level and availability.

Full practice including: \- Relaxation \- Stretching \- Basic technique \- Form \- Applications

Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome! IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist. Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates! https://chat.whatsapp.com/C52QitOMtltB7NTie86YFQ

**🪷 Cost:** There is no fee for this event. Donations of skin, hair, and dental care products are encouraged. RSVP to [LaurenL@imaginebeingwell.org](mailto:LaurenL@imaginebeingwell.org) ❄️**Description:** As winter settles in, the quiet of the natural world reminds us to pause, restore, and reconnect. We invite you to join Imagine Well Being at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in this spirit of reflection and care. We’ll begin indoors by assembling care kits for women in crisis, adding ribbon and a nature-inspired note of encouragement. Then we’ll gather around the fire to slow down and reconnect- sharing time in nature, listening inward, and building community. **👋🏼 Meeting Point:** Meet at the education building at 11:30. **🚙 Parking:** Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. 21085 The Woods Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175 Google Map link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/rrSuedfGCxco6zz67](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rrSuedfGCxco6zz67) **🪷 Cost:** There is no fee for this event. Donations of skin, hair, and dental care products are encouraged. RSVP to [LaurenL@imaginebeingwell.org](mailto:LaurenL@imaginebeingwell.org) **🎒Preparation:** Bring a favorite skin care, hair care, or dental care item-something meaningful to you, chosen for a woman in crisis. Items should be new and unopened, and will be distributed through the local nonprofit Women Giving Back. If you cannot attend, but would like to donate, email Lauren at LaurenL@imaginebeingwell.org. **🌐 Newsletter:** [Sign up Today for Imagine Well Being's latest news, upcoming events, and retreats!](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-the-imagine-well-being-newsletter) **⭐️ Liability Release:** With my RSVP, I hereby confirm that I am physically able to participate in this event. I understand and agree that all classes, gatherings, and workshops are undertaken at my sole risk and that Imagine Well Being guides and instructors shall not be liable for injuries or damages to my person or property arising out of or connected to any of these activities. I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and instructors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care, and I assume responsibility for all associated costs. I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops. I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and instructors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care, and I assume responsibility for all associated costs. **I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.**

Mindfulness Meditation group practice every Wednesday evening at Unity of Gaithersburg. Mindfulness practice is not about achieving some special state of mind; it is more about noticing the experience you are having without trying to change it. This interesting video suggests why you might sit and watch your mind wander off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmBF8eTl18 This noticing tends to shift your nervous system from a 'fight-or-flight' state to a more relaxed and receptive state. In this receptive mental state, you begin to see your own experience differently and, over time, see other people and the world differently. Also, it is good for you: "the effect of regular meditation on the cortex was so profound that fifty-year-old meditators had a prefrontal cortex that looked like that of a twenty-five-year-old" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT) Here is an interesting and funny take on meditation by Ajahn Brahm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs). If you arrive on time, there will be an introduction at the beginning, if you arrive late, find a chair and join us. There will be some discussion after. This is a free event, but contributions to the church's expenses are welcome. You can just show up this Wednesday or subsequent Wednesdays. More information at [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/)/

**Join globally respected cardiologist , Dr. Mohit Gupta, as we explore how our thoughts impact our physical health and overall well-being.** Our thoughts are far more powerful than we often realize. A single thought has the capacity to influence our emotions, shape our health, strengthen or strain our relationships, and quietly guide the course of our lives. The Power of One Thought is an insightful session that explores how conscious and intentional thinking impacts the brain, heart, and overall well-being. Through a thoughtful blend of scientific evidence and meditative practice, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how thought patterns influence stress, emotional resilience, mental clarity, and long-term health. In this session, Dr. Mohit Gupta seamlessly integrates modern neuroscience and cardiology with the wisdom of Raj Yoga meditation, offering practical insights into emotional regulation, cardiovascular health, and the slowing of biological aging. He uses his own life stories of Belief and Resilience. The experience is designed to be reflective, engaging, and immediately applicable to both personal and professional life. This session is ideal for individuals seeking inner clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper understanding of how one consciously chosen thought can create lasting transformation. **About Dr. Mohit Gupta** *Dr. Mohit Dayal Gupta, MD, DM, FACC, FRCP, is a globally respected interventional cardiologist and Director–Professor of Cardiology at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, and serves as Cardiologist to the Parliament of India. A four-time TEDx speaker, he has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific publications and is a Fellow of leading international cardiology institutions.* *A distinguished clinician–scientist, Dr. Gupta’s current research focuses on the effects of Raj Yoga meditation on biological aging and cardiovascular resilience. Associated with the Brahma Kumaris since childhood, he is widely known for his rare ability to bridge cardiology, neuroscience, meditation, and spirituality, offering a compelling perspective on holistic health and conscious leadership.* Fri., Jan. 30th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2ndFloor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/wt8yd](https://shorturl.at/wt8yd)

Mindfulness Meditation group practice every Wednesday evening at Unity of Gaithersburg. Mindfulness practice is not about achieving some special state of mind; it is more about noticing the experience you are having without trying to change it. This interesting video suggests why you might sit and watch your mind wander off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmBF8eTl18 This noticing tends to shift your nervous system from a 'fight-or-flight' state to a more relaxed and receptive state. In this receptive mental state, you begin to see your own experience differently and, over time, see other people and the world differently. Also, it is good for you: "the effect of regular meditation on the cortex was so profound that fifty-year-old meditators had a prefrontal cortex that looked like that of a twenty-five-year-old" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT) Here is an interesting and funny take on meditation by Ajahn Brahm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs). If you arrive on time, there will be an introduction at the beginning, if you arrive late, find a chair and join us. There will be some discussion after. This is a free event, but contributions to the church's expenses are welcome. You can just show up this Wednesday or subsequent Wednesdays. More information at [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/)/

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 renowned speaker, Sister Jenna, at our new Brahma Kumaris location in Chantilly, VA for this powerful event!** ## ***Forgiveness is not forgetting, it’s freeing.*** As a new year begins, many carry emotional residue from the past, unspoken hurts, disappointments, and unfinished stories. In The Power of Forgiveness, we will explore forgiveness not as approval of what happened, but as a courageous act of inner freedom. This session offers a spiritual perspective on releasing emotional weight, reclaiming peace, and stepping into the new year lighter, clearer, and more empowered. ***Sister Dr. Jenna*** *is a spiritual mentor, author, radio and TV personality, renowned speaker, and the founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum located in Maryland. She hosted the popular America Meditating Radio Show and is a recipient of the President’s Lifetime National Community Service Award. Sister Dr. Jenna is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a group of thought leaders from diverse disciplines in service to conscious evolution and was selected by Empower A Billion Women 2020 as one of 100 most influential leaders of 2015.* *She is the author of “[Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices](https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Experiences-Contemplative-Practices-Sentience/dp/194502691X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A4J9WRQ16QAJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.va3qPnUsFjEWH641OraGTqBHm8wDhdhrTu3hpjHufKo.7mA_AgIvDXQuQ9_Uu4ucZgQIOKmCfKb6yBHsIqamhPY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Meditation%3A+Intimate+Experiences+with+the+Divine+through+Contemplative+Practices&qid=1753065633&sprefix=meditation+intimate+experiences+with+the+divine+through+contemplative+practices%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1),” a profound compilation featuring insights from over 30 contributing authors and she contributed to “[Mr. President – Interfaith Perspectives on the Historic Presidency of Barack H. Obama,](https://www.amazon.com/Mr-President-Interfaith-Perspectives-Presidency/dp/1939774306/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38LXE3LGDPJ6C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lSb0fzkCXPXp-Gf4ReVNoA.5hIb1TKNvtmLu65w2R4-l13WjyXAzF-rRFtQzDsRTcg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mr.+President+%E2%80%93+Interfaith+Perspectives+on+the+Historic+Presidency+of+Barack+H.+Obama%2C&qid=1753065692&sprefix=mr.+president+interfaith+perspectives+on+the+historic+presidency+of+barack+h.+obama%2C%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1)” offering her unique spiritual insights on leadership and unity.* Sunday, Jan. 25th, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. Held at the Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/F22sK](https://shorturl.at/F22sK)