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PM Session - Open Level Play
Welcome to the Open Level Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Open to players of all skill levels.
This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus.
Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players.
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
AM Session - Competitive Play
Welcome to the Competitive Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability.
This session is for experienced players looking for quality games.
Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies.
You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session.
New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play).
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
Daily Evening Meditation at 7 - 7:30pm - open to all
### Daily Evening Meditation
##### For all peace lovers and others, for beginners and advanced meditators.
We love silence.
We meditate with our eyes open—or closed, if you prefer. Come and enjoy the powerful vibrations of peace.
We are happy to offer guided meditation upon request.
**Welcome—join the wave of peace!**
[www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)
Tägliche Abendmeditation von 19:00 -19:30 Uhr
### Tägliche Abendmeditation
##### Für alle Friedensliebhaber und andere, für Meditations-Anfänger\*innen und Fortgeschrittene.
Wir lieben die Stille.
Wir meditieren mit offenen Augen - oder mit geschlossenen, wenn Sie dies vorziehen. Kommen Sie und geniessen Sie die kraftvollen Schwingungen des Friedens.
Wenn Sie wünschen bieten wir auch gerne eine geführte Meditation an.
**Willkommen auf der Welle des Friedens!**
[www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)
Soundhealing - Klangreise mit Gong & Kristallschalen (Baden)
VALENTINS SPEZIAL - 2 Stunden
Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu
tiefer Entspannung. Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte.
**14\. Februar – ein Geschenk für Paare:** eine Klangreise mit Gong und Kristallklangschalen für tiefe Entspannung, neue Energie und innere Balance. Eine Zeit der Liebe und des Miteinanders! Wir wünschen Ihnen einen wunderschönen, magischen und romantischen Valentinstag!
**Herz und Intuition – im Februar**
Das Herz ist das Tor, die Intuition der Kompass. Ist das Herz offen, ist die Sicht klar und Veränderungen gelingen mühelos. Die Klangschwingung dringt tief ein, löst alte emotionale und mentale Strukturen auf und passt Körper und Bewusstsein an den neuen Rhythmus der Wirklichkeit an.
Was aktiviert werden kann:
– Öffnung und Harmonisierung des Herzchakras
– Reinigung und Aktivierung des dritten Auges
– Loslassen alter Denkmuster und Abwehrmechanismen
– Eine klarere innere Vision und Intuition.
– Tiefe Erdung und ein Gefühl der Stabilität.
– Innere Einheit und Harmonie.
– Der Klang wird dich leiten.
– Dein Herz wird sich öffnen.
Deine Intuition wird dir den Weg weisen.
Preis 111.- / für 2 Personen
Build Your Matcha Cup
On one of the most consumer-driven days of the year, skip the usual gifts and choose presence instead.
Be present for a friend, a partner, or for yourself 🤍
Come join us at [@coincoin.zurich](https://www.instagram.com/coincoin.zurich/) and create something with your own hands — a cup for matcha, tea, or coffee, a breakfast set, or that idea you’ve had in mind for a while.
95 CHF · 2 hours
A drink of your choice included ☕💫
Traffic Light Pub Crawl incl. entry to X-TRA
Join us for our exciting **Traffic Light Pub Crawl** - **our** **Valentine's Special** **Edition**! Choose either Green, Red or Yellow bracelet upon your arrival to reveal your relationship status.
Green: I am single
Yellow: It's complicated
Red: I am taken
**What to expect**: A fun night with a group of expats and locals that would like to socialize and spend the night together. Tour-guides will take you to 3 different venues, organize some games, distribute neon glow sticks and make the night entertaining :)
**When**: Every Saturday - Meet @ 9pm
**Where**: 2.Akt Zürich
**Price**: from 25.- incl. shots, nachos, entrance fee to X-Tra
**Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/PC-14-02-26 (pls buy tickets in advance)
**WhatsApp Group**:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb) (Join for updates & pics)
**Before the Pub Crawl**:
If you come 1 hour earlier, you can participate to the Language Exchange. We encourage you to join both to have more time getting into the atmosphere and for the ease to meet new people.
Looking forward to seeing you all again!!
Sébastien, Fernando, Eliseo
More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/)
Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)
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Zurich Kundalini Yoga/Meditation (Donation Basis)
Dear All,
This session is mainly for the people who want to learn kundalini yoga/meditation in a traditional way. Traditionally the master will transfer his/her kundalini energy to the student to activate his important chakras (energy centre) including Third Eye and Crown Chakra. The student can start to feel his/her Kundalini Energy is rising from their base of the spine and feeling the energy vibration(Consciousness) in the third eye (the space between the eyebrows) from the Kundalini Activation. This session is helpful for the beginners who want to learn simple yoga-meditation exercises also.
This is a general session to experience your inner kundalini energy. But if you need proper kundalini activation(Shaktipat), then pre-registration is mandatory.
**What is included in this session?**
Simple stretching practices for Hip and Spine (not complicated, even beginners can do)
Kundalini Breathing Techniques
Sound Energy (Mantra) Meditation
Energy Healing Techniques
Formal Kundalini Activation (optional and only for pre-registered people)
Chakra Meditation
Yoga Nidra (Relaxation)
**Some of the benefits of Kundalini Energy Activation are:**
Keeps the body healthy
Mind attains its natural peaceful state, so the meditation becomes easy.
Breathing pattern will be harmonized
Stress release and peace
Clear & sharp intellect
More intuition
Inner happiness
Clairvoyance and Clairvision
and to the ultimate SELF realization (which will lead to the blissful state - our true state) with enough years of practise
**DONATION BASIS**
**About the Teacher who conducts this session:**
The kundalini wisdom teacher Jayaprakash is from India. He is practising kundalini yoga for the since 2005 under the guidance of Self Realized Indian Master "GuruMahan". He is teaching kundalini yoga since 2008 as part of a non-profit organization "Maha Shakthi Yogam Switzerland". He teaches Yoga/Meditation/Pranic Healing/Stress Relief courses in various places of Germany and Switzerland. He is the authorized kundalini yoga wisdom teacher from UPF(India) to give kundalini initiations (Shaktipat) with the Grace and Protection of his Master.
All these events are conducted for non-profit purpose. Donations are collected on behalf of Swiss non-profit organization (Verein) "Maha Shakthi Yogam - Switzerland"
**Eligibility:**
Anyone can attend the session even if they don't have previous yoga/Meditation experiences.
**Dress:**
Wear a comfortable dress if possible yoga dress. We provide the yoga mat.
**Please RSVP only you are really interested and coming ! Limited Seats !**
**About Kundalini Shaktipat:**
In every human being there is a source of natural energy that the yogis call the kundalini. In order to evolve in the yogic path, no matter what our path, the kundalini must be active.
For most of us, the kundalini lies dormant at the bottom of the spine in the base chakra known as the Muladhar. When it awakens, it ascends through the chakras until it reaches the highest chakra, the Sahasrar. When that occurs, we merge with our True Self and attain SELF realization (our true nature).
Shaktipat is the transfer of spiritual energy from the teacher to the student in order to awaken the kundalini. This process is compared to lighting one candle with another that is already lit and glowing. When the teacher is connected with the fully realized master and the energy is completely within his or her control, shaktipat initiation ensures that the student’s energy will remain active and stable. "Electricity is present everywhere, but there can be light only when the switch is turned on. Similarly the true master manifests the consciousness in the disciple through shaktipat.”
**HAPPINESS is our TRUE Nature, which comes from within not from outside !**
Grief Circle — Remembering Love, From Darkness to Light
**A sacred space to honor sorrow, release pain, and remember love**
At Yanantin Tribe, we open grief circles where heart, body, and spirit can meet. Inspired by ancestral traditions, we gather in community to carry what was never meant to be held alone. Here, darkness and light are both welcome — grief is not fixed or rushed, but witnessed with care.
A grief ritual is a communal gathering where sorrow is given space and form. We welcome all expressions of grief: personal loss, heartbreak, ancestral wounds, collective pain, or a quiet heaviness without a clear name. Through music, song, rhythm, movement, silence, and guided ritual, grief softens and reveals the love beneath it.
**Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity**
This is a free community offering. If you feel called to support the continuation of these grief circles, you can choose the **Support Ticket — CHF 25** via Eventfrog. Thank you for supporting this work.
**The experience**
* Enter a safe, held circle where all emotions are welcome
* You may share, move, cry, sing, or remain silent — no pressure to speak
* Place a personal item, photo, or symbol on a shared altar (optional)
* Move through ritual practices that allow grief to be witnessed and released
* Close with grounding and gentle integration so you leave supported
**Why this circle matters**
* Release unspoken or long-held grief
* Be held without advice or fixing
* Honor both sorrow and love
* Heal personal, ancestral, and collective layers
Tickets & Support
This grief circle is offered freely as a community space.
If you wish to support the continuation of these circles, you can choose the Support Ticket — CHF 25 via Eventfrog.
🎟️ Tickets & details:
[https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177283689154.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177283689154.html)
**Practical info**
* Held every two weeks on Sundays
* Free to attend as a community offering
* Donations welcome to support the continuation of these circles (entirely optional)
* Bring: a token, photo, or personal item for the altar (optional)
* Wear: comfortable clothing
* Note: if you are in acute crisis or experiencing significant mental health challenges, please inform us so we can support you best
* Impressions of past events: [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/)
**Additional support**
András offers 1:1 grief support, death & dying accompaniment, and end-of-life presence alongside this community work:
[https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions](https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions)
This is not therapy. It is a facilitated ritual space rooted in consent, presence, and care.
Come exactly as you are.
You do not have to carry everything alone.
**Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András**
If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you.
**Book here:**
[https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call)
Together, we remember love — and gently move from darkness to light.
Lovingly,
Barbi, András 💕
🏸🔥 Ticket Needed-ZFG Sunday Smashes -Social Badminton All Level 💥😎
Ready to sweat, smash, and socialize? Join **Zurich Fun Gamers (ZFG)** for our bi-weekly Sunday Badminton session at the legendary Yonex Halle!
Whether you are a complete beginner or a smash-master, this is the perfect way to end your weekend. We book **minimum 4 courts**, so there is plenty of space for everyone.
**[Tickets Required : Click here :](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)
**🏸 The Setup**
* **Social Vibe:** We mix and match! It’s about fun first.
* **Skill Levels:** We guarantee at least **one dedicated Beginner Court**. Advanced players can form a **Competitive Court** to battle it out. 🏆
* **Equipment:** Shuttles are **included**. Rackets available for rent (CHF 5).
* **🔄 Rotation:** We may allow **2 extra players** on the bench to rotate in. This ensures full courts in case of no-shows/injuries and gives everyone a chance to catch their breath! 😅
**👟 The "Golden Rule" (Strict!)**
* **NO OUTSIDE SHOES:** You must bring a separate pair of **clean, non-marking indoor court shoes** and change into them *inside* the locker room. No street shoes allowed on the courts.
**🎟️ [Tickets & Pricing (Book Early & Save!)](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)*[T](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)o manage court bookings (48h cancellation policy), we reward early planners:*
* **[Early Bird Ticket:](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[CHF 22](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[ (Buy 72h before event)](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)
* **[Standard Ticket:](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[CHF 25](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)**[ (Last minute)](https://eventfrog.ch/ZFGBadminton)
* *Note: You must buy a ticket on Eventfrog to play. No cash/Twint on spot.*
**📍 Logistics**
* **Location:** Yonex Halle, Hardbrücke (Zurich)
* **Meeting Point:** Inside the lobby at **15:50** (Warm-up & Shoes change)
* **Game Time:** 16:00 – 17:30 (90 Mins)
🍻 **After the Game:** The fun doesn't stop at match point! We usually stay for a drink or coffee nearby to cool down and socialize. That’s the real ZFG vibe! ✨
Let’s smash it, ZFG-style! 💪🔥
🎭 Badener Fasnacht: The Big Sunday Parade 🥳
**Ready for the loudest, craziest day of Carnival?**
Join us for the Badener Fasnacht Sunday Parade & Guggenmusik explosion! 🎭
Sunday is when Baden turns into one big open-air party. The Fasnachtsumzug brings the streets to life with colorful costumes, creative floats, satire, and non-stop Guggenmusik.
If you want maximum energy, noise, and carnival spirit: this is The Day!
**Event Info & Plan**
🕑 From 13:45 onwards
📍 Meet at Bahnhofplatz, by the fountain and flags in front of the train station
🎭 Watch the parade pass by
🎺 Follow Guggenmusik groups before, during, and after the Umzug
🍻 Stay as long as you like — Sunday Fasnacht has no rules
📩 Dedicated WhatsApp chat: [Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CLMxuXfKt48GBjKjF7YEzF?mode=gi_t)
**What to Expect**
* A spectacular carnival parade with floats and masked groups
* Loud brass, drums, and Guggenmusik everywhere
* A city full of costumes, laughter, and celebration
**What to Bring**
Warm clothes & comfortable shoes
Carnival spirit and good mood
Optional costume — highly encouraged!
**Support the Carnival**
Support the Badener Fasnacht by buying the official carnival badge (Plakette):
💰 CHF 10.–
📍 Sold by street vendors, carnival stands, and selected bars
A small contribution that keeps the tradition alive.
Altstadt und Kreuzgang / Oldtown and Kreuzgang
\-\- Deutsch \-\-\-
Für diesen Event der achtsamen Fotografie treffen wir uns auf dem Zwingliplatz beim grossen Baum.
Unser erster Halt führt uns in den Kreuzgang des Grossmünsters. Danach schlendern wir in aller Ruhe weiter durch die verwinkelten Gassen der Altstadt. Dabei richten wir unsere Blicke bewusst nach oben und schenken den zweiten Fensterreihen der Gebäude unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit. Es ist erstaunlich, wie viele kleine und liebevolle Details sich dort verbergen – Dinge, die uns im Alltag oft entgehen.
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For this mindful photography event, we will meet at Zwingliplatz by the big tree.
Our first stop will be the Kreuzgang of the Grossmünster. After that, we’ll take a relaxed stroll through the winding alleys of the old town. As we walk, we’ll consciously look upwards and give our full attention to the second rows of windows on the buildings. It’s amazing how many small and charming details are hidden there – things we often overlook in everyday life.
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(D) Ein kleiner Hinweis: Schaut doch auch bei unserer Schwestergruppe «[Fotografie im Focus](https://www.meetup.com/fotografie-im-focus-zurich-und-ostschweiz/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)» vorbei. Dort dreht sich alles um das Vertiefen fotografischer Kenntnisse und um spannende Spezial-Events.
(E) A quick note: Check out our sister group “[Fotografie im Focus](https://www.meetup.com/fotografie-im-focus-zurich-und-ostschweiz/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)” as well. It’s all about sharing photography knowledge and offering unique, themed events.
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(D) Dieser Spaziergang ist kostenlos, eine [Donation](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/pay?tid=861b78d0) zur Deckung der Unkosten ist sehr willkommen.
(E) This walk is free, a [donation](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/pay?tid=861b78d0) to cover expenses is very much appreciated.
ZH3 Hash #1708: Post Valentine's Piss-up
Hares are **One Night Wonder** and **Big Top**.
Still recovering from roses, romance, or catastrophic Tinder decisions? Come hash it off at the ZH3 Sunday hash. You can expect a mildly enthusiastic winter trail, romantic falsies, committment-phobe checks, boozy schoggi, cold beer, and well, being cold ❄️.
And because nothing heals a broken heart like Guinness, crisps and loud, drunken over-sharing, we will congregate in the nearby Irish Pub for the On-After! Hope to see you there ❤️☘️
**Where**:
Wollishofenplatz. Look for English speakers wearing running gear.
**When:**
We'll meet at 1:45 pm to start at 2:00 pm.
There's a charge of CHF 5 for participating, which covers all you can drink beer/cider (and non-alcoholic alternatives) plus snacks afterwards.
**All Welcome:**
If you are new, curious, and want to get out of the house, stretch your legs, talk shit, enjoy a drink, and hopefully a laugh, then here's what you need to know:
• We are a social running/walking group, physical fitness is not required, but a sense of humour is.
• The aim is to find the '*Beer Stop*' at the end of the '*trail*' and have fun.
• 'True Trail' is typically 4-7 km. Some will go less (especially those walking or walk/running), and some over-achieving fast runners will go further.
• The '*Hare*', which changes each event (along with location), cleverly lays the trail (typically with flour marks) so that everyone reaches the end at the same time.
• There is always a place to deposit your bag and sometimes a place to change.
• **After Trail**, we group for \~20-40 minutes for drinks, snacks, and some fun. This '*Circle*' is typically outside, so leave something warm in your bag in winter (and bring a flashlight when it's dark). If you don't want to stand around drinking afterwards, you can head home. We occasionally all go to a restaurant afterwards.
**Why bother leaving your warm & dry sofa?**
If you enjoy getting outside, being around people, and doing something a bit different, you will probably enjoy hashing. Exercise is important, and this is probably the least boring way to get it.
'Hashing' and the idea of some physical activity to work up a thirst, have been around for almost 90 years and there are groups (*Hashes*) in most major cities. Its humor and 'traditions' can be explored on the internet - **or you can just come along and find out.** *See you there.*
We are of many nationalities, all ages, full of misfits and idiots (at least there is no one taking themselves seriously!) and always welcome newbies 'Virgin Hashers' and visitors from other groups.
For more about Zürich Hash House Harriers, check out [www.zh3.ch](http://www.zh3.ch/) ( [http://www.zh3.ch/](http://www.zh3.ch/) )
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BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.**
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.
Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds.
**At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com.
Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event.
We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Sunday Service
Sunday service at Unity of Fairfax will leave you feeling inspired, blessed and empowered to experience the fullness of life.
**On a Spiritual Journey**
Our community is made up of people, like yourself, who have been led to Unity by Spirit. We are all here because we’re on a spiritual journey to become all that we were created to be.
**Welcome to Everyone**
Unity welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and beliefs. We welcome people of all creeds, sexual orientation and social background. There are no exceptions in our welcome to everyone.
**We Offer Tools**
In Unity we don't tell people what to think; rather, we offer tools that individuals can use to create lives of meaning and purpose.
**What We Believe**
To review what we believe, go here: https://unityoffairfax.org/what-we-believe-what-unity
BreadBreakers Game Night
**Join the BreadBreakers community for an evening of connection and comradery over the timeless art of boardgaming!**
BreadBreakers is a community where people of all different belief systems and backgrounds create community and have meaningful conversation. Usually we do that over the dinner table, but sometimes you've got to change it up a bit!
Here's what to expect:
* A kind, welcoming atmosphere and community
* Several familiar, and several novel boardgames.
* Snacks :)
* We'll be gathering in Meeting Room 1 at the Reston Regional Library.
* Feel free to bring a board game to share if you'd like!
**I've never attended a BreadBreakers event before - what is BreadBreakers?**
BreadBreakers is a community where neighbors from all different beliefs and backgrounds can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** Most frequently, we do this through the ancient practice of breaking bread around a common dining table.
But we're more than just a discussion group - we're a movement to heal our world's broken discourse and forge togetherness in a time of isolation and loneliness. **Through the sacred act of just "being" together, we're working to rebuild the town square, one table (or game night) at a time.**
BreadBreakers is a religiously inclusive by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA. All faiths, beliefs, and stripes are welcomed, and our leadership and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Wednesday evening Mindfulness at Unity of Gaithersburg.
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/)/
Sunday Service
Sunday service at Unity of Fairfax will leave you feeling inspired, blessed and empowered to experience the fullness of life.
**On a Spiritual Journey**
Our community is made up of people, like yourself, who have been led to Unity by Spirit. We are all here because we’re on a spiritual journey to become all that we were created to be.
**Welcome to Everyone**
Unity welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and beliefs. We welcome people of all creeds, sexual orientation and social background. There are no exceptions in our welcome to everyone.
**We Offer Tools**
In Unity we don't tell people what to think; rather, we offer tools that individuals can use to create lives of meaning and purpose.
**What We Believe**
To review what we believe, go here: https://unityoffairfax.org/what-we-believe-what-unity
Energy Healing at UoG
You are invited to join us after Unity of Gaithersburg’s Sunday Service for Energy Healing on the Fourth Sunday of each month from 1 pm - 2 pm in the Education Building Ocean Room. (The Education Building is the large building behind the Church.)
There is a different healing mode and leader each month:
* January 25th – Edie Crane – Healing through Heart Coherence
* February 22nd – Neal Peacock & Judi Venturini – Sound Healing
* March 22nd - Swami Beyondananda (on Zoom in the Sanctuary)
* April 26th – Rev Judi Venturini – Reiki
* May 24th – Rose Cooper – Channeled Healing
* June 28th – Donna Colombel – Mindfulness Meditation
* July 26th - Bill Sanda – Akashic/Light Language Healing
* August 23rd – Jim Morgan - JFB-MFR: Where Science Meets Sensitivity
* Sept 27th – Mandy Leith/Patricia Gershanik - McTaggart Intention Circle
* October 25th – Carol Plummer – Eden Energy Healing
* November 22nd – Chris Colburn – Healing thru Forgiveness: ACIM Perspective
* December 27th – Judi Venturini – Automatic Writing
More info at: [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/special-events](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/special-events)
We Were Made for These Times (hybrid)
We all go through times when it feels like the ground is being pulled out from under us. What we relied on as steady and solid may change or even appear to vanish. In this era of global disruption, threats to our individual, social, and planetary safety abound, and at times life can feel overwhelming. Not only are loss and separation painful, but even positive changes can cause great stress.
Yet life is full of change: birth, death, marriage, divorce; a new relationship; losing or starting a job; beginning a new phase in life or ending one. Change is stressful, even when it is much desired or anticipated—the unknown can feel scary and threatening. In We Were Made for These Times, the extraordinary mindfulness teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo imparts accessible advice on navigating difficult times of transition, drawing on Buddhist teachings on impermanence to help you establish equanimity and resilience.
Classroom 1 and via **[Zoom](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88912244670?pwd=jtR4LLF3bM6YkuFgevZXlJtM9tGZL2.1),** Meeting ID 889 1224 4670, Password 488104



















