Yoga and Relaxation

*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 for the first gathering of Leesburg Rational Spiritualists – a group for people who want to take both inner life and clear thinking seriously. This is not a church, not a debate club, and not a wellness brand. It’s closer to “philosophy club with cushions”: * 15 minutes of simple, silent meditation * 45 minutes of open discussion around a pre-determined topic You do not need prior meditation experience or any spiritual, religious, or philosophical background. *** **Theme for Meeting 1:** *Why meditate at all? Attention, experience, and what we’re even doing here.* We’ll do: 1. Brief intro 2. 15 minutes of silent meditation (basic breath/attention practice) 3. An optional short reading (sent in advance) on why paying attention to experience might matter 4. Group conversation: * What did you actually notice sitting still for 15 minutes? * What do you hope practice and reflection might change in your life? * What effects does the meditation have on your experience now? *** **Ground Rules:** * We’re here to practice and inquire, not to convert anyone to a belief system. * We speak from first-person experience (“I noticed…”, “I think…”) rather than making grand pronouncements. * We respect time: start & end on time, keep contributions reasonably concise. If you’re looking for a place to rant about politics, sell anything, or fix other people, this is not that. *** **Location & Logistics:** * **Where:** Ida Lee Park near the gazebo. Look for the zen frog! * **When:** April 18, 2026 - 11am * **What to bring:** * Something to sit on (yoga mat, blanket, or folding chair) * Weather-appropriate clothes, water, maybe bug spray * Optional: small notebook + pen **Weather plan:** If the forecast looks bad (heavy rain, storms, or very cold), I’ll post an update at least 3 hours before. In that case we’ll probably reschedule. *** **This is a 4‑meeting experiment** This group is starting as a **4‑session experiment**. After a few meetings, we’ll decide together whether to keep going, change the format, or let it end gracefully. If this sounds interesting but you’re shy or unsure, showing up and sitting quietly is enough.

Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation. Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment. This practice is offered with love and at no cost

* Experience a gentle yoga practice that offers options & allows you to choose how to care for your body * All levels encouraged * In person * Reserve your space: [https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh](https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh)

* Experience a gentle yoga practice that offers options & allows you to choose how to care for your body * All levels encouraged * In person * Reserve your space: [https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh](https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh)

Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation. Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment. This practice is offered with love and at no cost