Yoga & Meditation

hi 🌿 If you’ve ever been curious about kundalini yoga, I’m hosting a beginner friendly class for spiritually curious souls who want to move, breathe, and come back into alignment. Its pay what you can (through Luma link below) 📍 Society Clubhouse (967 College St) ✨ no experience needed just bring a yoga mat, water, and an open heart. 🧾 all the details + RSVP: [https://lu.ma/raisingpotters](https://lu.ma/raisingpotters) [https://www.instagram.com/raisingpotters/](https://www.instagram.com/raisingpotters/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcnkzaUl1VUhCYUFHRHFYTgEeAEstG9jffoRf-WnwWdkEuT9zTc84frh0xMCI9XRAJWdnML-qTCNtMaVFWyQ_aem_ffVNP0rpvXlxPJBjQ-9Nlg) if you'd like a sneak peek at what the practice might look like! if someone comes to mind who could use this space, feel free to forward this along 💛 see you there if it resonates !!

Join us for our Sunday Meditation Service - 'Seek God Through Kriya Yoga.' Or join us on Facebook Live! Our Facebook Page is ***Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness***

\#\# 🌿 Join Us in Mississauga — Harnessing The Flow: A New Inner Peace Qigong\, Qi Meditation\, Zen\, Energy Work & Healing Event \(New Topic and Tools Each Month\)\. Pls call **Resilience Yoga** to confirm your spot - Don't Miss It! [Address](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hs=MzFp&sca_esv=417a61bc55701add&rls=en&sxsrf=ANbL-n6uhIBocdXVPwfTYT7Poqr_llhvaw:1769736769150&q=resilience+yoga+address&ludocid=3716301954942103961&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwifi-Kbj7KSAxUa1fACHUvOMg4Q6BN6BAgyEAI): 1107 Lorne Park Rd #201, Mississauga, ON L5H 3A1 Phone: [(905) 278-9642](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=resilience+yoga&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#) Every workshop is unique. No experience required. All are welcome. Step into a deeply restorative and transformative afternoon of Inner Peace Qigong, Meditation, Zen, Energywork & Healing with Venerable Hae Kwang Sunim, founder of Inner Peace Qigong and longtime Zen monk. Each gathering is a new experience, with fresh teachings, new healing techniques, and a different energetic focus every month. If you’re seeking peace, grounding, clarity, healing, or simply a place to re-set and breathe, this workshop is for you. \*\*\* \# ✨ What You Will Experience A beautifully guided journey into: * Releasing built-up stress from the mind and body * Opening and revitalizing your Qi energy pathways * Nourishing the nervous system back into balance * Zen presence practices that settle the heart * Experiential Qi infusion & healing guidance * Meditation & inner stillness * A warm, welcoming community This is not ordinary Qigong. This is the profound Inner Peace Qigong system — a healing art distilled from decades of training, Thai medicine, and ancient energy practices. \*\*\* \#\# 🌬 “Full Bad Stress Out” Inner Peace Qigong In this session, Sunim will guide you through deeply effective techniques to: * Clear emotional and physical tension * Reset the stress response * Quiet internal noise * Restore clarity, presence, and vitality * Reconnect you with the Universal Qi field You will leave feeling lighter, centered, and renewed. \*\*\* \# ⭐ Benefits You May Notice Many participants report: * Reduced stress, anxiety & emotional heaviness * Improved sleep and sense of calm * Increased vitality and stronger Qi flow * Lower blood pressure & improved circulation * Relief from chronic tension and pain * Enhanced balance, coordination, grounding * A deeper mind-body connection * A renewed sense of inner peace These practices nourish body, mind, emotions, and spirit. \*\*\* \# 💛 Community Tea Circle We close with a gentle tea circle — a space for connection, sharing, questions, and community support. Meditation chairs, blankets, and props are provided. \*\*\* \# 🧘‍♂️ What to Bring * A yoga mat (optional) * Anything that brings comfort * An open heart * A friend who could use peace and healing \*\*\* \#\# 🌟 You Are Welcome There is no previous experience required. Just come as you are — everything you need will be gently taught and guided. If you are ready to restore your energy, calm your mind, open your heart, and reconnect with your true nature… \#\#\# Reserve your spot and join us for a truly extraordinary afternoon\. We look forward to sharing this beautiful practice with you. Questions? DM Sunim at 416-797-7553 **Experience the Flow with Hae Kwang Sunim: A Qi Gong Workshop** * * (Special 2 Hr Training and Qigong Healing - De-Stress, Master the Tools, Learn to Move Qi / Master the Mind and Much More). Join us for an incredible journey into the world of Inner Peace Qi Gong, Qigong Meditation, Zen, Energywork & Healing - and the art of moving Qi energy within your body. > Each workshop is different * **Location:** Resilience Yoga Mississauga * **To register / details click contact the studio** * **[Address](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=806b124b1fa22633&q=resilience+yoga+address&ludocid=3716301954942103961&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFitva5LeNAxW5kokEHdgRDNkQ6BN6BAgsEAI):** 1107 Lorne Park Rd #201, Mississauga, ON L5H 3A1 * **Phone:** [(905) 278-9642](https://www.google.com/search?q=resilence+yoga&oq=resilence+yoga&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTISCAEQLhgKGK8BGMcBGIAEGI4FMgYIAhBFGEAyCQgDEAAYChiABDIJCAQQABgKGIAEMgkIBRAAGAoYgAQyCQgGEAAYChiABDIJCAcQABgKGIAE0gEJNzE1MmowajE1qAIIsAIB8QUpDyTBZlJlNQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#) * https://www.resilienceyoga.ca/ For this Studio In-Person Class - Please pay the studio directly to reserve your spot. See their website for any changes / updates. * **Investment $37\.00: Contact the studio / \| Limited Spaces Available** Join us for an extraordinary experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and full of vitality. Reserve your spot now! See You There! **We offer Qigong, Meditation, Zen, Breathwork, and Energy Healing classes designed to support nervous system regulation, stress reduction, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Reach out with any questions. DM Hae Kwang Sunim at 416-797-7553. You are welcome here!** **🌿🌿 Stay connected beyond our gatherings** **Between classes and events, we share reflections, short teachings, inspiration, and gentle reminders to return to presence, balance, and inner peace on Facebook and Instagram.** **You’re warmly invited to join us here:** **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/innerpeaceqigong **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/inner_peace_qigong

Please join us for a traditional worship service every Sunday, with music from our wonderful choir and organist. Communion (the Lord’s Supper) is a part of every Sunday service. Join us for coffee hour after the service for conversation and a snack

Treat yourself to an unforgettable Meditation event with special guests Vani dasi and Kris from Lotus Meditation in King City. Spend a **restorative** Sunday afternoon and evening with us in King City, unwinding through guided breathing, Kirtan meditation, ending off with an incredible home-cooked vegetarian/vegan dinner. Kirtan meditation is the heart and soul of yoga. Hearing and chanting of sacred mantras or transcendental sounds woven together with music and melody, nourishes our deepest need for love, happiness, peace, and joy. Don't miss this chance to experience the transformative power of **kirtan**! ***Benefits of kirtan:*** * Cultivate mindfulness * Inner peace and happiness * Purify your mind of unwanted thoughts * Taste spiritual joy * Drive away depression and anxiety ***Note from Shalie to meet-up members:*** If you're hesitant to RSVP because others haven't yet, don't worry—these events typically attract 35 to 60 attendees. The low numbers on Meetup can be misleading. ***Donations:*** Our events are made possible through the generous support of our community. If you'd like to contribute, we kindly invite you to bring a $15–$20 **cash** donation to help cover the cost of food and sundries. RSVPing is essential so we can prepare enough food for everyone. That said, if finances are a concern, please don’t hesitate to join us—your presence is what matters most. Your generosity, in any form, helps sustain our vibrant kirtan community. Thank you for your support! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ***Schedule:*** **3:30 PM - 3:45 PM ARRIVE & GET COMFORTABLE** **3:45 PM - 5:00 PM RELAXATION MEDITATION & KIRTAN** Join us in the practice of Kirtan meditation which is the perfect recipe for joy and peace. We all love music, and combining sacred mantras with music is the best meditation! This most joyous of meditation practices, especially recommended for this day and age, can ease your anxiety and quell your deepest fears. Kirtan transcends all languages, nationalities, and religious faiths. It is as universal as the sunrise. **5:00 PM - 6:00 PM VEGETARIAN MEAL** Enjoy a delicious home-cooked vegetarian meal, that is sure to leave you feeling nourished and satisfied inside and out.

A restorative new moon ceremony with breathwork, sound healing, and Kundalini activation to support deep relaxation and inner balance. No experience is needed. This is a guided experience where you simply lie down, relax, and receive. Many participants leave feeling lighter, deeply relaxed, and emotionally reset. ## **New Moon Ceremony: Kundalini Activation & Sound Bath** The new moon offers a natural pause , a moment to release what feels heavy and return to balance. This guided ceremony provides a calm and supportive space to soften mental tension, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. Through breathwork, sound healing, and Kundalini energy activation, you are invited to rest deeply while the body settles and restores. No experience is required. You simply lie down, relax, and receive. ## **What to Expect** • grounding and gentle breathwork • deep relaxation while lying comfortably • sound healing vibrations to calm the mind • guided Kundalini energy activation • quiet integration time ## **Benefits** • nervous system regulation • emotional release & relief • reduced stress & mental overwhelm • clarity and inner calm • restorative rest and renewed energy ## **Who This Experience Supports** This ceremony may be especially supportive if you feel: • overwhelmed or mentally overstimulated • emotionally heavy or holding stress • disconnected from yourself • in need of deep rest and clarity • ready to release and reset You are welcome exactly as you are. ## **Event Details** 📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Mosaic Annex, Toronto Energy exchange: $65 ## **What to Bring** • yoga mat • blanket for comfort • pillow or eye mask (optional) • water bottle ## **Preparation** To support your experience: • avoid heavy meals before the session • avoid alcohol the day of the event • wear comfortable clothing ## **About the Facilitator** Wafa is the founder of QALB and holds space for Kundalini Activation experiences designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and inner awareness within a grounded and safe environment. **Book your spot directly on our website: www.qalb.ca**

🍽️ Breakfast Meetup Location: Saravaana Bhavan, Woodside Square Mall - McCowan Entrance, 1571 Sandhurst Cir Unit 153, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2·3.8 km Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What to expect: South Indian breakfast classics (dosas, idlis, vada, filter coffee) Easy conversation, no rush A relaxed start to the day — phones down, people present This is not a “grab-and-go.” This is a sit, savor, and connect kind of breakfast. 🚗 Transition Time 12:00 – 12:30 PM Wrap up breakfast Short drive to Rouge National Urban Park Carpool if possible (always boosts bonding points) 🥾 Nature Walk / Hike Location: Rouge National Urban Park Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM (flexible) Hike details: Easy, beginner-friendly trails Forest paths, river views, fresh air Walk-and-talk pace — not a bootcamp What to bring: Comfortable shoes Water bottle icers Light layer (Rouge can feel cooler under the trees) Vibe: Grounded. Unhurried. The kind of walk where conversations deepen naturally — or silence feels just as good.

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This experience is designed for people who want to reconnect with their bodies and experience Santa Barbara beyond the surface 🌿🌊. Throughout the trip, I’ll be guiding yoga, breathwork, and meditation to help regulate your nervous system, build presence, and create space for clarity and connection 🧘‍♀️🌬️. We’ll explore some of the most special parts of the area together, including a trip to Channel Islands National Park 🏝️, where we’ll spend time in nature and let the landscape do some of the work for us. We’ll also soak in local hot springs, take a sunrise pier walk 🌅, and visit my favorite local yoga studio to experience the Santa Barbara yoga community. Evenings are intentionally simple and human: time to unwind, rest, and a guided discussion circle at a local café ☕ — focused on reflection, integration, and real conversation. We’ll be staying just a 4-minute walk from the beach, leaving plenty of room for spontaneous ocean time, morning walks, and space to breathe between activities. https://jmt.li/9GuDUP Link for more details Happy to connect more:) Please message me on here if you would like to go on a call!

* **Discover the creative power of Soul to enrich your life.** * **Learn how to tap into your innate creative talents--God's gift to you.** (ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ECK Light & Sound Service - Hybrid event) [Eckankar Ontario Spiritual Events](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario-spiritual-events.html) [Eckankar Free Books](https://www.eckankar.org/freebook/wisdom/) "Creative people who cherish the gift of life often slip into the secret chambers of the creative mind. Their solutions are well-rounded, more sensible than those of people who rely solely upon reason as their mainstay. Gratitude unseals fountains of creativity, because a grateful person is relaxed. This allows him to take stock of these circumstances with an objective mind. A creative person often gets three-dimensional answers to his problems." —Harold Klemp, *The Language of Soul*, p. 66 You are warmly invited to the Provincial ECK Light and Sound Service which you can attend **online** or **in person**. Date and time: **Sunday, March 15, 2026** **10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m** Please note: All the ECK Light and Sound Services in 2026 will be hybrid (In-person and on Zoom) with the in-person portion held at: **York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, York Hall A, Room YH A002, 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.** Please stay for light refreshments afterward. To attend online by Zoom and see the upcoming events: [https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/) It will take you directly to the Ontario ECKANKAR page where you will find the Zoom link and call-in numbers. The Zoom link allows for up to 300 attendees and will be active at 10:15 a.m. **ECK Light and Sound Services** are a wonderful way for anyone to experience: * **the Sound and Light of God** * **the [HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/) (a love song to God)** * **the inner guide known as the Mahanta** Come and hear about others' adventures of walking the spiritual path, on the road home to God, as well as original creative arts. You will have the opportunity to experience a simple spiritual exercise that can open your heart to live to your fullest potential. You are welcome to invite seekers, family and friends to attend. *If the region or country you live in forbids you from attending this spiritual event, please follow the laws of your home country.* These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: [provincialdonations8093@gmail.com](mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com). Please stay for light refreshments afterwards. To learn more about spirituality, here are a few resources: · [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine · *[ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets* · [HU ](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/#huapp)App · [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/) · [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video *Graphics courtesy of* [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/)*, The Path of Spiritual Freedom* Sponsored by Eckankar Canada in Ontario

**Note:** this is a hybrid (in person AND online) event and will be followed at **12 noon** by a recorded talk and interactive discussion: **“Fulfill Your Potential as Soul” a talk by Sri Doug Kunin, a God-Realized Spiritual Teacher”** ***Please join us.*** **ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ECK Light & Sound Service - Hybrid event**) · **Find new attitudes and practices for navigating unexpected changes** · A**waken your creative ability to solve problems and grow spiritually.** “Often people are afraid to follow their inner guidance. It sounds like such a foolish thing to do, especially if they have to face other people and explain why they are doing what they are doing. Yet showers of love rain down upon us simply because we are Soul, a divine spark of God. Its Voice, which showers the love, is the pure Light and Sound.” —Harold Klemp, ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance, p. 5-6 You are warmly invited to attend the Provincial ECK Light and Sound Service **online** or **in person**. Date and time: **Sunday, March 15, 2026** **10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m** Please note: All the ECK Light and Sound Services in 2026 will be hybrid (In-person and on Zoom) **In-person** **York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, York Hall A, Room YH A002, 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.** Please stay for light refreshments afterward. **online by Zoom** [https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/) It will take you directly to the Ontario ECKANKAR page where you will find the Zoom link and call-in numbers. The Zoom link allows for up to 300 attendees and will be active at 10:15 a.m. **An ECK Light and Sound Services** is a wonderful way to experience: · **the Sound and Light of God** · **the [HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/) (a love song to God)** · **the inner guide known as the Mahanta** Come and hear about others' adventures of walking the spiritual path, on the road home to God, as well as original creative arts. You will have the opportunity to experience a simple spiritual exercise that can open your heart to live to your fullest potential. You are welcome to invite seekers, family and friends to attend. If the region or country you live in forbids you from attending this spiritual event, please follow the laws of your home country. These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: [[provincialdonations8093@gmail.com](mailto:provincialdonations8093@gmail.com)]([mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com](http://mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com/)). To learn more about **Eckankar, *the Path of Spiritual Freedom***, here are a few resources: · [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine · [ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets · [HU ](#huapp)App · [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/) · [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video Graphics courtesy of [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/), The Path of Spiritual Freedom

This event is sponsored by [Eckankar Canada in Ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca) **Attend online OR in person.** **In-person** **York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, York Hall A, Room YH A002, 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.** Please stay for light refreshments afterward. **online by Zoom** [https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/) It will take you directly to the Ontario ECKANKAR page where you will find the Zoom link and call-in numbers. **Benefits** * learn to go inside yourself to discover the source of all Truth * meet a God-Realized spiritual teacher who also functions, by invitation, as an inner spiritual guide to help discover your own inner truth Spiritual teachers from an ancient lineage walk among us today—Adepts who have mastered the spiritual laws of life, embodying them in thought, word, and deed. Teachers of the highest order. These are the ECK Masters. Chief among them is the Mᴀʜᴀɴᴛᴀ, the Living ECK Master. As an inner and outer spiritual teacher, his role is to awaken the God-knowledge already within you. This discussion, following an earlier online and in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, features a pre-recorded talk by Sri Doug Kunin, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, followed by facilitated breakout discussions. *It’s the same eternal mission for every Living ECK Master: to awaken the God-knowledge already within the human heart. To help people become aware of who they really are – Soul, a unique, eternal, divine spark of God.* **\~ Sri Doug Kunin**, Spiritual Leader of Eckankar This series of discussions enables you to meet with like-minded and like-hearted spiritually oriented co-learners who want to raise their spiritual IQ, not only to access higher states of positivity and balance, but also to add tools to their spiritual toolkit that help them function with more love, grace and service in daily life. *Eckankar already has students in 120 countries. While many people may not know about us, we have a global presence. Eckankar is not here to convert anyone. We honour individual choice and belief. Do the ECK tools and techniques help you find truth? Only you can decide.* *But even as a wide variety of our digital communications are expanding Eckankar’s worldwide presence, it’s not about the quantity of people we reach, but the quality of connection.* *Eckankar is only as good as its ability to help people connect with the divine principle. Are we able to do that in a way anyone can understand and apply? That’s key.* **\~ Sri Doug Kunin,** Spiritual Leader of Eckankar These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: [[provincialdonations8093@gmail.com](mailto:provincialdonations8093@gmail.com)]([mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com](http://mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com/)). To learn more about **Eckankar, *the Path of Spiritual Freedom***, here are a few resources: · [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine · [ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets · [HU ](#huapp)App · [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/) · [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video Graphics courtesy of [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/), The Path of Spiritual Freedom

Come and join us for a walk through the PATH, Toronto's underground pedestrian walking network. We're doing something different while the forest trails start to transition from winter to summer. We will meet at Union Station in the Great Hall (see pic). We will make our way north to the Eaton Center. From there, we will head south, completing a loop as we make our way to The Old Spaghetti Factory ([https://www.osf.com/](https://www.osf.com/)) for a late lunch. We will make changes to the route in order for us to arrive at the restaurant on time (2pm). Plenty of breaks along the way and if you haven't attended one of our events before, come out and meet the group. The PATH is a mostly underground pedestrian walkway network in downtown Toronto that spans more than 30 kilometers of restaurants, shopping, services, and entertainment accommodating more than 200,000 business-day commuters as well as tourists and residents. For more information, visit: [https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/visitor-toronto/path-torontos-downtown-pedestrian-walkway](https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/visitor-toronto/path-torontos-downtown-pedestrian-walkway) **LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:** By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following: 1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk. 2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors. 3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.

We are a warm, welcoming community of meditators that offer meditation instruction and opportunities to practice meditation twice every week, every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. No need to register, just show up! FREE MEDITATION INSTRUCTION Perhaps you’ve heard about Mindfulness, or read about current research showing the many benefits that it brings. Maybe you've decided you want to learn to meditate, or you’ve tried it on your own but have difficulties or questions. We offer free meditation instruction in an environment with other new people. Our trained meditation guides will provide you with all the information and structure you need to begin your meditation practice. Wear comfortable clothing. Meditation cushions or chairs are provided. No experience necessary, no need to register ahead of time. GROUP MEDITATION SITTING - open to the public Every Sunday at 10:00am - 11:00am we have silent shamatha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation + an informal teacher-led discussion about meditation related topics Every Wednesday at 7:00pm - 8:00pm we have silent shamtha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation. DONATIONS (of any amount) are gratefully accepted. We are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that relies on your donations to support all that we offer. SUNDAY TALKS - every week after Sunday meditation After meditation we offer tea and a 45 min. informal group discussion lead by an experienced teacher. Topics are wide-ranging, but in each one we have the opportunity to learn how Mindful/Awareness meditation skills can bring more resources, resilience and calm to our everyday experiences. For more information about our meditation community and the Courses and Retreats we offer, please visit https://mississauga.shambhala.org/programs/

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

🌞 **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

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

A unique worship experience for adults looking to engage their mind, body, spirit, and taste buds! Sundays, 5PM Join us each Sunday for a guided time of stretching, meditation, and mindfulness (think Yoga Church) – followed by a free mocktail and conversation! It’s a great day to end one week – and begin another. No reservations needed; just show up. (Invite a friend!) [https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip](https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR5PvfHVivaZWvu3F4k-dNoYLoXZ9EkAZKcaOcJ2fBP09QM_svyEG0tkZgIH-w_aem_GVuOBm_3I478NQM3Lkqe0A) 2501 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

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/)/

A unique worship experience for adults looking to engage their mind, body, spirit, and taste buds! Sundays, 5PM Join us each Sunday for a guided time of stretching, meditation, and mindfulness (think Yoga Church) – followed by a free mocktail and conversation! It’s a great day to end one week – and begin another. No reservations needed; just show up. (Invite a friend!) [https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip](https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR5PvfHVivaZWvu3F4k-dNoYLoXZ9EkAZKcaOcJ2fBP09QM_svyEG0tkZgIH-w_aem_GVuOBm_3I478NQM3Lkqe0A) 2501 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027