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Sound and Soul Expansion at Infinity Foundation’s Meditate-A-Thon

Oct 31, 2024

Explore the inner realms of consciousness with sound therapy.

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Benefits of Meditation: Three Reasons to Start and Three Daily Strategies to Succeed

Jun 28, 2024 ● By Mark Young, Ph.D.

In today's hectic world, stress and anxiety are common, but meditation offers a powerful solution for inner peace and well-being. Proven to reduce stress and anxiety without side effects, meditation becomes most effective when practiced daily. Incorporating it into your morning routine can transform it into a time you look forward to each day. Learn how to integrate meditation into your life for lasting peace and wellness, guided by insights from Mark Young, Ph.D.

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Two June Events for Centering and Rejuvenation

May 31, 2024

The Peaceful Healing Place/Inner Essence Shiatsu, is offering two special events this month: a guided meditation and a celebration of the summer solstice.

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Guided Meditations at The Peaceful Healing Place

Sep 29, 2023

The Peaceful Healing Place, in Algonquin, is a place of respite, designed to allow us to reconnect with self through meditation and massage.

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There’s a New Community Tribe in Town

Jan 31, 2023

There are three guiding principles of this group; first, to form a local nucleus of like-minded individuals dedicated to mental, physical and spiritual development; second, to embrace diversity in all forms as an essential component of our growth and development as a collective; and third, apply the highest standards of excellence to our conduct, not only with fellow Tribe members, but with the world at large.

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Kadampa to Host Two Special Meditation Events

Jan 31, 2023

Meditating on love is a perfect protector from everything that ails you emotionally, and it is the doorway through which enlightenment can be reached swiftly.

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Cultivating Fierce Compassion with Sharon Salzberg

Jun 30, 2022

Through dialogue, discourse and guided meditation practice, participants will delve into the different facets of fierce compassion and its connection to wisdom, forgiveness and self-respect.

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Infinite Peace Weekend Buddhist Retreat

Jan 31, 2022

Participants will observe morning silence to enhance the retreat experience, immerse in clear and joyful guided meditations, relax and feel supported by a friendly, welcoming community, explore the 50 acres of beautiful nature trails and tranquil woodlands and enjoy delicious, wholesome meals with time for rest and reflection.

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Calandra Center for Health & Wellness Reiki Classes Now Enrolling

Jan 31, 2022

This system of reiki comprises an array of practices including meditations, chants and precepts that cultivate healing of self and others.

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Joy of Meditation Buddhist Retreat

Jan 13, 2022

Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Chokyi will share methods to overcome the turbulence of our minds so that we can connect more deeply with the stillness, happiness and contentment that is naturally abiding within us.

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Kadampa December Buddhism Workshop

Nov 30, 2021

Participants will learn to let go of painful attitudes and patterns; live lightly and adapt creatively to our world; and be of genuine benefit to others.

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Talk on Engendering Equanimity and Resiliency

Jul 30, 2021

Meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Change, will speak at 10 a.m., August 14, via Zoom. She’ll provide a road map to guide participants in challenging times with clarity, calm, heartfulness, equanimity and resiliency to effect real change.

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Yoga: Also Great for Guys

May 28, 2021 ● By Matt Preston

The many benefits of Yoga for men include fitness, flexibility, better digestion of food and liquids, relaxation and more. Plus, it's fun.

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Fulfill a Longing for Happiness

Apr 30, 2021

The Holistic Center of Health and Happiness is offering small group meditations and events, as well as private consultation, shamanic healing, past-life regressions and wellness retreats.

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From the Slumber of Winter To the Awakening of Spring

Feb 26, 2021 ● By Polly Liontis

Mother Earth is awakening from the depths of her winter hibernation with nutrients stirring as she massages and softens the shells of seeds beginning their journey toward the surface. This eternal process can provide a roadmap to follow so that we may also awake, flourish and blossom like our surroundings. Polly Liontis of Zen Shiatsu Chicago explains how Chinese medicine philosophy provides some lessons.

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