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 Welcome to Summer Quarter
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- CHAKRA BOWLS MEDITATION
We will continue our chakra bowl meditation on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The beautifully lit crystal bowls and the purity of their vibrations, combine to create a perfect atmosphere for meditation and energy balancing
- KIRTAN - DEVOTIONAL CHANTING
Our monthly Kirtans will continue on the 4th Tuesdays of the month. The Kirtan in July will be Saturday afternoon, July 19th when Swami Bodhananda is here. Call 574-277-0034 for the time. Kirtan is devotional chanting of the names of God, sung repeatedly in a responsive manner to raise the vibrations of the heart and mind. The chanting is done to live music.
- THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION WITH GINNY NULL
Wednesday, August 20h, and Wednesday September 17th. Ginny Null will be with us at 7 p.m. to continue her wonderful evenings of spirituality in the Native American tradition. Since Ginny is Spirit-led the evening is always full of surprises.
- THE PRACTICE OF ZEN MEDITATION WITH TOM PETERSEN
The first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. In Zen, the Mahayana branch of Buddhism centers on the role of zazen meditation as a spiritual practice. Tom Petersen of the Sanbo Kyodan Kamakura (Soto and Rinsai) lineage, will share teachings of this Buddhist sect, then lead the group in a silent zazen meditation. Love Donation.
- THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS SERIES WITH MARILEE SNYDER
On Wednesday, July 2nd at 7 p.m., Marilee will continue her series with the Living Oils focusing on oils for organs of the body. On Wednesday, August 6th, she will discuss essential oils by for releasing trauma in the area of the low back. Speaker Marilee Snyder-Nieciak directs Sage Spirit Terra in Michigan City and is a Medical Intuitive, and Internationally Certified Quantum Biofeedback Practitioner . Love Donation.
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HOW TO MEDITATE USING THE WISDOM OF THE EAST WITH SWAMI BODHANANDA
Saturday, July 19 from 10:30 a.m - 3 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 - 3 p.m. Swami Bodhananda will be talking about meditation practices common in Hinduism including breathing techniques and a Saturday afternoon Kirtan where the names of God are chanted. In addition to the talks there will be periods of meditation to explore these practices. Swami Bodhananda is a distinguished teacher, author, scholar and holy man from Kerala, India. Cost : $60. Call for registration: 574-277-0034.
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WOMEN’S SACRED FIRE CEREMONY WITH DIANE WINN
On Wednesday, July 23rd at 7 p.m. Diane will facilitate the ceremony of the sacred fire for women from the Cherokee tradition as taught to her by Momfeather. Momfeather has a Native American center in Mantle Rock, Kentucky. The coming together of feminine energy and spiritual insights make this a wonderful event. Wear a skirt. Love Donation.
- INTRODUCTION TO VEDANTA: SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION OF HINDUISM WITH INDRA MAKHIJA
This will be a series of 5 talks beginning Sunday, July 27th from 1 - 4 p.m. The first talk will be on Vedanta and Hinduism. The Vedas are the most ancient spiritual texts in Hinduism. The earliest Vedic hymns date back to 4,000 B.C. There were 4 major Vedas and each is divided into 4 parts. The 4th section of each Veda contain the Upanishads which explore the knowledge that forms the spiritual foundation of Hinduism. The second talk will be Sunday, September 7th at 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. This talk will look at the macrocosm (creation & dissolution of the universe) and the microcosm which deals with issues related to the individual: the various layers that constitute an individual, the function of the mind and the levels of consciousness, karma and reincarnation. Indra was born in Delhi, India and has lived in the US for over 25 years. She has spent many years studying Hindu philosophy and given classes in Chicago and Ganges, Michigan. Cost: Love donation.
- CONFLICTS IN CONSCIOUSNESS -- HOW OUR HEALTH IS IMPACTED WITH PAUL RARICK
On Wednesday, July 30th at 7 p.m. Paul will demonstrate how he identifies and clears conflicts related to specific health issues using muscle-testing, the WaveMakerú and the Pure Awareness Techniques. He will also talk about how he uses this approach to maintain optimal health, and prevent all sorts of health problems from occuring. Paul of Optimalife Coaching is a Certified Wavemakerú Coach and Wellness Coach who uses bio-resonance technology to help people resolve the inner ãconflicts in consciousnessä which often are an underlying cause of health issues and dis-ease.For more information go to his website at
Optimal Life Coaching Love Donation.
- ALL ONE HEARTBEAT WITH TONI “TALL-GRASS WOMAN” AND BILL “STANDING BULL” VESSELS
On August 8 - 10th. Toni and Bill will teach the sacred way of the drum through story, medicine songs, chants and healing drum rhythms. Bring a hand drum if you have one. There will be drums furnished as well. Cost: Love Donation.
- MEDITATION AND TALK BY FRANCIS ST. CLAIR
On Sunday, August 24th from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Francis will return to South Bend for a brief stay. She will give a talk, lead us in meditation and then there will be a potluck. Francis has spent six months out of every year in India for the last 20 years. She does inner child work and past life regressions. Love Donation.
- THE LIMITLESS HUMAN WITH TOM SEARCY
On Wednesday, September 3rd at 7 p.m. What does it look like to view our human magnificence through the eyes of the newest research offered by the scientific, metaphysical and spiritual communities? Tom Searcy is a professional life coach and co-founder of “Through Eagles’ Eyes”.
- FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION
Come to celebrate the Fall Equinox with others worldwide on Monday, September 22nd at 7 p.m. We will be at Sam Boy’s church, Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ on Day Road in Osceola. We will play Didgeridoos, drum and meditate in this celebration of sound for the healing of the earth. This
date is tentative. Call to confirm: 574-277-0034.
- HEALING THE FAMILY SOUL WITH CHRISTINA WRIGHT-LONHEIM
As children we were effected by the unresolved traumas around us such as divorce, illness, death, abortions, adoptions, violence, war, mental illness, and sexual abuse. These experiences can come from our immediate family, lineage or wider culture. Children intutively often step in with compassion to carry on these forgotten stories. In this workshop integrating shamanic, family consellation methods, we will unearth, explore and discover the forgotten stories. As each individual gives voice and vision to what longs to be heard, seen, understood and healed, the Greater Soul is mended and illuminated. Facilitator Christina Wright-Lonheim, MA, M.F.T., from Hummingbird Spiritual Center in Seattle, Washington, is a family therapist, spiritual counselor, and shamanic healer. Cost: You may sign-up for each day separately or pay a weekend fee. Friday, $25, Saturday and Sunday $75 each day or $150 for the entire three days. Bring a lunch and a journal. To register call: 574-277 - 0034. For an individual healing appointment for soul retrival and generational or past life healings on Friday, September 19th or Monday Sept. 22nd e-mail Christiana at hummingbirdspiritualcenter@gmail.com.
- THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION GROUP
Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 5 p.m., this group will focus on the continued practice of TM. For those who have been given the TM mantra this is an excellent chance to gain support and energy for you practice.
- YOGA
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Led by Myra Summerlot, you will have a chance to experience the practice of Viniyoga, a gentle, meditative practice which focuses the mind and body to help them become balanced and clear. Cost: Love Donation.
- SUNDAY MORNING SOJOURN WITH JERRY JANKIEWICZ
Most Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Come join the wonderful loving energy of a small group of sojourners on Sunday mornings. From the reading of spiritual texts, to group discussion, to silent meditation, to the sharing of bread and the cup, you will find something to enrich your spiritual journey. In the next months we will be reading, discussing and meditating on the poems of the great Sufi mystic, Rumi. For more information e-mail Jerry Jankiewicz at large@michiana.org.
Contact us at 574-277-0034 or e-mail us at jhug@michiana.org
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