Raksha Bandhan ~ Bond of Purity, Promise of PeaceRaksha Bandhan, as celebrated by the Brahma Kumaris, transcends the traditional brother-sister bond. It is a sacred festival symbolizing the eternal bond between the soul and the Supreme, and a reaffirmation of our commitment to live a life of purity, peace, and spiritual strength.You are warmly invited to a delightful event to reawaken the memory inside every soul of a pure love that restores peace within…the Love of God. How can we make such love a practical reality in our life?Includes:Enlightening talk Silent reflections Raksha Bandhan Ceremony (sacred thread ceremony) Love, Peace and Purity meditation Vegetarian lunch served following the program

Raksha Bandhan: Special Event~ In-Person

Sit back, relax and be guided through a mind and body relaxation and visualization. Leave with an increased sense of well-being, with a positive and peaceful state of mind. We want to introduce meditation as a practical and easy tool to tune out the chatter and check-in with yourself for more awareness, presence, and peace. Meditation helps to reduce stress, and develops a sense of inner peace, joy, and strength. Suitable for both beginners and those who are more experienced in meditation.Note- You can use the same ID and passcode for each occurrence.

Time for Healing : Creative Meditation Sundays~ In-person and online

Living Values weekend Workshop/Retreat&nbsp;Nurturing hearts and educating minds, LVE helps educators and young people, business leaders, and parents co-create safe caring quality learning environments with values-based tools and resources. Learn empowering methods and activities that build peace, respect and positive social and emotional skills through a values education approach.Topics Include: • Reflect on values and a process to help people explore and develop values • Learn skills to defuse anger and help young people learn to listen to and process their own emotions • Explore learning attitudes and skills to help young people develop positive, healthy relationships and grow resiliency • Eliminate bullying while protecting them from being radicalizedIncludes shared accommodation with private bath, wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals, and snacks with tea/coffee breaks.

Living Values Education: Weekend Retreat~ In-Person

As conflict and chaos are increasing in the world, the values touchstones of peace and respect serve to protect our happiness and allow us to make a positive impact. &nbsp;Join us for a workshop to reflect on the values that are important to you, and explore skills of active listening, respectful boundary setting, and benevolent assertion. These skills are amazing in that they allow us to build relationships and yet be able to easily deal with people who bait others or are contrary … while staying in self-respect, kindness and our power.Presenters: &nbsp;Diane Tillman and Deborah Burnham are Living Values Education facilitators and long-time meditators. A retired educational psychologist, Diane is the co-creator of the LVE global approach and has authored the LVE series of books. Deborah is professionally a physical therapist and currently provides body and soul health coaching.Please inquire if you are interested in a Living Values Education weekend option for educators, community leaders and parents who wish to explore the LVE Approach more fully, including skills to create a values-atmosphere in any setting and facilitate values activities in your home, school or business. &nbsp;This will begin at 7:00pm on Friday, August 15, and end at 1:00 on Sunday.Retreat includes delicious and wholesome vegetarian lunch and snacks with tea/coffee break.

Deepening Your Peace and Happiness During Turbulent Times: Day Workshop~ In-Person

New class starts September 6th. Thereafter, we meet weekly on Saturdays 10:00 am to 11:30 amJourney inside moving life energy. Increase flexibility, relaxation, balance and concentration. Strengthen and enliven the body and spirit. Experience meditation in motion. Open to all levels and experience. We will start with warmups to open the inside body and create grounding and structure, then transition to learn the Yang style long form Tai Chi set. Usually we practice a Qigong set after the warmups.We will meet outside weather permitting, so please bring hat, sunglasses, windbreaker, gloves, etc.Class for new students starts on the date noted. Thereafter, class meets weekly.

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Raksha Bandhan: Special Event~ In-Person

Time for Healing : Creative Meditation Sundays~ In-person and online

Time for Healing : Creative Meditation Sundays~ In-person and online

Living Values Education: Weekend Retreat~ In-Person

Deepening Your Peace and Happiness During Turbulent Times: Day Workshop~ In-Person

Time for Healing : Creative Meditation Sundays~ In-person and online

Tai Chi Class~ In-Person

Tai Chi Class~ In-Person

Tai Chi Class~ In-Person

Tai Chi Class~ In-Person