Join us for public lectures in Chicago on the Gnostic Teachings, a practical, spiritual and scientific methodology for transforming suffering and acquiring personal knowledge of the divine. Gnosis is the universal wisdom at the heart of all great religions and mystical traditions, and has manifested through innumerable teachers and spiritual guides. The principal literature of discussion is the canon of Samael Aun Weor, a modern author and expositor on esoteric topics such as Gnosticism, Kabbala …

Dedicated to a harmonious yoga lifestyle, this group is for you if you love to chant, sing, play music, or dance! If you want a way to meditate using sound and silence, movement and stillness, community and self-reflection. If you want to deepen your yoga experience, spiritual connectedness, or mental clarity. We participate in kirtan and chanting events around Chicagoland with fierce joy, peace, and love in our hearts. Namaste.

Breathe Meditate Live Chicago! Breathe Meditate Live, Chicago offers free 1 hr Meditation from the Art 'of Living that help combat stress arising in everyday life. The session aims at bringing a smile to every face. By emphasizing the power of breath in creating a stable mind, body and spirit; the free session (as part of the meet up) is open to people of all ages, faiths, ethnicity and background who wish to inculcate a healthy lifestyle and be more productive. Inspired by the self awareness wo …

We invite you to discover how to "Rest the Mind". Our method is a simple and effective way to integrate meditation into your daily routine. The method is not a belief system but offers you direct experience which you can assess for yourself. It is a remodeled system of Raja Yoga (Yoga of the Mind) which calms the mind and brings it to a centred state, thus becoming balanced and effective. Our Meditation Center is centrally located near I88 and Route59. You are warmly invited to one of our Meetup …

I am starting this group as a reaction to what I see as a necessary, but neglected aspect of what it is to be human, and living in this age. All of us, to some degree, store emotional patterns in the body. The purpose of this storage is to protect the ego so we can maintain some stability during times of stress. This is not a flawed function of the body. The protective emotional armoring that results over time needs to be addressed otherwise there is the possibility of a progression toward vario …

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is an ancient technology perfect for modern times. The purpose of the Kundalini Yoga Chicago Meetup Group is to gather regularly to experience meditations, yoga and the gong (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Anyone interested in personal growth and development is invited to join.

Drawing from multiple faith traditions, yoga has evolved across the ages as a means of tuning the body for prayer and meditation. Join us as we explore the multiple spiritual and physical benefits of yoga practice while explicitly integrating prayers and spiritual themes of our Catholic faith. Typical sessions include an opening prayer, inspired movement & strengthening, and contemplative prayer to close. The program focuses on various themes to coincide with the liturgical calendar and progress …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

Let's build a community of belonging, peace, natural healing, and awareness through yoga practice in Ravenswood! Join us at local Ravenswood and North Chicago locations to practice yoga. Build awareness, strength, vitality, and love for your Spirit and body. Come to classes lead by Candice Wu, a local yoga teacher, graduate student of clinical psychology, and former art teacher. Candice’s yoga classes are compassionately sequenced to connect and integrate your whole body so that poses become eff …

My name is Chrissy Gonzalez and I am a yoga teacher/nutritionist/animal advocate. This group was inspired from my absolute love and devotion for yoga and animals. I want to create a community of yogi's and animal lovers who are passionate about rescuing animals as well as educating the public about responsible ownership of pets (neutering,spaying,training, etc.). I plan on teaching donation based classes throughout Chicago. All the proceeds from these classes will go toward local shelters and re …

“Meditation…You just are…and it is a sheer delight” By Osho Are you interested in exploring and having fun with a variety of non-denominational meditation techniques? For eight weeks, we will meet each Tuesday to playfully practice a variety of "Active" Meditations created by the mystic, Osho. These meditations were scientifically designed for “do and do more” Western societies. They incorporate light physical activities such as humming, laughing and imagery to release body tension and prepare o …

Multiple yoga traditions have established themselves in the popular yoga scene. While these different styles are wonderful tools for exploration, ultimately yoga is a deeply personal and intuitive process. Using the value of the beginner mind, a student of yoga can embue their practice with Bhakti (devotion), Seva- Karma (service), Jnana (knowledge), Asana (postures), etc. to develop their own personal practice. The Yoga Naperville Community-Donation meetup group provides everyone the opportuni …

Meditation Chicago offers Mantra Meditation classes and kirtan gatherings. Learn a relaxing and enjoyable practice that you can easily apply, which will give you peace of heart and mind, answers to your troubling questions, and spiritual awakening. In keeping with ancient tradition, all of our classes and events are free of charge.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a US based Nonprofit stablished to preserve and disseminate indigenous knowledge from the ancient Sanskrit heritage, including extant literature, spiritual practices of Vedic antiquity, esoteric Himalayan yoga and meditation techniques of unbroken lineages. The Nonprofit aims to make accessible through its educational publishing projects, the spiritual philosophy passed down by the monastic lineages of Himalayan masters and intonated Sanskrit hymns meant for subl …

A Meditation Group based on the Kriya Yoga Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, and inspired by the core spirituality found at the heart of all faith traditions. Our meditation group is for those seeking... -To learn how to meditate, using ancient, proven techniques -To share spiritual fellowship, friendship and support with others -To have a deeper understanding of the universal science of yoga -Greater energy, health, success and poise in …

This is a group for anyone interested in restoring their health, happiness, and peace with healthy eating, yoga, and meditation. We can meet to discuss best ways to lose weight, control blood sugars, and high blood pressure. Many other medical problems can be controlled or cured with healthy eating and living. We can also do light yoga stretching and meditation training to increase the flexibility and awareness of our body and emotions. I am a registered and licensed nutrition specialist working …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in yoga,meditation,healing chakra meditation, Life Particles meditation, energy meditation. Also for parents interested in teaching yoga to their kids. I started this group to offer quality body and mind connection that is affordable. All levels are welcome. We meet weekly.

Kriya Yoga Meditation is non-sectarian. Kriya Yoga is an ancient science of meditation that gives simultaneous development of body, mind, and spirit. Kriya Yoga technique is simple, easy to practice, and suits people from all walks of life. Kriya Yoga brings peace, balance of mind, improved physical health, higher level of concentration, positive attitude, and overall spiritual growth. This group is open to all those interested in : Meditation and contemplation Spiritual discussion, talks, an …

Teach yoga? Connect with other yoga teachers in Chicagoland's western 'burbs. Join us to see how we can support, inspire and educate each other. More importantly, we will create a sense of community, rather than competition. Meetings will be monthly...and the group will determine the direction of the meetings. Some suggestions: Book club, Acro-yoga practice, Fundraisers, Workshops, Discussing those awkward teaching situations...

This group is for Dahn Yoga healers to meet and practice with other members and non members who are interested in energy meditation and healing their body.  The focus of this practice is to heal the body, improves flexibility, create inner peace and outer harmony. About the leader: A Dahn yoga member for over a year and also a Dahn healer who would like to share what I have learned to help others create a healthy and peaceful body. Do you want more energy? How about a leaner body and better slee …

If you are someone who is looking to experience a more peaceful and meaningful life through ancient technology of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, you are at the right place. You are not required to be in perfect physical shape, all you need is to breathe and move your body. "Anyone who makes even the smallest effort to heal himself is taking an enormous step towards becoming alive."

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness practices, specifically designed for while not limited to people with ADD/ADHD Attention Deficient (Hyperactivity) Disorder. As ADD/ADHD interferes with the development of a person’s self-control, tools and techniques that improve self-regulation can be of great help. Meditation is a type of mental training to helping you focus attention, balance your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your life. Meditation does n …

This group is for all the nudists out there. Join us for great, all level, yoga classes, beginner to advance students welcome. The goal is to create a variety of classes, beginners, partner, coed, men only, etc. As the group grows so will the offerings. All classes are taught by certified yoga instructors. We are an open group, with like minded people. Complete acceptance of all people will be requested, and people from all walks of life welcome. If you are a beginner looking to get more flexibl …

The meditation classes, groups, and courses offered at the Inner Metamorphosis University Chicago meditation center include a variety of ancient and new practices using dance, expressions of different emotions and feelings, awareness oriented activities such as hiking meditation, breath-awareness, and periods of silence. Many of our classes are free or donation based as we are a non-profit organization. We also offer Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Feldenkrais, and Inspirational Movies on a weekly basi …

Yoga & BOOTCAMP Class Start with some basic stretching to get you warmed up and then work it! BootCamp will take your fitness to a new level in a supportive environment. Expand your focus with unique strength and circuit training classes to jump start your metabolism and increase your cardiovascular endurance. Classes combine strength training, aerobic activities, cardio drills, and muscle conditioning exercises. Enhance agility, speed, power, strength, and quickness. BOOTCAMP: Tom Stretching & …

Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization where one awakens his or her own inner energy. Through this process an inner transformation takes place by which one becomes integrated and balanced. One can actually feel the all pervading divine power as a cool breeze, as described in all religions and spiritual traditions of the world. Sahaja Yoga was founded by Shrimataji Nirmala Devi in 1970. Since then Shri Mataji has dedicated her life to transform …

This class is for all levels of experience! You do not have to have any Yoga or Ki Gong experience. Learn and practice simple Yoga & Ki Gong exercises. Yoga consists of stretching, breathing, and meditation. Ki Gong is a non-combative Energy Martial Art used for strengthening and realigning the body. Ki Gong exercises include circulation forms, energy accumulation, deep stretching, and lower body strengthening postures. Benefits from Yoga and Ki Gong include increase in energy levels, better foc …

Basically it is encouraged that you practice meditation before attending a meet up (if you haven't already). This meet up is simply a group zen meditation with the aim of promoting peace for ourselves and society. http://www.mum.edu/m_effect/dc_md.html -Based on this study group meditation should not only bring peace to individuals in this group, but also to the immediate community.