CALENDAR
- PAST EVENTS:
GRAND OPENING PARTY
OCTOBER 14 & 15
Please join us for our celebration
October 14 beginning at 5:00 p.m., and October 15 all day long
Friday,
October 14 - Party Program:
5:00
pm
Doors Open
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Laughter & Dance Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner Buffet
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Story Telling
8:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Belly Dancing - Performance
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome - I.M.U. & Lake
Side Café
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Film: Interview - Initiator
of the I.M.U.
10:00 PM - 12:00 am
Open Dancing
12:00 am - 1:00 am
Flowering of the Heart (Exercise)
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Vegetarian Gourmet Buffet
Film: Interview with Bhashkar Perinchery
Initiator of the I.M.U.
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Saturday, October 15th - Party Program
6:00 am - 7:30 am
Silent Sitting
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Breakfast - Silent Sitting Participants
10:00 am - 1:00 PM
Brunch
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Selected Film
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
H.O.P.E.-demo, Story Telling
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Film: Interview - Initiator
of the I.M.U.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Belly Dancing Performance
5:45: PM - 6:45 PM
Laughter & Dance Meditation
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner Buffet
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jutta & the Hi-Dukes(tm)
Euro Roots World Music - LIVE
8:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Welcome - I.M.U. & Lake
Side Café
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Theater & Music
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Dancing
11:00 PM - 12:00 am
Total Dancing Exercise
12:00 am - 1:00 am
Silent Sitting
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H.O.P.E. - Hands on Peace Experience
Belly Dancing
Laughter & Dance Meditation
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Christmas
Eve Celebration
The celebration beginns at
6:00 p.m., buffet at 6:30 p.m.
Followed by a night of dance, theater and more. $20 all
inclusive.
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Valentine's Gourmet
Buffet & Party
Vegetarian Buffet &
Dancing
Tuesday, February 14th 6:00 p.m.
$15 all-inclusive
This Year…
Don't forget
Invite your Sweetheart for Valentine's
Treat yourself and your
beloved one with healthy delicious food. Celebrate together,
dance at our party.
If you do not have a partner as of now, then come by yourself
and enjoy the company or ask the person
you never dared to ask.
First come first serve.
To make sure you get in
reserve in advance at the reister of the Lake
Side Cafe
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Sneak Preview of
The Celestine Prophecy
Thursday, April 6, 2006, 7:00 pm
Navy Pier Imax Theatre
700 E. Grand
Chicago, IL 60611
More about the film:
click here
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I.M.U. - Inner Metamorphosis University
and the
The Lake Side Cafe
have reserved seating in one section of the IMAX Theatre.
Sign up here to be seated with us.
Deadline is Monday April
3 to ensure seating with us
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Sharing/Talking/Exchange
about The Celestine Prophecy
Saturday, April 8, 2006, 8:00 pm
at the I.M.U. (adjacent to the Lake Side Cafe)
1418 W. Howard St at Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60626
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Sharing/Talking/Exchange
about The Celestine Prophecy
free of charge, at the Lake Side
Cafe/I.M.U.
Share with other people your experience of the film The
Celestine Prophecy.
We encourage an open discussion:
What touched you the most in this film, positively or negatively?
How did the film inspire you? What could you notice being
provoked in you during the film? What remained as an impression
after the film?
Generally we tend to talk about films in an analytical way,
speculating what the intention of the film was or why people
behaved as they did. We tend to distance the ourselves from
the film in that way, as if it had little to with our own
lives. As we share our personal experiences, we become more
aware of what takes place inside of us. And through this
awareness we open to the transformative possibility of this
film.
Your registration is appretiated for planing purposes.
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Film Description
Based on James Redfield’s worldwide best-selling novel,
The Celestine Prophecy is a spiritual adventure film chronicling
the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rainforests of Peru.
The prophecy and its nine key insights predict a worldwide
awakening, arising within all religious traditions, that
moves humanity toward a deeper experience of spirituality.
The film features an international ensemble cast including
Matthew Settle, Thomas Kretschmann, Sarah Wayne Callies,
Annabeth Gish, Hector Elizondo, Joaquim de Almeida, Jurgen
Prochnow and Obba Babatundé.
Using an approach that is part adventure
tale, part parable, and imbued with intriguing and exhilarating
music, the film tells the story of John Woodson (Mathew
Settle), whose life is at a crossroads. He is about to
experience a dramatic and profound metamorphosis. Through
a mysterious set of coincidences, he finds himself on
an adventure to Peru in search of ancient scrolls, known
as the Celestine Prophecy. Resistant at first, skeptical
and unsure, John finds that with every step he takes,
each person he encounters leads him to a new understanding.
It is only in this letting go to a higher consciousness
that he uncovers life’s true purpose and his own
destiny...
More about the film:
click here
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Feldenkrais Workshop
One Day Workshop
Discover flexibility, ease of movement and a feeling of inner relaxation
and freedom, which you might have thought you have gotten to old
for. Stiffness in joints and muscles are oftentimes considered normal
and irreversible even when consulting doctors. But many have discovered
- much to their own surprise - that flexibility can be regained,
resulting in feeling younger and more fresh not only on a physical,
but also on a mental and emotional level.
Does it sound attractive to you?
So why miss the chance?
The only thing it takes is to give up the hope
that someone else will be able to fix us. Instead, joining into
a gentle, enjoyable and miraculous learning process. As you begin
to see more and more how most physical restrictions that we experience
are "self created" unwillingly and unknowingly, the learning
and improvement takes place on its own while we explore.
The Feldenkrais Method is a discovery journey,
not only on a physical level, but also mental and emotional level.
We explore how we learn, which attitudes we have towards ourselves
and others, letting go of barriers, allowing fluidity.
In this workshop we will emphasize on alignement
of and fluid movements through the spine, from pelvis to head. The
spine is the center flexibility as well as stability. You will experience
a feeling of stability and effortlessness if your spine is aligned
properly. You will also experience a feeling of flexibility, ease
of movement and strength is the spine is flexible in all its vertebrae.
Misalignment of the spine also leads to a feeling of restlessness
and dis-ease and over the years can damage inner organs, as all
nerves go through the spine.
Join us to discover more.
Bhashkar Perinchery in Chicago
June 22-25 2006
About Bhashkar Perinchery
Bhashkar offers deep Insights, supporting your
Inner
Journey towards relaxation, joy and clarity
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with Bhashkar Perinchery, Monthly Aspectarian, June 2006
EVENTS June 22-25 2006:
Talks with Bhashkar:
The Source
of Joy Within
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The Strength
Of The Teaching
Arises from Authenticity and Clarity Of Vision
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What is
the Significance of Our Human Incarnation?
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Weekend-Retreat with Bhashkar:
What Enables One to Attain Authentic Love
and Move Into Fulfilling Relationships? |
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Thursday
June 22, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Event at Yoga Now, Goldcoast
742 N. LaSalle at Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
312-280-YOGA
co-sponsored by Yoga Now
www.yoganowchicago.com
The Source of Joy Within
being deeply with the moment
opening to life in gratitude and celebration
A human being can only be truly free and fulfilled
when realizing the wholeness of his reality. This
is a state in which the apparent divisions and differences
between each of us do not create fear and anxiety,
but are seen as an invitation for a colorful and
playful celebration!
Bhashkar will illuminate essential aspects, how
to bridge towards experiencing and rejoicing consciously
– that which is so obvious and yet so elusive
– the wonder that life is, the wonder that
you are, the miraculous that surrounds us all the
time in this playful celebration of the eternal
life process.
Bhashkar Perinchery’s most
recent publication with the same title: The Source
of Joy Within offers practical methods and guides
for a whole year’s inner practice. It is a
practical manual designed to help you explore, discover,
understand and live life in fullness and harmony.
more info
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free
of charge, donations appreciated
overview
events
Friday,
June 23rd, during the day
at the Inner Metamorphosis University
Individual Sessions
with Bhashkar Perinchery
by appointment
This meeting can help you
to discover your hidden potential and to find a
new orientation. It offers the possibility to creatively
go about inner unclarities and and conflicts, to
gain new perspectives and impulses for your life.
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free
of charge, donations appreciated
please call for an appointment
overview
events
Friday, June 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Event at Garfield Park Conservatory, Community Room
300 N. Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
www.garfieldconservatory.org
cosponsored by CYGNET Academy for Global Citizenship
www.chicagoglobalcitizens.org
The Strength Of Teaching
Arises from Authenticity and Clarity Of Vision
For Educators & The General Public
A school of Openness
and Beauty
is connected with visions and perspectives, which
every one of us can realize through a deeper attunement
to ones essence.
Bridging to the
treasures of a deeper understanding, affects the
way we share with others in subtle ways. If we are
able to recognize the true needs of the students,
we can respond to them directly and deeply.
Bhashkar shares
visions and perspectives, which are normally not
considered. He offers practical steps towards Understanding
and Clarity.
Join us!
Experience the impact of Bhashkar's presence.
Global
Chicago Event Description June 23rd 2006
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free
of charge, donations
appreciated
overview
events
Saturday,
June 24, 9:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Event at the Inner Metamorphosis University
What is the Significance
Of Our Human Incarnation?
This era that we are born
into, offers us a tremendous
opportunity. This is a great period of time for
the individual
as well as for humanity as a whole. The unconscious
evolution has brought us to a point where we are
in a position to go beyond the mechanical state
more easily.
We can evolve consciously to allow our innermost
potential of love and joy to blossom. Individually
and collectively, we can move towards a truly
responsible, intelligent, and loving way of being.
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free of charge,
donations
appreciated
Weekend-Retreat
at the I.M.U.
Fr. night, June 23 - Sun. night, June 25
Friday, June 23: 8:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
Saturday, June 24: 9:15 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 25: 9:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Retreat at the Inner Metamorphosis
University
What Enables One
to Attain Authentic Love
and Move Into Fulfilling Relationships?
When our own inner roots feel nourished and harmonious,
and the understanding clear, then the connection
to others and to the outside is bound to have that
quality of richness and grace.
For example, two persons meet.
They want to communicate, to come together, to understand
each other. But, if they are not aware of their
inner nature and its way of functioning, they may
commit many avoidable mistakes and get lost on wrong
tracks. This brings about disappointments and frustration
or anger and bitterness, often ending up in desperation
and resignation.
In the inquiry offered at this
workshop, one begins to see what is preventing us
human beings to have a more open and clear connection
among each other, what kind of walls exist between
one another.
Ones energies become more harmonious and the understanding
of oneself deeper, thereby the capacity to listen
and to feel and understand someone else is enhanced.
This is the basis for a truly loving relationship.
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Feldenkrais Workshop
One Day Workshop Saturday,
October 70th 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Using Gravity for support - ease - stability - movement quality
Make Gravity your friend to support lightness of movement.
This workshop will include ATM (Awareness Through Movement) group
classes as well as partner exercises. Both enhance each other. Once
we can feel aspects & movement possibilities in another person
we can more easily sense them in ourselves and vice versa.
The day will begin with a relaxing basic lesson
and proceed with a couple of more specific lessons, following the
topic mentioned above. Partner exercises and time for sharing is
a beautiful edition to bring more clarity and aliveness and fun
in the learning process.
This method works very gently and subtle and is therefore for anyone,
regardless of their health condition.
One-Year-Anniversary Party
Sat Oct 14th 2006
Our one-year anniversary is quickly approaching.
On Saturday, October 14, come to theI.M.U. for our anniversary
party
Saturday, October 14th
There will be music and dance performances as well as some fun
skits. Get ready to dance as our DJ spins music from around the
world. The festivities start with a gourmet buffet from 6-8pm,
followed by a variety of performances and entertainment from 8-10pm,
finishing up with dancing from 10pm-12am.
Event takes place in cooperation with Lake Side Cafe
FOR MORE INFO: Click
Here
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3-Special-Events-Saturday,
Oct 7th, Give yourself a treat!
Please feel free to join for all
these offers or for only one: all
free of charge
We will offer a 50 minute mediation at 4:00pm on Sat. 7th, free
of charge
and we will show the movie "As it is in Heaven" at 5:00pm,
free of charge
After the movie we have a brief sharing and we conclude the evening
with the Musical Expression meditation starting at approximately
6:45pm or 7:00pm.
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H.O.P.E. Formula with Omkar
Whitaker
3-Day Workshop (30 hours)
3 Day Intensive Weekend Workshop, October
2006
H.O.P.E. is composed of a choreography
of the best parts of many healing traditions, synthesized into a
Formula, which gives the recipients body the opportunity for its
own innate intelligence to send the energies to where ever it is
needed most. The Hands On Peace Experience does resembles chair
massage...
Please CLICK
HERE for a detailed description
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Feldenkrais Workshop
One Day Workshop
Saturday, Beginning of February 2007 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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This workshop will
include 3 ATM group classes, called Awareness Through Movement,
as well partner observation and approaches creating bridges
to our everyday life experience. A well-known quote from
Moshe Feldenkrais goes as follows: "I am not interested
in flexible bodies, I am interested in flexible minds".
This is an interesting statement, considering
that the Feldenkrais Method uses an almost exclusively physical
approach.
This workshop will highlight how we can use our body as
a means for personal exploration and a practice for increased
awareness. This can help us by not being so dominated by
the mind and lessening the body's tendency of repetitiveness
and rigidity.
It allows a relaxation, spontaneity,
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$65 Incl. half hour teabreak and late
lunch at 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Side Cafe (same premises)
weekly Feldenkrais classes: CLICK
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Women's Resource Fair
February Friday 9th and Saturday 10th in Evanston
Feldenkrais Demonstration Friday 9th at 3:45p.m.
Booth with info about classes, events and retreats offered at the I.M.U.
Also a 45min. Feldenkrais Demonstration will be offered by Amona at the fair,
(weekly Feldenkrais class as well as retreats are offered at the I.M.U.)
We still have a number of free admission tickets (regular charge $10),
please contact us to receive a free ticket.
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Valentine's Gourmet
Buffet & Party
Vegetarian Buffet, Performances &
Dancing
Wednesdday, February 14th
6:00 p.m. Gourmet Buffet
8:00 p.m. Perofmances
and Dancing
This Year…
Don't forget
Invite your Sweetheart for Valentine's
Treat yourself and your beloved one with delicious food.
Celebrate together, dance at our party.
If there is no belowed one in your life at this moment,
meet him or her at the our party on St. Valentine's.
In cooperation with Lake Side Cafe.
Pre Registered: $17,
At the door: $19, less than 11 years: $10,
less than 3 years: free
More info at:
www.Lake-Side-Cafe.com
First come first serve.
To make sure you get in
reserve in advance at the reister of the Lake
Side Cafe
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Earth
Day Festival April 21st 2007
The
Inner
Metamorphosis
University
will introduce a
relaxation exercise at this festival
The Community
for Alternative Sources of Energy (CASE) is a student run not-for-profit
organization at Northside College Prep, the state's top ranked public high
school. CASE is committed to decreasing dependency on fossil fuels by
identifying and using practical alternative energy sources. CASE's goal is
to make Northside an example of total sustainability and with the
cooperation of the Chicago Public Schools, is currently in the process of
installing solar thermal panels on the building's roof.
In celebration of Earth Day, CASE is holding their
first annual Green Scene
Saturday, April
21, 2007 on Northside's grounds along the Chicago River (5501 N. Kedzie).
The indoor/outdoor festival is dedicated to raising community awareness
about available eco-friendly practices. The fest is open to the public from
12-5 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is free. Ample parking is available for
participants and guests. In addition to providing a showcase for area green
organizations, the event's unique focus is to present environmentalism in a
way that is accessible and demonstrable to visitors of all ages. The intent
is to provide practical ideas that each visitor can integrate into everyday
life.
The event features vendors, informational booths, and hands-on activities
that highlight all the different aspects of leading an environmentally
friendly life style, such as organic food, fair-trade products, green
energy sources, and recycling and conservation programs. With the help of
an experienced public relations team, CASE expects to heavily promote the
event in local media. 10% of sale proceeds will benefit CASE. Informational
booths should also provide an activity or demonstration to engage festival
goers.
For additional information call (312)
952-6736 or
email greensceneinfo@gmail.com. To learn more about CASE visit www.caseproject.org.
Spring Gourmet Buffet & Party
Vegetarian Buffet & Dancing
Wednesday, May 9th 2007
Buffet starts at 6:00 p.m
Performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
finishing up with dancing from ? to ?
Enjoy The Spring
Go out - Have company - Celebrate
First come first serve. To make sure you get in
reserve in advance.
COST:
Pre-registered: $17
At the door: $19
children under 11: $10
children under 3: free
Organized by Lake Side Cafe, click here |
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Friday, May 25th - 7:30pm - 9:30 pm |
GUEST SPEAKER |
Satsang with Nirmala
Retreat, guest speaker
more info at
www.One Heart.net |
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Saturday, May 26th 10:00a.m. to 5:00pm |
GUEST SPEAKER |
Satsang with Nirmala
Retreat, guest speaker
more info at
www.One Heart.net |
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August 17th - September 1st 2007 in Italy |
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Retreat - Lifesurfing Summer Retreat
Those who can conceive that the
inner growth and flow-er-ing in life can also be joyous and playful -
Welcome to the Lifesurfing Retreat
The innermost being in each person is what can be called the
dimension of the good or the godly. Our so-called 'normal'
state can be compared with a state of inner sleep or intoxication.
By going consciously and wakefully and turning our attention
to observe it we have the chance to see the deeper inter-connectedness
of our reality and become clear and free through it.
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Saturday, September 29th, 2007- 12:00-6:00pm Reflexology |
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GUEST INSTRUCTORS:
"RECEIVE A FREE MINI REFLEXOLOGY SESSION "
Event:Celebrate WORLD REFLEXOLOGY WEEK
Receive 15 min free reflexology sessions between noon and 6pm.
Sign up sheet at Lake Side Cafe on same day only.
When: Saturday, Sept 29 2007 12:00-6:00 pm
Where: I.M.U. at The Lake Side Cafe
1418 W Howard St / Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL
To add to our celebration we are collecting a donation of a canned or boxed food item - all donations will be given to the local pantry.
See you there !
Brenda & Phyllis
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Free of charge, food donation appretiated, see above |
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Inner Metamorphosis University and Lake Side Cafe
noon–5:30 pm:
The Lake Side Cafe serves the regular menu & free samples
at 3:30 pm:
free film: As it is in Heaven
live music in the afternoon
6:00–8:00 pm
Organic Vegan Buffet
8:30 pm
performances: live music, poetry and more
HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKET:
(for buffet and performances after 6:00pm)
pre-reserved: $18
at the door: $20
children under 11: $10
children under 3: free
COME IN
Come to the Lake Side Cafe (same premisses)
and ask at the register.
ONLINE
To purchase tickets online,
please fill out the contact
form with your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, NUMBER
OF TICKETS, CREDIT CARD NUMBER and EXP DATE.
NOTE: Transmission
of this form is NOT secure. Your info will be e-mailed
in plain text. If you’d rather fill out the e-mail
form without your credit card information, Lake Side Cafe staff will contact you to complete
the transaction.
BY PHONE
You can also call the Lake Side Cafe at 773-262-9503
Inner Metamorphosis University: 773-262-1468
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NOVEMBER 9TH – 11TH, 2007 |
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GUEST INSTRUCTOR:
SATSANG WITH MOOJI
November 9th 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Donation: $25.00
November 10th 10:30 – 4:00 p.m. Donation: $80.00 - $100.00
November 11th 10:30 – 4:00 p.m. Donation: $80.00 - $100.00
Contact Maggie at: 847-780-4116 or teachings@one-heart.net
Organized by: www.one-heart.net
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Guest Speaker:
When: Friday April 4 at 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday April 5 & 6
10:00am - noon and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Satsang with Pamela Wilson
in an informal gathering of lovers of truth,
an investigation, with questions,
comments and silence,
of the many aspects of being.
You are the Rest,
the body-mind is seeking.
As Compassion,
you are able to liberate
all burdens and misunderstandings.
Cost: Suggested donation: $75 per day
Location: Inner Metamorphosis University click here
Contact: Kevin at 773-405-3792 -
kevin@acircleoflove.org www.acircleoflove.org
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Guest Speaker:
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20 2008 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Satsang with Katie and Sundance
You are invited to experience a profound awakening with authors and nondual satsang teachers, Katie Davie and Sundance Burke. Experience the direct power, stillness and inspiration of their teachings as they guide you to explore our true essence of being and to realize a new state of consciousness. During this meeting in stillness, you will enjoy talks in satsang and have an opportunity to ask questions or share. "AWAKE" Right NOW" sponsored by Charlie and Maggie Wilkins.
Cost: Donation before April 1 $70.00, at door $75.00
Location: Inner Metamorphosis University click here
Contact: Maggie at: 847-780-4116
teachings@one-heart.net www.one-heart.net
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Guests- Kirtan:
When: Saturday, April 19 - 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Spiritual Music with Bob and John (Kirtan)
Nada Brahma ' the world is sound. . . Kirtan is a folk form of mantra chanting - the singing of prayers and repetition of the Divine Name - that originated in India. The mantras are traditionally composed in the sacred language of Sanskrit, the root of many Indo-European languages. Sanskrit syllables represent sacred, universal sounds and are very powerful aids in attuning ourselves with God, whatever inner meaning that holds for each of us.
The purpose of Kirtan is to quiet the mind, awaken the heart and directly experience the Bliss of our very own Being. It's also a ton of fun!
All are welcome to come and play and dance.
Cost: Donation $10
Location: Inner Metamorphosis University click here
Contact: Bob Harper at: 847-428-4759 -
John Effland 608-886-7625
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Topic of the Month, April 2008:
Relationships - Realizing the Potential of Love
All inspirational movies on Saturday Nights
will be about the
challenge and beauty of relationships.
A brief, facilitated discussion
will follow each of the films to explore their deeper aspects click here. We also offer a one day intensive workshop with the topic relationship,
in which a variety of meditative exercises will be offered. click here
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Weekend Workshop about Relationships :
When: Sunday, April 27 10:00am to 5:30pm (incl. lunch break)
Realizing the Potential of Love
A relationship is a connection in which the potential of deep love can be realized.
This workshop supports finding ways towards a deeply loving connection, learning to love and appreciate ourselves and the other for who we are now, and learning to allow and enjoy each other’s uniqueness. The workshop will include active and silent meditation exercises, as well as time to ask questions. The workshop is for couples and individuals.
Presented by: Jeffrey Tippman and Amona Buechler, Lifesurfing Meditation Instructors - click here
Cost: incl. vegetarian lunch: $80 or $70 early-bird if paid before 04/10/08
Location: Inner Metamorphosis University click here
Register: download form click here adobe reader required>>
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