I decided to start this Meetup group to share mind/body methods to help you shed stress and find peace, happiness and greater health. The purpose of the group is to learn qigong, tai chi and meditation and how to apply it in practical ways in every day life. You should join if you want to be in charge of reducing your stress starting right now.

Welcome curious minds, to the Chicago Alternative Meditation Meetup Group. This group is for those of us interested in alternative methods of meditation. This group offers a variety of of meetups to learn more about the science of meditation and meditative techniques to help you clear your mind. The act of mediation itself is not a spiritual practice. It is a scientifically proven method of deep relaxation with tons of physical and mental benefits. This meetup group explores the realm of Transce …

Meditation has many benefits, like greater focus, relaxation, and a feeling of peace. But it doesn't have to stop there. Meditation can be a powerful tool we can harness to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Through meditation, we can create the lives we truly want. Come to our meetup and learn simple, effective ways to change your life using energy meditation. It's simple and fun. Our group is appropriate for anyone and everyone. If you have never heard the word "meditation" before, o …

The purpose of this group is to learn simple energy meditation techniques that you can use to heal your life on all levels - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. By connecting to our bodies through energy awareness, we can make ourselves healthier, happier, calmer, and more connected. No previous experience is needed - just the desire to try something new!

Greetings,  This class is designed to teach you the basics of mysticism and meditation. Join us for a life changing experience.  If you have wanted to learn more about how the mystics lived and are drawn to a contemplative life, which means you care about stuff other than what the rest of the world cares about, this class is for you.    In Light,  Rev Gabrielle

This is a place for Parents/Caregivers and their children to come together, connect, learn to relate, and meditate! This group is ideal for families with children 10 and up. Learning the basics of being still in the body, how to focus, check in with feelings, and learn to relax. This process sets up a powerful avenue for families to learn to grow together. Though the group is not therapy, it is facilitated by a professional with 19 years of counseling experience. Andrea J. Schrage, LCPC, CMT is …

Group members are taught the essentials of mindfulness and how the process relates to their feelings. The technique teaches them to be aware of what they are feeling in the moment, which allows for a deepening of the way they relate to their thoughts and patterns. Unwanted patterns of relating and behaving discovered during the sessions can then be shifted. Using both avenues of psychology and mindfulness allows patterns to shift more rapidly as cognitive work helps people to understand the issu …

My Life has changed since I have started a daily meditation practice 14 years ago. More balance, more acceptance, deeper relaxation, just a feeling of “now I am looking in the right direction”. The new direction is that I am now taking responsibility for all of my experiences, thoughts and emotions. When something seems to go wrong, of course the first tendency still may be to blame someone or something not being the way it should be. But now with the meditation practice, the remembrance kicks i …

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago is part of an international community of over 200 centers. The center offers programs and classes in mindfulness meditation and the contemplative arts, free individual meditation instruction, and a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who study and practice together. The center provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice of mindfulness, we learn to touch in with that wisdom, a …

Meditation has many benefits, like greater focus, relaxation, and a feeling of peace. But it doesn't have to stop there. Meditation can be a powerful tool we can harness to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Come to our meetup and learn simple, effective ways to create the life you want using energy meditation. It's simple and fun. Our group is appropriate for anyone and everyone. If you have never heard the word "meditation" before, or if you have been meditating for years, please joi …

The purpose of this group is to share the benefits of connecting the body with the brain by doing light exercises to open our meridians. Then we will practice feeling our energy and do some meditation. As well, we will learn how to heal ourselves and others. This group is for adults of all ages. We will hold the meeting at the Yoga Tai Chi Center in Westmont, IL. Sunday, 2 pm. Julie

Meditation has many benefits, like greater focus, relaxation, and a feeling of peace.      But it doesn't have to stop there.  Meditation can be a powerful tool we can harness to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Through meditation, we can create the lives we truly want.   Come to our meetup and learn simple, effective ways to change your life using energy meditation.  It's simple and fun. Our group is appropriate for anyone and everyone. If you have never heard the word "meditation" …

" Total relaxation is paradise"- Osho  Greetings. I am Helena ( Prem -Prana - I love my spiritual name).  I am a fortunate and blessed soul. A few years ago I found out that happiness was hidden within me. I now have peace of mind, feel love in my heart, and  joy in my soul, because I am totally relaxed. And I know that everyone can feel the same.  We vibrate energy. Energy can be invested in hate, anger, fear, greed, or jealousy. The same energy, when we are alert and centered, turns into bliss …

 "Total Relaxation is Paradise" - Osho Greetings.  I am Prem -Prana. I feel under Divine Grace. I am a fortunate and blessed soul. A few years ago I found out that happiness was hidden within me. I now  feel love and joy in my heart, and peace in my soul, because I am totally relaxed. And I know that everyone can feel the same. I feel Gratitude for the opportunity to share it with others. Osho inspires me the most! Osho meditation are designed for inner transformation.  Love , compassion and inn …

Meditation is often defined as taking a moment to sit quietly or to ponder. True meditation, however is much more than this. It is state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. This is just the beginning of an inner transformation that takes us to a higher level of awareness. This enables us to fulfill our true human potential. The problem, of course, is how to achieve this state. Within every human being there is a subtle system of three chan …

This is a MeetUp Group to help Chicago college students with ADHD and students who suspect they might have ADHD (struggling with time management, organization, procrastination, meeting deadlines, pulling all-nighters). We discuss effective coping skills and strategies to better manage the challenges of ADHD in academic performance, relationships and tasks of daily living. The group is run by ADHD Centers (www.addcenters.com), which provides diagnostic, support and treatment services to ad …