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The Meditation Center "If you practice, you will experience, and that experience will guide you." - Swami Rama of the Himalayas

Reminder! All are welcome to join for each or any session in this Navaratri series "Awaken Your Inner Strength," led by ...
10/13/2026

Reminder! All are welcome to join for each or any session in this Navaratri series "Awaken Your Inner Strength," led by Anil Konkimalla.
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In this special series, we'll explore the Nava Durgas, the nine forms of Mother Divine, and discover how their stories illuminate our everyday struggles, like repeating the same reactions, carrying old disappointments, or worrying about what comes next. Even when you recognize these patterns, changing them can feel difficult. Through reflection and practical application, we will consider ways to respond more consciously, connect more compassionately, and create greater room for joy.

Each session invites you to ask: What do I recognize in myself? What am I ready to change? How can I practice that change today?

An entrepreneur and coach, Anil Konkimalla has been affiliated with the Himalayan Yoga Tradition for 20 years. His passion is bringing timeless wisdom into everyday life.

Details:
October 11–17, 2026
Sun. 10/11 & Sat. 10/17: 3–5 pm CT
Monday thru Friday, 10/12–10/16: 7–9 pm CT

US $25 per session or US $101 for all seven; international payments accepted

At the Meditation Center or via Zoom
Registrants will receive recordings
Full-series registration includes a beautifully illustrated Navaratri booklet for self-discovery and inner growth

Please sign up for our e-newsletter on themeditationcenter.org for details, including the links to register.

Reminder! The Navaratri retreat, "Awakening the Shakti Within," runs this week (through Monday, October 19). All are inv...
10/13/2026

Reminder! The Navaratri retreat, "Awakening the Shakti Within," runs this week (through Monday, October 19). All are invited to drop by the center for each or any day (or a partial day). Just email [email protected] if you'd like to join for meals (suggested donation of $25/day for breakfast, lunch, and light dinner; $15/day for no meals).
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We warmly invite you to participate in "Awakening Shakti Within," a special retreat at the Meditation Center in Minneapolis, MN, from Sunday, October 11 to Monday, October 19, guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati.

Enjoy a retreat from your everyday routine; enter a sacred rhythm of practice, non-attachment, and devotion; and experience the Navadurgas (the nine forms of the feminine divine as Durga) as living expressions of shakti—for inner strength, surrender, clarity, and self-transformation.

Take advantage of flexible participation (join for all days, some days, or a partial day).

The best source of details is our e-newsletter; sign up at themeditationcenter.org. Or visit our calendar of events: https://themeditationcenter.org/calendar/

Meditation II is starting on Tuesday, October 20 and will run for six sessions through November 24. Class will meet on T...
10/12/2026

Meditation II is starting on Tuesday, October 20 and will run for six sessions through November 24. Class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm CT. Participants can come to the center for class (with Zoom option if you can't make it to the center for a class or two) or opt for the full Zoom option!

Meditation II focuses on powerful and practical yoga practices that quiet and focus the mind, decreasing our emotional reactivity that often creates stress and pain in our lives and relationships. Lori Beron (RN, MA) and Paul Emerson (PhD) will be your instructors 😊 in this follow-up to our popular Meditation I series. Already taken Meditation II? How about a refresher?

More info is in the comments.


The Navaratri retreat, "Awakening the Shakti Within," starts today (Sunday, October 11) and runs through Monday, October...
10/11/2026

The Navaratri retreat, "Awakening the Shakti Within," starts today (Sunday, October 11) and runs through Monday, October 19. All are invited to participate as much or as little as you like.

We've adjusted the suggested donation. You can now attend for a full day, including meals (vegetarian buffet breakfast, lunch, and light supper), for just $25 a day. Participation for any part of the day without meals is just $15. Donations can be made onsite when you arrive.

The suggested donations include a single in-person attendance of a talk in Anil Konkimalla's series, "Awaken Your Inner Strength."

Please email [email protected] to let us know for which days you'd like to join the retreat for meals; this helps us make sure we have enough for everyone. Please use the subject line: "Navaratri Retreat -- Days Attending."
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We warmly invite you to participate in "Awakening Shakti Within," a special retreat at the Meditation Center in Minneapolis, MN, from Sunday, October 11 to Monday, October 19, guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati.

Enjoy a retreat from your everyday routine; enter a sacred rhythm of practice, non-attachment, and devotion; and experience the Navadurgas (the nine forms of the feminine divine as Durga) as living expressions of shakti—for inner strength, surrender, clarity, and self-transformation.

Take advantage of flexible participation (join for all days, some days, or a partial day).

The best source of details is our e-newsletter; sign up at themeditationcenter.org. Or visit our calendar of events: https://themeditationcenter.org/calendar/

Please join the Meditation Center community on Sunday morning as Swami Radha Bharati leads our guided meditation via Zoo...
10/10/2026

Please join the Meditation Center community on Sunday morning as Swami Radha Bharati leads our guided meditation via Zoom from 8:30 to 9:15 am CT. Join at 8:20 am CT for chanting 🤩. Please make time for this cost-free event, and share with others whom you think may benefit. 🧡🙏🏽

Request Zoom access here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3ZQ_YorIS-uSciFxokGRgQ #/registration

While this is a cost-free event, please consider donating to the center to support operational and building-maintenance costs. Donate via the "Donate" button here: https://themeditationcenter.org/support-tmc/

There is still time to plan to join us for this special Navaratri retreat!! Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is st...
10/09/2026

There is still time to plan to join us for this special Navaratri retreat!! Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly encouraged to help us plan for meals and space needs. Please note the revised start date. Also note that this is not an in-residence retreat only. Local folks, or people with in-area accommodations in spaces other than the Meditation Center, are welcome to participate for all days, some days, or part of a day.
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We warmly invite you to participate in "Awakening Shakti Within," a special retreat at the Meditation Center in Minneapolis, MN, from Sunday, October 11 to Monday, October 19, guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati.

Enjoy a retreat from your everyday routine; enter a sacred rhythm of practice, non-attachment, and devotion; and experience the Navadurgas (the nine forms of the feminine divine as Durga) as living expressions of shakti—for inner strength, surrender, clarity, and self-transformation.

Take advantage of flexible participation (join for all days, some days, or a partial day).

The best source of details is our e-newsletter; sign up at themeditationcenter.org. Or visit our calendar of events: https://themeditationcenter.org/calendar/

This Navaratri, from October 11–17, at the Meditation Center or via Zoom, join Anil Konkimalla for "Awaken Your Inner St...
10/09/2026

This Navaratri, from October 11–17, at the Meditation Center or via Zoom, join Anil Konkimalla for "Awaken Your Inner Strength," a seven-session journey into self-discovery and practical spiritual living. Everyone is welcome.

In this special series, we'll explore the Nava Durgas, the nine forms of Mother Divine, and discover how their stories illuminate our everyday struggles, like repeating the same reactions, carrying old disappointments, or worrying about what comes next. Even when you recognize these patterns, changing them can feel difficult. Through reflection and practical application, we will consider ways to respond more consciously, connect more compassionately, and create greater room for joy.

Each session invites you to ask: What do I recognize in myself? What am I ready to change? How can I practice that change today?

An entrepreneur and coach, Anil Konkimalla has been affiliated with the Himalayan Yoga Tradition for 20 years. His passion is bringing timeless wisdom into everyday life.

Details:
October 11–17, 2026
Sun. 10/11 & Sat. 10/17: 3–5 pm CT
Monday thru Friday, 10/12–10/16: 7–9 pm CT

US $25 per session or US $101 for all seven; international payments accepted

At the Meditation Center or via Zoom
Registrants will receive recordings
Full-series registration includes a beautifully illustrated Navaratri booklet for self-discovery and inner growth

Please sign up for our e-newsletter on themeditationcenter.org for details, including the links to register.

Sunita Gangopadhyay will lead our Saturday hatha yoga class from 10:30 to noon, both at the center and via Zoom this wee...
10/08/2026

Sunita Gangopadhyay will lead our Saturday hatha yoga class from 10:30 to noon, both at the center and via Zoom this week. Come to class as you are, and leave more focused and at ease, in tune with your breath, and physically refreshed. All levels of experience are welcome.

Class is drop in, with a suggested donation of $10.

Zoom attendees, request the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1GVNuLeFTpeNN2OLrExz2w #/registration

And Zoom attendees, pay for class via the "one-time single contribution" option on our website here: https://themeditationcenter.org/support-tmc/

We warmly invite you to participate in "Awakening Shakti Within," a special retreat at the Meditation Center in Minneapo...
10/08/2026

We warmly invite you to participate in "Awakening Shakti Within," a special retreat at the Meditation Center in Minneapolis, MN, from October 10 to October 19, guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati.

Enjoy a retreat from your everyday routine; enter a sacred rhythm of practice, non-attachment, and devotion; and experience the Navadurgas (the nine forms of the feminine divine as Durga) as living expressions of shakti—for inner strength, surrender, clarity, and self-transformation.

Take advantage of flexible participation (join for all days, some days, or a partial day). Registration for any participation is required.

The best source of details is our e-newsletter; sign up at themeditationcenter.org. Or visit our calendar of events: https://themeditationcenter.org/calendar/

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Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
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Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 10pm

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