Chicago Weekly Sitting Meditation Group

Come one, come all to our next weekly Meditation event on Monday evening 11/16/09 at 7:45pm. This group meets every week and has had well over 100 meetings! Newcomers & Regulars; First-timers & Experienced Yogis - ALL are welcome. The only prerequisite is the desire to be there. Enjoy meditating with others just like yourself, in a supportive group setting, with some friendly discussion & questions before and after. This group actually happens with local meditators coming together each week to journey inward in a relaxed, non-competitive environment - all are welcome! Please experience it for yourself if at all interested. Make friends; do something for yourself; and achieve inner peace, reduced stress and more in the process. I encourage all of you to come out and support the group in person. I've noticed: there always seems to be an equal number of male/female, young/old, experienced/beginner, of all types and ethnicities - reflective of our fair city. This group is a very open, equal, and diverse community, and most of all very welcoming & kind! In case you're wondering, I encourage you to view some comments of the past & current participants here: http://meditation.meetup.com/320/about/comments/?op=all NOMINAL CONTRIBUTION: $2.00 per Meeting. We request your contribution for 4 meetings in advance. Why? By contributing to 4 meetings in advance, you are: *making a small financial contribution to help offset group costs (plenty, see me for details), ensuring the group will continue for yourself & future meditators; also ensuring all RSVPing will be accurate. *making a commitment to me, the organizer, who makes the effort to come, provide tips, and facilitate the evening. *making a commitment to the other meditators, who make the effort to come, meditate, be consistent and share their energy with the group. *most of all making a commitment to yourself & the practice! To give it a chance. To truly contribute to the group energy. To do your best to reflect inward to become a better person. Working with the practice on a regular basis can provide enormous benefits. It is truly priceless! Contribute like this: *Amazon Payments: Through this site (easiest) *Paypal Address: "indiayoga@gmail.com" (also easy, pls send separate email to expect payment). *Cash, check: please call (415-389-0700) or write (indiayoga@gmail.com) if you intend to pay this way so a place can be reserved for you immediately. All payments will be for $8.00 ($2.00 per session x 4); These 4 sessions can be used at any time, not necessarily consecutively, but whenever you are able. When you have pd $8 twice, you are finished contributing for the year & you may come freely thereafter. This meditation group emphasizes quality over quantity. It does not exist to attract as many people as possible, but to attract dedicated meditators (or potential dedicated meditators) in Chicago who want to share the energy & support each other in the practice on a regular basis, as best as possible. This is not a "drop-in" session - you must have been put on the list in advance. There is a limited number of spaces available so do not wait until the last minute. If you have not properly RSVPed, you may be turned away. We hope you choose to join our community & meditate with us. The "fees" shouldn't prevent anyone from coming. Please contact me if you have questions or suggestions regarding the fees or if you feel the fees are unfair, or to apply for a scholarship: indiayoga@gmail.com The location for our Monday evening meditation is The Yoga Boutique: 655 W. Irving Park Rd, Suite 102, at the corner of Irving Park & Pine Grove. NOTE ON DIRECTIONS: This is a condo building - ENTER FROM PINE GROVE, UNDER THE AWNING THAT SAYS, "PARK PLACE MARKET". The location is only a 5-6 minute walk East along Irving Park from the Red Line "Sheridan" Stop, and right off the 151-Sheridan Bus (Pine Grove Stop), 152, 80, & other buses. If you are driving, parking is as follows: There is very limited street parking, however there is a somewhat pricey garage in the building (Park Place) for $10 / 2 hours. There is parking around the corner at Walt Disney Magnet School (4140 N. Marine Dr) for $6 (self-pay, unlimited time). There is also FREE parking across (east of) Lake Shore Dr at Irving/Recreation Dr., near the Waveland Tennis Courts and Totem Pole (this is where I usually park - write if you need directions). To encourage carpooling: If you're looking for riders or a ride, let myself or an assistant know. We're very lucky to have the place and are deeply grateful to Dana Robert & the Yoga Boutique for their support. When you come to the meetup, remember to wear comfy, loose-fitting clothes. Please do not be late. It is not fair to yourself or the others to arrive after 8:00p (unless previously arranged). Thanks in advance for coming early (best) or on time!