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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon – Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-20 sliding scale  \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
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SUMMARY:Evening Meditation: A Seven-Night Journey
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Caroline Giles\nDaily Monday-Sunday\, November 2-8\n8:00 – 8:45pm • In-person \n$54 | $45 Early Bird\, exp. 10/26/26 \nBook now/OnlineAdvance registration appreciated. \nSeven evenings. Different practices. One intention. Finish the day with calm.\nNew to meditation and keen to explore different techniques to quiet a busy mind at the end of the day? Already experienced and looking to strengthen your evening practice with the support of a group?\nRecent Australian research suggests that newer meditators may experience benefits more quickly\, while for experienced meditators\, the frequency of practice can have a powerful effect. The research also found that reported benefits from meditation apps may be significantly overstated.\nWe often intend to practice at the end of the day\, but somehow an excuse appears\, or we simply feel too tired.\nKnowing that others face the same challenge can make all the difference. Coming together as a committed group creates the encouragement and accountability to make time for ourselves.\nAs an evening practice\, meditation can help release the tensions of the day\, let go of unhelpful thoughts and create the conditions for more restful sleep.\nJoin us for seven evenings of exploration and practice.\nEach evening will begin with a simple physical release to let go of tension (no mat required) followed by a short therapeutic technique for releasing emotions and then a different meditation practice.\nTogether\, we’ll explore a range of approaches so you can discover what works best for you.\nWhether you’re completely new to meditation or have an established practice\, you’ll find something to inspire\, support and encourage you to continue beyond these seven evenings.\nEach session will be recorded and shared for 2 weeks with enrolled participants. Early enrollment recommended for the whole course\, 7 sessions.\n\nI’m Caroline Giles\, a recently retired internationally certified Yoga Therapist and senior Yoga Teacher. I completed all levels of Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville and have been mentored by Swami Asokananda for over a decade. I live in Australia and owned a small business and private Studio\, Experience Yoga. There I was inspired to teach practices of yoga for health\, well-being\, wholeness and mindful living. I am passionate about the scientific evidence as well as the lived experience and benefits from meditation. My students were the everyday person like you and me. They came to create strength\, vitality\, inner peace and courage in their life through yoga and meditation.
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