Real Eyes Meditation

Yoga Nidra
2019-12-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2020-01-15 17:30 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Real Eyes Meditation Space, 15406 Riding Stable Rd, Laurel, MD, 20707, United States
Yoga Nidra is an ancient guided meditation which uses a combination of body and breath awareness techniques designed to lead the practitioner into a state of conscious sleep.
In this state, one may experience a deep state of relaxation and rejuvenation while creating the opportunity for intentional shifts. Yoga Nidra regulates the nervous system and is an antidote to chronic stress, tension and anxiety. The practice is done lying down; pillows and blankets are available.
Yoga Nidra is for everyone, no previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary.
Our Facilitator, Shannon, is a 500 RYT and Facilitator of the Amrit Method of Yoga Nidra.
Suggested Offering: $15-20

Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation
2019-12-19 19:00 - 20:30
This is a special offering from two facilitators of the Crystal Ashram, Josh Krushat and Erik Lutz.
The meditation will be hosted in a unique space, the loft of an old church. Josh and Erik will have complementary sets of ancient bowls for a unique discovery and deep immersion experience.
Sound Baths can benefit the body, mind, and spirit in many, many ways including balancing stress, promoting relaxation, journeying, working with intuition, reducing inflammation, connecting to inner truths, and remembering the bliss within each of us.
All are welcome.

Fireside Healing Circle & Pipe Ceremony (in Tipi)
2019-12-27 19:00 - 21:30
All are welcome. We will begin with a talking circle, followed by a healing circle and then a pipe ceremony. The ceremony will conclude with a feast so please bring along something to contribute to the meal. There is no charge for this event; donations are appreciated. Feel free to invite or bring along anyone who has an open mind and respectful heart.💜

Free (Donation based) Qi Gong Class
2020-01-11 09:00 - 10:15
In order to help introduce our facility and the practice of Qi Gong to our surrounding community, for the Saturday only, our Facilitators are offering a free (donation based) Qi Gong class. All are welcome; whether you are new to our facility or not and whether you are new to Qi Gong or not.
During this class our facilitators gauge interest and recommendations regarding holding an ongoing series at our center.
This very special offering will be co-taught by Jeri Hemerlein and Felicia Ho. This is a great way to receive some personalized attention while learning the fundamentals of Qi Gong.

Ecstatic Trance Posture Meditation
2020-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
During this group meditation, practitioners will be introduced to specific ritual body postures, which have been shown to facilitate experiences during meditation such as ecstatic trance, healing, divination, and spiritual journey.
Just as a crossed leg meditation helps to still the mind and yoga postures help to move energy through areas of your body, select trance postures with accompanying audible beats (drum or rattle) are specifically used to enter an ecstatic trance state. While most meditations help to put you into an alpha state, Ecstatic body postures help produce slower theta states, which often results in practitioners experiencing very similar journeys.
This meetup will consist of an introduction to Trance Posture and the select postures chosen for the evening. There will be 2 to 3 meditations with time allocated afterwards for journaling and a group discussion. The suggested donation is $15-20.

Qi Gong: WUJI Internal Arts Winter Series
2020-01-18 09:00 - 10:15
The winter qigong series reviews the Fundamental Ji Ben Qi Form that builds strength, supports restoring the natural alignment of the body while establishing a solid foundation for regulating internal energy. If ready, students may advance to the Wu Xing five element form: fire, wood, metal, water and earth that govern the health of the body.
Utilizing the impulse of the Winter Season, the classes will focus on “ting” (to truly listen with one heart and one focus). In winter, the snow covered land brings a stillness and peace across the landscape which allows the body to rest and build up restoration of energy. We will continue exploring “sung” (letting go or relaxing) as it supports our ability to truly listen. We will deepen the experience of true listening by practicing wuji, breath work and sitting practices.
We will also continue refining and deepening our understanding and experiences with the second dragon, ‘Swimming Dragon.” This dragon emphasizes the water element, which is governed by the kidney and bladder channels. The kidneys are said to be the storehouse of our energy. All levels welcomed!
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Certified teachers of Lotus Neigong International, Jeri Hemerlein and Felicia Ho have over two decades of combined qigong teaching experience. They can also be found at the Yoga Center of Columbia, Columbia Athletic Club, Haven on the Lake, and Shift Yoga. Classes will be led by either instructor.
One 5 week session costs $90 ( $18 per class)
Buy 2 sessions: $160 ($16 per class )
( both sessions must be bought in advance for discount. )
1 time only trial drop in class $20

Family Dance Flow (kid friendly)
2020-01-18 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for a high-vibe dance party the whole family will love! Bring your grandma, bring your toddler, bring everyone in between and enjoy a free-form conscious dance flow that will get your body moving and your spirit shining. Afterwards, we’ll settle down in circle for a few uplifting mantras, singalong songs, and games to complete our time together and leave feeling connected and ready for a happy week ahead. Groovy beats, soulful vocal harmonies, and facilitation by The Oh My Starlings, Bij and Joe Smith.

Suggested offering: $18 individual, $25 family

Kundalini Yoga (with Live Music) followed by "Oh My Starlings" concert
2020-01-18 16:00 - 18:00
• 45 minutes of kundalini yoga practice enhanced with live drumming
and guitar
• 1 hour and 15 minutes Medicine of the Voice: A sacred song
experience with the Oh My Starlings
Event Description:
Enjoy a beginner-friendly practice of Kundalini yoga to release tension and facilitate a calm and meditative mind, followed by a heart-opening experience of sacred chant and spiritual song.
Kundalini Yoga with Live Music:
Kundalini Yoga is a spiritual practice offering many tools and techniques that allow us to access stillness and peace in class together and in our daily lives. The work includes mantra, breathwork, rhythmic movement, deep relaxation, and meditation to bring about balance and harmony in body, mind, emotions, and spirit. An experiential, exploratory practice, Kundalini Yoga meets you where you are; no prior yoga experience is necessary. Live drumming and soothing guitar provided by Joe Smith. Crystal bowl and vocal sound healing by Bij and Joe during deep relaxation.
Medicine of the Voice:
Follow The Oh My Starlings soulful harmonies and groovy drum beats on a journey into the heart via sacred mantras, hymns, medicine songs, and beloved folk songs. Emerge uplifted, renewed, and full of joyful appreciation for self, community, and life on this big beautiful planet.
When we gather together and join our voices with intentions of connection and true peace for ourselves and all beings, the healing ripples out in ways we cannot fathom.
Testimonials:
“This was such a beautiful experience for me. Your music combined with the Kundalini and mantras brought about a special energy I won’t forget. Thank you so much for sharing your light with us!” Theresa W.
“Thanks for being in touch and guiding us in an evening of great transformation! Your voice is so clear, ethereal and transporting!” – Kathleen M.
“This was so much fun. Bij has such a beautiful voice and sings with her soul.” Megan P.
“Such a beautiful offering! Thank you for a lovely time!” Jamie E.
“Thanks for yesterday. I’m in Surrealsville today. Everything is “wow!” The breathing, so much of it. Very Powerful.” Chip M.
Suggested offering: $25

Tea Ceremony
2020-01-21 21:00 - 21:45
This tea ceremony will immediately follow the “agents of the Sacred Journey” class. The suggested donation is $15-20; or $5-10 added if you are attending both events.

Tea ceremony:

Reminiscent of a practice from the East, we will experience the power of presence in the ceremonial preparation and drinking of tea in community.

Facilitator Bio:

As a practicing holistic health practitioner for 7 years, Megan informs and offers personalized support to individuals and the community using ceremony and a variety of modalities. She is an herbalist, licensed massage therapist, and reiki master with a BS in Alternative Medicine who aims to assist and empower people in their own individual growth, health, and healing process.

Taste of the Body Erotic
2020-01-24 18:00 - 21:00
Are you curious about the power of erotic energy?
Would you like to be more skillful and confident in your exploration of pleasure?
The Body Electric School, one of the most trusted names in embodiment education, is now offering this three hour, fully clothed introduction to the realm of conscious eroticism. Through the guidance of Sarah Belzile, yoga teacher and Body Electric facilitator, we will first establish a solid container of consent and boundaries, and then use specific breath, touch and movement practices to create a permission field for learning and exploration. This work is appropriate for singles, couples, transgender people, young people, seniors, trauma survivors, and anyone who feels called to go deeper into a journey of personal growth.
Please register ahead of time so we can plan. For questions, please contact Tracy Blair brightlightyoga5@gmail.com • (240) 315-3822
Suggested Donation: $35 (but please come and donate what you can so that the cost in not a barrier to your ability to join us)

Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation (2 Facilitators)
2020-01-28 19:00 - 20:30
This is a special offering from two facilitators of the Crystal Ashram, Josh Krushat and Erik Lutz.
The meditation will be hosted in a unique space, the loft of an old church. Josh and Erik will have complementary sets of ancient bowls for a unique discovery and deep immersion experience.
Sound Baths can benefit the body, mind, and spirit in many, many ways including balancing stress, promoting relaxation, journeying, working with intuition, reducing inflammation, connecting to inner truths, and remembering the bliss within each of us.
All are welcome. Suggested donation $15-25.

An Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness
2020-02-06 19:00 - 19:30
This is a brief intro for persons new to meditation and mindfulness or for those looking for a refresher. This will include a intro with Q&A regarding postures, mental focus, state of mind/emotion/body, breath work and techniques to support such. This will also include short practice to begin the relationship and well as a review of best practices.
All are welcome. The cost for this offering is $5; or $15-25 if you wish to stay and join our immediately following event from 730 to 9pm; “A Journey thru Alternative Meditation Practices”. As our goal is to support our entire community and not turn people away, we offer a pricing scale.

Meditation Practice: A Journey thru Alternative Practices
2020-02-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-03-12 19:30 - 21:00
Come join us for a discussion and practice with a range of alternative styles of Meditation. Meditation is a relationship so it’s important to explore a wide range of meditation techniques so you can discover which styles resonate best with you while also not limiting the potential of your journey. This will include an open forum so we can explore facets important to our attendees. Practices will range from things such as mantras, chants, mudras, guided visualizations, mindfulness, sound, trance, posture, color, crystals, intentions, introspection, mandalas and much more. Each event will vary as will typically explore and practice 2 to 3 styles per event. All all welcome as long as you come with an open mind and respectful heart. Cost is $15 to $30 depending on your comfort level. If you plan to attend this event, you can also join our complimentary offering immediately preceding this at 7pm, which is an “Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness”.

Integrative Yoga
2020-02-11 17:30 - 18:45, 2020-02-15 11:00 - 12:15
Accessible to all levels of practice, we integrate pranayama (breath), meditation, philosophy, and movement practices including techniques from kundalini, yin, and vinyasa to open and bring peace to the mind and body.. All are welcome. $15
About our facilitator, Megan.
As a practicing holistic health practitioner for 7 years, Megan informs and offers personalized support to the community through ceremony, group, and individual sessions using a variety of modalities. She is an herbalist, licensed massage therapist, certified 200hr yoga instructor, and reiki master with a BS in Alternative Medicine who aims to assist and empower people in their individual expression, growth, and healing process.

Intro to Healing & Meditating w Crystals (2 Bonuses included)
2020-02-14 19:00 - 21:00
This introductory class includes all sorts of valuable tips for healing and meditating with crystals. It will be hands-on and interactive so please bring your questions, an open mind and respectful heart. The outline is as follows:
Introduction and discussion topics:
1. The Mineral Kingdom and How it relates to Growth of Consciousness
2. Healing Techniques
3. Crystal Light Therapy
4. New crystals on market
5. Deeper Understanding of which crystals align with various healing and various meditations.
Practiced Meditations and discussion with select crystals. Attendees will be able to select which crystals from shop for their meditations.
Cost: $25 (but contact us if price is the only barrier for you)
Attendees will be given personally developed Crystal Encyclopedia and a 20% discount off of any crystals in our shop.

Qi Gong: WUJI Internal Arts Winter Series
2020-02-15 09:00 - 22:15
The winter qigong series reviews the Fundamental Ji Ben Qi Form that builds strength, supports restoring the natural alignment of the body while establishing a solid foundation for regulating internal energy. If ready, students may advance to the Wu Xing five element form: fire, wood, metal, water and earth that govern the health of the body.
Utilizing the impulse of the Winter Season, the classes will focus on “ting” (to truly listen with one heart and one focus). In winter, the snow covered land brings a stillness and peace across the landscape which allows the body to rest and build up restoration of energy. We will continue exploring “sung” (letting go or relaxing) as it supports our ability to truly listen. We will deepen the experience of true listening by practicing wuji, breath work and sitting practices.
We will also continue refining and deepening our understanding and experiences with the second dragon, ‘Swimming Dragon.” This dragon emphasizes the water element, which is governed by the kidney and bladder channels. The kidneys are said to be the storehouse of our energy. All levels welcomed!

Tea Ceremony
2020-02-18 21:00 - 21:30
This tea ceremony will immediately follow the “agents of the Sacred Journey” class. The suggested donation is $10-15; or $5-10 added if you are attending both events.
Tea ceremony:
Reminiscent of a practice from the East, we will experience the power of presence in the ceremonial preparation and drinking of tea in community.
Facilitator Bio:
As a practicing holistic health practitioner for 7 years, Megan informs and offers personalized support to individuals and the community using ceremony and a variety of modalities. She is an herbalist, licensed massage therapist, and reiki master with a BS in Alternative Medicine who aims to assist and empower people in their own individual growth, health, and healing process.

Fireside Healing Circle & Pipe Ceremony (in Tipi)
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:00
All are welcome. We will begin with a talking circle, followed by a healing circle and then a pipe ceremony. The ceremony will conclude with a feast so please bring along something to contribute to the meal. This is a donation based event so as to not exclude anyone. Feel free to invite or bring along anyone who has an interest, open mind and respectful heart. Please bring a blanket as you might feel a chill around fire 💜

Sweat Lodge Ceremony
2020-02-22 13:00 - 17:00
Sweat lodge is poured following lakota tradition. All welcome as long as come with open/positive mind and respectful heart.
There is no charge for this ceremony, but each person should bring something to contribute to feast afterwards. Also, donations of things such as firewood, tobacco, rocks suitable for heating for lodge, sage and sweet grass are appreciated.
Please bring 1 or two towels for lodge and appropriate clothes to wear into lodge. Men should wear shorts and women should have long skirt and shirt covering shoulders.
We begin prepping for ceremony around 1pm but come as early as you like as we can always use help around our facility.

Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation
2020-02-25 19:00 - 20:30

Agents of the Sacred Journey
2020-03-03 19:00 - 21:00
This course is the exploration and skillful use of meditation methods, yogic techniques, sacred rituals, concepts, and insights for unfoldment of one’s real self. It is designed for those who feel there is more to the “self”, our existence and life than meets the eye. To respond to the inkling, an urge or feeling, which senses a higher inner vision, holds the clue.
To understand one’s place and purpose in the greater whole, it is necessary to become a participant or agent for harmony and love in our troubled times. A true dawning of spiritual wisdom comes from the unification of experience and insight. Therefore, emphasis in this course is the importance of tying sacred concepts to experience.
There will be an organic component reflecting the energetic underpinning particular to each session. In practical terms, however, the course begins with talk followed by corresponding techniques and methods. This includes various systems of yoga with asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques), as well as styles of meditation lending well to this classroom format. When appropriate, other sacred systems will be shown. The session will typically end with relaxation using sound and breathing followed by a healing circle.
Over 40 years ago, Siniti Oneda had the fortune of being thrust into the Sacred Journey and was blessed to be under tutelage of several spiritual beings on the way. He brings experiential insight having taught over 20 years of yoga and meditation from the Eastern Tradition, and over 35 years as a Sundancer from the Native American Medicine tradition. Today, Siniti feels the greatest joy being with his family.
While this is an ongoing workshop and group meditation, each event will be a unique experience. As such, you are welcome to pop in for just one session to gain insight, yet you are encouraged to attend each to help develop a progressive understanding,
Suggested donation is $15-30; depending on your comfort level.

Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness
2020-03-12 19:00 - 19:30

Ecstatic Trance Posture Meditation
2020-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
During this group meditation, practitioners will be introduced to specific ritual body postures, which have been shown to facilitate experiences during meditation such as ecstatic trance, healing, divination, and spiritual journey.
Just as a crossed leg meditation helps to still the mind and yoga postures help to move energy through areas of your body, select trance postures with accompanying audible beats (drum or rattle) are specifically used to enter an ecstatic trance state. While most meditations help to put you into an alpha state, Ecstatic body postures help produce slower theta states, which often results in practitioners experiencing very similar journeys.
This meetup will consist of an introduction to Trance Posture and the select postures chosen for the evening. There will be 2 to 3 meditations with time allocated afterwards for journaling and a group discussion. The suggested donation is $15-25. All are welcome.

Fireside Chat and Healing Circle (Outside)
2020-05-30 19:30 - 21:00
All are welcome. We will begin with a talking circle, followed by a healing circle.
Please email in advance to confirm because we are keeping the space limited.
Suggested donation is $15-25.
Please bring a blanket as you might feel a chill around fire 💜

Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation (Outdoor in Labyrinth)
2020-05-31 11:00 - 12:00
Sit back and relax as Tibetan & crystal bowls (and other instruments) help bring you back into alignment thru sacred sound therapy. This is a great way to clear yourself and recharge for the week ahead. For those interested, it can also assist in achieving deeper stages of meditation.
This event will be held outside in our labyrinth. There will be a ceremony at 11am and another one at 4pm. Please email if interested because advanced confirmation due to us limiting the number of attendees.
Please feel free to bring you own chair or blanket if that helps you feel better. Social distancing will be practiced.
The suggested donation is $15-$25
With Love & Gratitude

Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation (Outside by Labyrinth)
2020-05-31 16:00 - 17:00

Fireside Healing Circle, Guided Meditation and Labyrinth Walk (under the Full Moon).
2020-06-06 19:30 - 21:30
Come join us to rejuvenate and find peace under the full moon with our community and the support of our fire. We’ll start with a talking circle along with offering healing support for one another and all sentient beings. Based on what synchronicities surface, we’ll then have one or two guided meditations to help support our journey. This will conclude with a brief teaching on the power of the labyrinth followed by a Full Moon meditative walk of it.
Space is limited so please RSVP with us beforehand. The suggested donation is $15-25.
With Love and Gratitude.
