Real Eyes Meditation

Sweat Lodge Ceremony
2022-09-03 11:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Real Eyes Meditation Space, 15406 Riding Stable Rd, Laurel, MD, 20707, United States
RSVP is required. Please read this description in its entirety.
This is poured following Lakota traditions. All are welcome as long as come with open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience is necessary. We will give an introductory talk, review some songs and make prayer ties before going into the lodge.
Part of this ceremony is the work we do beforehand to clean and prepare the grounds. So, please show up in work clothes and bring work gloves. Don’t worry if you are physically unable to do manual labor. There’s always a way you can help out. If you have a rake, chainsaw, weed whacker, maul, or other tools, please bring them just in case. There will be time before the ceremony to change into your sweat attire.
This is done with respect and in honor of the traditional ways, to purify, for the promotion and redemption of life and to honor and make relations with grandmother earth and our spiritual life. So, please leave all ego and emotional baggage at home. No one person is more important than the other. This is about community and building relations thru this ceremony only. So, please understand there is no need to bring crystals, energy healing, chanting or any other special gifts to add into this ceremony. We have many other events for those beautiful gifts.
There is no charge for this ceremony, but we will have a bowl set aside for donations if you would like to offer a donation. Any donation goes directly to purchasing materials to support the ceremony and grounds.
Please understand that if this is your first time, part of the teachings of this way of life our respect, patience and generosity. So, there may be several reasons one might be asked to offer support and pray outside the lodge. Additionally, one person will be needed to be the firekeeper. People are also welcome to come observe and support without going into the sweat lodge.
To go into the lodge, please bring 1 or 2 towels and appropriate clothes to wear into lodge. Men should wear shorts and women should have long skirt and shirt covering shoulders. Traditionally, you bring a small tobacco offering for the firekeeper and the intercessor.
CEREMONIAL MEAL: Part of this ceremony is for the community to enjoy a meal after the sweat. Each person should bring something to contribute to this potluck meal. Also, paper wear is always appreciated.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
Please follow us on Facebook (Real Eyes Meditation) in case there are any changes or updates. We normally do not cancel this event due to rain.
With Love & Gratitude. Mitakuye Oyasin

Fireside Peer Led Meditations
2022-09-01 19:00 - 21:00

Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony
2022-08-27 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate our 1 year anniversary of Ecstatic Dance at Real Eyes Meditation Center! We will begin with a cacao ceremony lead by Chris Sakowski, followed by Ecstatic Dance curated by HP Tellem (aka Halsey Payne).
Chris will be sharing some of his favorite musical and communal offerings (and cacao!) from the jungles of India to build trust and connection. Afterwards we’ll take those loving vibes to the dance floor as HP Tellem (aka Halsey Payne) spins some tunes to dance, express, and celebrate as the sun goes down.
Sliding scale donation: $30-40
Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.
Feel free to bring anything for our altar, let’s celebrate and grow!

New Moon Yin Yoga
2022-08-23 18:00 - 19:30

A Discussion & Plan for Community Vision
2022-08-20 18:00 - 20:30
This will be a discussion and deep dive into the role of community and how it can be positioned to help members achieve personal and spiritual potential.
We will also share a Vision for our meditation center so community members can more valuably contribute and help realize our center’s potential.
Lastly we will discuss the idea of our community vision quest and our plans to launch this upcoming event on friday Oct 7th to 9th.
This is a very important meeting for our center so please plan to attend if any way possible.
All are welcome as long as you come with an open mind and respectful heart.
Cost: We will not set a price for this lecture. We will just place a donation bowl and leave it to each attendee to determine how much to contribute.
Location: We are the red building at the very end of 1/2 mile driveway. Please drive slowly.

Medicinal Belly Dancing
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:30

Soul's Journey Gong Bath
2022-08-17 19:00 - 20:15
This will be an opportunity to dive deeper into your Soul’s path as ancient Tibetan Bowls and Gongs help you to connect to your deep/subtle self.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event here, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $20
With Love and Gratitude

Sweat Lodge Ceremony
2022-08-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-02 11:00 - 18:30
RSVP is required. This will occur rain or shine. Please read this description in its entirety.
This is poured following Lakota traditions. All are welcome as long as come with open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience is necessary. We will give an introductory talk, review some songs and make prayer ties.
This is done with respect and in honor of the traditional ways, to purify, for the promotion and redemption of life and to honor and make relations with grandmother earth and our spiritual life. So, please leave all ego and emotional baggage at home. No one person is more important than the other. This is about community and building relations thru this ceremony only. So, please understand there is no need to bring crystals, energy healing, chanting or any other special gifts to add into this ceremony. We have many other events for those beautiful gifts.
There is no charge for this ceremony, but we will have a bowl set aside for donations if you would like to offer a donation. Any donation goes directly to purchasing materials to support the ceremony and grounds.
Please understand that if this is your first time, part of the teachings of this way of life our respect, patience and generosity. So, there may be several reasons one might be asked to offer support and pray outside the lodge. Additionally, one person will be needed to be the firekeeper. People are also welcome to come observe and support without going into the sweat lodge.
Part of this ceremony is the work we do beforehand to clean and prepare the grounds. So, please show up in work clothes. Don’t worry if you are physically unable to do manual labor. There’s always a way you can help out. If you have a rake, work gloves, chainsaw, maul, or other tools, please bring them just in case. There will be time before the ceremony to change into your sweat attire.
To go into the lodge, please bring 1 or two towels and appropriate clothes to wear into lodge. Men should wear shorts and women should have long skirt and shirt covering shoulders. Traditionally, you bring a small tobacco offering for the firekeeper and the intercessor.
CEREMONIAL MEAL: Part of this ceremony is for the community to enjoy a meal after the sweat. Each person should bring something to contribute to this potluck meal. Also, paper wear is always appreciated.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
Please follow us on Facebook (Real Eyes Meditation) in case there are any changes or updates. We normally do not cancel this event due to rain.
COVID RESTRICTIONS: Please do not show up if you have any symptoms. If you can get a negative test beforehand, then great. We do not ask people if they are vaccinated. You are welcome to enter lodge after it gets hot (high temps should neutralize any virus). We pass the ceremonial pipe and each person will have the option to smoke or just hold and pass the pipe. We give individual cups for drinking water. When appropriate, we are mindful of social distancing. If you have an issue with any of this, we respect your views. We just ask that you respect our approach or respectfully go somewhere else for your ceremony.
With Love & Gratitude. Mitakuye Oyasin

Fireside Healing Circle & Mixed Meditations (in Tipi)
2022-08-11 19:00 - 21:00
ll are welcome as long as you come with an open mind and respectful heart. We will begin with a talking/healing circle; giving space for each person to have the opportunity to share what’s on their mind and heart. This will include various guided meditations mixed in throughout in order to have a fun and light path to self-discovery as well as a way to introduce people to a wide range of meditation practices. This event will be inside our 20×30′ great room by the fire.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot.
FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
As long as the weather holds, this event will be held outside in our fire circle. If not, we will host it inside by the fire in our great room.
COST: To help make this affordable to all, we have an offering range of $15-$25. If you would like to contribute in another way, please let us know.
With Love and Gratitude

Full Moon Plant Yoga (Flow)
2022-08-09 18:00 - 19:30

Hatha & Kundalini Yoga (Outside)
2022-08-02 18:00 - 19:15
Join us for a unique opportunity to work on both your physical and energetic bodies.

With Hatha yoga, you move your body slowly and deliberately into different poses that challenge your strength and flexibility, while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness. The goal is to tap into the magic of the physical body while aiming for spiritual liberation.
With Kundalini yoga, we combine chanting, singing and breathing exercises to awaken the energy centers.
This event will be held outside as long as the weather is nice. Otherwise, it will be moved inside.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience is necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $10
With Love and Gratitude

Drumming Yoga Flow
2022-07-31 12:30 - 14:00

Fireside Healing Circle & Meditations (In Tipi)
2022-07-28 19:00 - 21:00

New Moon Yin Yoga (outside)
2022-07-26 18:00 - 19:30

Potluck Breakfast
2022-07-24 09:00 - 10:30

Fireside Drum Circle, Pipe Ceremony & Campover
2022-07-23 19:00 - 22:00
Bring your own drum (or other instrument) or borrow one of ours. We’ll then have a pipe ceremony following native American teachings. The pipe is filled with tobacco and other natural herbs.
Anyone is welcome to camp over after this event. Bring your own camping gear. Then in morning, if you’d like to join us, we’ll have a potluck breakfast at 9am followed by a Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation at 11am.

Soul's Journey Gong Bath
2022-07-20 19:00 - 20:15
Details to come…

Flower Altar Creations & Meditation
2022-07-17 12:30 - 14:00

Full Moon Plant Yoga (Outside)
2022-07-12 18:00 - 19:30

Fireside Peer Led Meditations
2022-07-07 19:00 - 21:00
While you do not have to share (or lead) a Meditation, this is an opportunity for individuals to share a meditation they have been wanting to try in a group setting or to otherwise share one they have found great value with.
Persons will be given a 5-15 minute window to introduce and lead a meditation of their choosing. A short follow-up discussion will occur after each one. This is a great opportunity to express yourself in the comfort of a supportive community.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. This event will be outside or in our tipi, depending on the weather. Otherwise, it will be moved inside.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $15
With Love and Gratitude

Hatha Yoga (Outside)
2022-07-05 18:00 - 19:15
The Sanskrit word “haṭha” literally means “force” and thus alludes to a system of techniques to consciously tap into your body.
With Hatha yoga, you move your body slowly and deliberately into different poses that challenge your strength and flexibility, while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness. The goal is to tap into the magic of the physical body while aiming for spiritual liberation.
This event will be held outside as long as the weather is nice. Otherwise, it will be moved inside.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot.
FIRST TIMiRS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $10
With Love and Gratitude

New Moon Yin Yoga (outside)
2022-06-28 18:00 - 19:15
Come set your intentions for this cycle of this new moon with a slow, restorative practice, allowing yourself time to sink into each posture as they are held for several minutes. Focusing on thoroughly stretching the deep connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and fascia of the body. Gathering with the new moon every month, this practice aims to relax and center. As the dark moon is a time to turn inward and slow down, this practice invites connection with the depths of our beings and energy centers. Come with an open mind, leave with connections and a full heart & soul.
Some postures may be better explored with support, so if available, please bring a pillow or two or yoga blocks, as well as a blanket. There will be some available to borrow.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $15
With Love and Gratitude

Forest Bathing
2022-06-26 12:30 - 15:00
Details to come.
This will have different exercises and meditation as compared to this prior event. No prior experience necessary.

Outdoor Ecstatic Dance w DJ Halsey
2022-06-25 18:00 - 21:00
Details to Come

Soul's Journeying Gong Bath
2022-06-22 19:00 - 20:00

Hatha Yoga (Outside)
2022-06-21 18:00 - 19:30
The Sanskrit word “haṭha” literally means “force” and thus alludes to a system of techniques to consciously tap into your body.
With Hatha yoga, you move your body slowly and deliberately into different poses that challenge your strength and flexibility, while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness. The goal is to tap into the magic of the phsyical body while aiming for spiritual liberation.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
Weather permitting, this event will be outside. if not, it will be inside in our large great room.
COST: $15
With Love and Gratitude

Full Moon Plant Yoga (Flow)
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30
A flow practice taking time for deep breaths in each asana and listening to the body in full awareness. Timeless posture sequences focusing on strength with the possibility of building a little heat. Encouraging mindful breathing in relation to lengthening and deepening each stretch. Connection to nature will be explored with seasonal lore, rhythms, and the sacred teachings of plants.
We’ll explore the lore, medicine and meditate with a sample tea of this seasonal superstar, followed by a yoga flow.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot.
This event will be held outside. If the weather shifts, we will move it inside.
FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience necessary. All are welcome as long as you come with an open mind and respectful heart. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
Cost: $15

Meditation Hike & Pipe Ceremony
2022-06-12 13:00 - 15:30
Join us as we take a meditative walk into our local forest. We’ll end up a large grandmother birch tree sitting alongside a stream. There, we’ll facilitate a pipe ceremony using tobacco and other native natural ingredients.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required.
FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $20. We also have a singing bowl sound bath meditation before this, which starts at 11am. You can join us for both events for $25.
With Love and Gratitude

Intuitive Channeling & Healing
2022-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Join us as Amy leads the group with an opening meditation which will be grounding, open the chakras and create the safe, sacred space for the group to do this scared work together. She will share some instruction and guide interactive work on developing intuitive gifts. She will finish the session by working with her guides and the Archangels to share an intuitive healing with each attendee and any intuitive messages that come forth for the individuals and the group.
Amy has 12 years of experience in healing and intuitive work. She blends a combination of her vast life experience along with her training in Healing Touch, Quantum Touch, Shamanism, Energy Mastery, Reiki, Life coaching, inner child work, past life work, shadow work, guided visualizations, journeying, chakra work, soul retrieval, and more along with her developed gifts of intuition, working with the Archangels, somatic sensing, remote sensing and viewing, and medical intuition which includes somatic sensing and Chinese medicine diagnostics of tongue and pulse.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required.
FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (5 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $20
With Love and Gratitude
