Come home to the "Pittsburgh Meditates" meetup group! "Becoming fresh and alive is meditation. Getting back to that serenity which is your original nature is meditation. Absolute joy and happiness is meditation. Pleasure minus excitement is meditation. A thrill without anxiety is meditation. A love without hatred is meditation." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. We organize and host meditation and b …

Join others as we explore being more awake and aware in the present moment. Sharing teachings from contemporary Insight, Zen and Mindfulness teachers each session honors the Beginners Mind. No experience necessary. Topics explored include Relaxation, Focus, Mindful Creativity, Mindfulness as it relates to what we love, how to come back to the moment in simple ways wherever we are. Current workshops and events are planned, check back for the info.

People meditate for lots of different reasons. For some it is stress-reduction, for others it's a way to carve out daily quiet time for themselves, and yet others find it's a way to get in touch with their true inner selves. Whatever your reason, and regardless of whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner - join us as we explore various meditation modalities, while primarily focusing on utilizing the power of the group for self- and world transformation during silent and walking meditation. Th …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning or increasing their knowledge and experience with yoga and meditation techniques. A world renowned yoga teacher from India, Swami Mukundananda is on USA tour and is coming to Pittsburgh. This is an unique opportunity. Each session, you will learn different poses, breathing exercises, meditation techniques and all sessions are FREE. Swamiji's techniques work at body, mind and soul level enriching your experience and healing you at different levels …

The Twinsburg Oneness Deeksha and Meditation meetup welcomes all people of any faith or nationality who are on a journey to higher states of consciousness, and who want a greater sense of oneness and connection within themselves and all that is around them. This meetup is for anyone who would like to deepen their relationships, their spiritual practice, their connection to the Divine, and who would like to share their experiences with like-minded, friendly people. What is Deeksha? The Oneness Bl …

The Terra Amma Spiritual Center was originally formed in 1994 as "Terra Amma Drum & Design" to provide drum circles, drum & chant seminars, and promote the creation of organic art. The 'new' Terra Amma Spiritual Center offers a variety of meditation classes: crystal bowl, sound-vibrational therapy; shamanic drum journeys; "Crafts for the Spirit"; the Artists Way; Healing Touch; Reiki; Crystal Ally Card readings; Crystal and stone chakra balancing...and of course drum circles and basic hand-drumm …

Personal & Planetary Healing Meditation Sundays (1st and 3rd) @ 2:30pm These spirit-centered gatherings are intended to bring together like-minded and like-hearted folks for the purpose of working in unison to, as Mahatma Gandhi so eloquently said, “Be the change we want to see in the world.” As a group we form a sacred circle of healing, prayer, and visioning to tap into the blueprint of creation and effect transformation beyond the physical realm. We then bring whatever guidance and wisdom …

Come and enjoy a cup of your favorite coffee, tea, or other beverage as we sit together and discuss the path of Buddhism in all of its interesting flavors.  The curious are welcome!  As our group expands, we hope to also schedule meditation and other Buddhist activities.

What happens when we pay careful attention to our lives with curiosity and an open mind? This is a group for people who want to answer this question for themselves, with the aid of the many wonderful books that have been written on mindfulness and its application to many areas of life. We will meet monthly to work through our favorite books on mindfulness and talk about how mindfulness applies to our lives. We look forward to see you at our next meeting.

Thanks for your interest in our group. Pittsburgh Open Minded Christians is a group of individuals who value the life-example and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. We welcome everyone who wishes to learn about the journey we are taking. The group is open and affirming, that means that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals are not only welcome but embraced. There is way too much hatred and bigotry in the world for we Christians to tolerate it in our congregations. I am an ordained m …

This Meetup introduces an easy and memorable way to watch what we think and do and raise our level of self-awareness. Exactly what are we supposed to be looking for? This Meetup answers that question, in part by offering a simple guide to what to look out for — i.e., the chief sources of suffering, the inner impediments to happiness. Two of these are mental drives which for many thousands of years were essential to survival, but tend to get us modern humans into trouble — the PIG, the ever-prese …

Living a stress-free and meaningful life has never been closer to your fingertips. Meditation is a method to acquaint our mind with causes of happiness. Learn meditation in the company of good friends. See for yourself how Buddhism and meditation can improve quality of life. Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center was recently established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. This tradition is an international Mahayana Buddhist …

The Oneness Blessing is a form of divine energy that facilitates growth and awakening. Some people experience the energy as calming, soothing and deepening, others as white golden light, others as a tingling sensation the head. Some people feel nothing initially, but see positive effects in the days after. This blessed energy meets you where you are and takes you where you need to go on you own personal spiritual path. Here are some of transformative changes that people have attributed to the en …

Join us for holistic hatha yoga classes, weekly meditation group, kirtan chanting, live music events, drum circles, reiki clinics and a variety of holistic workshops.  Sri Yantra Yoga provides the space for community holistic gatherings and events.  We love nuturing wellness of body, mind, spirit and community.

This is a group for anyone interested in the Healing Path. We have a weekly meditation and discussion plus frequent access to Classes, Lectures, Spiritual Discussions and Healing Circles. Whether you are new to your Spiritual Journey or have been walking a path of discovery for years this is a place for you.

Come and join others of like mind in love and light. Share in insightful discussions and experience enlightening guided meditations accompanied by sound healing. The meditations will utilize the magnificent healing sounds of crystal singing bowls. When you experience this powerful form of sound healing, not only do you experience this by hearing with your ears, but your entire being experiences the sensation of being bathed in vibrational tones of healing light and sound. The beautiful sound and …

Do you find yourself reading or watching Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, The Secret and Louise Hay?There is a spiritual community in Akron that supports and encourages your growth. We have weekly meetings at The Center located at 2307 Sackett Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 (The Falls Masonic Temple) on Sunday mornings at 10:30am where we have a time of music and a positive spiritual lesson given by a variety of speakers.  Our community also has other programs during the week including book studie …

The Bhagavad Gita is widely revered as one of the greatest jewels of spiritual wisdom in the history of humankind. In this study circle we deepen our understanding of it through mutual discussion. We enjoy meeting like-minded people and becoming inspired by their grasp of the message of the Bhagavad Gita. This forum provides a unique opportunity to learn from others about applying the teachings in our day-to-day life and share our own experience of it. We begin with a brief meditation and end wi …

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Center for Spiritual living! We may be what you are looking for! Discover your center in community honoring the Divine Essential Essence of life. Enhance your life with a renewed understanding of Timeless Wisdom, New Thought. We come together in community united in Universal Principles of life revealed throughout the ages in religions, science and philosophy. YES! Come join us on Sunday as we celebrate diversity, affirm unity and embrace community with great music, upli …

Please note that PSI is NOT a meeting for the debate of philosophical ideas.  The purpose of the meetings is individual self-inquiry, supported by the questioning of fellow participants. The PSI group provides a non-dogmatic environment where people seeking to discover a true understanding of themselves and their place in the cosmos can work together. It encourages individual investigation and application of the teachings of people throughout history who have claimed successful discovery of the …

This group has been developed to help people find loving, conscious,  like-minded individuals  to date,  befriend, or just hanging out with in the Northeast Ohio area. Welcome! The purpose of this group is to create community where people are powerfully and lovingly related.

This community is full of interesting and wonderful members who are seeking a healthy balance in their lives, alternative health options, personal growth and wellness.  We offer Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki Certifications and services, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and weekly fun gatherings.  All those who are pursuing the connection between a healthy mind, body and spirit are encouraged to come and check us out for any of our events!

Meet others interested in discussing what is pointed to in non-dual teachings such as Advaita, Dogzchen, or other traditions. Watch/Listen (DVDs), and/or discuss the teachings of classic non-dual teachers / sages such as Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta, H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji) as well as more contemporary ones such as Adyashanti, Burt Harding, Leo Hawkins, Byron Katie, Suzanne Segal, Scott Kiloby, Eckhart Tolle, Unmani, and many others. Language can provide at best only pointers to the underlying o …