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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Touching the Sacred in the Ordinary - Finding Meaning\, Connection\, and Aliveness Right Where We Are
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Touching the Sacred in the Ordinary – Finding Meaning\, Connection\, and Aliveness Right Where We Are \nPart of The Body Remembers Freedom Series\n \nwith Kaira Jewel Lingo and Linds Roberts\n \nThursday\, July 9th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nWhat if the sacred is not something we have to seek out\, but something quietly waiting for us in the midst of our ordinary lives?  \nThrough meditation\, embodied practice\, shared inquiry\, and moments of stillness\, we arrive more fully in the present moment\, softening the habit of overlooking what is here. As we slow down and listen deeply\, we begin to notice how meaning\, connection\, and aliveness naturally reveal themselves. Together\, we discover that the ordinary is not separate from the sacred\, but is itself the ground from which belonging\, wonder\, and presence unfold. \nThis workshop is part of The Body Remembers Freedom\, a monthly series that brings together meditation\, dharma\, and embodied practice in a way that is relational\, grounded\, and alive. Each session includes time for meditation and contemplation\, a dharma talk or shared inquiry\, and InterPlay\, a playful and powerful practice using movement\, voice\, storytelling\, and deep listening to access the wisdom of the body. \nParticipants are supported to be: \n\nMore grounded and connected to their bodies and to one another\nMore accountable to themselves and to community\nReconnected to joy\, creativity\, and inner resource\nBetter able to meet life\, and themselves\, with compassion and presence\n\nIn times that can feel scary\, overwhelming\, or isolating\, these gatherings offer a place to put the phone down\, release accumulated stress\, and reconnect with what feels trustworthy and alive. We gather to remember the sacred in ordinary experience and to be held in the support of community. \nNo experience with meditation or movement is required. You are welcome exactly as you are\, with curiosity and a willingness to be present. \nThe Body Remembers Freedom is offered one Thursday a month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm ET and is offered in a hybrid format. During the InterPlay portion of the evening\, Linds Roberts guides participants joining on Zoom\, while Kaira Jewel guides those attending in person. The full group then comes back together for the closing practice. You are welcome to register for a single session\, select multiple dates\, or join the full series at a discounted rate. \nSessions are recorded and shared with all registrants after the program\, so you are welcome to sign up even if you cannot attend live. \nRegister for one session or the full series (at a discount!) below.\n2026: July 9 | August 6 \nIn-Person Registration:\nIn-Person Single Session\nIn-Person Full Series\n  \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nOnline Single Session\nOnline Full Series\n  \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/body-remembers-freedom-7-2026/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All,The Body Remembers Freedom
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: The Power of Forgiveness - A Five-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: The Power of Forgiveness – A Five-Week Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nMondays\, July 13th – August 10th\, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nWhether it is the betrayals\, disappointments\, and abandonments experienced in our interpersonal lives\, the injustices and tragedies perpetrated in society\, or the various ways we have failed to live up to our own or others expectations of ourselves\, forgiveness practice can begin to loosen the ropes binding us to the past. It can allow us to come more fully into our hearts and can be a catalyst that transforms bitterness\, anger\, and grief into compassion and lovingkindness. \nJoin us for a 5 week course examining forgiveness and how to heal our relationships with others\, ourselves\, the world\, and the past. There will be home practice to engage in between meetings. \nThis course is appropriate for meditation practitioners of all levels. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below for in-person participation. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nPlease register below for online participation via Zoom. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/power-of-forgiveness/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Online: Full Bloom - A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion
DESCRIPTION:Online: Full Bloom – A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion \nwith Anjie Cho \nSundays\, July 19th – August 2nd\, 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \n \nReady to slow down and reconnect this summer? \nFull Bloom: A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion is a 3-week online experience where you’ll learn the art of Japanese flower arranging as a practice of mindfulness and creative expression. \nIkebana is not simply about arranging flowers—it is a practice of presence. Each stem\, each line\, each moment of placement becomes an opportunity to awaken your awareness and deepen your connection to the natural world. \nTogether\, we will explore the relationship between heaven\, earth\, and human\, using seasonal materials as our teachers. \nThis is a space to: \n\nCultivate mindfulness through creative practice\nLearn foundational ikebana techniques and principles\nExpress your unique voice through nature\nA deeper sense of calm and presence\nThe gift to create meaningful flower arrangements at home\n\nNo prior experience is needed—only curiosity and a willingness to see. No artistic experience required. \nSome ikebana equipment is required. You may have most at home\, but may need to purchase a kenzan. Participants will purchase their own flower material to practice. \nThe instructor recommends you gather the following materials early to practice at home after the first class: \n– 10-12″ dia. x 2.5″h suiban style container\n– 3″ dia. brass kenzan\n– flower shears\, or regular all-purpose scissors\n– note: no need to have flowers for the first class \nYou can purchase before class directly from Anjie: https://www.holisticspaces.com/ikebana \nor browse the suggested items from Anjie’s amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/anjiecho \nNote: Equipment and flower material will be discussed in more detail in the first class. \nWhat you will receive from this course: \n\nAn introduction to\, or reconnection with\, sitting meditation\nAn understanding of how to connect with the qi (life force) of a flower\, and invite its wisdom into your mindfulness practice\nInstructional demonstrations on how to create ikebana arrangements\, interwoven with contemplative dharma art\, Buddhist\, and Taoist teachings\nBetween classes\, participants are invited to create flower arrangements to share during class\nPractical learning about ikebana equipment\, where to purchase\, and how to use\nA greater awareness of nature\, the environment\, and the world of flowers\nConnection with other meditators and people that love flowers and contemplative arts\n\nNote: This program will be recorded. Recordings will be sent to all registrants after each session\, so you are welcome to register even if you cannot attend one of the sessions. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/full-bloom/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All
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