Eight Cycles: Harmony Qigong to Flow Like Water
2023-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
When we experience chronic stress the body tightens and blockages form. These obstructions reduce the amount of Qi flow. The fresh mountain stream becomes a series of stagnant ponds of murky Qi. The internal organs are deprived of vitality and they weaken. Symptoms appear and eventually diseases form. In this class, we’ll use gentle Qigong movement to chip away at the blockages and reinvigorate the flow of Qi energy. As the obstructions disappear symptoms go away and youthful vitality is regained. * The class will finish with a powerful group healing.
This is an in-person event.
Cost: $69.99
Register: Here

Sunday Open House Meditation Gatherings
2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
On Sunday mornings the Westchester Meditation Center will host a community gathering involving meditation practice, readings, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is How to Meditate, inspired by Pema Chodron’s book, How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind.
Why meditate? Let’s explore.
When situations bother us we always feel we need to change the situation to improve our circumstances. But does that really work? How many situations must we change to achieve the level of comfort we aspire to? We will never fully be able to restrain external phenomena, but we can restrain our minds. Indeed, working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually find harmony and contentment with the world that we live in.
Meditation provides a golden key to address this yearning. During our winter open house, we will review chapter by chapter Pema Chodron’s book, How to Meditation, which provides a step-by-step guide to how we can meet and openly relate with our mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live a wholehearted life.
At each gathering, you will practice for two sessions with walking meditation in between, share reading and have a group discussion.
Cost: Free – Donations Welcome
More Info: Here

Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
2023-02-21 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-02-23 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-02-28 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-03-02 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-03-07 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-03-09 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-03-14 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-03-16 08:30 - 09:00 and 4 more dates | The Aligned Institute Online
Join us online Tuesday and Thursday mornings as we sit together in virtual community. This meditation guided by Jeff Carreira begins and ends with the simple ring of a bell, and is a great opportunity to make mindfulness a regular practice.
Please email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-02-21 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-02-21/
John Baker trained directly with Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche for decades, and worked intimately with Trungpa as he adapted Tibetan meditation to a western audience. In this online course, Path of Awakening, John will help to distill some of the unique insights of his teacher as well as his own, unique take on meditation.
This ongoing online meditation class is for anyone interested in Buddhism and open to anyone. It starts with 30 minutes of meditation followed by a class and discussion. You may prepare by reading the suggested chapter for each week from The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Vol. 2 or just join online via Zoom to meditate, listen to the lecture, and participate in the discussion.
Tuesdays, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET

6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation
7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation
7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion

Cost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes
Register: Here

Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
2023-02-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Romemu, New York, United States
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting, meditation, spontaneous dance and lively song.
Join Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart, mind, and body.
All are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation, race, gender, sexual orientation, and belief.
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset.
This is an online event.
Cost: Free
More Info: Here

The Art of Spiritual Transformation (Workshop Two: The Art of Spiritual Breakthrough)
2023-02-26 12:00 - 15:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
The Art of Spiritual Transformation
In January, February and March of 2023 you are invited to join Jeff Carreira for three experiential explorations in the art of spiritual transformation. These workshops will be held live at The Aligned Center and there is also the option to attend virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing. Each workshop will include spiritual guidance and instruction, practices and exercises, as well as discussion and dialog.
In these workshops Jeff intends to share a comprehensive introduction to everything that he has found that allows a person to release themselves from negative tendencies and live a spiritually awakened life free from the constricting influence of fear.
Workshop Two: The Art of Spiritual Breakthrough
In the second workshop we will explore experiences that can bring you to new heights of realization. You will learn that there are two ways to open to the possibility of breakthrough. One is by engaging in practices that allow you to focus your attention and have the power to ignite a profound experience in consciousness. The other way involves using imaginative practices to shift your perspective into an awakened view on the experience you’re already having. In this workshop you will explore and practice both of these ways of inviting spiritual breakthroughs.
This is an in-person and online event.
Cost: $30 Online – $50 Per Workshop – $150 All Three Workshops
Register: Here

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-02-28 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-02-28/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-03-07 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-03-07/

The Art of Spiritual Transformation (Workshop Three: The Art of Soul Development)
2023-03-12 12:00 - 15:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
The Art of Spiritual Transformation
In January, February and March of 2023 you are invited to join Jeff Carreira for three experiential explorations in the art of spiritual transformation. These workshops will be held live at The Aligned Center and there is also the option to attend virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing. Each workshop will include spiritual guidance and instruction, practices and exercises, as well as discussion and dialog.
In these workshops Jeff intends to share a comprehensive introduction to everything that he has found that allows a person to release themselves from negative tendencies and live a spiritually awakened life free from the constricting influence of fear.
Workshop Three: The Art of Soul Development
In the final workshop we will explore the process of spiritual growth that allows your soul to develop toward greater wisdom and compassion. We will start by defining the soul as our capacity to rest in the open and free space of spiritual surrender. When we transcend existential fears we are effortlessly able to relax and give up the need to control the circumstances around us. Because we have learned to trust life, we now live in flow with higher creative powers. In this workshop you will engage in practices that develop your capacity for spiritual surrender and effortless living.
This is an in-person and online event.
Cost: $30 Online – $50 Per Workshop – $150 All Three Workshops
Register: Here

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-03-14 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-03-14/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-03-21 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-03-21/

Qigong Ecstasy and Group Healing
2023-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
Qigong Ecstasy is a potent practice for cultivating unconditional joy and bringing forth an inner wellspring to fill your body and spirit with radiant vitality and enthusiasm for life. The practice gently activates the three Dantians, the major energy centers of the body, dissolving stagnant energy that impedes the flow of life-giving Qi. Through practice, you awaken within you “a gurgling spring of fresh energy that streams into all your activities.” In this class we focus on practicing Qigong Ecstasy to enjoy our peace and tranquility at present.

This is an in-person event.
Cost: $69.99
Register: Here

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-03-28 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-03-28/
