We invite you to meditate and join us in a journey to release your mind's inner stresses and connect toward the triad of whole wellness: mind, body, and spirit.  Together we can expand your understanding of your miraculous body, and embark on this transformational journey to embrace the vision of your best self. Meditation will begin at 10:30, and will be followed by an organic, vegetarian Snacks. We look forward to this amazing journey together.

The motivation for holding these dialogues is to observe the workings of the self and possible connections to conflict and suffering. We aim to explore together the nature of the self, "What am I?", by looking at the operation of the self in our daily lives. We want to use a leaderless dialogue/inquiry process as a mirror in which we can see our own conditioning and patterns of thought happening in real time. The proposed focus of the dialogue group is not solely on the questions that arise, but …

Who would you be without your story? The Work of Byron Katie ("The Work") is a way to deeply investigate the thoughts that bring stress, fear and anger into our life. It is a simple way to end our own suffering. It's a way to a peaceful mind. Anyone with an open mind can do The Work. Come and learn this simple, radical, and life-changing process. The Work is four questions that have the capacity to radically transform your life. Recommended Reading: Loving What Is by Byron Katie See Katie's webs …

Quintessence Meditation or (QMeditation) introduces the practitioner to the beauty of sitting-in- stillness. There is an oasis inside each of us where the creator awaits our arrival patiently. All we need to do is learn the technique of ‘sitting-in-stillness’ which is the practice of Quintessence Meditation. Why continue to delay such a profound and sacred meeting? QMeditation is a simple and easy technique that can be practiced by children as well as adults and seniors. Quintessence Meditat …

This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …

Want to join a supportive, fun, inspiring, networking women's group? Yes, you can! It is the Life Success Circle for Charlottesville area women who are budding entrepreneurs, have a business or career, or are involved in a creative endeavor. Life Success Circle will be a place for positive energy and also inspiration, motivation, friendships, and balance. Share insights, experience, and wisdom in a relaxed environment. It will be your monthly quality time, when you can discover new friends, tips …

There are many good sources of information about G. I. Gurdjieff and his teaching. We would rather meet you in person than give you more things to read. We have found in experience that face-to-face work with a group of companions is essential to practicing the teaching. Our study takes the forms of discussion, meditation, practical work together, and sacred dance. Please send an inquiry if you like.  Look us up on Facebook as the Maryland Gurdjieff Society. Or check out our website, a work in p …

Are you experiencing stress or confusion about anything in your life? Then it may be helpful to take a closer look at the thoughts you are believing. I have found that when I believe my thoughts, I suffer, but when I question them, I don’t suffer. And I’ve come to see that this is true for every human being. -Byron Katie The Work of Byron Katie is a way to clear the mind and end confusion. With The Work we identify stressful thoughts, question them through inquiry, and move from confusion to und …

The need for critical thinking skills and a humanistic outlook in our world is great. This is no less true in the Black community than in others. Many African Americans have been engulfed by religious irrationality, conned by self-serving "faith healers", and swayed by dogmatic revisionist historians. Many others, however, have escaped the oppression of such delusions, and live happy and upstanding lives free of superstition. African Americans for Humanism DC (AAH DC) exists to bring these secul …

SalsaFuegoDanceAcademy is the only Dance Studio for youth, teens and adults students. It develops social dancers from all ages through a progression of partnering and shines combinations. Students develop experience and skills as social dancers and/or performers Mission To bring creativity, equity and community to everybosy's life through the art of dance. Cecilia Villalobos uses active inquiry to deepen the learning experience of children and adults to improve teach practice and to build high q …