Please join us for any of the upcoming events. No previous experience is necessary. All body types, ages, genders, persuasions, and cultural backgrounds are welcome regardless of economic situation.
For those new to the practice of Zen meditation, consider contacting us for basic orientation.
*Now in person at Quaker Meeting
Located at:
121 S. Maple Avenue, Ames
Virtual option available.
For many of us, sitting still and in silence is not relaxing, or may even trigger past trauma. Guided meditations are a gentle way of leading a practitioner through offering choices of where to place our attention. For examples of guided meditations, check these out, or come join us live.
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$10 suggested donation
6:00 pm Zazen
6:25 Walking Meditation
6:35 Zazen
7:00 Shared reading and discussion
7:30 Closing
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5:30 – 6:00am (Central Time Zone) Zazen
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$5 suggested donation for online meditations
*Tuesdays are in person at Quaker Meeting (or online).
Location: Quaker Meeting (Tuesdays only)
121 S. Maple Avenue, Ames, Iowa
If it’s your first time, or you have not joined in a while, please email Daishin prior to attending, as the schedule is subject to change.
Yoga as we know it today was originally developed to facilitate deeper meditative qualities. Integral Yoga was developed by Swami Satchidanda and embraces the following:
Karma Yoga – Selfless Service
Jnana Yoga – Inquiry into the mind
Raja Yoga – Meditation
Hatha Yoga – Physical postures
Bhakti Yoga – Devotion to the Supreme
Japa Yoga – Repetition of mantra
All body types and ages are welcome.
Yoga class donations appreciated.
Suggested donation $15 per class or $30 for 3-week session.
No one turned away for insufficient funds.
(Scholarships available, please inquire).
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Upcoming retreats:
* Time and location changes. We also offer opportunities for overnight retreats. Please contact for more information.
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