East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2021-08-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-08-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-08-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses.
Sundays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.
Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and support with each other, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings, just come and share this path together!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement®
2021-08-03 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-08-10 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-08-17 18:00 - 18:55
Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity
Dharma in Motion with Paul Ciske
Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement®
T’ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong, T’ai Chi Chih® circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body with the intention of bringing stillness and calm to the heart mind in the midst of activity. There are variations for standing, sitting, and lying down. Emphasis will be placed on directing attention, concentration and connecting to space.
No registration required. Drop in participation welcome. No prior experience required.
For Zoom link and password, email paul at paulciske dot com. Offered on a gift economics basis, open to all.

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
2021-08-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:30
A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-08-11 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-08-18 12:00 - 13:35
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building.
Every Wednesday
12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation.
12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world
Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee:
Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2021-08-05 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-08-12 17:45 - 18:45
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
5:45PM – 6:45PM PST
Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated.
For zoom link and password, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

Online & In Person (1st and 3rd Thursdays) People of Color Yoga
2021-08-05 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-08-12 17:45 - 18:45
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
Livestreamed every week and outdoors in Snow Park 1st and 3rd Thursdays
5:45PM – 6:45PM PST
Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated.
For zoom link and password, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-08-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-08-12 19:30 - 21:00
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-08-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-08-12 19:30 - 21:00
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: Kapwa Flow Movement Meditation
2021-08-06 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-08-13 18:00 - 18:55
An Online Movement Class with Jessy Zapanta
Trauma-releasing and stress-clearing mindful movement with opportunities to: – play and reclaim space – learn bodywork and acupressure techniques – practice dynamic and stationary meditation – embody collective liberation We will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No mat or special props required, and you can even join from bed!
No registration required.
For Zoom access, please email: healingwithouthierarchy at gmail dot com
To make a financial donation to support the teachings, please do so via:
venmo: jessy-zapanta
paypal: healingwithouthierarchy@gmail.com
CashApp: $kapwaflow

ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
2021-08-10 12:00 - 13:00
Social Justice Sangha is a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOakland organizers and activists. Includes a 30 minute meditation and time for sharing what’s on our hearts.

Contact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-08-14 19:00 - 21:00
The Multiracial Deep Refuge Group is a monthly exploratory Deep Refuge Group for and by people who identify as multiracial. Our meetings include periods of mindfulness meditation and sharing of narratives and perspectives as we come together to be seen and to see one another. By sitting and exploring our own unique stories, we can come to know and care for the common threads that bind us together. Our collective work bravely expands the narrative that informs multiracial experience today. Meets 7pm-9pm on the second Saturdays of every month. Online and occasionally hybrid (in-person at EBMC + online).
Newcomers welcome- please contact us before your first visit: mrdrcoordinators at googlegroups dot com
