East Bay Meditation Center

Kapwa Flow for Maha Sangha (Movement Class)
2020-01-17 18:00 - 18:45, 2020-01-24 18:00 - 18:45, 2020-01-31 18:00 - 18:45, 2020-02-07 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Led by Jessy Zapanta
Kapwa means “togetherness” in Tagalog. Kapwa Flow invites you to embody what collective liberation might feel like, healing through self-care and energetic connection. Jessy will begin circle with a check in to support access needs and individual requests, followed by a grounding opening meditation. You will then be guided through a customized flow of trauma-releasing movements, self-focused bodywork, and stationary practices based on your personal capacity. Since class is dependent on the combined needs of participants, no two sessions are the same. All movements can be done sitting, lying down, or standing up. Friday practice is open to all bodies and minds with the intention of building Beloved Community.
Drop In Format. Please Dress Comfortably and Arrive Free of Fragrance / Scent.

Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2020-01-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-01-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-02-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-02-09 18:00 - 19:30
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
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!
Teachers include Charlie Johnson, Deb Kerr, Mushim Ikeda and others.
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

Kapwa Flow for Alphabet Sangha (Movement Class)
2020-01-21 18:00 - 18:50, 2020-01-28 18:00 - 18:50
Led by Jessy Zapanta
Kapwa means “togetherness” in Tagalog. Kapwa Flow invites you to embody what collective liberation might feel like, healing through self-care and energetic connection. Jessy will begin circle with a check in to support access needs and individual requests, followed by a grounding opening meditation. You will then be guided through a customized flow of trauma-releasing movements, self-focused bodywork, and stationary practices based on your personal capacity. Since class is dependent on the combined needs of participants, no two sessions are the same. All movements can be done sitting, lying down, or standing up. Tuesday practice centers queer and trans experiences, all bodies and minds. Mindful allies are welcome.
Drop In Format. No Registration Required. Please Dress Comfortably.

Alphabet Sangha
2020-01-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-01-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-02-11 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
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

Midday Sangha
2020-01-22 12:00 - 13:35, 2020-02-05 12:00 - 13:35, 2020-02-12 12:00 - 13:35
Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon!
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:
Bang Nguyen, Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Karen Jackson, Marge Sussman and Yvette Flores

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2020-01-23 17:45 - 18:45, 2020-01-30 17:45 - 18:45, 2020-02-06 17:45 - 18:45
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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.
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks
To donate to EBMC click HERE.

People of Color Sangha
2020-01-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-06 19:00 - 21:00
The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:00 – 9:00 PM
For more information, visit the: POC SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-01-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-02-06 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: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2020-01-27 18:30 - 20:00
Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
Fourth Mondays (online over zoom)
6:30-8pm PM PST
This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome!
To be added to the email list, please email tgedeeprefuge@eastbaymeditation.org with a quick note about your interest in the group. We look forward to practicing with you!

Midday Sangha: Half Day Retreat
2020-01-29 10:00 - 15:00
Please join us for our half-day retreat on January 29th from 10am to 3pm. Our theme is on spiritual friendship. We will have periods of meditation and activities throughout the day. Our regular Midday will remain unchanged. Please join us for any part of the day that you are able.

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:
Bang Nguyen, Jared Swanson, Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Karen Jackson, Marge Sussman and Yvette Flores

Embodying Karuna: Access Centered Yoga Class
2020-02-04 18:00 - 18:55, 2020-02-11 18:00 - 18:55
with Jess Dene Schlesinger
Karuna Flow is a Trauma-Informed and “Access-Centered” Yoga class— centering access for all bodies and minds. Connecting breath with movement, we will be invited to embody Karuna (compassion) for our complete selves, reminded that all bodies and minds are perfect and whole as is. Each class will focus on regulating our nervous systems, gentle alignment, connecting to the earth, developing resiliency, and embodying compassion for all living beings.
Drop In Format. No Advance Registration Required. Please Wear Comfortable, Fragrance Free Clothing.
Access Info:
-Wheelchair Accessible.
-Gender neutral restrooms.
-Fragrance Free. (This is a Fragrance-Free class. Please come unscented to protect those of us with environmental/chemical sensitivities.) Soap in the bathroom is fragrance free.
– There is not an ASL interpreter for the class. It may be possible to get an interpreter with prior request.
– Yoga mats, blocks, cushions, blankets, straps, provided. Chairs available.
– non-fluorescent lighting
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