Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement
2019-04-02 18:00 - 18:50, 2019-04-09 18:00 - 18:50, 2019-04-16 18:00 - 18:50, 2019-04-23 18:00 - 18:50, 2019-04-30 18:00 - 18:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement
with Jenn Biehn
Alphabet Dharma in Motion Class, Tuesdays 6-6:50
April 2 – May 28
Tai Chi Chih is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong, Tai 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. Qigong stretches will be practiced at the beginning of each class to prepare for this moving meditation. Please come fragrance free.
A Buddha Dharma Sangha practitioner and Tai Chi Chih teacher for 30 years, Jenn loves including embodied awareness and healing movement as part of sangha building. She has taught and practiced Tai Chi Chih (TCC) – Joy through Movement at City College of SF and to those healing from trauma in several community-based organizations. She practices with Alphabet Sangha and Midday Sangha and currently helps steward EBMC as a member of the Leadership Sangha.

Alphabet Sangha
2019-04-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-04-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-04-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-04-30 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
2019-04-03 12:00 - 13:35, 2019-04-10 12:00 - 13:35, 2019-04-17 12:00 - 13:35, 2019-04-24 12:00 - 13:35, 2019-05-01 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:
Abe Doherty, Jenn Biehn, Kam McCallum, Karen Jackson, Manuel Vasquez, Preston Justice, Shawki, Yvette Flores

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2019-04-04 17:45 - 18:45, 2019-04-11 17:45 - 18:45, 2019-04-18 17:45 - 18:45, 2019-04-25 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
2019-04-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-04-25 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

Dharma in Motion: Kapwa Flow
2019-04-05 18:00 - 18:50
Led by Jessy Kondo Zapanta
Drop in Format, No Advance Registration Required
“Kapwa” can be defined as “shared inner self”–the unity of “self” and “other.” Kapwa Flow invites you to embody what collective liberation might feel like, alongside kindred spirits. Jessy will begin circle with a restorative grounding meditation, followed by a check in to support access needs and individual requests. You will then be guided through a customized flow of dynamic 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.
With extensive education in bodywork/somatic/energy practices and deep intuition informed by their life experience as a Bay Area-born mixed person of color surviving traumas and chronic illnesses, Jessy Kondo Zapanta brings compassion, curiosity and mind-body wisdom to class. Jessy is no stranger to injuries and accessibility needs, and hopes to create a nurturing space where all bodies feel welcomed.

Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2019-04-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-04-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-04-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-04-28 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 and others.
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2019-04-13 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

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2019-04-22 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!
