People of Color Sangha

People of Color Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

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

Kapwa Flow: Dharma in Motion

Kapwa Flow: Dharma in Motion

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 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 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 […]

Karuna Flow: An Access Centered Yoga Class

Karuna Flow: An Access Centered Yoga Class

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

with Jess Dene Schlesinger Access Centered Yoga Class Drop In Format No Experience Necessary  Wheel Chair Accessible Fragrance Free 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 […]

Alphabet Sangha

Alphabet Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

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

Midday Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Meditation Training: Establishing a Meditation Practice in 4 Short Weeks

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

with Rev. Liên Shutt Want to learn how to meditate? Or, have you tried at different times but just can’t quite figure how to make it work for you? In this series, specific and easy-to-follow instructions will be given in three areas – body, heart/emotions and mind/mental states – to practice with one area per […]

Teen Sangha: Summer Session

Teen Sangha: Summer Session

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

with Raul Betancourt, Anthony T Maes, Sarwang Parikh, Louije Kim and Sara Oakes EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19 Our focus is on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each other. Learn mindfulness meditation and explore the dharma (Buddhist teachings) in […]

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]