Relax your body, Rest your mind, Find Inner Peace.

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Yoga & Meditation Flash Mob!

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Tuesday Aug 22, 5:30-7:30pm
USA Bell Tower in front of the Mitchell Center

​Relaxing Yoga with guest instructor Kristine Alford
Meditation with Nena
​Walking meditation with Dr. Kent Welsh
Free Dinner by Bangkok Thai

Please bring your own yoga mat. A limited number of meditation cushions will be provided.
​RSVP below for dinner

Kristine Alford is a senior majoring in biology at the University of South Alabama. She has been leading yoga classes for 3 and a half years at the USA recreation center. She has trained 40 hours with YogaFit and plans to eventually reach 200 hours of yoga training. Along with yoga, she teaches indoor cycle, step aerobics, and barre sculpt at the USA rec center.

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Kent Welsh, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Mobile. He began meditating in the early 1970’s and has taught relaxation and meditation techniques to numerous individuals and groups over the years. Kent began meditating at the Meditation Center of Alabama in early 2010 and has been a regular member of the meditation group there.
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Venerable Dr. Nicholas, Ph.D.
World Famous Meditation Instructor visits Mobile!

Free Public Lecture
Thursday Aug 24, 6:30-8:30pm
The Eightfold Path: Integrating Meditation into Daily Life
Lecture, Guided meditation & Free dinner by Bangkok Thai
USA Library Auditorium

3 Day Meditation Retreat
Friday Aug 25, 6-9pm
Sat & Sun Aug 26-27, 8:30am-4pm
The Journey to a Mindful & Happy Life
Yoga, Meditation & Dharma (wisdom) Talks
Lunch at Bangkok Thai
Special Alms Offering & Candlelight Ceremony
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Meditation Center of Alabama
Suggested Donations; Sat & Sun $20/day

Please vote for your favorite dharma topics here
The top 5 topics will be presented at the retreat
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Personalized Psychological type & Meditation Method
Find out your psychological type and the meditation method that may be best suitable for you. Please fill out this 5-10 min questionnaire here prior to attending our retreat. Results will be analyzed by Ven Nicholas and distributed during the retreat.
This is available to retreat attendees only. Thank you for your understanding.

Special Buddhist Dharma Talk*
Saturday Aug 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Meditation & Lecture
Meditation Center of Alabama
Donations accepted
 
 Retreat Schedule coming soon
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​Venerable Dr. Nicholas Thanissaro, Ph.D. is a Buddhist monk of UK origin. He has been a monk for 21 years and has over thirty years of meditation experience. He pioneered popular meditation courses in Europe since 1997 and has several TV guest spots, audio CD's, books, book translations and academic articles to his name. He is also a UK Complementary Medical Association qualified teacher of meditation.
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Venerable Nicholas' previous visit to Mobile, AL

USA Lecture
Alms offering ceremony
3 Day Retreat

Meet our Teaching Assistants

Victoria Keene
Yoga Instructor

Victoria Keene: Having enjoyed the benefits of yoga in her own life for several years, Virginia made the decision to become a yoga instructor in order to share yoga with others. In the fall of 2012, she completed her training and obtained her instructor certification in Asheville, NC; she has been sharing her love of yoga ever since. 

Virginia’s classes are very light & individualized, and incorporate a blend of yoga styles. She encourages her students to connect with themselves and adjust their workouts to what their bodies need at that particular time. With clear instruction, she guides her students to safely explore the stretching, strengthening, and relaxing benefits of yoga. 

Kristine Alford
Yoga Instructor

Kristine Alford is a senior majoring in biology at the University of South Alabama. She has been leading yoga classes for 3 and a half years at the USA recreation center. She has trained 40 hours with YogaFit and plans to eventually reach 200 hours of yoga training. Along with yoga, she teaches indoor cycle, step aerobics, and barre sculpt at the USA rec center.

 Lar Nimit
Qigong Instructor

Lar Nimit is the director and founder of the Meditation Center of Alabama. Lar has over 20 years of meditation experience. She has a Bachelors in Economics from Thailand, a Masters in Economics from Western Michigan University and is a certified public accountant. Lar owns and operates Bangkok Thai Cuisine. She has completed multiple training courses in Qigong, tai chi, pranic healing and various energy healing modalities. She truly has a pure heart to help others and has dedicated over 10 years of her life in pursuit of this goal. She wishes to spread inner peace and happiness throughout the community.

Craig Lindsey
Walking Meditation Instructor 

Craig Lindsey has been practicing meditation for almost 10 years. He has gone on several intensive residential meditation and mindfulness training courses across the United States. Mr. Lindsey is a certified Dharma Representative of the Dhamamkaya Foundation. He is well versed in mindfulness and meditation, has has been a member of the Meditation Center of Alabama for many years and volunteered his time as their head volunteer coordinator.

Meditation Retreat Schedule
*May be subject to change

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This schedule may be subject to change.

Candlelight Meditation in Fairhope

September 11
​7:15-8:30pm

A special candlelight and inner peace session in Fairhope, AL at the Kudzu Aerial Fitness Studio located at 265 Young Street. Guided meditation led by Nena will be followed by loving kindness meditation and a brief dharma talk with candlelighting. No experience is necessary to attend. This is a free event and cushions will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. The Kudzu studio has beautiful vines (hammocks) for you to relax and meditate in if you so choose so. Come out and relax with us in the vines! Thank you Megrez and the Kudzu Studio for your kindness and generosity. Donations accepted.
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What is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention.  Qi (chee) means life force or vital energy and gong means accomplishment or skill gained through steady practice. Together the words means cultivating energy to maintain health and increase vitality.

Qigong utilizes breathing, rhythmic postures and mindful intent.  The slow movements can be utilized by people of all ages and benefit those with physical challenges.  It creates a deeper awareness of our soul and being. Research confirms that Qigong helps to reduce hypertension and even decreases the incidence of falls in the elderly. Qi gong helps to reestablish the mind, body and soul connection so we can live more harmonious, balanced and peaceful lives. Start practicing Qi gong with us today.

More information on Qigong and its benefits can be found here

Class details: 40 minute qi gong practice followed by 20 minutes of meditation and loving kindness practice. RSVP below. Thank you.

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