Himalayan Yoga Meditation Congress 2010
July 23-August 8, 2010
Minneapolis, MN

There are several events for this one. I like the Congress description:

 
With the most serious environmental disaster in U.S. history continuing to develop in the waters and on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the perilous relationship between humans and the natural world has never seemed so fragile. While Congress investigates the cause of the oil rig disaster and thousands work to clear oil from both water and land, it may be time to consider a spiritual approach to understanding our relationship with the our natural environment.

The emphasis is mine, and they used my favorite word - relationship.  I'm trying to attend at least the Saturday event. Last year I led a Jewish meditation at the congress, and this is a great, warm, welcoming interfaith group. Those who attend aren't  "religious" in the stiff and doctrinal sense, but just very cool people, as is the Swami. I personally would like to see more people of all ages, and more men attend - yes,  young, old, athletic, handicapped, and even men can enjoy being spiritual and in relationship.


Here are the remaining events.

"Peaceful Planet, Heart, and Mind"
Lecture by Swami Veda Bharati
August 5
7:00 pm, Macalester Plymouth United Church
1658 Lincoln Avenue West, St. Paul
Cost: $20 suggested donation

"The Feminine: Spirituality and Environmental Activism" - I really recommend this one!
presentations by and panel discussion with Swami Nityamuktananda Saraswati, Swami Jaidev Bharati and Swami Veda Bharati
August 7
1:00-4:30 pm, Macalester Plymouth United Church
1658 Lincoln Avenue West, St. Paul
Cost: $25 suggested donation more info

"One Earth, One Heart: Sacred Sounds of Kirtan"
Concert featuring A. Pavan and Pooja Goswami Pavan
August 8
4:00 pm, St. Maron's Catholic Church, Cedars Hall
602 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door more info

Breaking Bread: Food for All  (Usually a nice meal of dahl, rice, and veggies)
Simple vegetarian supper
August 8
6:00 pm, The Meditation Center
631 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis
Cost: $5.00

Peace on Earth Meditation
With recitation of the Lord's Prayer (But probably an interfaith event - and it is really a Jewish prayer)
led by Swami Veda Bharati
August 8
7:00 pm, St. Maron's Catholic Church, Cedars Hall
602 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis
Cost: By donation to cover hall rental more info

The Goddess: Creative Energy Workshop
Led by Swami Nityamuktananda Saraswati
August 12, 14
7:00-9:00 pm (August 12);
10:00 am-noon, 1:30-4:30 pm (August 14)
The Meditation Center, 631 University Avenue, NE, Minneapolis
Cost: $15 for Thursday evening; $60 for Saturday workshop