Chinese Medicine

This is introductory meditation for people who wants to learn basics of meditation. It's a free event held every week and everyone is welcome to join.

**Unwind. Breathe. Reset.** Join us for a calming **guided evening meditation** designed to help you **release stress**, **quiet the mind**, and **restore inner peace**, even if you’ve never meditated before. * **Time:** 7:00 PM–7:30 PM * **Format:** Gentle guidance + quiet time + peaceful reflection * **Perfect for:** Beginners and experienced meditators * **What to bring:** Just yourself **Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.** * **Reserve your spot** (recommended) * **Free Event - Donations Appreciated** * **Bring a friend. First-timers welcome!** * **Arrive early to settle in. Doors open at 6:00 PM.**

Learn Kali at OSMA in Herndon, VA: a beginner-friendly Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) class that builds coordination, timing, and confidence. 🔥 Experience FMA training through **partner drills**, **movement flow**, and **practical self-defense applications**. In this session you’ll: * Train classic **FMA weapon systems** such as **rattan sticks**, **training knives**, and **empty-hand applications** of Kali and Arnis. * Develop **coordination**, **timing**, **range awareness** and **reflexes** through **practical drills** drawn from Filipino Martial Arts traditions. * Improve your **conditioning**, **speed**, and **agility**: FMA’s weapon-based flow patterns and hand-to-hand transitions push both **mind** and **body**. Join a supportive community of martial arts enthusiasts in [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia) \-\- whether you're new to weapons training or experienced\, this class is designed to **challenge** and **reward**. This class is **open to all levels** and emphasizes **safety**, **precision**, and **continuous learning**. Whether you’re looking to explore **Filipino Martial Arts** (FMA) for **[self-defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense)**, **coordination training**, **weapons fluency**, or simply finding a **unique**, **dynamic workout** in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) -- *this is your class*. 👉 Come build real **skills**, boost **conditioning**, and ***train with great people*** \-\- j**oin us today and explore the flow and discipline of [Filipino Martial Arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_martial_arts)!** The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, **payable on-site**. We are located in **Suite #130** — let us know when you arrive and we’ll take care of the rest.

***NOTE: This event is open only to students who have already taken the "Meditation with Intention...Connecting with Spirit! class"*** If you have not taken this class and would like more information, please contact me - lightworksreiki@aol.com or check out the next Light Works' "Meditation with Intention....to Connect with Spirit!" class on the meetup calendar. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/0/2/0/600_447088704.jpeg Monday Night Meditation with Intention! Join us as we put our meditation skills to work and practice raising our vibration to connect with Spirit for messages of love, guidance, healing, and inspiration! Bring your journals and your open crown, third eye, and heart chakras and give it a try! After the meditation, we'll share and discuss what we experienced. This process is designed to exercise your meditation skills and to learn from each other. Having a difficult time meditating on your own? Many people find that it's much easier to do in a group setting. Please be sure to RSVP as space is limited. Looking forward to seeing you there! Water, tea, & good vibes provided. Cost: $20.00 FINAL NOTE: THESE ARE GROUP SESSIONS SO IF WE DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST FOUR ATTENDEES SIGNED UP BY NOON, THE MEDITATION WILL BE CANCELLED. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/a/8/e/600_447087278.jpeg

Join us for a relaxing Pranic Healing session designed to help restore balance, reduce stress, and recharge your energy. This event includes a brief introduction to Pranic Healing, a guided meditation, and a group healing experience led by trained practitioners. Whether you're new to energy healing or already familiar with holistic practices, this is a great opportunity to relax, release stress, and experience the benefits of working with life force energy (prana). No prior experience is needed—just come with an open mind.

**🪷 Cost: This event has a fee.** Multiple price options are available. To attend this event, you must use this link: 🍃[Held by Earth and Sound](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/held-by-earth-and-sound-movement-forest-therapy-and-sound-bath) **Sign up early to reserve your spot.** 🍃You are invited to enter the forest not as a visitor, but as someone who belongs. We’ll begin with gentle, standing mindful movement, an opportunity to release tension and ease into a slower, more grounded pace. From there, you’ll experience a taste of forest therapy, inviting you to awaken your senses and reconnect with the natural world. Through simple invitations, you’ll have space to notice, wander, and reconnect with the land, yourself, and the present moment. We’ll then transition into rest, settling into a lounge chair, gently swaying in a hammock, or lying directly on the earth. Gazing up into the forest canopy, you may notice your body softening as the tones and vibrations of the instruments move through you, blending with the natural woodland soundscape. 😌 **Meeting Point:** We will meet in Lucketts, Virginia; the specific address will be provided once you register. Meet in the parking area at 11:50 pm. We will start at 12:00 pm. **Preparation:** Bring: * Water * Layers of clothes based on the weather * ​Sturdy comfortable shoes * Hiking poles (optional & we have some to lend) **🪷 Cost:** **This event has a fee.** Multiple price options are available. To attend this event, you must use this link: 🍃[Held by Earth and Sound](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/held-by-earth-and-sound-movement-forest-therapy-and-sound-bath) 🌐 **Newsletter:** [CLICK HERE](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-the-imagine-well-being-newsletter) to sign up for Imagine Well Being’s mailing list. Stay informed on the latest news, upcoming events, and retreats! **⭐️ Liability Release:** With my RSVP, I hereby confirm that I am physically able to participate in this event. I understand and agree that all events, gatherings, and retreats are undertaken at my sole risk and that Imagine Well Being guides and instructors shall not be liable for injuries or damages to my person or property arising out of or connected to any of these activities. I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and co-directors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care, and I assume responsibility for all associated costs. I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine events, gatherings, and retreats. I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and co-directors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care, and I assume responsibility for all associated costs. **I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.**

**Sahaja Yoga teaches a unique method of meditation, rooted in ancient spiritual knowledge.** We follow a format of continuous integration of topics in our classes so that no two classes are same and so we are able to accommodate new meditators along with experienced ones. **Through Sahaja Yoga, you can achieve a state of meditation known as thoughtless awareness. In this state, you experience and enjoy the present moment without any distractions from the past or future. Your consciousness works in flow with your inner energy ([Kundalini](https://us.sahajayoga.org/the-kundalini/)).** Some of the things we go over with in our programs are how to awaken your dormant Mother energy called Kundalini. Meditation with Mantras using power of very basic mantra to bring peace within! Meditation with music, what are Chakras, how to take affirmations, what is Thoughtless Awareness and how to find the state of your Chakras. *Meditation sessions led by an experienced fellow meditator.* **Please join us to awaken the dormant energy within you and re-balance your emotional, physical and mental state of being!** **Sahaja Yoga was founded in 1970 by Shri Mataji**. She envisioned a world where people would be transformed, and lead more balanced lives. She has worked tirelessly to help people meditate and achieve greater spiritual heights through this meditation. **Cost**: Free **Parking**: Paid parking in garages and on street. Garage-40 Cordell-St.Elmo Garage, Saint Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD is 2 mins walking distance from meditation center. **How to reach us?** We are at **Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center** on **4901 Saint Elmo Avenue** **Bethesda, MD 20814**, *walking distance from Bethesda Metro Center* **You can learn more about this meditation** from [us.sahajayoga.org](https://us.sahajayoga.org)

Regular boba tea meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations. Great for those who are new in town or find new activities to do! We will meet inside Ben Gong’s, and afterwards, at 9 pm, we’ll go next door to Taco Chinoz for dinner. Those who attend can join us for dinner if they like.

Family Constellations is a powerful experiential process that allows you to externally map an issue you’re facing, creating a kind of three-dimensional image of the underlying dynamics. What is often felt only internally becomes visible and tangible, revealing hidden patterns that are not accessible through thinking alone. In this work, we acknowledge what is—without judgment—and begin to restore order where there has been disorder. Unconscious burdens, often carried across generations, can be seen and gently released. As these dynamics shift, the system reorganizes, allowing for a deeper sense of clarity, movement, and belonging. $65 1-5pm Randy Goldberg, LMT is a graduate of the DC Hellinger Institute, and of advanced studies in Family Constellation with Heinz Stark of Germany. He is a former Yoga monk, Craniosacral therapist, and a world-renowned astrologer (both Western and Vedic) interviewed by the Washington Post, NPR, and CNN. He has facilitated Family Constellation therapy for individuals and groups for more than 20 years. More information at www.randygoldberg.org ; 202-380-6850 or randygoldberg.org@gmail.com May 3rd Sunday 1-5pm at the TEAL Center in Arlington VA $65 4001 9th Street North, Suite 230 Arlington, VA 22203 To register, go to https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/teal_center?k_class=870820&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbgP1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCa3hYcmhqY3JjOFE1dGpSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHujfjVkUzyudZkIl4cNVcI1Q_8XZyjCjwaB8jTeErrcRS3PMIm_2x5ZfpzF7_aem_cqe5ENreKtLZkKGNrsvCEw

### 🌑 *** 🌸✨ **Soundscape & Gentle Yoga: Recharge, Renew, Reborn** ✨🌑 📍 **Location:** Mind Body Paloma – Oakton, VA (full address shown after registration) 🗓️ **Date:** Thursday, April 30th ⏰ **Time:** 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM The Flower Full Moon invites us into a beautiful space of **new beginnings, renewal, and reflection**. If you’ve been craving a moment to slow down, reconnect, and reset your energy, this evening is for you. Join me for a 90-minute experience designed to help you **calm your nervous system, release what feels heavy, and align with the fresh energy of spring.** ✨ **What the evening will include:** • Intention setting • Gentle, grounding yoga • A deeply soothing soundscape This is a space to soften, breathe, and reconnect with yourself—while exploring the balance of **feminine softness and grounded masculine energy**. Come as you are and leave feeling more **recharged, renewed, and centered** 🌿✨ 💫 **Sliding Scale Pricing:** $65 Abundance $55 Balance (code: **BALANCE**) $50 Accessibility (code: **ACCESSIBLE**) Space is limited to keep the experience intimate 💛 🎟 Register here → https://events.humanitix.com/pink-new-moon-soundscape If you’d like to book a **private or small-group soundscape experience**, reach out — I’d love to create something special for you. 🌿

Discover the path to stress management, life's tranquility, and self-improvement through Heartfulness Meditation. Embrace relaxation, meditation, and emotional detoxification practices to unlock your best self. Join our free sessions every Sunday at 8 AM at VA. Experience the profound benefits of these simple yet powerful practices. Commit to a few months of meditation and witness the transformative impact firsthand. We eagerly await your presence at these enlightening sessions.

Join us for an evening of cross-cultural music with SilkBeat—a unique duo blending Peruvian and Chinese influences in a way you don’t hear every day. Featuring JChris (vocals/piano) and Qi Yu on the Chinese zither (guzheng), SilkBeat performs with a full band, weaving together sounds from Latin America and East Asia. The repertoire includes new arrangements of traditional music alongside original compositions in Spanish and Chinese, shaped by pentatonic melodies, Eastern timbres, Afro-Peruvian grooves, cajón rhythms, and elements of modern composition. It’s the kind of performance that feels both grounded in tradition and refreshingly new. 📍 **Venue** : Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center 🎟️ **Details & tickets:** The concert is FREE BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. You may get up to four free tickets online. Here's the link to get your tickets online: https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/bloom-community-events/bloom-at-good-hope-silkbeat/

***Registration required - https://loudounwildlife.org/event/writing-in-nature-may/*** Join Nancy Morgan, Director Emeritus, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, for this monthly workshop, presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings. Writing is often considered a solo, reflective practice, but writing in the company of others can be a supportive, community building activity that encourages regular practice. Each session is a stand-alone event – come when you are able. ***Questions:*** *Contact [info@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:info@loudounwildlife.org).*

**Location:** [Reston Town Center Ice Skating PavilionReston, VA](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lululemon-rtc-pavilion-workout-mat-pilates-and-a-yogasound-bath-mediation-tickets-1987855654775?aff=oddtdtcreator#location) **Date:** Monday, May 4 • 5 PM - 6:30 PM Lululemon Ambassador LaBrea will lead a 45 min mat Pilates session. Followed by a gentle yoga/sound bath meditation by Paloma from Mind Body Paloma. We're taking Pilates outside – and making it all about movement, connection, and community. Join us for an outdoor mat Pilates class led by Lululemon ambassador LaBrea and instructor from VA fitness. Expect I feel good flow focus on core strength, mobility, and mindful movement, all set in the fresh air. To finish off, they'll be a grounding gentle flow yoga to help wind down your workout on a calming note. Finishing off the session, featuring yoga and sound bath practitioner Paloma from Mind Body Paloma. All levels are welcome, with options provided so you can move in a way that feels right for you. Just bring a mat, water, and yourself – will take care of the rest! Registration is FREE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lululemon-rtc-pavilion-workout-mat-pilates-and-a-yogasound-bath-mediation-tickets-1987855654775?aff=oddtdtcreator

Calling all foodies and gardening enthusiasts! Join us for an exclusive **Sip and Learn** event where you'll get to taste fresh, live herbs while learning how to grow your own food indoors year-round. 🌱 **Clift** will demonstrate how easy it is to grow more than **75 pounds of food** every year using **LED grow lights**—all from the comfort of your home. Whether you live in an apartment or have limited outdoor space, this event will show you how you can maximize small areas to grow delicious, pesticide-free produce. ### **What to Expect**: * **Live Herb Tasting**: Sample fresh herbs like basil, mint, and thyme, and discover their flavorful uses in your favorite dishes or drinks. * **Grow 75+ Pounds of Food**: Learn how you can grow your own fresh food year-round indoors with minimal setup. * **Indoor Gardening Benefits**: From saving on grocery bills to having pesticide-free herbs and vegetables at your fingertips, we’ll cover the perks of indoor gardening. ### **Why Attend?** * **Perfect for small spaces**—no backyard needed! * Gain expert tips on indoor gardening and sustainable food production. * A fun, engaging way to explore the benefits of fresh herbs and veggies for your meals. * Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about urban farming and sustainability. **How to Join**: Simply RSVP here to secure your spot! Bring your favorite drink or meal to pair with our live herbs. 🌿 Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, taste, and learn! Visit **[indoorgardenmarket.com](https://iwantagreenthumb.com)** to learn more, and RSVP now for a fun afternoon of herbs, learning, and indoor gardening! Thank you, Clift --- Chief Community Grower at indoorgardenmarket.com

Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a meditation class led by Khenpo Karze, followed by a public talk and Q&A. The meditation focus varies from class to class. We are currently learning how to meditate on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The class begins with 30 minutes of meditation instruction, followed by 5-10 minutes of meditation practice, and then continues with discussion and Q&A. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice in which we recite Om Mani Padme Hung (a prayer of compassion), and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings. This class offers a strong foundation in meditation, helping cultivate inner peace and compassion amidst busy lives. All are welcome! This program is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and you can come to all or any part of the program. Families are welcome. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged. Join us! Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on [Facebook Live](https://www.facebook.com/KPCBuddhistTemple/) and [YouTube Live](https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams). You can also watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/ About the teacher: Khenpo Tenzin Karze graduated from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute’s intensive Buddhist graduate course in 2006, and was awarded the degree of Khenpo, equivalent to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, in 2011. He has received teachings and empowerments from many great Nyingma masters, and taught extensively in various Palyul temples in Nepal, India, Europe and Taiwan. This is his first time in the USA. We are delighted that Khenpo is now in residence at KPC and will be providing traditional Dharma instruction to help us deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion.

🚨 **AI for Good: Healthcare + AI = Better Patient Outcomes** 🚨 We’re bringing the community together on May 7, 2026 for a focused Cloud & AI meetup exploring how artificial intelligence is directly improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. From reducing administrative burden to enabling smarter clinical workflows, AI is becoming a practical driver of better care across the system. This session will spotlight real-world applications of AI in healthcare and how organizations are moving from experimentation to measurable impact. While final agenda details are still being finalized, the direction is clear—this will be a high-signal conversation on where healthcare and AI are heading next. 🚀 RSVP now to: * Lock the date on your calendar * Receive event updates as they’re announced * Be first to get agenda details, speakers, and session highlights 📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 ⏱️ 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 Microsoft Reston Garage, 11955 Freedom Drive, 2nd floor, Reston, VA Whether you’re building in healthcare, working in AI, or simply curious about what’s next, this meetup is designed to bring together people focused on practical innovation and real-world impact. 👉 RSVP to stay connected: [https://tinyurl.com/maycloudmeetup](https://tinyurl.com/maycloudmeetup)