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Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation

2025-01-16 18:30:00 2025-01-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation Join Gaurav Singh for this powerful program and learn a simple meditation technique to reclaim your peace and incorporate more positivity and relaxation into your daily routine. Please Register Virtual - Adult Programs - Zoom

Thursday, January 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Adult Programs - Zoom

Join Gaurav Singh for this powerful program and learn a simple meditation technique to reclaim your peace and incorporate more positivity and relaxation into your daily routine. Please Register

As we enter the New Year we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that helps to create more balance in our lives. 

This program will offer the attendees the opportunity to experience a powerful meditation technique and to ask questions about how to use it in your life. This technique will be explained and practiced during the session. This workshop will help one to be better prepared to start the New Year with renewal and learn a fresh practice with a new approach.

Gaurav Singh is very passionate about meditation and has been practicing meditation for over 15 years. He has used meditation as an anchor to find balance between his personal and professional life. He has led many meditation workshops and retreats which has enabled him to speak firsthand about the role of meditation in enhancing the daily lives of busy people.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Older Adult Interest | Health & Wellness | Adult Programs |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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