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Democracy Club Meetup Group

Augusta, ME

Democracy Club Meetup Group
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to learn how to lobby your representatives? If so, then the Democracy Club is for you! The Democracy Club is a Meetup group for citizens who want to learn how to make their voices heard in government. **We meet at 10 A.M. on the Third Tuesday of every month when the Maine Legislature is not in session**, and every Tuesday at 8:30 A.M. while the Maine House and Senate are in session, meeting in the Cross Cafe in the Cross Bldg. At our meetings, we will provide instructions on how to lobby your representatives, describe different lobbying methods, and introduce you to your representatives. We will also discuss current legislation and how you can help others through advocacy. We encourage everyone to attend our meetings, regardless of your experience or level of knowledge. We are here to help you learn how to make a difference in your community. Sign up for our Meetup group today! Here are some additional details about the club: Meetings: We meet every Tuesday, while the Maine House and Senate are in session(Jan-July), in the Cross Cafe in the Cross Bldg at 8:30 AM sharp. **We meet every Third Tuesday, while the Maine House and Senate are not in session(Aug-Dec), in the Rotunda on the 2nd floor at 10 AM - 12 PM.** Cost: There is no cost to join the club. Goals: The goals of the Democracy Club are to: Teach citizens how to lobby their representatives Increase civic engagement in Maine Make a difference in our community Agenda 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Introductions 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM: -Introduction to Lobbying, -Learn your "Why"? -Issue and Ask -Lobbying Role Playing -ID Your Representative 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Lobbying in the Statehouse 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Lobbying Debrief 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch We hope to see you at our next meeting! Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Date: Tuesday Location: Cross Cafe, Cross Bldg, Augusta, Maine What is lobbying? What issue are you passionate about? What do you want your representative to do about this issue? How can you persuade your representative to take action? We hope you enjoy your Democracy Club meeting!
28 members · Public

Maine Globetrotters and Explorers

Augusta, ME

Maine Globetrotters and Explorers

We are mature, friendly, fun, globetrotting and adventurous members.  In our group, you will meet others who will share your interest in different activities and travel.  Let’s explore all that our beautiful state has to offer through way of hiking, biking, kayaking, snowshoeing, museums, plays, concerts,  happy hours, travel  ideas, Trivia, online cooking classes and whatever else strikes our fancy!  We always have something planned every month so please check our Meetup site.

THEN…Join us in Exploring the World and all it has to offer!!!  We have been travelers and coordinators for the last five years with EF GoAhead and have traveled to the U.S. National Parks, Canadian Rockies, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Peru, Costa Rica, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Brussels, Great Britain and Egypt. 

Please read our “Release From Liability” very carefully before you sign up as a member

BY JOINING MAINE GLOBETROTTERS AND EXPLORERS AND REGISTERING FOR OR ATTENDING ANY EVENT YOU AGREE TO AND ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:

I understand that my participation in this Meetup event is at my own risk. By registering for or attending this event, I, my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns agree not to sue and hereby release from liability the above-named hosts and organizers of this event with respect to any and all claims of any nature whatsoever arising from my and my guests’ participation in this event. Such claims include but are not limited to those arising from bodily injury or death, sickness, illness, or disease, financial loss, and property damage. Without limitation of the foregoing, this release from liability extends to all medical expenses, financial loss and other damages arising from or relating to the coronavirus. I also agree to indemnify the above-named hosts and organizers of this event and hold them harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, brought as a result of my and my guests’ participation in this event and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

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2044 members · Public

Inner Engineering Augusta (Isha Yoga & Meditation Classes)

Augusta, ME

Inner Engineering Augusta (Isha Yoga & Meditation Classes)

To inspire, to stoke, and to nurture this innate search in every being, helping them realize the ultimate potential within.

“Just 1% of the population if we make them meditative you will have a different kind of world to live” - Sadhguru

The Inner Engineering Meetup group offers free meditation classes, yoga programs, public events, and social gatherings where we can come together to practice, learn more, relax and have fun!


We look forward to meeting you, soon!

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"If life were to come with a manual, this in my opinion would be it! If we all applied the Inner Engineering technology, our world would instantly transform to exist from a foundation of peace, joy, and compassion for all beings."  -Evita Ochel   

For all of the strides we have made in science and technology with standards of living unimaginable a century ago, most human beings still remain in search of wholeness and purpose in their lives.  Inner Engineering is scientifically-structured to offer powerful processes from the ancient tradition of yoga to transcend the limitations of who you are and bring you to higher levels of consciousness.  Inner Engineering was designed by Sadhguru, a yogi, visionary, and one the foremost authorities on yoga as a powerful tool to create your life the way you want it.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUeyqLTsGJs

Sadhguru & Deepak Chopra— Creating Inner Peace, Joy and Fulfillment in a Hectic Modern World 

"The word 'yoga' means union, that means you experience the entire universe as yourself...by working with the body, by working with the mind, by working with your emotion and energy, you can setup a step-by- step system within yourself where your energies are kept at such a level of exuberance that your sensory body is as large as the universe...Once you experience everybody around you as yourself... your goodness is a consequence, not an effort."

https://youtu.be/WMhJgdpj1d0

About Sadhguru—Sadhguru is a realized yogi and mystic – a man whose passion spills into everything he encounters. With a keen mind, balanced by a heart that knows no boundary, his presence and powerful yoga programs create an extraordinary opportunity to break through limitations into one’s natural state of freedom, love and joy. 

Sadhguru has a unique ability to make the ancient science of yoga relevant to contemporary minds. Sadhguru serves as a bridge to the deeper dimensions of life. His approach does not ascribe to any belief system, but offers methods for self-transformation that are both proven and powerful.

An author, poet and internationally renowned speaker, Sadhguru’s wit and piercing logic provoke and broaden our thoughts and perception of the meaning of life, the very purpose of life. Sadhguru has been an influential voice at major global forums including the UN, MIT, TED, and the World Economic Forum.

Sadhguru established Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization supported by over two million volunteers worldwide. From powerful yoga programs and meditation practices to large-scale humanitarian projects, the foundation’s activities are designed to create an inclusive culture and establish global harmony, earning a special consultative status with the United Nations.

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Isha Kriya Guided Meditation—Jump Right In... Learn to Meditate NOW! 

These 1-hour guided meditation sessions offer a simple, but powerful kriya practice that aligns your mind, body, and inner-energies to elevate your conscious awareness and easily and naturally achieve a state of deep meditation. Once you are meditative on a daily basis, your experience of the life within you and the world around you becomes much richer. Daily meditation makes your life stress-free, effortless and joyful! 

You can easily learn this 12-to-18 minute Isha Kriya process in a convenient, online meditation class, or through a live, free meditation class near you.  Our online formats include our streaming guided meditation video, the Isha Kriya meditation app (for iphone & android devices), and weekly webinars hosted by trained teachers who can answer your questions about the practice.  Local meditation sessions are hosted regularly to enhance and deepen the experience with the group. 

Benefits of regular Isha Kriya meditation practice include improving health, energy and vitality; enhancing mental focus, memory and clarity; reducing stress and establishing a deep sense of peace and inner balance. 

Isha Kriya is a simple, gentle guided meditation that can be done seated cross-legged on the floor or sitting in a chair. No previous experience with yoga or meditation  is necessary.

https://youtu.be/q8NYZdYd5GQ

Take a  Deeper Step with Inner Engineering: Create a Life of Total Wellbeing—

“Inner Engineering is neither a religion, nor a philosophy or dogma. It is a technology for wellbeing. One does not have to believe or disbelieve--just have to learn to use...  Technology will produce results irrespective of who you are.” –Sadhguru  

Inner Engineering is a 7-session online course that gives you the opportunity to intellectually explore the ABC’s of life using methods that are the distilled essence of yogic sciences. The course imparts practical wisdom to manage your body, mind, emotions, and the fundamental life energy within. 

Program components include:

• Enlightening interactive sessions

• Guided meditations

• Asanas, simple yoga postures.

• Shambhavi Mahamudra, a powerful , 21-minute inner-energy technique that brings your entire system into alignment so that your body, mind, emotions and energies function in harmony.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ooFAmT4n89Y

**Live Reviews from Inner Engineering Participants ** 

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A Serene Mountain Getaway to Learn Classical Yoga:  Relax and rejuvenate at the Isha yoga retreat—

The Isha Institute of Inner-sciences is a breathtaking mountain retreat for stress relief, rejuvenation, and complete inner well-being. The yoga retreat offers the ancient science in its purest form, through experiential classical yoga, meditation classes, and powerfully energized meditation spaces such as the Adi Yogi: The Abode of Yoga.  

The Isha Institute of Inner-sciences is a world-class yoga center offering classical yoga and meditation classes from beginner to advanced levels. Guests journey from around the globe to visit this unique destination to relax, reflect, and reconnect with nature in this tranquil oasis nestled in Tennessee’s spectacular Upper Cumberland. 

https://youtu.be/RpXEcB5uhZc

Drop-by for a Day Visit

The Isha retreat center offers campus tours daily that include light hikes to one of many beautiful bluff vistas or waterfalls and a visit inside Mahima, the largest yoga and meditation hall in the western hemisphere! Several free yoga classes and guided meditation sessions are available each day.  Inquire with the main office for details.

Hiking and Mountain Biking on Pristine Forested Trails

The Isha retreat center also offers myriad opportunities for hiking and mountain biking on forested trails winding throughout nearly 1400 acres. The center's five miles of mountain biking trails have been professionally classified from beginner to intermediate skill levels, with steep climbs, water features, and tight switchbacks on the more challenging portions. The trails are part of an expanding network of over 15 miles of hiking and biking trails featuring beautiful waterfalls, a meandering spring-fed creek, and breathtaking bluff overlooks.

Relaxation & Wellness Retreats

Overnight stays include the option of private studio accommodations, delicious vegetarian buffet, and beginner-level yoga classes of the visitor`s choice, such as the 'yoga of sound', yoga for strengthening the joints, and yoga for purifying life energies.  Extended retreat packages feature Ayurvedic rejuvenation consultations and therapies; guided hikes and adventure outings to nearby caves, rivers and falls; free access to over 5 miles of mountain biking trails, and even cooking classes to bring home some of your favorite vegetarian delights!  Learn how to mix the pungent, tangy spices of the East, culture farm-fresh milk into yogurt, roll vegetarian sushi, or bake homemade sourdough bread in the Isha center's popular, international kitchen.

For over 30 years, Isha programs have offered the immense benefits of classical yoga and meditation to over 7 million people around the globe. For further details on the Isha yoga retreat center, the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences, and full details on the yoga and meditation programs offered, visit IshaUSA.org.

Visit us online...

IshaUSA Blog: http://www.ishafoundation.org/us/blog/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerEngineering  ; https://www.facebook.com/IshaUSA/ 
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/IshaUSA 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IshaInnerEngineering 


377 members · Public

Maine Atheists and Humanists

Waterville, ME

Maine Atheists and Humanists

A home for atheists, humanists, and other secular-minded individuals in Maine.  We meet monthly for potlucks.  You can find us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreAtheistsForME, which is our public page.

Maine Atheists and Humanists also has a private closed group on Facebook! In order to become a member of our closed group, which will grant you access to our more lively discussions, you can now simply request to join. The privacy of our regular members is protected from others on Facebook seeing our group membership or what you post within the group.
Facebook closed group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18820752468...

349 members · Private