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AHIMSA HOUSE CHURCH

FALL 2022 SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 1ST - DECEMBER 21ST

Mondays

6:30-8pm Ayurvedic Wellness Workshop with Neha (10/17 & 12/19)

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Tuesdays

7:45-9:30pm solidarity groups with Abbas

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Wednesdays

7:30-8:30pm Sitting Meditation Practice with Alec with monthly dharma talks

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Thursdays

8:00 - 9:00p.m. Wild Soul Movement with Alexandra

 

Fridays

2:30-4:30pm Food Not Bombs with West Philly

Food Not Bombs gathers food to distribute for free every week. We always need volunteers. http://www.westphillyfoodnotbombs.org

4:30-5:30 MALCOLM X PARK-FREE FOOD SHARE - NO CONTACT DOOR DROP DELIVERIES

Come get free food or help share it! http://www.westphillyfoodnotbombs.org

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Saturdays

10-12 p..m. Gardening with Suet - In the garden (no meet-up on 10/8, 11/26)

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Sundays

2:30-5:30pm Food Not Bombs with North Philly

& FREE FOOD SHARE downtown near the franklin institute

Food Not Bombs gathers food to redistribute for free every week. We always need help. https://www.facebook.com/NPFNB/

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SPECIAL EVENTS

10/31 Halloween Block Party in the gardens of 5000 Cedar ave

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Mondays

6:30-8pm Ayurvedic Wellness Workshop with Neha (10/17 & 12/19)

Ayurveda means science of life which sums up its effort to understand nature and all of its elements including that of oneself. In this workshop, we’ll learn and practice various ways to support general overall wellness. Some of these include marma body and energy work, yoga exercises, food therapy, and aromatherapy. The workshop will offer an opportunity to gather insight on simple but effective ways to support digestion and mental health.

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Tuesdays

7:45-9:00pm (every other week) Philly Muslim Freedom Fund with Abbas

Organizing meetings for The Philly Muslim Freedom Fund (PMFF)

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Wednesdays

7:30-8:30pm Sitting Meditation Practice with Alec with monthly dharma talks

The one-hour sit will be in silence, open for all to join whenever!

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Thursdays

6:30-7:45pm - Recovery Dharma Meeting with Jeff (Addiction Recovery) (starts 11/3)

Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom. Each meeting will include moments for introductions, meditation, and group sharing. Sharing during the meeting is always optional. This meeting is open to anyone seeking recovery from addictions (of all forms), as well as to those curious about living a sober/addiction free life.

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8:00 - 9:00p.m. Wild Soul Movement with Alexandra

As Wild Soul Movement there are 2 types of classes: Wild Soul Wisdom (mantra based movement) and Wild Soul Flow (erotic body class with more free form/ sensual movement set to music). 

 

Fridays

2:30-4:30pm Food Not Bombs with West Philly

Food Not Bombs gathers food to distribute for free every week. We always need volunteers. http://www.westphillyfoodnotbombs.org

FREE FOOD SHARE - NO CONTACT DOOR DROP DELIVERIES

Come get free food or help share it! http://www.westphillyfoodnotbombs.org

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Saturdays

10-12 p..m. Gardening with Suet - In the garden (no meet-up on 10/8, 11/26)- In the garden- drop in and learn how to grow things! take herbs and veggies home with you!

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10:30am-12:00pm Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Practice group with Jeff (starts 11/5)

Practice Group - Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Nonviolent Communication is the name given to the concepts and practices that help us think, speak, and hear others with a focus on needs. This, in turn, empowers us to relate to ourselves and one another with compassion and create more peace in our lives and in our world.

This group meetup will offer opportunities for those familiar with the concepts of NVC who wish to deepen their understanding and practice. It is highly recommended that meeting participants be familiar with the text ‘Nonviolent Communication’ by Marshall Rosenberg as this practice group will utilize the concepts outlined in the book. 

For those who are unfamiliar with NVC and are curious about learning more about it, you are encouraged to contact Jeff to arrange a brief zoom introduction to NVC. He will happily identify resources which may be helpful to you in preparation for participating in the practice group. 

When we identify, understand, and connect to our universal human needs and values, rather than diagnosing and judging, we have a much greater ability to understand one another in a way that empowers us to resolve conflict without violence.

 

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Sundays

2:30-5:30pm Food Not Bombs with North Philly

& FREE FOOD SHARE downtown near the franklin institute

Food Not Bombs gathers food to redistribute for free every week. We always need help. https://www.facebook.com/NPFNB/

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SPECIAL EVENTS

10/31 Halloween Block Party in the gardens of 5000 Cedar ave

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COVID SAFTEY PROTOCOL

The yogic principle of Ahimsa (non-harming) teaches us that it is our responsibility to care for others just as it is to care for ourselves. We trust the medical community that vaccination is the safe + responsible choice, not only to keep ourselves safe as individuals, but also to do our part in helping get the virus under control for our community.​ 

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Masks: can be worn if you so chose!

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Other Measures:​

CAPACITY: We will be capping classes at 50% in person- 10 people per class, so there is plenty of space for social distancing.

DISTANCING: We ask that attendees space themselves in the space when attending.

DISINFECTING: facilitators will be using eco-human friendly disinfectants to clean all items used in classes

 

Thank you for respecting our policies when visiting!

 

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