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Monday Night Group Meditation meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Check out our Sunday Meditation Series and Meditation Satsang (Second Fridays) for additional ways to meditate together.
Sunday Meditation Satsang (In-Person) with Julia
Sundays, March 3-April 28, 10-11amMake a commitment to your spiritual growth this year by joining with others in silent, seated, meditative awareness. We will sit together to support and encourage one another while following our own personal sadhana. There will be a 15-minute introduction led by the teacher for relaxing into your practice, 30 minutes of silence, and again the teacher will guide students for the last portion of the hour, offering reflection and a space for questions and the sharing of experience.
Drop-in available - $15 per class.
Satsang is a Sanskrit term which means truth (sat) community (sangha) recognizing the importance of coming together in a group with other like-minded spiritual seekers for education, practice, and support.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $96 (ID#: S22-P) —
Sunday Meditation Satsang (Zoom) with Julia
Sundays, March 3-April 28, 10-11amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: S22-V) —
The Bhagavad Gita in Theory and Practice (In-Person) with Julia
Thursdays, March 21-April 25, 6:30-8pmOver six weeks, we will delve into The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text beloved by yoga practitioners the world over. Our discussion will be directed towards enhancing our understanding and practical application of the various paths of yoga. The Gita is divided into three sections, each describing a method for spiritual unfoldment, including karma (selfless service), bhakti (devotion), and jnana (knowledge). Through the lens of the three paths, we will uncover our full human potential and align it with truth, confidence, and peace in our lives. Join Julia as she draws from multiple translations and commentaries on the Gita. No textbook is required, though you may wish to bring your favorite translation. Handouts provided.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $108 (ID#: S28-P) —
The Bhagavad Gita in Theory and Practice (Zoom) with Julia
Thursdays, March 21-April 25, 6:30-8pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $108 (ID#: S28-V) —
Energize and Invigorate! Ayurveda and Asana (In-Person) with Sarah
Saturday, April 20, 10am-1pmSequencing for the Kapha Dosha
Ayurveda, the wisdom of self-healing, offers a wealth of tools for seasonal balance. During late winter and early spring (February-April), it’s common to feel heavy, sluggish, and unmotivated. The body can become more prone to mucous congestion and water retention. All these symptoms point to an imbalance in the Kapha Dosha. Modifying your yoga sequences to energize and invigorate can bring relief. Join Sarah for a morning of discussion and practice. Review the fundamentals of Ayurvedic asana and how to sequence for the Kapha dosha. Then, experience a kapha balancing practice that you can use at home. If you’re a yoga teacher, you can weave this sequence into your group yoga classes to bring the benefits of Ayurveda to your students.
Attention certified yoga instructors: this course qualifies for 3-hours of CE training with Yoga Alliance.
St/Sr discount may not be applied to CEU Trainings.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $55 (ID#: E89-P) — CANCELED
Energize and Invigorate! Ayurveda and Asana (Zoom) with Sarah
Saturday, April 20, 10am-1pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $55 (ID#: E89-V) — CANCELED
Earth Day Cleanup Event: Spring Sweep 2024 with Kandy
Saturday, April 20, 10am-noonSponsored by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Site Captain Kandy Svec will lead TEAM HIB at this year’s Spring Sweep, part of the Great Lakes Cleanup. Buffalo Niagara Water Keeper will be providing all gloves and supplies. Please wear comfy shoes/boots. Registration for this event is through Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper (not HIB) so that they have a record of how many participants will be at this location. When registering, select our designated site: Great Baehre Swamp/Billy Wilson Park. If this event gets postponed due to inclement weather, BNW will notify you via e-mail and post it on their Facebook page. For more information and to register, go to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Spring Sweep.
UPDATE!! WAY TO GO! Registration for Kandy’s location is FULL, but Mother Earth can still use your help!
Please go to the link above and select another location. THANK YOU for helping to keep our waterways clean!
Exploring the Chakra System (In-Person) with Tracy
Sundays, April 21-28, 10am-noonJoin Tracy for a two-part workshop designed to help you understand and work with the Chakra System. In the first session, we will study traditional models from yogic and tantric sources and learn to practice the purification of the elements or “Bhuta Shuddhi.” In the second session, we will compare what we have learned to modern research on the human energy centers and how to forge a personal relationship with pranic energy in our own bodies. When theory and practice come together, we have a powerful way to understand who we are and how we function on a subtle level. Classes will include lecture, relaxation, pranayama, visualization, and mantra.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $55 (ID#: S37-P) —
Exploring the Chakra System (Zoom) with Tracy
Sundays, April 21-28, 10am-noonThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $55 (ID#: S37-V) —
The Mindful Cook: An Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse (In-Person Only) with Julia
Saturday, April 27, 10am-1pmThe threshold from winter to spring is an opportune time to relieve the body and mind of congestion that may be in our systems from the cold winter season. There are enjoyable and practical kitchen and self-care techniques for enhancing the vitality of the tissues by gently scrubbing away toxicity on the inside and outside. This interactive workshop will take place in the main classroom and kitchen. There will be a cooking demo. Lunch will be provided, as well as detoxifying teas to start our day. Handouts and recipes will be given. Fee: $45 (ID#: S35) —
HIB Book Club (In-Person Only) with Kandy & Mary Jo
Friday, May 3, 12:30-2pmExplore books and authors with us–tea and good company are provided! All are welcome. May’s book is NORTH WOODS by Daniel Mason (2023 – NYTimes top ten books of the year). This will be our final Friday book discussion before we break for the summer. (Book Club will resume in September).
Donation Based ($5-$10 suggested donation).
Fee: $0 (ID#: S40) —
Contemplative Writing: An Introspective Approach Using Poetry (In-Person Only) with Rosa
Saturday, May 4, 11am-12:15pmMay Session
There is no correct or incorrect way to write. The process and product can vary. Contemplative writing only asks us to slow down and know ourselves better by witnessing what awakens in us as we listen, read, speak, and write. The goals can be different each time we acknowledge what speaks to us and what we need to give voice to—we begin to get clarity about what brings us peace and what troubles us. We will use poetry to prompt our thinking and writing.
For this writing opportunity, come ready to play with words: to read, to reflect, to meditate, to write, and to interact with others. Contemplative writing is an embodiment practice that supports the need to feel, experience, and act, and not just think our way through the world. Fee: $15 (ID#: S21-3) —
Foundations of Vishoka Mediation (In-Person) with Donna
Wednesdays, May 8-29, 6:30-7:30pmFour Week Seminar:
The practice of meditation helps us cultivate a relaxed nervous system and peaceful mind. In this course, you will learn the essential elements of Vishoka Meditation, the system of meditation taught by the Himalayan Institute, that directs you to an experience of inner radiance and tranquility. Topics include healthy breathing, relaxation techniques, and seated meditation for greater focus and clarity. Whether you are an experienced meditator interested in refining your practice or just beginning, this course will support your inward journey.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $65 (ID#: S42-P) —
Foundations of Vishoka Mediation (Zoom) with Donna
Wednesdays, May 8-29, 6:30-7:30pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $65 (ID#: S42-V) —
Meditation Satsang: Second Fridays (In-Person Only) with Cassie
Friday, May 10, 7-8pm(Formerly “New Moon Meditation” – we have switched this offering to meet on the second Friday of each month)
Join with others in silent, seated, meditative awareness. There will be a 15-minute introduction led by the teacher for relaxing into your practice, 30 minutes of silence, and again, the teacher will guide students for the last portion of the class, offering reflection and a space for questions and the sharing of experience—registration requested.
Donation Based: $10 suggested donation.
Satsang is a Sanskrit term that means truth (sat) community (sangha), recognizing the importance of coming together with other like-minded spiritual seekers for education, practice, and support. Fee: $0 (ID#: S43) —
The Art of Deep Relaxation (In-Person) with Jackie
Saturday, May 11, 10-11:30amRelaxation doesn’t always come readily. Our environment, life events, and prolonged habits create (and sustain) a level of tension within ourselves that becomes our “normal.” Explore gentle movements, breath awareness, tension/release exercises, and relaxation techniques that work to soothe the nervous system while strengthening the pathways of mind to muscle. Softening our inner grip opens us to a fresh perspective imbued with quiet joy.
Although this is an all-level class, prior experience with yoga practice is recommended.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $20 (ID#: S44-P) —
The Art of Deep Relaxation (Zoom) with Jackie
Saturday, May 11, 10-11:30amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $20 (ID#: S44-V) —
Death Café (In-Person Only) with Julia & Brigitte
Thursdays, May 16-June 6, 6-7pm“Death and grief are topics avoided at all costs in our society…If we talk about them, maybe we won’t fear them as much,” commented a NYC Death Café member. Our group will sit in conversation with each other on general topics offered by group members and facilitators. (What is discussed at meetings is confidential and we will respect participants’ beliefs and concerns.) Registration is required.
We will meet for 4 weeks in our HIB café (aka the library), feasting on sweets and hot beverages. To learn more about these meetings, the Café’s history, members’ stories and topics, consult the Death Café website: deathcafe.com.
Donation Based
Fee: $0 (ID#: S45-P) —
Deconstructing Uddiyana Bandha & Agni Sara (In-Person) with Sarah
Saturday, May 18, 10am-1pmAwakening the Lower Three Chakras in Asana Practice
Uddiyana Bandha (upward flying lift) is an energetic seal or “lock” used in asana practice to direct the flow of energy (prana) in the pelvis and abdomen (home of the lower 3 chakras). Re-establishing the proper flow of prana here can help you, and your students, tap into their inner reservoir of stability, courage, and mental clarity. We’ll begin with the energetic, mental, and muscular anatomy of Uddiyana Bandha. Then we’ll move through an asana practice designed to progressively develop Uddiyana Bandha, apply it in classical yoga postures, and culminate in the master practice of Agni Sara. Take take-home sequence will be provided.
Attention certified yoga instructors: this course qualifies for 3-hours of CE training with Yoga Alliance.
St/Sr discount may not be applied to CEU Trainings.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $55 (ID#: E88-P) —
Deconstructing Uddiyana Bandha & Agni Sara (Zoom) with Sarah
Saturday, May 18, 10am-1pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $55 (ID#: E88-V) —
Memorial Weekend – Outdoor Gardening & Yard Clean Up at HIB with Kandy & Fellow Gardeners
Saturday, May 25, 9:30am-noonIf you have some time this weekend, we sure could use your help! We will be tidying up the yard, freshening the flowerbeds, and spreading mulch in preparation for a very exciting summer here at HIB. Come when you can, stay for as long as you can. Please call 716-883-2223 or register online. Fee: $0 (ID#: S46) —
Meditation Satsang: Second Fridays (In-Person Only) with Erin
Friday, June 14, 7-8pm(Formerly “New Moon Meditation” – we have switched this offering to meet on the second Friday of each month)
Join with others in silent, seated, meditative awareness. There will be a 15-minute introduction led by the teacher for relaxing into your practice, 30 minutes of silence, and again, the teacher will guide students for the last portion of the class, offering reflection and a space for questions and the sharing of experience—registration requested.
Donation Based: $10 suggested donation.
Satsang is a Sanskrit term that means truth (sat) community (sangha), recognizing the importance of coming together with other like-minded spiritual seekers for education, practice, and support. Fee: $0 (ID#: S47) —
Taking Care of Your Nervous System – Building Resilience and Compassion in Difficult Times (In-Person) with Julia
Saturday, June 15, 10am-1pmDifficult events fill the daily news, which can bring on anxiety, fear, and anger in ourselves and our community. It's not uncommon to experience short and long-term stress from our collective experience. Yogic wisdom and modern neuroscience offer a healing approach to regain a sense of internal safety, self-control, and self-compassion. Join Julia for a conversation on nervous system anatomy, breath regulation, and mindfulness practices designed to help you build self-knowledge, resilience, and an emotionally balanced perspective on difficult events. Take-home materials provided.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $45 (ID#: S48-P) —
Taking Care of Your Nervous System – Building Resilience and Compassion in Difficult Times (Zoom) with Julia
Saturday, June 15, 10am-1pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $45 (ID#: S48-V) —
HIB’s Sweet Summer Solstice! Solstice Ritual and Ice Cream Social with Donna, Jackie, Julia, Kerry, Sapna, Sarah, Tracy
Thursday, June 20, 6:30-7:45pmThe summer solstice marks the time when the radiance of the sun is at its highest. It provides a rich opportunity to tap into the wisdom of your own inner “sun,” your intuitive heart. Join us for a solstice ritual to renew your inner connection. Afterward, we will cool off with ice cream and sweet treats in the company of your HIB friends.
Pre-registration requested. Fee: $10 (ID#: S49) —
You're invited! HIB’s 50th Anniversary Celebration with Special Guests: Rolf and Mary Gail Sovik, Ishan Tigunait & Keynote Speaker Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
Saturday, June 29, 2-4:30pmThe Himalayan Institute of Buffalo is celebrating 50 years of Yoga, Meditation, Service, and Community throughout Western New York. Please join us in honor of this momentous occasion. Enjoy light refreshments and desserts.
Hear stories of how H.I. Buffalo came into existence, the search for and eventual discovery of our beloved home on Delaware Ave. (purchased in 1979), our evolution over a half-century, and exciting plans for the future.
RSVP requested: call 716-883-2223, email: [email protected], or register online at hibuffalo.org Fee: $0 (ID#: S50) —
HIBuffalo’s Fall Getaway Weekend
Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3Join your friends from HI Buffalo for an unforgettable weekend at the Institute's main campus and retreat center in Honesdale, PA. De-stress and rejuvenate in this picturesque setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Enjoy lectures, yoga classes, and meditation in the Sri Vidya shrine. Hike the trails at the Institute's beautiful 400-acre campus or enjoy ayurvedic treatments, massage, or integrative health consultations at our PureRejuv Wellness Center. Nourishing vegetarian meals and a community supportive of your health and wellness await you during this three-day/two-night getaway.
Visit our Retreat Page for more information and to register.
