The Women's Meditation Circle - In its second decade!
5102 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL (between Proctor & Ashton.)
Doors open at 6:30 - Close at 7. Meditation ends at 8 pm
2018-2019 Calendar Below
Doors open at 6:30 - Close at 7. Meditation ends at 8 pm
2018-2019 Calendar Below
"If every child in the world were taught to meditate, we would eliminate violence in one generation."
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
Begun with 8 women in January 2006 the Women's Meditation Circle has grown to over 500. It serves southwest Florida's spiritual community in gatherings of friendship, respect, and devotion. We meet twice a month on Fridays near the new and full moon. The Circle is a place where women come together, hold the intentions of healing, planetary peace and the raising of human consciousness. They honor one another and celebrate the gifts each woman brings to the evening.
Experienced guest meditation leaders are chosen to lead the group. Each leader selected comes from a different spiritual background, training, or discipline and is very experienced in holding space and leading groups. Meditations are thus varied, and include guided visualization, mindfulness, movement, sound and chanting as well as silence.
Experienced guest meditation leaders are chosen to lead the group. Each leader selected comes from a different spiritual background, training, or discipline and is very experienced in holding space and leading groups. Meditations are thus varied, and include guided visualization, mindfulness, movement, sound and chanting as well as silence.
CALENDAR 2018 - Our 12th Consecutive Year
SUMMER 2018 - AT RISING TIDE
May 11 through Sept. 14 - 2nd Friday each month
June 21 - Prism of Light 10th Anniversary - Men & women invited
There's a change in the Summer Meditations for 2018. They are NO LONGER HELD
AT THE BEACH. They are now held at Rising Tide. Why? Because it's difficult to coordinate attendees with unpredictable thunderstorms that come in the afternoons. Also the Meditations will only be offered once a month on the SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. Jewell Cochara hosts he meditations this summer.
May 11 - Jewell Cochara - Prayer Bundles
June 8 - Patricia (Ahura) Finstad - Tai Chi
June 21 - Prism of Light 10th Anniversary - Men & women invited
July 13 - Holly Squires - Angelic Presences
Aug. 10 - Mary Getten - Water Blessing
Sept. 14 - Carol Randaci - Sound Immersion
FALL 2018 - AT RISING TIDE
Oct. 12 - New Moon - Gail Swanson - Light Messages
Oct. 26 - Full Moon - Neela Chari - Vedic Path of Self Realization
Nov. 9 - New Moon - Jo Mooy - Message in the Box w/Sound Sisters & Martha Lopez, Soprano
Nov. 23 - Full Moon - The SuncoastThreshold Choir - Linda Voss
Dec. 7 - New Moon - Ruth Fishel - Peaceful Mindfulness
Dec. 21 - WINTER SOLSTICE CEREMONY - South Lido Park - led by Jo & Patricia
WINTER / SPRING 2019 - RISING TIDE
Jan. 4 - New Moon - Patricia Cockerill - Green Tara
Jan. 18 - Full Moon - Patricia Walsh - Heal the Past
Feb. 1 - New Moon - Barbara Gail - Women's Drumming
Feb. 15 - Full Moon - Kelsang Sangzin - Buddhist Deity
Mar. 8 - Donna Day with Margaret Germaine on Harp - Peace Meditation
March 22 - VERNAL EQUINOX - Jennifer Sault - Druid Ceremony
Apr. 5 - Joy Yackley - Gong Meditation
Apr. 19 - Zan Benham - Native Ways
May 11 through Sept. 14 - 2nd Friday each month
June 21 - Prism of Light 10th Anniversary - Men & women invited
There's a change in the Summer Meditations for 2018. They are NO LONGER HELD
AT THE BEACH. They are now held at Rising Tide. Why? Because it's difficult to coordinate attendees with unpredictable thunderstorms that come in the afternoons. Also the Meditations will only be offered once a month on the SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. Jewell Cochara hosts he meditations this summer.
May 11 - Jewell Cochara - Prayer Bundles
June 8 - Patricia (Ahura) Finstad - Tai Chi
June 21 - Prism of Light 10th Anniversary - Men & women invited
July 13 - Holly Squires - Angelic Presences
Aug. 10 - Mary Getten - Water Blessing
Sept. 14 - Carol Randaci - Sound Immersion
FALL 2018 - AT RISING TIDE
Oct. 12 - New Moon - Gail Swanson - Light Messages
Oct. 26 - Full Moon - Neela Chari - Vedic Path of Self Realization
Nov. 9 - New Moon - Jo Mooy - Message in the Box w/Sound Sisters & Martha Lopez, Soprano
Nov. 23 - Full Moon - The SuncoastThreshold Choir - Linda Voss
Dec. 7 - New Moon - Ruth Fishel - Peaceful Mindfulness
Dec. 21 - WINTER SOLSTICE CEREMONY - South Lido Park - led by Jo & Patricia
WINTER / SPRING 2019 - RISING TIDE
Jan. 4 - New Moon - Patricia Cockerill - Green Tara
Jan. 18 - Full Moon - Patricia Walsh - Heal the Past
Feb. 1 - New Moon - Barbara Gail - Women's Drumming
Feb. 15 - Full Moon - Kelsang Sangzin - Buddhist Deity
Mar. 8 - Donna Day with Margaret Germaine on Harp - Peace Meditation
March 22 - VERNAL EQUINOX - Jennifer Sault - Druid Ceremony
Apr. 5 - Joy Yackley - Gong Meditation
Apr. 19 - Zan Benham - Native Ways
HONORS - AWARDS - CELEBRATIONS
Charitable Giving - Karma Yoga
The Women's Meditation Circle holds a fund-raiser every fall for a worthy charity. This is our Karma Yoga "service give back" to the community.
Joel Swallow, Chairman of the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program awarded the Women's Meditation Circle, a Certificate of Appreciation for its ongoing support to the organization. This program across Sarasota and Manatee counties feeds hungry children and their families through the year and holiday meals. Their efforts of feeding hungry children continues during the school year as many children come to school hungry..
This organization has been supported for many years by the women in the circle. As part of our outreach effort every fall, we have
collected thousands of dollars on behalf of the organization.
The Women's Meditation Circle holds a fund-raiser every fall for a worthy charity. This is our Karma Yoga "service give back" to the community.
Joel Swallow, Chairman of the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program awarded the Women's Meditation Circle, a Certificate of Appreciation for its ongoing support to the organization. This program across Sarasota and Manatee counties feeds hungry children and their families through the year and holiday meals. Their efforts of feeding hungry children continues during the school year as many children come to school hungry..
This organization has been supported for many years by the women in the circle. As part of our outreach effort every fall, we have
collected thousands of dollars on behalf of the organization.
Carolyn Miles, President and CEO of Save the Children recognized the Women's Meditation Circle for it's support in 2017. Three hurricanes, Harvey, Irma and Maria devastated Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This charity was selected because of its involvement with Hurricane relief efforts. They focused on the children affected by the hurricanes and we focused on them.
The SW Florida community came together and supported the relief effort with cash and matching funds which allowed us to donate $5,754 to the organization.
The SW Florida community came together and supported the relief effort with cash and matching funds which allowed us to donate $5,754 to the organization.
Women's Meditation Circle Honored by Rising Tide
The Women's Meditation Circle has a "home" at Rising Tide. Over the years, our group has conducted Fund-Raisers on behalf of the center. To acknowledge those contributions, Rising Tide held a "Recognition Dinner" to honor the efforts. It was the first time the two communities came together to meet, learn about our shared values, and to support each other's work. It was a sincere mingling of mutual respect and acknowledgement that the center is our spiritual home.
On YOUR behalf, we accepted a beautiful blown glass spiral in blue and green. It signifies the emergence of the spiritual work our two communities do. Out of a 'rising tide' of blue at the base the spiral emerges into a teardrop shape. It's inscribed, "Jo and Patricia - Thank you for Everything - Rising Tide International." We thank ALL the women of the circle who commit to the ideas of our gatherings and support us and Rising Tide.
The Women's Meditation Circle has a "home" at Rising Tide. Over the years, our group has conducted Fund-Raisers on behalf of the center. To acknowledge those contributions, Rising Tide held a "Recognition Dinner" to honor the efforts. It was the first time the two communities came together to meet, learn about our shared values, and to support each other's work. It was a sincere mingling of mutual respect and acknowledgement that the center is our spiritual home.
On YOUR behalf, we accepted a beautiful blown glass spiral in blue and green. It signifies the emergence of the spiritual work our two communities do. Out of a 'rising tide' of blue at the base the spiral emerges into a teardrop shape. It's inscribed, "Jo and Patricia - Thank you for Everything - Rising Tide International." We thank ALL the women of the circle who commit to the ideas of our gatherings and support us and Rising Tide.
NATTIE Award Winner - Six Years!
The Women's Meditation Circle was named #1 Favorite Meditation Group for six consecutive years
by winning the NATTIE AWARD from Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Meditation Award category,
voted by thousands across southwest Florida, was "retired" by the magazine in 2015.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and are closed at 7 pm when the meditation begins.
LOCATION: Rising Tide Spiritual Center, 5102 Swift Rd in Sarasota between Proctor & Clark Roads
DONATION: Meditations are supported by a $10 suggested tax-deductible donation to Rising Tide.
2006-2016 Highlights Video 10th Anniversary Celebration Jan. 8, 2016 Video
The Women's Meditation Circle was named #1 Favorite Meditation Group for six consecutive years
by winning the NATTIE AWARD from Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Meditation Award category,
voted by thousands across southwest Florida, was "retired" by the magazine in 2015.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and are closed at 7 pm when the meditation begins.
LOCATION: Rising Tide Spiritual Center, 5102 Swift Rd in Sarasota between Proctor & Clark Roads
DONATION: Meditations are supported by a $10 suggested tax-deductible donation to Rising Tide.
2006-2016 Highlights Video 10th Anniversary Celebration Jan. 8, 2016 Video
HIGHLIGHTS - 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Women's Meditation Circle, SW FL
On January 8th, 2016, women filled Rising Tide Spiritual Center to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Circle. The original 8 members returned. 23 called in to listen to the event from all over the US and from Bali where Wendy Key Foldes joined us at dawn Bali time. Messages of inspiration were read.
Shahabuddin, David Less, Spiritual Director of Rising Tide said "The Women's Meditation Circle created a foundation of love and beauty so desperately needed on the planet. Without much effort, the form created by this circle will be a vehicle for thousands of women and men."
Gail Swanson, Magdalene Channel shared, The Sisterhood: "Joined together by a vow most holy, forged long ago and meant to be a unifying bond of truth and remembrance; beacons of light on a stormy sea; hand to hand we step ever forward
heart to heart and learn to speak soul to soul."
Rita Schoettle, well-known psychic medium presented a reading from Archangel Uriel on behalf of the circle. Uriel has never come to Rita before, but he is the North direction Archangel we invoke at the meditations. Uriel said: "Your peaceful group will facilitate in opening doors for all who enter to receive this esoteric wisdom and knowledge, which so many are seeking at this point in your world’s history. With the gifts that all of you possess and share with each other, it might be better to call this a University of the Soul where the curriculum focuses on how to awaken and develop one’s highest potential."
The video Highlights of our First Ten Years is available by clicking this link: 10th Anniversary
Interview with KDWRADIO & Margaret Germain on the History of the Women's Circle - KDWRadio
The Women's Meditation Circle, SW FL
On January 8th, 2016, women filled Rising Tide Spiritual Center to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Circle. The original 8 members returned. 23 called in to listen to the event from all over the US and from Bali where Wendy Key Foldes joined us at dawn Bali time. Messages of inspiration were read.
Shahabuddin, David Less, Spiritual Director of Rising Tide said "The Women's Meditation Circle created a foundation of love and beauty so desperately needed on the planet. Without much effort, the form created by this circle will be a vehicle for thousands of women and men."
Gail Swanson, Magdalene Channel shared, The Sisterhood: "Joined together by a vow most holy, forged long ago and meant to be a unifying bond of truth and remembrance; beacons of light on a stormy sea; hand to hand we step ever forward
heart to heart and learn to speak soul to soul."
Rita Schoettle, well-known psychic medium presented a reading from Archangel Uriel on behalf of the circle. Uriel has never come to Rita before, but he is the North direction Archangel we invoke at the meditations. Uriel said: "Your peaceful group will facilitate in opening doors for all who enter to receive this esoteric wisdom and knowledge, which so many are seeking at this point in your world’s history. With the gifts that all of you possess and share with each other, it might be better to call this a University of the Soul where the curriculum focuses on how to awaken and develop one’s highest potential."
The video Highlights of our First Ten Years is available by clicking this link: 10th Anniversary
Interview with KDWRADIO & Margaret Germain on the History of the Women's Circle - KDWRadio
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