Here is a link to the video from Swamiji's talk after class on Tuesday, May 7, where he talks about living from your heart:

More videos of Swamiji's talks are available here.

On Sunday, May 19, John Tyler Bonner will discuss his latest book, Randomness in Evolution, in which he makes the provocative claim that some biological diversity may be explained by something other than natural selection.  He argues that randomness—or chance—plays a role in evolution.

His talk will be lively and informative, and he has offered to answer questions. Join us in the ashram living room from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for his presentation.

John Tyler Bonner is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at Princeton University. He is a pioneer in the use of cellular slime molds to understand evolution and development. He is one of the world's leading experts on cellular slime molds.

What's a cellular slime mold?   It is a kind of amoeba that lives in the soil and, after multiplying, they stream together to form a multicellular organism. For this reason, it is sometimes called a "social amoeba."

Some of John Bonner's earliest moving images of cellular slime molds are in this YouTube video.

Our next 250 hour hatha yoga teacher training begins October 14, 2013 at the Movement Center Yoga Studio. We are looking for people who are genuinely interested in service to others, and who find joy in learning and opening themselves to growth and transformation.

We are a living example of unity within diversity, bringing backgrounds from The Movement Center, Iyengar, Viniyoga, Anusara, and more. Our shared spiritual values, decades of teaching, and belief in collaboration ensure a superb training. For complete information about the curriculum and schedule, visit the the Movement Center Yoga Studio website.

The topic for Swami Chetanananda's talk on Saturday, May 18, will be the Essence of Self-Recognition, rather than Mantra.  He'll focus on one of the principal texts of Kashmir Shaivism, the Pratyabhijnahrydayam. 

He will give the talk on Mantra in June, on a date we will announce soon.

Our summer retreat will take place from noon on Tuesday, July 23, through noon on Sunday, July 28. For your convenience, you can now register online.

There is a separate form that you can use to request accommodations at the Movement Center. Here's the link to that form.

Swami Chetanananda will be in Cambridge, Massachusetts for special programs on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. He'll be giving talks, leading meditation, and giving shaktipat from 6:30 to 9:30 each night.  For more information, visit Swamiji's website, chetanananda.org.

Poetry lovers at the Movement Center have been meeting monthly to share and appreciate poetry as an expression of creative energy. To celebrate National Poetry Month, we’re inviting everyone to join the Movement Center Poetry Group for an evening of poetry reading.

The format will be karaoke-style. We’re asking participants to bring a few favorite poems (written by themselves or other poets). All the poems will go into a pile, and each person who wants to will have a chance to select a poem and read it. We'll take turns going around the circle, with each person reading a poem.

All are welcome–even just to listen. Refreshments will be provided. $5 donation requested.

Sunday, April 28
7:30 to 9:00 pm
The Movement Center Living Room