Bay Area Vedic Meditators Meetup

Join us for a wonderful group meditation, good vibes, and good food!

When:

Sunday, Dec 7th

4:30 to 7pm

Where:

Private Residence in Mountain View

Who:

Anyone who meditates :)

Schedule:

4:30 - 5pm | Arrivals and Socializing

5 - 5:30pm | Group Meditation (self practice, space provided)

5:30 - 6pm | “Navigating Differences with Grace” a talk by Aly Liu

6-6:45 pm | Seasonal Ayurvedic Dinner by Gabriel Bégin

6:45 to 7pm | Wrap up and Goodbyes

Who We Are

Gabriel Bégin has cooked professionally for twenty years, been an avid meditator since 2021, and a passionate student and practitioner of Ayurveda and Yoga since 2011. He loves to share his global Ayurvedic cuisine with an appreciative audience!

Aly Liu is a technologist turned Vedic meditatior teacher. Vedic meditation came into her life after two decades of working on Wall Street in technology transformation and it was only then the impact of stress was highlighted for her. A simple transcending technique (an ancient technology), Vedic meditation gives one a profound transformation as a person. She felt more energy, mental clarity, and her baseline experience is saturated with more curiosity and playfulness!

The Backstory

At a recent meditation retreat in Mexico, some of us got to talking at dinner about how we shared a desire for more in person connection with other meditators. That was the genesis for our first Bay area meditators meetup.

We had our first meetup this past november in Oakland, and are excited for our 2nd meetup this Sunday December 7th in Mountain View!

Our intention is to organize a regular meetup where meditators in the Bay Area can connect, socialize, support one another, and build community.

We are looking for new hosts to host future meetups! If you have a space that would work well or know someone else who does please get in touch!

Meetup Schedule & Details

Arrivals and Social Time | 4:30 to 5pm

Arrive any time you’d like within the specified window.

Group Meditation (Self Practice) | 5 to 5:30pm

We’ll meditate together with everyone following their own program at their own pace in silence. Please arrive by 4:55pm.

“Navigating Differences with Grace” a talk by Aly Liu | 5:30 to 6pm

Aly will share a gentle framework for skillfully navigating differences that may come up with loved ones over the holidays. Learn to effectively embrace differences and experience more joyful connection with those dearest to you!

Communal Meal | 6 to 6:45pm

Gabriel is offering a delicious and seasonal Ayurvedic meal at a cost of 20-30$ sliding scale.

This month the menu will be:

Adzuki Bean & Pumpkin Stew with Ginger

Japanese Brown Rice

Citrus Braised Collard Greens

If you’d like to join us for the meal, please rsvp by making your payment by Saturday Dec 6th at 9am

Your 20-30$ sliding scale payment can be made through:

(In order of preference)

  1. Zelle | see your invitation e-mail

  2. Venmo | see your invitation e-mail

  3. Debit or Credit Card - contact Gabe and he will send you a payment link.

Wrap up and Goodbyes | 6:45 to 7pm

After dinner please rinse your dishes and put them in the dishwasher. This a community gathering not a restaurant; we really appreciate you taking the time to contribute and make this event sustainable.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Jai Guru Dev

Gabe & Aly