Women’s Meditation Group
Hosted by Jo Mooy & Patricia Cockerill
Contact: jomooy@gmail.com
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**Meets on the Friday closest to the New Moon and Full Moon for planetary peace, healing and well-being.**
Doors open at 6:30 for fellowship. Doors close at 7 pm when the meditation starts. Meditation finishes at 8pm.
All women are invited to attend the Women’s Meditation Circle which is offered twice a month on the Friday evenings closest to the New and Full Moons. Begun in 2006, the meditations are led by different women. The work is for the raising of human consciousness.
Meditations are varied and include guided visualization, Kirtan chanting, Sound with Gongs or Crystal Bowls, Drumming and Silence. An experienced leader is chosen to lead each gathering. Each woman brings her unique practices along with rich perspectives to the group.
DONATIONS: Rising Tide is the “home” of the Women’s Meditation Circle. It is due to the commitment and generosity of the center that we are able to use it on Friday evenings. A donation of $10 is suggested – more if you can, less if you can’t. All donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to Rising Tide.
WINTER 2019 Schedule
Jan 4, New Moon Patricia Cockerill – Green Tara Invocation
Jan 18 Full Moon Patricia Walsh – Soul Retrieval
Feb. 1 New Moon Barbara Gail – Women’s Drumming
Feb 15 Full Moon Kalsang Sangzin – Buddhist Deity
Mar 8 New Moon – Donna Day with Margaret Germain on Harp – Peace in the World
MARCH 20 – VERNAL EQUINOX – Jennifer Sault – Druid Ceremony
Apr 5 New Moon Joy Yackley – Gong Meditation
Apr 19 Full Moon Zan Benham – Native Ways
DESCRIPTIONS
October 12 – Women’s New Moon Meditation with Gail Swanson. In a world in need of light and an uplifting message Magdalene Channel Gail Swanson brings messages to uplift troubled hearts. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414
October 26 – Women’s Full Moon Meditation with Neela Chari – Vedic Path of Self Realization. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
November 9– Women’s New Moon Meditation with Jo Mooy, The Sound Sisters, and Cyndy Mayer on Harp. Crystal & Tibetan Bowls & Gongs play in the background as Jo Mooy leads a guided meditation through symbols and messages from the Realm of the Otherworlds. Meditation ends with an inspiring song. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
November 23 – Women’s Full Moon Meditation led by Linda Voss and the Suncoast Threshold Choir. The Threshold Choir, sings as part of a national effort in bringing comfort to souls in transition. They incorporate music and peaceful silence in this meditation. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
December 1 – Women’s Full Moon Meditation with Ruth Fishel: Buddhist Mindfulness Practice. Ordained in Thich Nhat Hanh’s order, Ruth uses mindfulness techniques to gently observe the activity of the mind. Through personal stories she summons experiences that resonate with the group. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
December 21 – Full Moon – Winter Solstice at South Lido Beach State Park 4:30 pm.
The Winter Solstice ceremony is held at South Lido Beach State Park on Wednesday, December 21 at 4:30 pm. The event is marked by ceremonial drumming, singing and invocation and meditation led by Jo Mooy and Patricia Cockerill. On the longest night, candles will be lit to coincide with the setting sun and lanterns released into the sky. Men, women and well-behaved children are welcome to attend. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, battery operated candles and flashlights. A donation on behalf of the SPAARC will be collected. Tax deductible checks should be made payable to SPAARC, the local rape crisis center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
January 4 – Women’s New Moon Meditation with Patricia Cockerill – Starting the 13th year of this circle, Patricia Cockerill, co-founder of the Women’s Meditation Circle ushers in the New Year, by opening to the divine compassion with a Green Tara meditation. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
Jan. 18 – Women’s Full Moon Meditation with Patricia Walsh. Gifted meditation leader, author and Karmic Astrologer Patricia brings her teachings to the fore with a Soul Retrieval meditation. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
February 1 – Women’s New Moon Meditation with Barbara Gail – Women’s Drumming Circle. This is a night of sound, movement and opening to the primal energies of body, mind and spirit. We connect to the earth and each other through drumming & guided imagery. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
February 15 – Women’s Full Moon Meditation with Kelsang Sangzin of the Kadampa Buddhist Center. We welcome back the new resident nun of the Kadampa Center who brings joy and laughter into the genuine meditation experience through Buddhist practices. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com :
Mar 8 – Women’s New Moon Meditation with Donna Day, Peace Activist and Margaret Germaine on Harp. Using guided imagery techniques, Donna leads a meditation of Peace for the world and Peace in our Hearts. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
March 22 – Spring Equinox Full Moon – with Jennifer Sault. The Sun’s Light, called Alban Eiler, is in equal balance making it a holy day for the ancient Celts. Nature was celebrated in the glory of Spring’s renewal from the darkness of winter. Earth’s abundant greenery is about to unfold, bringing growth and harvest. This ceremony of sound and natural rhythm is held at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
April 5 – Women’s New Moon Meditation with Joy Yackley. The resonance of the Gong takes you to primitive or angelic realms in a timeless way. In the capable hands of Kundalini practitioner and Gong-Mistress Joy Yackley, some hear the wailing of humanity or the songs of the ancients. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com
April 19 – Women’s Full Moon Meditation with Zan Benham. Drawing on her extraordinary experience in the Native Ways, Zan leads a guided journey into altered states of consciousness. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Road, for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 when meditation begins. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of the center. For more info contact Jo Mooy 941-355-1414 or jomooy@gmail.com jomooy@gmail.com
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“If every child in the world was taught to meditate we would eliminate violence in one generation.”
-The Dalai Lama
Upcoming Women’s Meditations
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Spring Equinox: Celtic Ceremony
March 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmThe Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year with a Full Moon Meditation on March 22. Jennifer Sault, Order of Druids Bards & Ovates leads the meditation. Jennifer brings a Celtic inspired ceremony to Rising Tide in celebration of the Spring Equinox. The Druids called the first day of spring Alban Eiler, which means, "Light of the Earth. It... Read more »
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Women’s New Moon Meditation – Joy Yackley April 5
April 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmThe Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year. On the New Moon of April 5th Joy Yackley Kundalini Yoga Practitioner leads the meditation. Joy is well known in the SW Florida and NC communities as an accomplished Gong Master and Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor. She is also a beloved meditation leader and a member of the... Read more »
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Women’s Full Moon Meditation – Native Ways Apr. 19
April 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmThe Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year. This is the LAST REGULARLY SCHEDULED meditation for the year. On the Full Moon of April 19th Zan Benham, Shamanic Practitioner leads the meditation. Zan is well known in the SW Florida community for her devotion to the ceremonial Native Ways. She's led Sweat Lodges, Shamanic Journeys and is... Read more »
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Women’s Meditation May 17 – Jewell Cochara
May 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmIn the summer, the Women's Meditations return to a once a month schedule on the third Friday of each month - May through September. The 'once-a-month' schedule accommodates those who are on vacation, especially the leaders. Meditations will be held indoors at Rising Tide because of unpredictable rainy afternoon weather at the beach and the on-going... Read more »
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Women’s Meditation June 21 – Wendy Cooper
June 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmThe Women's Meditations return to a once a month schedule on the third Friday of each month - May through September. The 'once-a-month' schedule accommodates those who are on vacation, especially the leaders. Meditations are held indoors at Rising Tide because of unpredictable rainy afternoon weather at the beach and the on-going red-tide conditions. The Summer... Read more »