Week of Events
Qigong and Tai Chi Basics: Finding Balance and Well-Being at the Confluence of Body, Breath and Mind
Practice movements designed to maintain health and balance throughout lifeQigong consists of various Chinese therapeutic exercises designed to align body, breath, and mind in a manner that brings about optimal health as well as physical and emotional balance.Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art usually done in a slow, dance-like manner designed to train our ability to […]
Day of Self Renewal
Focus on you in a full day of renewal and rejuvenationThursday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeFind complete rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during a Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This tranquil day facilitated by Rev. Jean Sullivan features your choice of two services, group meditation […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Drum Circle & Guided Imagery
Drum Circle & Guided Imagery
Participate in an African/Latin/Native drum circle in a fun afternoon with Drum IowaJoin Drum Iowa and Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a lively drum circle. Don’t forget your drums! (We also will have instruments available for you to borrow.) You don’t need to be a magnificent drummer or musician to enjoy this fun afternoon, […]
Monday, May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Gentle
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May 4, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Chair
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May 4, 2026 -Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
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May 4, 2026 -Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations
Metta Yoga – Gentle
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Metta Yoga – Chair
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
Come together in silence to meditate in communityMondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeJoin a weekly gathering of new and long-time meditators who share the simple goal of sitting together. This is not a class on mindfulness but an open time to sit and meditate in silence together. We check in with one another, and share the recent […]
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations
Bask in the resonant sound of Himalayan and crystal singing bowlsfirst & third Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeExperience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 -Breathe Deep: Mindful Breathing for Health, Spirit and Earth
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May 5, 2026 -World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One at 1
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May 5, 2026 -What’s This Mindfulness Stuff All About Anyway?
Breathe Deep: Mindful Breathing for Health, Spirit and Earth
Mindfully breath during this four-week series at PrairiewoodsWhat if the doorway to calm, clarity, and connection has been with you all along — flowing quietly in and out with every breath?Breath is the most constant rhythm of our lives. It shapes our blood pressure, digestion, stress levels, anxiety, and overall well-being. Yet most of us […]
World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One at 1
Walk the indoor labyrinth, an ancient spiritual tool for going inward and connecting with SpiritTuesday, May 5, 1–2 p.m. U.S. Central TimeOn Tuesday May 5th, thousands of people will participate in the annual World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many participants will “Walk as One at 1” […]
What’s This Mindfulness Stuff All About Anyway?
Get brief introductions to aspects of mindfulness and self-compassion during a four-week seriesThis will be our fifth series—and there is still so much more to discover. Whether you’ve participated in a previous series or are joining for the very first time, you are warmly invited into this circle of learning and practice.Together we will explore […]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -Thelen-Benson Christophany Group (Zoom)
Thelen-Benson Christophany Group (Zoom)
Engage monthly in communal reflection on the insights of Teilhard de Chardin, Ilia Delio and similar deep thinkersfirst Wednesday, 6–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeWhat is the future of our planetary spirit? What is our role in the religion of the future? This Christophany Group meets online to discuss challenging books, articles, podcasts and webinars offered by the […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Gentle
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May 7, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Chair
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May 7, 2026 -Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace
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May 7, 2026 -Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep
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May 7, 2026 -Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
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May 7, 2026 -Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (Zoom)
Metta Yoga – Gentle
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Metta Yoga – Chair
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace
Participate in gentle qigong movements for energy, equanimity and peaceThursday, May 7, 12:45–1:35 p.m. U.S. Central TimeBased on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin by opening, […]
Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep
Relax and rebalance mind, body and spirit through singing bowls and yogic sleepThursday, May 7, 1:45–2:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeRebalance mind, body and spirit through the soothing, penetrating power of healing sound and vibration via singing bowls. Then drop into deepest levels of relaxation and peace through authentic, age-old yogic sleep (yoga nidra)—a reclined, meditative […]
Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
Connect at a deep level with an hour of online spiritual conversationThursdays, 4–5 p.m. U.S. Central TimeGo Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated. Over the years, we have seen many faces and heard […]
Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (Zoom)
Delve into the truths of human existence using the writings of Thomas Mertonfirst & third Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeJoin the Merton Group as we slowly explore New Seeds of Contemplation, one of Thomas Merton’s best-loved books. As one of the great spiritual leaders of our time, Merton invites readers to join him as he plants wise […]
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Bird Banding at Prairiewoods
Bird Banding at Prairiewoods
Drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from the Prairiewoods land!Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein at Prairiewoods for a special bird banding program. Drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from the Prairiewoods land. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the equipment used, the […]
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Feathers & Flora
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May 9, 2026 -LovingKindness Meditation Practice (Hybrid)
Feathers & Flora
Learn about birds and plants from local enthusiasts!Join Roger and Christine, Bird & Plant enthusiasts, on a walk around our grounds to look for birds & emerging spring flowers & foliage. We'll share our appreciation for the rhythms of spring & guide you in a deeper understanding of natural processes during this special time of […]
LovingKindness Meditation Practice (Hybrid)
Learn and practice the LovingKindness meditation to help us be compassionate to ourselves, others and all of creationSaturday, May 9, 10–11:30 a.m.LovingKindness meditation offers a daily practice to assist us in being compassionate to ourselves, others and all of creation. Fostering compassion and kindness instead of judgment, anxiety and fearful reaction, this short daily practice […]