Unity Palo Alto

Bench Yoga Meditation
2026-06-14 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-12 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fireside Room, 1933 Middlefield Rd
Looking for a new way to meditate or start your meditation practice? Bench Yoga & Meditation is a 30-minute workshop with author and teacher Eric Armstrong, offered on Sunday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This session focused on energy flow and consciousness is open to anyone looking for a practical, accessible way to settle the body, quiet the mind, and connect an energy that feels larger than everyday life.
The session opens with a short bench yoga practice designed to help the body release tension and prepare for stillness. Chairs work just as well as a bench, so there is no special equipment required.
After the movement practice, Eric leads a guided meditation drawing from traditional techniques as well as practices he has developed and refined through thirty years of personal study and daily use. The format is gentle, welcoming, and designed to work for people at any stage of their practice.
Whether you are new to yoga or looking for a fresh routine started to feel routine, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, renewed and ready
Continuing your practice
The yoga and meditation taught in this class are designed as a template that participants can return to on their own, at home, at their own pace.
Every attendee will leave with two practical tools: a meditation calendar for tracking a regular practice over time, and a six-day practice chart with space to fill in as new techniques are learned.
This event is open to everyone. A suggested donation of $10 is welcome but not required. No registration is needed. Just come.
What to Bring:
– Wear loose, comfortable clothing
– Shoes that are easy to take on and off
– A yoga mat if you prefer sitting on the floor
– A meditation cushion if you have one
– A pen and something to write on (note-taking is encouraged)
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fireside Room (also available online)
Address: 1933 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Phone: 650.849.1100
Email: connecting@unitypaloalto.org

Tuesday Night Yoga
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-30 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:15 | At the UPA Fireside Room, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States

UPLIFT Prayer Circle
2026-06-17 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-06-24 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-07-01 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-07-08 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-07-15 08:30 - 09:00 | On Zoom
Get your mid-week spiritual UPLIFT on Zoom with Rev. John. We will begin with the Daily Word and meditation, and then hold each other in affirmative prayer.
We support each other with our heart agreements:

Center – I will center myself before joining the Zoom.
Be Fully Present – I will be fully present during each meeting.
Visualize – I will visualize the highest and best for myself and every other person based on their expressed desires.
Advice-free Zone – I practice sacred listening and refrain from giving advice.
Trust – I will keep all that is said in confidence. I will not speak to or reach out to another person unless explicitly asked.

Zoom Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pr6O08-7RimPETdvmrwsKA

A Course in Miracles Weekly Zoom
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | On Zoom

Women's Group - Monthly Hike
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, explore a different trail in the Bay Area. Join us to enjoy nature, great conversation, and some movement!

Sunday Morning Meditation
2026-06-21 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-28 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-05 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 09:30 | At the UPA Learning Center & on Zoom, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Begin your week centered, focused, and empowered at our Sunday Morning Meditation.
Join us in the UPA Learning Center or Register for the Zoom

Sunday Celebration Service
2026-06-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | At Unity Palo Alto & Live Stream
Fresh and modern spirituality, speakers, and music
In-person and on live stream
Sunday mornings are uplifting, inspirational, and fun! The forward-thinking, practical spiritual messages you’ll hear on Sunday will help you with the real-life issues you face during the week. Celebrate with us on Sunday in person or at www.UnityPaloAlto.org/live. Catch up on a previous service at unitypaloalto.org/service-recordings.

Unity Women's Group Monthly Meeting
2026-06-21 11:30 - 13:30 | At the UPA YES Hall & on Zoom
Every 3rd Sunday
Love Offering
Questions? Email Frances Mann-Craik – manncraik@gmail.com

Bring Your Own Lunch Brunch
2026-06-28 11:30 - 12:30 | At Unity Palo Alto, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
On the Fourth Sunday of the month, after the Sunday service
One hour | Ice Breakers | Topic suggestions | Seat Rotations
Meet, Greet, Get to know more people better and in a fun way
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THE PROGRAM
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH BRUNCH
Opening Blessing: Rev John Riley
ICE BREAKER DU JOUR:
What is your favorite time of the day and why?
TOPICS DU JOUR:
Round 1—Fixed-Every time
5 Good Things from this morning / yesterday / this past week
My 3 Good Things……
Round 2—Changes- Every time
Favorite food/drink……. The grand story
The best story about you experiencing this food or drink
ROTATION
Every other person raises their hand-They are the Movers.
Don’t want to move—ask someone to swap with you
KEEPING TIME
Stationary Table Ambassadors:
Keep conversations on topic and moving
Round 1: ½ Hour
Round 2: ½ Hour
I call ½ Hour Change
Set Phone Timer

A Course in Miracles Monthly Meeting
2026-07-05 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA Learning Center & on Zoom, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
