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Registration opens:
November 01st, 2026

Inner Peace This Holiday Season Through Meditation
2026-12-02 13:00:00 2026-12-02 14:00:00 America/Chicago Inner Peace This Holiday Season Through Meditation Join Umesh Bhatia, long time meditator as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, December 02
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Join Umesh Bhatia, long time meditator as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation.

Umesh will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that will be explained and practiced during the session. This can enrich one’s life on many levels and help with seasonal stress. REGISTER

Umesh Bhatia is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 35 years of proven leadership in franchising and information technology. He has successfully built, scaled, and managed businesses across the USA, UK, India, China, Japan, and the Middle East, delivering growth and innovation in highly competitive markets. Beyond business, Umesh is a dedicated meditation practitioner and trainer with 25+ years of experience. He conducts workshops, retreats, and training programs across North America and internationally, helping individuals and organizations integrate mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth into everyday life.

A passionate advocate of holistic success — blending entrepreneurship with inner well-being, Umesh continues to inspire global audiences through his unique blend of business acumen and spiritual insight. Based in Chicagoland, he and his wife have raised two accomplished adult children, while staying deeply connected to community, culture, and service.

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