• Energization Exercises: Developed by Paramhansa Yogananda, these powerful techniques of tensing and relaxing the muscles draws energy into the body. 
  
• Opening Prayer: We ask for blessings from our line of gurus. Attendees may pray responsively with the meditation leader. 
  
• Chanting: Singing simple verses help to take us inward and open the heart for meditation.
  
• Silent Meditation: Feel free to use any technique that is familiar to you. The meditation leader will announce the length of the meditation and may guide newcomers into meditation. If you cannot meditate for the entire time, feel free to leave quietly. It is difficult for most beginners to sit for more than a few minutes. Meditate for as long as it remains a joyful experience.
  
• Meditation ends with the chanting of “Aum.” For longer meditations, Aum may be chanted about half-way through as a signal to those who need to leave early. 
  
• Healing Prayers: We ask God and Guru to make us channels to bring healing to those in need and to bring peace to our planet. 

Meditation is usually done in a seated position, either on the floor or in a chair. There are meditation props available for your use: folding chairs, pillows, blankets, meditation benches, ear plugs and noise-cancelling headphones to reduce ambient noise.

If you need to enter late or leave early, please move about as quietly as possible. Avoid wearing slick fabrics that make “rustling” noises. Feel free to leave car keys in the front room to minimize distracting sounds. Please close the door to the meditation room if you come or go so that the outside traffic noise is minimized. 

Most people prefer to meditate on an empty stomach.

All meditations are free. Donations are accepted.

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