At the Joy of Yoga Studio we practice a form of meditation inspired by Tibetan Buddhism. We create a respectful and safe environment where people from all traditions, backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to begin a journey into self-realization. We will guide you through a friendly, gentle and unbiased search for your true self. We will coach you in techniques that will help you observe your responses to daily life. We will encourage you along the path of transformation. Join us at the Joy of Yoga Studio where each of us can explore the humanness of our ever-changing lives.

Meditation techniques you can expect to explore are:

Shamatha, “peaceful abiding”

Loving Kindness

Compassion

Walking Meditation

Please note that open meditation has no fixed price. However, to help us bring these wonderful new programs to you, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $10.00. How ever large or small your contribution is, it's huge to us.

Schedule:
coming soon

11:30am-11:50am (approximately 20 min.) Sitting meditation, Shamatha.
11:50am-12:00pm (approximately 10 min.) Walking meditation.
12:00pm-12:20pm (approximately 20 min.) Sitting meditation, Awakening Loving-Kindness or Awakening Compassion.
12:20pm-12:25pm (approximately 5 min.) Walking meditation.
12:25pm-12:30pm (approximately 5 min.) Sitting meditation, Shamatha.

When arriving, please enter quietly. We will close the doors during sitting meditation. In respect to those inside, please do not enter during this time.
Please do not wear perfumes.

If you are late, have a seat in the hall, and practice meditation. We will open the doors during walking meditation; at this time you may enter and join us quietly.

If you need to take a short water or bathroom break, you can do this during walking meditation. Please continue noble silence and mindfulness at this time.

If you need to leave early, you can do so quietly during walking meditation.

It is advisable not to eat before meditation. This can cause drowsiness. Give yourself at least 2-3 hours to digest your meal. You can have a piece of fruit or juice up to one hour before hand.

If you have your own favorite meditation cushion or bench, please bring it.

For a schedule of when we will offer meditation instruction, please check our website www.joyofyoga.net, or contact Kelly 514-569-7652.

Suggested readings:

Shambhala The Sacred Path of the Warrior
By Chogyam Trungpa

The Places That Scare You A guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
By Pema Chodron

Turning the Mind into an Ally
By Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Look for books on walking meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Jai Bhagwan