Philosophy

October 

Vishoka Meditation Course: Support and Structure to Transform Your Personal Meditation Practice (In-Person) with Sarah Guglielmi and Julia Kress

Wednesdays, October 11 – December 13; 6:30-8:30pm

Imagine a life free from pain and sorrow and infused with joy and tranquility. The ancient yogis called this state Vishoka, and they insisted that we all can reach it, even in the midst of a highly chaotic world.

How do we do it? We train our mind to stay focused on what we can control. We design our meditation practice, our yoga lifestyle, and our worldview to support our evolution towards Vishoka.

The Vishoka Meditation® Course is the official companion to Pandit Rajmani Tigunait’s Vishoka Meditation book and is designed to help you comprehensively experience the wisdom and practices described therein.

In this intensive program, we’ll go through Vishoka Meditation step-by-step, and break down all the preparatory practices as well as the complete practice of Vishoka Meditation. Learn each step systematically, while you build your practice at home in between sessions. The Vishoka Meditation system expands on the 5-Step meditation process you know from the Himalayan Tradition. It will help you take your practice to the next level, and is designed for students of all proficiencies, from those just beginning, to experienced meditators and yoga teachers.

Attention Yoga Teachers: This course qualifies for 20 CEU credits with Yoga Alliance. This course is a prerequisite for the Vishoka Meditation Teacher Training Course offered through the Himalayan Institute headquarters in Honesdale, PA.

Cost: $349
$299 early bird pricing until September 30th
Payment Plan Offered - please contact the office for details
Check out our HIB Vishoka Meditation Course page!

This is the IN-PERSON option
Fee: $349 (ID#: VMT-P) --


Vishoka Meditation Course: Support and Structure to Transform Your Personal Meditation Practice (Zoom) with Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress

Wednesdays, October 11-December 13, 6:30-8:30pm

This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $349 (ID#: VMT-V) —

December 

The Reason for the Season –A contemplative look at the influence of darkness and light (In-Person) with Julia

Saturday, December 2, 10am-1pm
Deepen your appreciation for the quieting and inward-oriented influence of the winter season by hearing from some great authors and practitioners on the benefits of contemplation and refining inner perspectives during the darker months of winter. We will practice gentle yoga and discuss the virtues of self-study, commitment to practice, and trustful surrender in the context of seasonal reflection and the changing human experience through seasons and aging.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $35 (ID#: S77-P) — CANCELED

The Reason for the Season –A contemplative look at the influence of darkness and light (Zoom) with Julia

Saturday, December 2, 10am-1pm

This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $35 (ID#: S77-V) — CANCELED

Holiday Open House with Staff

Saturday, December 9, 10am-2pm
Step away from the hustle and bustle and into our serene space. The Bookstore & Gift shop will be open on Saturday, Dec. 9th from 10am-2pm for holiday shopping. Enjoy light refreshments and take a tour of our historic building. We have great gift ideas for the yoga and meditation practitioners in your life including classes, props, books and unique gift items. Gift certificates are available in any denomination. Fee: $0 (ID#: S79) —