Our introductory meditation classes are usually 4-5 weeks long and occur in the evenings from 7-8:30. The locations will vary, but most often they are held in library auditoriums or university classrooms. They are always easily accessed by Metro and bus.
Simple techniques in relaxation, concentration, meditation, breathing and mantras are explained and practised in each class. Accompanying handouts are given to help reinforce your practice.
Each week is a progression , so attendance at each class is recommended. No new students are permitted after the 2nd week, but are welcome to take the next class.
Once the 4-5 weeks are completed, follow -up classes are given for those who wish to take their meditation practice seriously. As always, there is no charge.
About Our Instructors
Devaki Is a lecturer in English as Second Language (ESL) at McGill University and has been teaching foreign students the basics of English grammar and conversation in both the Intensive and part-time programs for over 25 years. She was also a children's performer and ventriloquist.
She has been meditating for 38 years and giving meditation classes in the Montreal area for over 25 years and has taught meditation in western Canada and the Czech Republic. She has also written a short book entitled "The ABC of Meditation-A Beginner's Course".
Vidura is the logistics manager at Oneness Fragrance-Glow (Cambrian Distribution Florale), a flower importation company.
He has been meditating for 38 years. Fluently biligual (French and English), Vidura offers meditation classes in both of Canada's official languages. He is an avid runner and excellent singer. He leads a singing group consisting of singers from across Canada. He is also a member of the music group 'The Pavaka Ensemble', a music group dedicated to arranging the songs of Sri Chinmoy and frequent performers at various meditation classes throughout eastern Canada.
The Pavaka Ensemble at the Sharing Party- a Spiritual Festival in Rawdon, Quebec.
Pavaka Ritchot is not only an excellent musician who as leader of the Pavaka Ensemble, arranges Sri Chinmoy's music in a variety of styles, he also gives meditation lectures in both English and French. He has been meditating for 14 years. He is the manager at Oneness-Fragrance-Glow (Cambrian Distribution Florale). He has produced two CDs of Sri Chinmoy's music. Read about his musical and touring adventures on his blog.
Pavaka has toured extensively with the Songs Of The Soul, a musical tribute to Sri Chinmoy performed by his students and musician friends, in various parts of Europe and hopes to join the tour in Russia this fall.
You can listen to Sri Chinmoy's haunting melodies and enjoy other musical perfomances by Sri Chinmoy's students at Radio Sri Chinmoy
To listen to another Canadian group of talented musicians Sangit Surabhi, please visit their new website. This all- female ensemble performs in Montreal from to time and will be putting out a CD very soon.
Sugandha Barkman has been meditating with the Sri Chinmoy Centre in Montreal for over 30 years and been involved in giving courses in the English language during this time. She works on a daily basis in a library in Montreal. She has a love of spiritual music and literature, which has been a great source of inspiration. She participates regularly in a choral group which sings mantric compositions of Sri Chinmoy's songs.
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