What would it be like to walk with no particular destination in mind? Join Jere to learn about, experience, and discuss walking meditation.
A walking meditation is the practice of walking with awareness and mindfulness, paying attention to each step and the sensations in the body along the way. The goal is not to reach a particular destination, but to be fully present along the way. This helps us to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Walking meditation can be a great complement to sitting meditation, and often is enjoyed by people who find sitting meditation to be challenging. It’s also a great way to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life, as you can practice walking meditation while doing your daily activities or out for your daily walk.
NOTE:this venue is outside, be sure to bring sun protection, sunglasses, walking shoes, water, etc.
Jere Friedman, J.D., M.A., CMMI, retired from his 30+ year practice as a corporate transactional attorney in 2024. He is now an Employee of the Universe – with full benefits!
He is a Gong master, certified Breathwork Healer, Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor, and the founder of Spiral Light Sound & Meditation Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jere also holds a Masters’ degree in Spiritual Psychology and serves as a Soul-Centered Coach... Read More →
Join symbolic mythologist and teacher Manoj Chalam for a transformative talk on the Yoga of Relationships—a journey into how our human connections serve as sacred mirrors for awakening and growth.Manoj will bring in statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities to illustrate the ancient wisdom for modern times. Drawing from Vedantic philosophy, Hindu mythology, and practical wisdom, Manoj weaves humor, storytelling, and insight to reveal how every relationship—whether romantic, familial, or communal—is an opportunity to deepen our self-awareness and align with higher consciousness.
In this engaging and accessible session, participants will explore:
• How relationships reflect the unresolved or enlightened aspects of the self • Archetypes of divine love and union through the lens of deities and symbolism • Tools for turning friction into fuel for evolution • The path of devotion (bhakti) in human connection
With warmth and wit, Manoj invites us to see love not just as emotion, but as a spiritual practice—a yoga. Come ready to laugh, reflect, and leave with your heart a little more open and your relationships a little more sacred.
Manoj will help you find your personal deity archetype.
(This workshop is 80% lecture, 10% meditation, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.)
Manoj (people call him a spiritual standup comedian) employs a uniquely entertaining interactive story telling style that uses Hindu/Buddhist deities in his workshops to illuminate Bhakti practices as well as deep nondual philosophy. He teaches at festivals, yoga events, his ashram... Read More →
Kirtan is call and response devotional chanting from the Bhakti Yoga tradition and commonly called the "Heart and Soul of Bhakti Yoga".
In this heart opening and participatory workshop we will join together as a Kirtan collective and each of our voices will be a sacred petal on this fragrant flower of love.
Participants will have the opportunity to take turns in leading the kirtan and offering their unique voice in devotion. All voices are welcome as we are reminded that Kirtan is not a “performance” but a “prayer”. Swami Sivananda reminds us that “Life without Kirtan is like a garden with without flowers.”
Govind Das is is a kirtan leader and teacher in the path of Bhakti Yoga. His inspiring kirtan and Bhakti teachings encourage the opening of the heart and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source.Govind Das believes that ancient practice of bhakti yoga and kirtan... Read More →
