“This ancient way of mindfulness is as practicable today as it was 2,500 years ago. It is as applicable in the lands of the West as in the East; in the midst of life’s turmoil as well as in the peace of the monk’s cell.” Nyanaponika Thera

It’s safe to say that a consistent meditation practice has had a profound impact on my life. I discovered the power of meditation in 2008 while I was in grad school studying for my master’s in nursing anesthesia. This was one of the most stressful times in my life - my body, mind and spirit were all out of balance and I had started to experience significant physical dis-ease. I knew I needed to do something immediately, which led me searching for something to counter balance the stress. I attended a weekend meditation course which gave me invaluable tools to redirect my monkey mind and down regulate my nervous system. From then on, I meditated by using different techniques such as breath awareness, body scans, and guided meditation. After completing my degree, my thirst for knowledge and understanding of this ancient wisdom grew and led me to my first yoga teacher training. I even completed a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat to deepen my relationship and understanding of the Self.

Being initiated into the Sattva meditation technique in 2017 took my meditation practice to a whole new level. Sattva Meditation is a kriya and mantra-based technique - kriya yoga stemming from the Himalayan Yog-Vedantic Tradition, down the Babaji lineage, including Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar, Maharaji (my teacher’s guru, Anand Swaroop), and my guru, Anand Mehrotra. 

This practice is timeless - its relevancy has stood the test of time. In the chaos of our modern world, and with the events of 2020, developing a consistent meditation practice has become even more important. I am so excited to be offering this profound wisdom to you online. This simple, yet comprehensive, holistic, and effective practice will give you all the tools you need to develop a consistent meditation practice. When practiced with devotion 20 to 30 minutes a day, it can benefit all aspects of your life.

Benefits of a consistent meditation practice are innumerable and include:

* Increase in focus, clear cognition

* Increase in brain power

* Improves decision making skills

* Decrease in anxiety 

* Alleviation of depression

* Reduction of Stress

* Decrease in physical and emotional pain

* Helps manage symptoms of OCD and ADHD

* Increase in energy levels

* Decrease in blood pressure, increase in blood flow

* Renewed appreciation for Life

* More restful night’s sleep/relieves insomnia

* Improves digestion

* Greater sense of purpose 

* Promotes Healing (physical, emotional, spiritual)

* Awaken your Intuition

* Increase in your experience of connection with others

Sattva meditation is meant for you if you are ready to take the next step in your evolution. Whether you’ve been meditating with various techniques for years or you are just starting out, this practice is designed for all sincere seekers. No one with sincere inquiry will be turned away from these teachings. I have created a sliding scale payment option so that you can choose what best suits where you are in life. Please reach out to me if you are feeling the call to deepen your practice, and we will find a way for you to have access to this sacred knowledge.

Schedule:

You will gain access to 4 modules on Friday, August 20th. These modules will need to be completed by the time we meet on Friday the 27th.

We will have an opening ceremony on Friday, August 27th, 6-8:30pm.

Initiations will begin Saturday, August 28th, 11a to 5p.

We will meet for a final class to answer questions, refine the technique, and practice together on Sunday, September 5th from 11:30a to 4:30pm.

What’s Included:

• Deep dive into the science of meditation, states of consciousness, and more in four modules

• Complete step-by-step initiation into the Sattva meditation technique including your personalized mantra

• Option to use discount for Vedic astrology reading with Pennie

• 2 follow-up phone calls with Pennie to see how integration of the practice is going and answer any questions

***This course is an introductory course and is required to register for advanced Sadhanas, including Dasha Mahavidyas Sadhana and Pancha Maha Buddhi Sadhana, that will be offered in 2021/2022. 

Interested and have questions? Let’s talk! Reach out to schedule a phone call today.