Every morning we sit. We sit to connect with our higher self and the universe! General meditation is partially led with a different method for approaching the practice daily.
Daily Meditation
Free at Karuna
This online meditation group began at the beginning of lockdown in 2020. At the time, the need to connect and be at peace was quite palpable. This need brought together a bright small meditation community accessible every morning, and available to everyone any day of the week.
It is so wonderful to be part of a community, whether you're a regular or joining in occasionally, that comes together, to explore these beautiful practices, providing the time to talk about our experiences and journeys together.
Ann B
“I love the daily meditation.” 5 Stars
Recommended Reading
Comfortable with Uncertainty, Pema Chodrun
Emptiness Dancing, Adyashanti
Falling Into Grace, Adyashanti
I Am That, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Peace is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh
Still the Mind, Alan Watts
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The (Multiple Commontators)
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, Shrunyu Suzuki
Pavamana Mantra
Most of the meditations at Karuna begin with what is known as the Pavamana Mantra. The meaning of the mantra is as follows:
Lead me from illusion to reality.
Lead me from ignorance to knowledge
Lead me from death to immortality
Sample Meditation
The sample meditation to the right is an example of our regular Wednesday meditation focusing on kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. This particular video focuses on kindness.
Meditation Leaders
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Paul Menard
KARUNA DIRECTOR / MEDITATION LEADER
Paul embraces the teachings of classical yoga as meditation, bringing many years of study and meditation as outlined by Patanjali. He also attends regular meditation through Open Gate Sangha with Adyashanti and Mukti and is currently studying Daoist meditation and Nei Gong.
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Yasmin Adham
MEDITATION LEADER
Yasmin has always been interested in personal growth, health, and well being. She pursued many avenues in this quest. Among them were years of running, strength and conditioning training, ballroom dance, Pilates, yoga, and a study of nutrition and organic gardening. Her first experience with yoga was a gentle, meditative style she practiced with teacher Dean Hudson, but he left teaching. And a career in engineering and other interests took her away from yoga. Years later, after a recovery from shoulder surgery, looking for a way to become active again, she came upon Paul Menard and Karuna. In this style of yoga she first was drawn to the attention to detail, and then found what had alluded her in previous physical pursuits. It was here that the quest for wellness took on a deeper meaning of transformation, growth, and a spiritual path to healing and fulfillment. In October 2018 she graduated from 200 hour teacher training and is excited to bring her love of yoga as a practice of body, breath, mind, and spirit to others. She is grateful for the the Karuna community where she continues on the path of healing, growth, and transformation.
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Scott Mara
MEDITATION LEADER
Scott came to Yoga in 2010 after an auto accident left him unable to walk without the aid of a cane. After practicing Yoga for a year, he was able to walk normally again and recognized the value of regular practice. Scott discovered Iyengar Yoga while on a business trip which led him to study at Karuna. He is grateful to study with Paul and enjoys leading meditation classes.