Polestar Annual 8-Hour Meditation
This tradition, of dedicating a whole day during the Holiday Season to meditation and spiritual practice, was begun by Yogananda in 1931. He predicted it would spread around the world which is exactly what has happened; meditations will be hosted in an estimated 40 countries this year. (In addition, the UN has recently named December 21st as World Meditation Day.)
We hope you can join us for a day of Peace, meditation and relaxation. The morning will have longer meditation sessions with occasional chanting breaks. The afternoon will have shorter sessions interspersed with readings, and musical selections. As much as possible, use chanting sessions for personal breaks when needed. Here’s the schedule.
8 AM: Welcome & orientation: Opening prayer, chants, meditation
9–9:15 AM: 1st chanting break
11–11:15 AM: 2nd chanting break
12–12:20 PM: Mid-day break
12:20–4 PM: Brief 15–20 min meditations interwoven with musical selections
3:45–4 PM: Guided healing prayers and closing
Please bring anything you may need for comfort. We will also have chairs, yoga matts and pillows at the temple.
May we all dive deep in the Spirit of Christmas!
Please bring anything you may need for comfort like a meditation pillow or blanket, water bottle and a snack if you feel like you might get hungry.
Donate and Join the Polestar Ohana!
We are grateful for your active participation in the ongoing expansion of Polestar Gardens and the creation of Polestar Village.
Donations like yours will continue to build our vision of community and support the physical, mental, and spiritual development of students of all ages.
Your contributions directly impact every aspect of Polestar:
– the garden,
– meditations
– kirtan
– planning for elder care, attainable, energy
efficient housing, child education
– and much more!
Mahalo! (thank you) from all of us.
