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Early Morning Spiritual Practices

Saturday, November 9, 7:30 — 8:30 am

Separate Sessions
Pick a familiar approach or experience a new one!

Arati &Yoga

Led by W. Rukmini Walker, the Arati devotional ceremony is performed in all Hindu temples to greet the Lord. Robin Deen Carnes will lead yoga in this sacred context.

Buddhist Insight Meditation

Guided by Luisa Montero-Diaz, a meditation practice that brings calm and focused awareness to the mind/body process.

Christian Centering Prayer

With Nina Tovish, a traditional Christian practice of praying beyond thoughts, words and emotions.

Jewish Prayers for Peace and Healing

A session of music, meditation, ancient Jewish prayers and contemporary midrashim led by Nancy Schmitz and Carol Rubin.

Labyrinth

Walking the labyrinth is a form of meditation that can help us calm our minds and center ourselves inwardly.

Sufi Zikr

Led by Pythia Peay, a mystical Sufi practice that combines the motion of the body with chanting, while seated in a meditative posture.