Our Meditation is:
Spiritual but not "Religious"
Structured but not Dogmatic
Ceremonious but not Pious
Mystical yet Practical
Profound yet Lighthearted
Guided yet Participatory
Educational yet Entertaining

Upcoming meditations:

Monday, September 22nd, Yoga at 6:30, Meditation at 7:30 pm
~~This will include Fall Equinox Material~~
Monday, October 20th, Yoga at 6:30, Meditation at 7:30 pm
Monday, November 17th, Yoga at 6:30, Meditation at 7:30 pm

The version below is from June 10, 2008, and was preceded by an hour of hatha [yin] yoga led by Trish Edwards, who did a great job of getting everyone ready for the meditation. The meditation itself now includes a "Limpia," or "cleansing," using lemon acacia branches that are shaken over and on the participants during a chant. Another addition is that we also now each compose an affirmation at the end that is repeated by the group. : [51 minutes]

FOUR LEVELS OF MEANING

The Four World Meditations are guided experiences based on the Tree of the Sefirot, and draw from a variety of mystical traditions. The intention is to facilitate an internal journey that teaches, attunes, and calms, while also intoning affirmations, generating gratitude, and advancing spiritual growth.

Parts of the experience include kirtan or "call and response" style chants, and repeated phrases. Tibetan bells, gongs, and a harmonium provide a soothing soundscape. By combining various principles of awareness-enhancing techniques, we create sustained moments of meaning and connection for the participants, and provide tools for life outside the meditation.

The meditations are led by Rafi Metz, who has been a student of the mysteries for more than 30 years. Our meetings are held at the Metaphysical Research Society at 7th and Odgen Streets in Denver's Capitol Hill Neighborhood, in the spectacular Egyptian Temple Room. More details are here, and Rafi's Kabbalah Hyperpedia, ifdawn.com, is a great source of information.

The 'script' I use for the meditation is drawn from Kabbalah, Buddhism, Yoga philosophy, Navajo rites, and modern sources. Woven into the text are snippets of William Blake, Walt Whitman, Shakespeare, Lao Tzu, Ezekiel, the Upanishads, Tagore, Yogananda, etc. At many moments during the hour, participants are able to intone these words and phrases with intention and in a meditative state, often in Hebrew or Sanskrit, and thus absorb the ideas more completely.

I'm delighted to announce that Trish Edwards, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will be working with us to lead us in an hour of yoga prior to the meditations, also based on the Four Worlds Concept. This yoga session will be tailored to each participant's needs, with accomodation for various levels of experience. This is an ideal combination, as the primary purpose of hatha yoga is to prepare the body for meditation, which will follow.

Please note: To enhance your yoga experience, wear loose-fitting clothes, don't eat a major meal for a couple of hours beforehand, and bring a mat or blanket for padding.

You are welcome to enjoy both parts or just attend half of the session. We do ask that if you are attending the meditation, you arrive at or before 7, so as not to interrupt the focus of the other participants.

An extended version of the Meditation was included in the June 1st Bodyawn Workshop.

We also do Evenings of Kirtan using Hebrew - here's More Info.

The meditations are held at the Metaphysical Research Society at 7th and Ogden [northeast corner] in Denver, Colorado. [MAP]