New York City, NY

Why do we meditate? We meditate precisely because this world of ours has disappointed us and because failure looms large in our day-to-day life. We want fulfilment. We want joy, peace, bliss  and perfection within and without. Meditation is the answer, the only answer.  – Sri Chinmoy


 

Free Meditation Classes in New York and Tri-States

Throughout the year, we offer introductory meditation courses which are offered free of charge in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens and the Tri State Area.

4 times a year, we offer 2-day meditation workshops in Manhattan. They are followed by a 4-week introductory session that ends with an in-depth, 3-month long session held in downtown SoHo. We also host week long meditation festivals throughout the year .


NEXT NYC MEDITATION WORKSHOP/FESTIVAL

Call (917) 770-8584 for more information. 
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Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre Who Give Meditation Classes

The meditation classes are given by Sri Chinmoy Centre International members who are seasoned meditation instructors, many of whom have lectured in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.


Meditation Workshop FAQ

Q. What type of meditation do you teach?

A. We offer  “heart center” meditation. This a method wherein we calm the mind using proven meditation techniques  in order to enter the spiritual heart. It is one of the fastest ways of making spiritual progress. More …


Meditation techniques we offer

  • Breathing techniques– how conscious breathing can transform thought and emotion
  • Mantra– how repeating a single spiritual word or phrase calms the mind
  • Heart meditation – how to concentrate on the heart center (chakra) for fastest progress
  • Visualization techniques– how guided group meditations expand individual practice
  • Illumining life habits – how to break the cycle of negative thinking  
     

Meditation Links

Meditation FAQ
Meditation USA
Online Meditation Resources
Simple Meditation Exercises
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New York Area Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre

Sri Chinmoy was born in India in 1931, in Shakpura near Chittagong. After studying in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram for over twenty years, he came to the New York City in 1964 where the first Sri Chinmoy Centre in the US was established. More …
 


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UPDATE – New York Songs of The Soul Meditation Concert

The twice-yearly New York area Songs of the Soul concerts feature meditative music composed by Sri Chinmoy. The next New York area concert will take place in… More