All Classes are led by Acharya Priya Friday-Pabros and offered at Meditate & Thrive Kriya Yoga Center unless otherwise noted.
Acharya Priya has been teaching meditation and spiritual living workshops in the Kriya Yoga tradition for over 17 years. Through her teaching, she shares insights learned over more than 20 years of dedicated meditation practice. She imparts keys to living the ancient principles of yogic life as passed on to her from her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, and the masters of yoga in her lineage.
GROUP MEDITATION
ONLINE
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
All times are Eastern United States
Connect with like-minded individuals and experience the benefits of a regular meditation practice. New meditators are welcome and encouraged. Instruction will be provided.
Join Acharya Priya and Francisca Friday-Pabros for Kirtan Satsang (gathering of truth-seekers). Enjoy music, meditation, inspiration, and community as we chant the divine names and celebrate spiritual principles that guide and bring joy to our lives.
Offered by donation.
Where: In-person at The Center in Salisbury @116 W Main St Suite #205, Salisbury, MD
MEDITATION BASICS FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
There is no better time than now to begin a meditation practice. Our times are urging us to a greater depth of awareness of ourselves and the world we live in. Meditation can help.
Once a month Acharya Priya holds a 90-minute, donation-based Meditation Basics Class for beginners. In this class, you will learn what meditation is, as well as simple techniques for anchoring awareness and stilling the mind.
Learn to meditate. Do it for yourself. Do it for the world.
Find an upcoming class.
Investment: Tax-deductible donation to Meditate & Thrive to help cover our costs.
ABOUT MEDITATION
Meditation is the resulting state of clear awareness made possible through the application of techniques designed to redirect mental focus to a single point. When this focus is maintained for an extended period the mind becomes still and an underlying state of consciousness, spoken of as original mind or pure awareness can be witnessed and experienced.
In a practical sense, meditation is mind training. The activity of meditation involves cultivating non-attachment and establishing the discipline of focusing attention, at will. Through repeated practice, we master the ability to call upon these disciplines throughout all of life’s changes.
In a spiritual sense, meditation is a doorway to the inner sanctuary of the soul, where the direct experience of our true nature is available to us. This is the way to Self- and God-realization.
Benefits of Meditation include:
- Reduced mental and physical restlessness
- Greater access to calm, clear states of mind
- Increased awareness
- Restoration and regulation of a healthy nervous system
- Ability to be less reactive in all situations
- Lowered blood pressure
- Improved sleep patterns
THE WAY OF MEDITATION
Establishing a Life-long Practice
with Acharya Priya Friday-Pabros
The Way of Meditation is a program designed to support individuals in establishing or deepening their meditation practice through weekly exploration of the stages of meditation and spiritual advancement. The weekly teachings identify obstacles to success and apply ancient, time-tested techniques to overcome them. The teachings in this course are sourced from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Kriya Yoga meditation techniques.
In this course we will;
- explore the ancient roots of the meditation methods
- gain additional tools for calming the mind and focusing attention
- utilize the collective energy of group meditation to establish long-term consistency
- be inspired for dynamic and joyful practice
The program will include lecture and group practice, with time for discussion and questions. This course is recommended for those new to meditation as well as those who wish to deepen an existing meditation practice.
Program Offered by Donation.
INTRODUCTION TO KRIYA YOGA
The Science of Self- and God-Realization
An introduction to Kriya Yoga a path and practice.
Explore meditation, the foundations of yoga philosophy, and universal, spiritual practices that support awakened living.
Open to All.
Pre-Registration required.
Offered by Donation, give what you can.
INTRODUCTION TO PATANJALI’S YOGA SUTRA
with Acharya Priya Friday-Pabros
The Yoga Sutras are an essential guidebook for superconscious meditation, conscious living, and spiritual realization.
Study of the ancient teachings found in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras cultivates even-mindedness, contentment, wisdom, and compassion.
Explore each of the four chapters of the text. Everyone is welcome.
Required Book: The Science of Self-Realization – Roy Eugene Davis, available at Meditate & Thrive, from CSA here, or Kindle E-Book edition from Amazon here.
Program Offered by Donation.
WOMEN’S SOUL STRUT
with Acharya Priya Friday-Pabros
Offered periodically. The next Journey date is to be determined.
Soul Strut is a 40-day journey designed to facilitate the transformation of limited thinking about ourselves and the world. Participants practice lifting their consciousness to become more self-empowering. Weekly gatherings support the community of women in visioning and achieving their goals.
Weekly Group Gatherings consists of:
- Retreat style atmosphere
- Individual and group exercises to practice redirection of attention toward what’s true
- Guided Meditation sessions
- Instruction in time-tested techniques for reducing stress and increasing tranquility.
- Group support toward realizing our individual goals.
- Access to private guidance sessions with Acharya Priya
Strut with us as we become more fully available to what feeds our souls and brings us joy!
Get ready! Put on your strutting shoes. Open to All Women
Program Offered by Donation with a Registration fee of $50
THE ART OF THE SPIRITUAL JOURNAL
with Acharya Priya Friday-Pabros
Offered periodically. See the Events Calendar for upcoming Journal Workshops.
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.”
–Thomas Merton
Keeping a personal record of life events and the impressions they make upon us has long been recognized as a powerful tool for the spiritual journey. Spiritual Journaling is especially beneficial for those who wish to track the movement of their inner life. Experience the power of journaling for spiritual discernment.
This introduction to the Spiritual Journal process is a meditative writing retreat consisting of:
- Group Journaling Exercises
- Meditation
- Facilitated Spiritual Discussion
SPIRITUAL RETREATS
Meditate and Thrive retreats are spiritual practice immersions centered upon stepping back from lives of doing – to rest in being. The schedule consists of daily sadhana with extended sessions of meditation, contemplative study, and journaling, supported by sacred music and personal time for rest and reflection.