meditation – Page 2 – Downtown Magazine

0002 Photo by Liz Ligon — Photo courtesy of: Liz Ligon courtesy of Friends of the High Line

Start your Wednesday with meditation at the High Line that will make you focused and rejuvenated for the full day ahead! Join the Integral Yoga Institute, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center and two guest appearances by The Interdependence Project for your weekly-guided meditations happening from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The meditations will continue through September and is located at the 22^nd Street Seating Steps on the High Line at West 22^nd Street.

The Integral Yoga Institute of New York is a nonprofit dedicated to the practice and teachings of Integral Yoga. Taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda, the lessons embrace the body and guide it to a calm and peaceful place. The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres is also a non-profit organization that was founded by Swami Vishnudevananda, the disciple of Swami Sivananda who was known to be one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 20^th century. Their goal is to spread peace, health and happiness through yoga. The Interdependence Project is a multi-lineage, secular Buddhist Center based in NYC, which offers meditation lessons with continued development in concentration, mindfulness and clarity.

0012 Photo by Liz Ligon — Photo courtesy of: Liz Ligon courtesy of Friends of the High Line

Participants will be able to receive the benefits of meditation that will guide them throughout their workday. Being raised above the busy city streets, the environment is calm and peaceful at this High Line location. Beginners are always encouraged to attend.

For more information, please visit: www.thehighline.org/activities.

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