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  • Our meditation circle follows the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the prominent spiritual figures in the twentieth century and the pioneering father of Yoga in the West.
  • Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920 to make available the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual science originating millennia ago in India.
  • Visit our Website for information about our Meditation Circle, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Self-Realization Fellowship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What meditation techniques do we practice?

  • We practice the yoga techniques of meditation, concentration, and energization taught by Paramahansa Yogananda – including Kriya Yoga, a spiritual science that leads to the direct experience of our inner divinity.

Do we teach Yogananda's meditation techniques during our meditation services?

  • Paramahansa Yogananda's meditation techniques are not reviewed during our meditation services. Step-by-step instructions in the techniques that he taught are given through the SRF Lessons.

Who can participate in our meditations?

  • All our meditation services are open to the public and we warmly welcome all sincere seekers.
  • You do not need any background in meditation to attend our services, although it is helpful to study the meditation techniques provided the SRF Lessons (see below).
  • If no techniques are known, silently call on God in the language of your heart.

Is there a charge for our meditation services?

  • There is no charge for attending our services although there is a donation box for those who may wish to help cover our operating expenses.
Open House and Guided Meditation

Open House and Guided Meditation

227 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, CA

The Open House event is open to all, especially those with limited familiarity with the Ottawa Mediation Circle of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). This will be an opportunity to receive an introduction to Paramahansa Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship, the organization he founded, which we represent here in Ottawa.

Whether you are an experienced meditator or have no experience at all, feel free to come by. We hope you will join us and take time to tune in with the love and joy that reside in your soul.

Refreshments will be offered after the meditation, so please stay and chat!

The agenda will be as follows:

1. Introduction to:
- The Ottawa Meditation Circle,
- Self-Realization Fellowship, and
- The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda ~ 20 min
2. Basic instructions on how to meditate ~ 10 min
3. Guided meditation ~ 30 min
4. Refreshments ~ 45 min

Please arrive early:

The doors will close when the event is scheduled to begin. To foster a peaceful environment, entry will not be permitted once the guided meditation portion of the event starts.

Cost:

All of our meditations are free of charge; donations to help cover our operating costs are appreciated.

How to find us:

Pedestrian access is across the street from Harvey’s, through the side door entrance at the end of the Knox Presbyterian garden walkway.

Parking:

  • Free street parking is available on weekends on Lisgar St., which is beside the church, and on other surrounding neighbourhood streets.
  • Ottawa City Hall underground parking is $2.00 on weekends.
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