World Meditation Day - Free Meditation Event

Hello Vancouver Indian Forum members, Let's join for a Free meditation session offered by the Heartfulness Vancouver on December 21st. Anyone can join and all are wellcome! No mat or any other equitment is needed. We will sit on chair and meditate.

This session is special as we will be celebrating the World Meditation Day. December 21st was designated World Meditation Day by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2024, following a resolution co-sponsored by India and several other nations, recognizing meditation's role in promoting global harmony, mental well-being, and a peaceful life, coinciding with the Winter Solstice.

Schedule:
- 9:45 AM - Arrive quietly and settle in
- 10:00 - 11:00 AM - Group meditation

Location: Douglas College New Westminster Campus, Room: S1812
Parking: Free metered parking on 8th St & Royal Ave until noon; paid lot available nearby.
Entrance: A volunteer will be at the main entrance on 8th St; if needed, use the 7th St entrance.

In this day and age of constant stress , we hardly ever give our mind time to process everything that happens in our life, meditation is the practice of allowing our mind to enter a state of deep rest,so that it can recover and function optimally

Social Meetup After The Meditation: If enough people are interested, we can go for a coffee shop nearby and have some chit-chat and socialize.

DISCLAIMER:
Meditation in general is safe but always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting or changing any exercise program or making a lifestyle change. By registering for this Meditation Session you understand that organizers of this Meditation Class, Participating Teachers, Volunteers are in no way liable for any injuries sustained while doing any of the practices during this Meditation Class or hereafter.

Photos and video might be taken by the organizers, solely for pure marketing purposes. Pictures taken at the event may also be shared on social media.