Meditation, Retreats & Spirituality for the Capital District

iving in Peace - From Me to We.
A celebration of the International Day of Peace
On this year’s International Day of Peace, we come together to reflect and celebrate the timeless value of peace. The theme “Living in Peace: From Me to We” reminds us that peace begins in the heart of the individual and expands to embrace families, communities, nations, and the world.
This gathering will be a space to:

• Share reflections and experiences of peaceful living
• Celebrate peace through music and meditation
• Leave feeling inspired empowered and filed with hope.

Join us in creating a collective atmosphere of peace where my inner silence becomes our shared strength. Together, we can shift from “me” to “we” and contribute to a world rooted in peace.
We warmly welcome you to be part of this meaningful evening.

Raja Yoga: Let us understand the secret of life

• In this three-day spiritual retreat, we will deeply contemplate the following topics:
• The true introduction of the soul and the Supreme Soul
• To know and realize the innate qualities of the soul
• Experiencing the depth of meditation
• The impact of thought power on life
• An opportunity to learn and understand the deep secrets of the law of karma
• Attaining the eight powers through Raja Yoga and applying them in spiritual life

### Facilitators:

Champaben Patel
Champaben is a microbiology graduate who has practiced Rajyoga meditation for over 30 years. She coordinates activities for our Hudson Valley area center and leads meditations and classes in Hindi, Gujarati, and English. Her focus is on practical spirituality and inner transformation, and she is known for her warm and approachable style. She offers workshops on stress relief, anger management, positive thinking, and values-based living, inspiring others to live with clarity, strength, and compassion.
Monika Kalra
Monika Kalra’s artistic journey has been deeply influenced by spirituality. A student of Rajyoga Meditation since 2001, Monika began expressing her spiritual experiences through art in 2016. Her work reflects the inner journey of self-realization, meditation, and victory over the self. Her recent series, Rosary of Victory, explores inner transformation through geometric abstraction was selected for exhibition at the 2025 Program for the Evolution of Spirituality at Harvard Divinity School and Sacred Arts 2025 at Oxford. Based at Peace Village, she leads contemplative art workshops, retreats, and experiential Raja Yoga sessions, helping others integrate spirituality into their creative expressions.
Ekta Nandrajog
Ekta has been practicing Raja Yoga Meditation for over 20 years, experiencing its profound impact on her inner stability and personal growth. Her journey of self-transformation naturally led her to contribute to the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Boston, where she supports the planning of various activities. Professionally, Ekta supports several medical offices. She values a life of balance, combining spirituality and service in all she does.
Jigisha Pathak
Jigisha holds a Master’s degree in English Literature, is a gold medalist, and was awarded a national merit scholarship. She began her professional journey as a teacher in India, working across various educational levels. For the past 25 years, she has been practicing Raja yoga meditation. She currently teaches Raja yoga both in person and online, and actively supports a range of Brahma Kumaris activities including translation, transcription, proofreading, cooking, and gardening.

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