Group Meditation Guidelines

• For a Group Meditation to be successful, we should ask ourselves — "What can I do to avoid distracting others?"
• Adjust your meditation stand's height before meditation begins and avoid bringing noise-creating items such as plastic into the hall.
• Please go to the restroom during chanting periods only. Gentle stretching can also be done during chanting.
• Refrain from talking to anyone or making sounds during meditation. Kriya should be practised silently so that it is inaudible to others.
• Avoid wearing strong perfumes.

Before Meditation:

• Arrive on time. If you come late, please sit in the back of the Dhyana Mandir.
• Turn off all electronic devices.
• If you have a cough, cold, or any condition that creates noise or restlessness, please meditate at home until your condition improves. Devotees staying in the ashram may meditate in their rooms or in the Smriti Mandir.
• Wear clothes made of soft fabrics that don't make noise. Lady devotees should take care that their bangles do not make sounds.

During Meditation:

• Remain still and quiet during periods of silence.
• If you need to leave, please do so during the chanting periods.
• If you are not staying for the entire meditation, please sit in the back of the Mandir.
• Consideration for others is an important part of one's spiritual growth. Thank you for being considerate.