this is an introductory experiential group to become aware of the energy centers in our bodies. we will meditate on each of the centers, while chanting and learning about its properties and healing issues associated with them.

we dive into one Kosha each month, focusing on and experiencing it through guided visualizations. The physical body that most consider to be the self is only the most dense layer. Subtler than that is the energy or pranic layer. Then comes the emotional-mental layer also seen by some as colors corresponding to different feelings. The intellectual/intuitive or the wisdom layer is next, subtler and more expansive than the prior three and encompassing them too. Finally the bliss layer is the subtlest of them all and it encompasses all the other layers and extends over and beyond them.

Welcome to the group on 26 soul qualities. they are 1. Fearlessness 2. Purity of heart 3. Steadfastness 4. Almsgiving 5. Self-restraint 6. Sacred rites 7. Right study of scriptures/ self-study 8. Self-discipline 9. Straightforwardness 10. Non-injury 11. Truthfulness 12. Absence of wrath 13. Renunciation 14. Peacefulness 15. Non-condemnation 16. Compassion toward all beings 17. Absence of greed & envy 18. Gentleness 19. Modesty 20. Absence of restlessness 21. Radiance of character 22. Forgiveness 23. Cleanliness of body and purity of mind 24. Patience & fortitude 25. Non-hatred 26. Lack of conceit