Join us for our weekly meditation series, facilitated by Lakshmi Athota, MD!
Our weekly meditation gathering blends practices rooted in non-duality and mindfulness. We will explore a variety of practices focused on open awareness to compassion, resting as being, and healing ground practices. No experience necessary; all are welcome.
Each session follows a simple arc:
Opening: a voluntary brief check-in (just a word or phrase for what’s here with you right now, spoken or in the chat), followed by gentle movement or body sensing to arrive
Guided meditation practice with intention: the heart of our time together
Closing and Integration: 5 -10 minutes of writing or drawing to let the practice integrate, closing with a voluntary brief share of what’s alive for you in the moment
How to prepare
Find a comfortable space—somewhere with minimal distraction, and any props that support you for our time together (chair or mat, pillow, blanket, blocks, bolster) along with writing or drawing supplies.
Materials: Anything that helps you settle in and supports your own practice without pulling away from our shared container is welcome.
We invite you to put your phone on Do Not Disturb for the hour so you can be fully present with yourself and the group.
To deepen the container, we encourage you to join with your camera on, even if you’d rather look away from the screen.
This group is for you whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner. Practicing in community can deepen and enrich our individual practice. The power of Sangha/community is in being held and witnessed alongside others on this path.
About the facilitator, Sana cofounder and board member, Lakshmi Athota, MD:
Lakshmi began meditating at the age of 18, and her meditative practice has evolved over the years to include varying forms of mindfulness, nondual direct path practices, yoga, and somatic sensing practices. She is a registered yoga teacher, qualified Mindfulness-based stress reduction facilitator, certified healing ground facilitator, integrative psychiatrist, and educator. She is passionate about creating and cultivating spaces that support integration of expanded consciousness states through presence, meditation, movement, and shadow work.
We look forward to welcoming you into this space. Please use the form below to register.
The sessions are $15-25 sliding scale for the general public. Discounts are available for existing Sana Community Care Clients (existing Sana clients can email sana@sanahealingcollective.org to inquire about discounts).