We are delighted to invite you to a special hands-on meditation info session accompanied by lecture on the benefits of meditating, led by Dr. Suvarna Newalkar. Dr. Newalkar is a distinguished civil engineer and the owner of Advance Engineering Consultancy in Thane, with over 30 years of experience in the field.
In addition to her engineering expertise, Dr. Newalkar has a profound passion for yoga. She holds a one-year Diploma in Yogic Education from Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane, and has earned her BA, MA, and Ph.D. in Yogashastra from Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskriti Peetham, Nagpur. Her doctoral research focused on “Altered States of Consciousness,” with a particular emphasis on mantra and meditation.
Dr. Newalkar received sanyasa initiation from Swami Niranjananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga and is known as Sanyasi Bhaktananda. She has coauthored the book “Gayatri Parmo Mantrah” and currently serves as the Vice Principal of Yoga Vidya Prabodhini at Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane.
This session promises to be an enriching experience, blending Dr. Newalkar’s extensive knowledge and practical insights into meditation and altered states of consciousness. We believe it will be a valuable opportunity for all participants to deepen their understanding and practice of meditation.
Event Details:·
(Free to attend for both members & non-members)
Date: 21st Dec’ 2024
Time: 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Venue: Cedar Mill Community Library (1080 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR 97229)