MEDITATION SERVICE FORMAT

ENERGIZATION EXERCISES

The Energization Exercises are a series of standing exercises developed by Paramahansa Yogananda to help prepare one for meditation.  They are practiced individually or in a group before meditation.

MEDITATION SERVICE

A meditation leader guides the group through periods of silent meditation and prayer with periods of devotional chanting.

CHANTING

Chanting with deep concentration and devotion draws the devotee inward to the altar of God's presence.  A Cosmic Chants booklet is available to learn the words to chants.

PRAYER

During the last portion of the meditation, time is spent in prayer for those who are in need of healing and for world peace.