Eight Week Meditation Program –

(Select preferred dates on the ticket page)

– Meditation is accessible to all of us, regardless of physical health, strength and flexibility. It spans cultures and traditions and is a beautiful way to release stress, find calmness, and cultivate inner-peace. Enjoy an intimate and integrated practice that includes a guided meditation sit, pranayama (breathing exercises), and a dharma talk. You’ve touched your toes a thousand times, now touch your mind.

This is appropriate for BOTH beginner and advanced meditators. 100% of class tuition will be donated to the non-profit organization One Common Unity.

What to Bring:
All that’s needed is a pillow (meditation cushion) OR a yoga mat and a blanket/ block. If you have difficulty sitting on the floor, chairs are available too. Please note, there will be no physical asana (postures/ stretching) during this practice.

About your Guide:
HAWAH holds certifications in both Jivamukti and Sivananda Yoga. He has spent the last 15 years also learning from other traditions including Ashtanga Yoga with Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, Vinyasa Flow, & Iyengar Yoga. He has been studying and practicing Vipassana Meditation since the year 2003, and trains in Kung Fu, specifically Shaolin, Tai Chi & Baguazhang styles, with Sifu Liu Xiao Ling. HAWAH has produced 3 documentary films, released two musical CDs and has sold over 10,000 copies of his four published books (the latest called “The Poetry of Yoga,” published by White Cloud Press). You can learn more: www.Hawah.life

About the Venue:
Overlooking Meridian Hill/ Malcolm X Park, the Josephine Butler Parks Center is an 18,000 sq ft., Renaissance-revival style historic mansion. Washington Parks and People operates the Parks Center as a “greenhouse” for advancing Washington’s parks and public spaces. The Center houses 12 community-based non-profit culture and service organizations.