Welcome to the Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Los Angeles. New seekers are especially welcome and warmly invited to come and participate in the Siddha Yoga practices.
Register here to participate in orientation for new seekers.
Below is some basic information to help orient you and make your experience more easeful.
Fees
There is no fee to participate in satsang. However, the Center is sustained by donations from the community, so you’re invited to make a donation in the Center Donations box or online.
Dinner and refreshments are available for purchase. The Bookstore also has books, CDs, jewelry, and other sadhana tools available for purchase (credit cards accepted).
Dress Code
Please wear modest, clean clothes. No shorts, tank tops, very tight-fitting clothing, or clothing with inflammatory language or images that others might find offensive. For a complete list of guidelines, visit the Center Guidelines.
What to Expect
When entering the Center you will hear chanting throughout the Center in the background..
Although a sacred space, the atmosphere in the Center is both respectful and relaxed as all kinds of people of all ages participate in the practices. Some people come to focus exclusively on the practices and want to remain in silence, while others love to socialize in Amrit. You may encounter all kinds of people, just as you would anywhere else in the world. Simply be respectful and have an open mind and over time everything will become more familiar. What is most important is the purity of your own intention in participating in the Siddha Yoga practices.
Some Basic Customs
Dress code (see above)
No cell phone usage inside the Center.
No photography or recording of any kind inside the Center.
Please remove your shoes before entering Halls, Temple, or Meditation Cave.
Please do not point your feet toward the Guru’s chair in any of the above locations.
For additional guidelines visit our Center Guidelines page.
Participation
Visit the pages below to find out more about these ways of participating.
Seva | The practice of selfless service. The Center operates entirely through seva.
Click here if you would like to register to participate in seva.
Center Donations | The Center is sustained entirely by donations from the community.
Newsletter | The newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what’s happening.
Glossary
A list of a number of terms you may encounter at some point.
Questions or Feedback
310.207.9909
Email
Additional Resources
Siddha Yoga Path Website | The main Siddha Yoga website.
Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Los Angeles
1845 South Bundy Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90025-5201
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