named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
21-day Meditation Challenge
Free online course introducing mindfulness and meditation through the Path of Unfoldment (PoU) method
Friendly Circles
Weekly online peer groups facilitated by trained leaders to explore life experiences, deepen self-awareness, and build supportive relationships
Meditation Course for Beginners (PoU-1)
Foundational course teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques based on the Path of Unfoldment method
Meditation Retreats
Weekend retreats in Westchester, NY featuring meditation, organic meals, and personal support; includes follow-up tools and community building
Mindful Education in Schools & Colleges
Curriculum-based program introducing mindfulness and self-knowledge to K–12 students
Starter Meditation Kit
Introductory course providing techniques and practices to integrate meditation into daily life
Yoga and Wellness
Program offering yoga practices focused on conscious movement, mental balance, and holistic well-being
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 4 activities
- Hosts in-person and online meditation retreats and sessionsOrganizes weekend meditation retreats in Westchester, New York, featuring organic meals, accommodations, and access to wellness facilities, as well as weekday two-hour sessions and private arrangements. Also offers daily online live guided meditations at various times.
- Provides yoga instruction for self-awareness and spiritual growthOffers yoga practice designed to break psychological and spiritual patterns limiting self-realization, with instruction focused on mindful movement, self-awareness, and conscious attention. Includes planned group yoga sessions for discipline and attention training.
- Teaches meditation using the Path of Unfoldment methodOffers meditation instruction based on the Path of Unfoldment (PoU) method developed by Gururaj Ananda Yogi, including beginner courses, guided challenges, and foundational techniques for daily practice. Programs include the free 21-day Meditation Challenge, the Meditation Course for Beginners (PoU-1), and the Starter Meditation Kit.
- Trains and certifies meditation teachersOperates a teacher training program through a faculty of 47 experienced instructors to certify new meditation teachers in the Path of Unfoldment method.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Facilitates community-building group programsRuns Friendly Circles—peer-led group conversations with trained facilitators—and hosts weekly one-hour online group discussions focused on supportive and uplifting dialogue. Also organizes community-building groups for diverse populations including workmates, family, police and community members, former classmates, neighbors, and interest-based groups.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Implements Mindful Education in K-12 schoolsDelivers Mindful Education programs that introduce Self Knowledge and mindfulness practices into K-12 school curricula.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants$126K98%
Program service revenue$3K2%
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expenses
Total expenses$113K
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balance sheet
Total assets$31K
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Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JORDI CAPDEVILA — DIRECTOR
- MERRILL HARMIN — DIRECTOR
- RAMON LEONATO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- American Meditation Society Network — Identifies as the New York chapter of the American Meditation Society.
- International Foundation for Spiritual Development Partner — This site is courtesy of the International Foundation for Spiritual Development.
- Jeffrey Carr Partner — Faculty member with over forty years of experience as a spiritual teacher and educator
- Merrill Harmin Ph.D. Partner — Faculty member and designer of Uplifting your Life and Friendly Circles programs
- Ramon Leonato Partner — President of the Spanish Meditation Society and leader of IFSU teacher training and education programs
- Robert Anderson Partner — Faculty member, US Marine Veteran, and meditation teacher since 1968 trained by Gururaj Ananda Yogi
- Sutriya Johnson Partner — Faculty member trained by Gururaj Ananda Yogi and active since the 1980s
- Vidya Anderson Ph.D. Partner — Faculty member with expertise in meditation in education and doctoral research on mindfulness in schools
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inner Wisdom Facilitationmethodology: unfold-your-own-wisdomBy creating conditions for reflective self-exploration rather than offering external advice, the organization helps individuals access their own wisdom and realize their potential because authentic growth emerges from internal insight, not directive instruction.
- Path of Unfoldment Methodmethodology: Path of UnfoldmentBy guiding individuals through a structured meditation sequence (Path of Unfoldment), the organization facilitates progressive spiritual development because this stepwise approach supports safe and sustainable inner transformation.
- Yoga as Consciousness Practicemethodology: holistic_consciousness_expansionBy teaching yoga as a practice of inner release and holistic engagement, the organization supports self-realization and expanded consciousness because the physical practice serves as an entry point to access the integrated self—body, mind, and spirit.