These are practices and people we trust — offerings we share because they have supported us, and may support others along their own path.
Practice in Action
Friends of the Lotus
A meditation community centered on presence, compassion, and shared practice in everyday life. Through Friends of the Lotus, meditation becomes relational — a space to return inward while being supported in living these teachings day by day.
Mountain Institute
A contemplative center grounded in sustained study, retreat, and disciplined practice. Our connection with Mountain Institute reflects a shared reverence for depth, lineage, and the steady cultivation of awareness through structured meditation and learning.
Kriya Yoga Online with Ryan Kurczak
Kriya yoga, Vedic astrology and philosophy offered through study, teaching, and long-form inquiry. Ryan’s work emphasizes discernment, depth, and understanding the roots of astrological tradition as a way of engaging life with clarity and responsibility.
Vedic Astrology with Fiona
Vedic astrology offered as a reflective and time-honored practice, supporting self-inquiry, discernment, and deeper listening. Fiona’s work draws from this ancient tradition to illuminate cycles, patterns, and inner movement — helping individuals engage their lives with greater awareness and clarity.