Forest Bathing and Meditating
Heavily Meditated: A Free Community Meditation Experience. Remember, registration is required.
Guided by Maari Falsetto – Featuring Kirtan Kriya
In our fast-paced world, finding stillness can feel like a luxury. Heavily Meditated is a space where we slow down together — a free community gathering devoted to presence, breath, and the deep nourishment that comes from shared stillness. Each session invites us to return to ourselves while connecting with the collective energy of those around us.
Join us beneath the trees this summer for Heavily Meditated in the Forest—a peaceful weekly gathering where nature, community, and meditation come together to nourish the mind, body, and spirit.
This is our second summer taking our free community meditation into the forest, where the sounds of birdsong, the fresh air, and the beauty of nature become part of the practice. Meditating in community has a unique way of deepening our experience, reminding us that we are connected not only to ourselves, but to one another and the natural world. Each gathering features Kirtan Kriya, a simple yet powerful meditation that combines chanting the sounds Saa Taa Naa Maa, gentle finger movements (mudras), and visualization to calm the mind, improve focus, reduce stress, and cultivate a profound sense of inner peace. Whether you're brand new to meditation or have an established practice, all are welcome to share in this beautiful experience.
About Kirtan Kriya
Kirtan Kriya combines mantra (chanting), mudra (hand movements), and visualization to create a deeply integrative experience. The mantra Sa Ta Na Ma — meaning “Infinity, Life, Death, Rebirth” — represents the natural cycle of existence. As we chant aloud, whisper, and then move into silent repetition, the vibration of these sounds guides our awareness through the full spectrum of being.
The accompanying finger movements (touching thumb to each fingertip) help balance both hemispheres of the brain and activate energy points connected to clarity and creativity. This combination of sound, movement, and mindfulness makes Kirtan Kriya one of the most studied and beneficial meditations available today.
The Benefits of Kirtan Kriya
Research has shown that regular practice of Kirtan Kriya can:
Reduce stress and anxiety, calming the nervous system and lowering cortisol levels
Improve memory and cognitive function, supporting mental clarity and focus
Enhance mood and emotional balance, through rhythmic breathing and sound vibration
Support spiritual connection and intuition, helping you feel more aligned and present
This meditation engages multiple senses — voice, touch, hearing, and visualization — creating a full-bodied experience that grounds the mind while awakening deeper awareness.
The Power of Community Meditation
Meditating in community amplifies the practice. When we come together in stillness, our collective energy supports individual transformation. Shared breath and silence create an atmosphere of connection and compassion that extends far beyond the meditation itself.
Community meditation reminds us that we’re not alone in our inner journeys — that our calm and healing contribute to the well-being of others. Together, we generate coherence, kindness, and presence that ripple outward into our lives and communities.
Join Us
Heavily Meditated is open to all — whether you’re brand new to meditation or have a lifelong practice. Come as you are. Bring your breath, your curiosity, and your willingness to be part of something bigger than yourself.
Let’s sit together. Let’s be Heavily Meditated.