Question 1

Do I need to be a member to attend, or sign up in advance?

Accepted Answer

No membership is required to join our meditation services or reading services — everyone is welcome to attend.

Question 2

Is there a cost to attend?

Accepted Answer

There's no charge to attend any of our services. During our Sunday services, there is an optional offering to help support the group's running costs.

Question 3

I'd like to learn more about Kriya Yoga... where should I look?

Accepted Answer

If you're new to SRF, Chapter 26 of Autobiography of a Yogi covers the history and purpose of Kriya Yoga. For further questions, you can visit the SRF website's contact page or reach Self-Realization Fellowship directly at (323) 225-2471, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (US Pacific Time) and they will be glad to help.
SRF Contact Page: https://yogananda.org/contact-usSRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons

Question 4

Do I need prior meditation experience to attend?

Accepted Answer

Not at all, no experience is necessary to join our services. If you'd like to go further, you're welcome to enrol in the SRF Lessons, which teach the meditation techniques Paramahansa Yogananda taught. https://yogananda.org/lessons

Question 5

Which service is best for a first visit?

Accepted Answer

Our Sunday Inspirational Service at 11am (1hr) is a gentle starting point if you're new to meditation or to SRF. The Reading Service includes shorter meditation periods, which can help you build toward the longer sits in our full Meditation Services (2hrs+). Feel free to bring a cushion or blanket for comfort.

Question 6

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is limited at the community hall venue and devotees areencouraged to park on Ironside Street, where it’s a short walk to thevenue via a wooded pathway.

Question 7

Can I arrive after a service has started?

Accepted Answer

We recommend arriving 15 minutes early so you have time to settle in before the service begins. If you do arrive late, please enter quietly at a suitable moment, usually during a chanting period.

Question 8

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable, modest clothing is best for attending our services.

Question 9

Are the meditations guided?

Accepted Answer

Aside from a short introduction at the start of each service, meditation periods are unguided. If you'd like guided practice, SRF offers Guided Meditations on their website.

Question 10

How can I get in touch with the Brisbane group?

Accepted Answer

Feel free to email us at srfbrisbane@gmail.com. We check our inbox regularly and will get back to you as soon as we can :)

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