We have fully trained teachers located throughout the United States. Click on your area to find a teacher. If there is not a teacher in your area, please contact us. We may be able to arrange for a teacher to come to your area.
We also provide meditation instruction during our retreats. Register for a retreat and learn to meditate at the beginning of the program.
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x Vidya AndersonI have been meditating for many years and teaching meditation for AMS for 35 years. I was blessed to have the opportunity to study and train with Gururaj for 11 years. Having retired from my work as a psychologist, I now devote my time to teaching and writing. I cannot imagine living my life without the aid of this powerful life practice which promotes balance and serenity. I welcome the opportunity to teach you to meditate or provide further guidance in your practice. Location: Florida (Jupiter)Contact: Vidya7@aol.com | Vidya Anderson | Jupiter | Florida | Vidya7@aol.com |
x Sujay AndersonWhat would be the qualifications of a meditation teacher that you would feel trust and confident that they really knew what they were doing and had your best interests at heart. I have been meditating since 1968, taught TM meditation for 10 years before I met Gururaj, and spent 12 years virtually living with Gururaj and traveling around the world with him, both learning from him and learning to face my own stuff honestly and fearlessly. Gururaj taught me how to be a teacher and healer. Now these in and of themselves do not really answer the original question except that I was trained very well and walked through the fire of my own illusions facing them honestly and fearlessly. BUT —- Most important for me being a teacher of meditation is that anyone who comes to me to be taught is the most important person in the world to me and their spiritual growth and well-being is more important to me than my own life – this is called commitment. Being a teacher of meditation is the ultimate responsibility and requires ultimate commitment to the student – naturally the student must do their part. You take the first step and if necessary I will carry you until you can walk on your own, or I will die in the attempt. Love and blessings, Sujay Location: Florida (Jupiter)Contact: RbobAnderson@cs.com | Sujay Anderson | Jupiter | Florida | RbobAnderson@cs.com |
x Satya BainAs a corporate trainer in a high stress environment, I’ve experienced the changes in how I deal with the stress through the meditation practices. I have more focus so I’m better able to handle the challenges of the job. I am calmer and able to respond rather than react to the stressors. As a meditation teacher I am able to combine my love of teaching with the joy and peace of meditation. I have started branching out to teaching children to meditate and have enjoyed watching the wonder of a child move from tantrum filled days to peaceful cooperation. I’m also exploring the possibility of teaching classes through Skype. Using technology may prevent geography interfering with the opportunity to learn meditation techniques. Location: Tennessee (Knoxville)Contact: dragonness37928@gmail.com | Satya Bain | Knoxville | Tennessee | dragonness37928@gmail.com |
x Donna BernsteinI am a Certified Meditation Teacher with a practice of over 15 years, Registered Dietitian/Certified Dietetic Nutritionist for 35 years, Certified Yoga Instructor practicing for 25 years, as well as a Certified Laughter Yoga teacher. I am also a nature lover, creative vegetarian chef, mountain climber, and loving, caring individual. Meditation has helped to bring me perspective, balance, joy, an open heart and gratitude each and every day. I love teaching the AMS practices to others either through one-on-one or group sessions. If you live in Westchester county and are interested in learning more, I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at donnabrny@gmail.com or cell number 914-960-6565. Location: New York (Briarcliff)Contact: donnabrny@gmail.com | Donna Bernstein | Briarcliff | New York | donnabrny@gmail.com |
x Anna BlasucciI am a long-time meditator and certified teacher of the American Meditation Society. I have been on the spiritual path for some time and Gururaj’s teachings and meditation practices have brought me the clarity, peace and stillness that was necessary for me to connect with my true self and the divinity within. I love sharing Gururaj’s practices for a very simple but life-transforming meditation practice. Location: New York (Pleasantville)Contact: Ablasuc@gmail.com | Anna Blasucci | Pleasantville | New York | Ablasuc@gmail.com |
x Patty BraungerLocation: Oregon (Portland/Washington)Contact: P.braunger@comcast.net | Patty Braunger | Portland/Washington | Oregon | P.braunger@comcast.net |
x Jeffrey CarrI am an art professor and Dean of an art school. I have been married for thirty years to a fellow AMS meditator, and we have a beautiful daughter. I have been practicing meditation and spirituality for over forty years. I have encountered many of the greatest spiritual masters of our times, and have studied and practiced with many masters of spirituality. But Gururaj Ananda Yogi is my sat guru and heart master. Devotion to meditation and spiritual practice is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and is the best way you can help others. Location: California (San Diego)Contact: jeffreycarr108@gmail.com | Jeffrey Carr | San Diego | California | jeffreycarr108@gmail.com |
x Joe CharsaugaI am a retired Army veteran with 30 years of service. I was born in Panama but grew up in El Paso, TX. After retiring I became a middle school math teacher and a yoga instructor. A year before I retired from the Army I learned how to meditate through AMS and after my yoga certification also became a certified AMS meditation teacher. It is the combination of the practice of yoga with meditation, and the teaching thereof of the two, that helps me realize my true nature as it unfolds in my life. I am also a Kirtan enthusiast and I practice chanting using my voice, guitar and harmonium. I feel very blessed to have learned how to meditate through AMS and I enjoy very much helping others learn to meditate as an AMS meditation teacher. Location: Virginia (Yorktown)Contact: om4yogi@gmail.com | Joe Charsauga | Yorktown | Virginia | om4yogi@gmail.com |
x Maria DeAngelisAs an experienced meditator for several years, I have come to rely on the inner sense of peace and empowerment I have experienced as a result of the practices. As a certified meditation teacher with American Meditation Society, I love sharing these practices with students who are looking for more peace and joy and less fear and guilt in their lives, knowing that they are being offered a lifetime opportunity to experience their true whole selves through a series of very simple yet very profound practices. Location: New York (White Plains)Contact: mariadeangelis@optonline.net | Maria DeAngelis | White Plains | New York | mariadeangelis@optonline.net |
x Priya DrewsLocation: Arizona (Flagstaff)Contact: priyama1@yahoo.com | Priya Drews | Flagstaff | Arizona | priyama1@yahoo.com |
x Doreena DurbinDoreena served as the President of the American Meditation Society (AMS) from 2018-2022. From 2014 – 2017 she served as Secretary. She continues to teach and provide support as an active member of AMS and conducts meditation classes and workshops. Doreena has been practicing and teaching meditation under the auspices of the American Meditation Society (AMS) since 1977. She was initiated as a meditation instructor by Gururaj Ananda Yogi in 1981and has taught individuals and groups from various segments of society including medical students, physicians and researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine. In 1991 Doreena served on the Dialogue Committee for a Council on a Parliament of the World’s Religions(CPWR) in preparation for the 1993, 100th year anniversary where religious leaders worldwide, including the Dalai Lama came to Chicago to celebrate unity during this momentous event. Doreena has earned the nickname, “The Bridge” due to her ability to see the oneness and commonality of people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. She has a strong desire is to assist humanity in finding peace and tranquility in a challenging, chaotic world. Location: Texas (Denison)Contact: dooreena@comcast.net | Doreena Durbin | Denison | Texas | dooreena@comcast.net |
x Praseela FeltensteinI have been a wife, mother and special education teacher, and now I enjoy being a retired grandmother. I began using AMS’s practices in 1979 and teaching meditation in 1980, experiencing Gururaj’s teachings directly. Meditation has been the key to coping with all of life’s challenges as well as to unlocking life’s joy. It has awakened the spiritual side of myself and brought depth, beauty and awareness of the divine to my everyday experience. I enjoy teaching meditation because it deepens my own practice, and I want to share the gift of meditation with others. Location: California (Mount Shasta)Contact: praseela@comcast.net | Praseela Feltenstein | Mount Shasta | California | praseela@comcast.net |
x Linda FitzpatrickI so appreciate that the practices brought by our teacher and spiritual master Gururaj Ananda Yoga are designed to fit into a busy Western life and today I can honestly say that my practices bring an awareness of the divine to my everyday experience. My work in the world is to support people on the career journey, and I am also an enthusiastic supporter of the American Meditation Society and our sister organizations around the world. I welcome the opportunity to share these life-changing practices with you. Location: Tennessee (Knoxville)Contact: linda@workthatsatisfies.com | Linda Fitzpatrick | Knoxville | Tennessee | linda@workthatsatisfies.com |
x Jasuti GossJasuti Goss has taught meditation for 30 years. When asked about her way of teaching, she simply explains that her students come with one deep and sincere question, “Who am I?” She then gives them the tools: meditation techniques and new understandings, so they can start their own journey of self-discovery. Location: Indiana (Anderson)Contact: Jasuti@comcast.net | Jasuti Goss | Anderson | Indiana | Jasuti@comcast.net |
x Rick HafeleI began meditating 21 years ago and have been a meditation teacher for AMS for over 18 years. Life is a road with many twists and turns and unexpected potholes. Meditation has been my personal shock absorber and a door through which the joy of the journey can be clearly seen and experienced in my daily life. I can’t imagine going forward on this journey of life without the benefits meditation provides me. Location: Oregon (Wilsonville)Contact: hayflea@frontier.com | Rick Hafele | Wilsonville | Oregon | hayflea@frontier.com |
x Merrill HarminMerrill has been teaching meditation for thirty years and loves it. He especially loves Tamaji Harmin! Merrill has an active meditation group in White Plains, NY and offers many classes. Location: New York (White Plains)Contact: merrillharmin@gmail.com | Merrill Harmin | White Plains | New York | merrillharmin@gmail.com |
x Jaisha HooperJudith (Jaisha) Hooper lives in western Massachusetts. A student of Gururaj Ananda Yogi since 1978, she has been a teacher of meditation since 1979, and a healer since 1980. She is the author of several books and teaches writing at Smith College. Location: Massachusetts (Amherst)Contact: judyhooper@comcast.net | Jaisha Hooper | Amherst | Massachusetts | judyhooper@comcast.net |
x Sarah HopperI am a meditator, a published poet, a veterinarian, and a speaker of Na’vi, in that order. Meditation as taught by Gururaj Ananda Yogi has been an integral part of my path since I met him at the age of 13. Therefore I grew, and continue to grow, in an atmosphere of grace. Indeed, I cannot imagine how my journey would have unfolded without the precious gift of my spiritual practices. These techniques have helped me to find greater focus and sensitivity, a sustaining sense of peace and joy, and even a little wisdom. AMS meditation brings balance to my life and nourishes my soul. I have truly been blessed, and would love the opportunity to share this bounty with you. Location: Missouri (St. Louis )Contact: saralyn99@aol.com | Sarah Hopper | St. Louis | Missouri | saralyn99@aol.com |
x Terri HultI am an interior designer and took my first meditation class in 1986. I wanted to become more aware of my spiritual nature. I have found that meditation practices help me be less and less influenced by my thoughts and emotions and more compassionate, less critical ,and more accepting. I love entering the blissful calm encountered during meditation. Meditation helps me handle stressful situations with more ease. I would love to share these life changing practices with you so you too can experience more peace and joy in this world. Location: Tennessee (Loudon)Contact: hultint@charter.net | Terri Hult | Loudon | Tennessee | hultint@charter.net |
x Lisa JarvisI have been on a spiritual path for the past 20 plus years through a 12-step program of recovery. One of the areas of the 12-step program that I had trouble with was meditation. I found it extremely difficult to be in stillness. Although I had experienced changes throughout my 12-step recovery program before I learned how to meditate, I was still very much unaware of how my mind raced continuously and I still struggled with fear, anxiety, & stress with life challenges. I was introduced to the American Meditation Society through my husband upon his return from a retreat that he attended in 2007 with one of the AMS Vermont teachers. I was amazed at the transformation of peace I witnessed in him. I really wanted to experience peace in my own life as well. I began my journey with learning the AMS practices shortly thereafter. The individual meditation practices that I received through the AMS teachings have given me a deeper peace within and have helped me learn how to deal with life’s stresses and anxieties easier. I am able to see and experience my life and the lives of others through a different light. I would love the opportunity to be able to teach these ancient practices so you can experience more peace with life’s challenges and anxieties and can open your heart to your true self. Location: Vermont (Vergennes)Contact: lisajaynem@yahoo.com | Lisa Jarvis | Vergennes | Vermont | lisajaynem@yahoo.com |
x Sutriya JohnsonI became a teacher and healer in the the early 1980’s, and was fortunate enough to travel with and learn from Gururaj up to his last day with us. His teachings and practices have formed the bedrock of my life. Location: Missouri (St. Louis)Contact: Sutriya@aol.com | Sutriya Johnson | St. Louis | Missouri | Sutriya@aol.com |
x Ron LainoI was introduced to meditation as a child through religious instruction, and reintroduced to alternative practices in 2000 after a serious automobile accident prompted me to find a way to manage chronic neck pain. It has proven remarkable that the techniques I have discovered initially through Biofeedback Therapy could be used to control pain and influence the nervous system to reduce stress and increase well-being. Relaxation techniques that anyone can do, alleviating the physical wear and tear of daily living. It is my intent to share this transformative work, recognizing the value of meditation to overcome obstacles, relax and find quietude within Location: Nevada (Las Vegas)Contact: RonLaino@gmail.com | Ron Laino | Las Vegas | Nevada | RonLaino@gmail.com |
x Lauren LambertI came to meditation seeking quietude and relief from the tensions of an anxious world. It has helped me become more self-aware, compassionate and open to growth. Please get in touch to join one of my classes, inquire about working together individually, or if you would be interested in forming a downtown Boston-based circle for ongoing group meditation. Location: Massachusetts (Boston)Contact: laclambert@gmail.com | Lauren Lambert | Boston | Massachusetts | laclambert@gmail.com |
x Lilavati LofgrenLocation: California (Palo Alto)Contact: lilavatiji@aol.com | Lilavati Lofgren | Palo Alto | California | lilavatiji@aol.com |
x Babita McKassonI was taught the integrated meditation practices of the American Meditation Society (AMS) in 1983 and attended my first AMS meditation retreat in 1984. I have benefitted greatly from this unique system of meditations, plus the practical spiritual teachings of Gururaj Ananda have been a beacon of wisdom and inspiration that have truly lead me from darkness to light. The meditation practices balance each other and can be used during the day in stressful situations. AMS practices can be integrated with any current belief system or religion you may already have. I have taught the AMS meditation – off and on – since 1986, and have been active in attending the retreats twice a year since 1984. I had the privilege and benefit of being in the presence of Gururaj in person at the retreats while he was still in the body, which was a great gift of spiritual energy and an impetus toward self-examination and betterment. Passing on these practices and teachings is a joy, plus a mutual benefit for both teacher and student – I would be delighted to teach anyone who feels they are ready to learn. The in-person lessons are a tradition and a great advantage of learning from an AMS teacher. Location: Illinois (Carbondale)Contact: Babitaji@aol.com | Babita McKasson | Carbondale | Illinois | Babitaji@aol.com |
x Regina MilanoWhat you are is simply this open space of awareness (consciousness, awakeness, Being) in which absolutely everything seems to come and go, and that space is already at rest; it’s already Home. –Jeff Foster I have been meditating and studying non-dual spirituality for almost 20 years. Meditation and spiritual practices are now a way of life for me, and have guided me through challenging life experiences with equanimity—including two life-threatening health conditions. I teach preparatory and advanced meditation classes through the American Meditation Society (AMS); it is an honor to show students how they, too, can experience the “Peace that passeth all understanding.” I am also an advanced instructor in the practice of Self I-Dentity through Ho’oponopono, teaching classes in the U.S., Canada and Europe, and, I do my individualized practice of I AM Remote Healing with clients anywhere. Location: New York (Hastings on Hudson)Contact: sarayamllc@gmail.com | Regina Milano | Hastings on Hudson | New York | sarayamllc@gmail.com |
x Melissa MillsAs a long-time meditator, I am more and more convinced that meditation is the medicine for what ails us. It quiets and organizes our roiling minds, increases our focus, relieves depression and negative emotions, gives deep rest and grounds our bodies, and gives hope through the experience of joy. Not all at once, of course, but steady practice brings increasing results. All these things allow us to work more effectively and to face life with increased zest and appreciation, rather than anxiety and struggle. We gradually attract more and more of what we want in life and become able to help others achieve the same ends. With a new and different view of the nature of life we realize increasing happiness Location: California (Los Angeles County)Contact: MMills8935@aol.com | Melissa Mills | Los Angeles County | California | MMills8935@aol.com |
x Roopa MorosaniI have been engaged in meditational practices consistently since 1966, and teaching them, off and on, since 1970. I was fortunate to be with Gururaj from the day he began his teaching mission in London in 1976 until his final day day of teaching in Victoria, Canada, in 1988. I traveled and worked closely with Gururaj and his teachings, and have been active in meditational retreats in various countries for more than four decades. I teach meditation–off and on, now–because I have found that the knowledge of how to meditate effectively is the most powerful tool I know of for inner steadiness, calm, clarity, joy, and peace, and I regard it to be the finest gift any one person can offer to another. My life has been all-around blessed by meditation, and would like to offer that same advantage to anyone who feels able and ready to take on the commitment of regular, daily time spent in the pursuit of basic, long-term fulfillment from within himself or herself. Location: California (Bay Area)Contact: Roopaji@aol.com | Roopa Morosani | Bay Area | California | Roopaji@aol.com |
x Pingala Napier“It is so simple to be happy, but so difficult to be simple.” Location: Iowa (Sioux City)Contact: pingala53@yahoo.com | Pingala Napier | Sioux City | Iowa | pingala53@yahoo.com |
x Jarid NeuhausMeditation has given me a tool to be more aware of the present moment. I love to share in this stillness that the practices uncover. I have been practicing these meditation techniques since 1992, and teaching them since 1997. I highly recommend these meditation practices and the teacher that they came from, Gururaj Ananda Yogi. Contact me to a schedule a class! Location: Arizona (Scottsdale)Contact: Jarid9@gmail.com | Jarid Neuhaus | Scottsdale | Arizona | Jarid9@gmail.com |
x Nora OakesI have been meditating for many years. Originally I learned to meditate as a way to cope with the stress at my job and at home as a single mother of three young children. With Gururaj’s techniques I found increased energy and, over the years, a spiritual connection that continues to inform my life. Location: California (Santa Barbara)Contact: norakoakes@cox.net | Nora Oakes | Santa Barbara | California | norakoakes@cox.net |
x Andrea ReissWould you like to become the best version of yourself? A growing body of research shows, that a regular meditation practice can boost your immune system as well as improve your mood. Learn to notice, observe, and let go of old patterns that no longer serve you. Begin to cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and inner peace.
Location: New York (Westchester)Contact: Reissapr88@aol.com | Andrea Reiss | Westchester | New York | Reissapr88@aol.com |
x Abbe RosenbergMeditation teaches you how to see things from a fresh new perspective. You find the right teacher and do the practices taught by that teacher. You automatically become happier. I’d love to teach you how to meditate. Call or email anytime for a group or private lesson. Location: New York (White Plains)Contact: abbejr@verizon.net | Abbe Rosenberg | White Plains | New York | abbejr@verizon.net |
x Casey SamsI am a theatre teacher at the University of Tennessee, a Director and a Choreographer. I find meditation to be a wonderful pathway to releasing habitual patterns of thought and behavior. When I can release those habits I have access to expanded creativity, clearer expressivity, and a reduction of stress and worry. Meditating helps me be a better teacher, a better artist, and a better mother and wife. I welcome any opportunity to share the AMS meditation practices! Location: Tennessee (Knoxville)Contact: jsams1@gmail.com | Casey Sams | Knoxville | Tennessee | jsams1@gmail.com |
x Jane SlotnickMy name is Jane Slotnick. I am a wife and the mother of two young men. I started to meditate because my job as a special education teacher is extremely stressful at times. Now, after meditating for several years, I experience the calmness, peace, and joy it has brought into my life. Through meditation I have been able to remain tranquil in demanding situations. I also have more confidence and I am a happier person. I have experienced beautiful moments of peace and happiness through meditation. It would be my pleasure to share this with others. Feel free to contact me at sjslot5@aol.com Location: New York (Ossining)Contact: sjslot5@aol.com | Jane Slotnick | Ossining | New York | sjslot5@aol.com |
x Karuni StallardI have been both a teacher and a healer with AMS for many years. From the first moment that I met Gururaj, he has been my beloved guru, and I have never failed to trust his judgment in initiating me into these two powerful means of helping people. It is an important part of what I am meant to do in this world, and helps me to become nearer to him and his teachings through these precious activities. So, meditation is far more than just a method of relaxation or self-exploration. For me it is an expression of my devotion to the Divine. It is a pleasure and a privilege to be able to pass on these wonderful techniques to others. Namasté. Location: Missouri (St. Louis)Contact: karuni604@aol.com | Karuni Stallard | St. Louis | Missouri | karuni604@aol.com |
x Beckie WigginsLocation: New Mexico (Albuquerque)Contact: bjwiggs@centurylink.net | Beckie Wiggins | Albuquerque | New Mexico | bjwiggs@centurylink.net |
x Marcia WilgermeinMeditation has changed my entire perspective in all that surrounds me. I no longer allow myself to get tangled up in stress or suffer bouts of anxiety. The teachings of Gururaj Ananada Yogi are designed to give one a much deeper inner & outer awareness, I feel so blessed to have discovered these teachings and American Meditation Society. Becoming a certified teacher in these practices has been enriching for myself and my students. I’m available to teach small groups or one on one… Location: New York (Yonkers)Contact: marcia0701@aol.com | Marcia Wilgermein | Yonkers | New York | marcia0701@aol.com |
x Emma WoodsI took my first class with the American Meditation Society in 2003, having studied disciplines aligned with meditative practice (Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi) for several years. Once incorporating a daily meditation practice into my life I was immediately ‘hooked’, noticing a more balanced, peaceful yet alert state of mind. I also experienced direct benefits with my martial arts practice. This led me to complete the teacher-training course so I could share this powerful gift with others. I love witnessing the impact that meditation brings to people’s lives, and the opportunity it provides to experience a direct connection with our Universal Self. Location: Tennessee (Knoxville)Contact: emmawoods@me.com | Emma Woods | Knoxville | Tennessee | emmawoods@me.com |
x Kenton YeagerI am a passionate teacher. I believe there is nothing more important than sharing your understanding, information, and passions with others. I am a tenured professor and head of the graduate program in lighting design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. There I also teach courses in Meditation for Academic Success, Techniques for Unlocking the Creative Mind through Meditation and Visualization, Waking up the Real You, and Understanding Anger and Fear. I have been involved in these personal studies and practices for over 30 years. I also previously served as the President of this wonderful organization. I know how these practices have profoundly benefited me and want to share them with you. Location: Tennessee (Knoxville)Contact: kenton@americanmeditationsociety.org | Kenton Yeager | Knoxville | Tennessee | kenton@americanmeditationsociety.org |
x Brynn YeagerBrynn Yeager has been meditating with AMS since 2011. She found the practices immensely helpful throughout her college career. So much so that, during her time at the University of Tennessee she created her own course of studies entitled “Community Based Mindfulness, Meditation, and Creativity”, and was the president of the Mindfulness and Meditation Club. She became a certified teacher in 2015 and is enthusiastic about bringing meditation and mindfulness to underserved communities. Location: Tennessee (Knoxville)Contact: Brynn.yeager@gmail.com | Brynn Yeager | Knoxville | Tennessee | Brynn.yeager@gmail.com |
x Susie ZweigI am a certified teacher of meditation for the American Meditation Society. My reason for getting involved in meditation was to help ease & navigate through our stressful world. I cannot imagine my life without meditation. It has changed me by giving me a more peaceful and compassionate life. I would like to “pay if forward” by teaching and guiding individuals or those in a group situation, the teachings of Gururaj Ananda. Location: New York (White Plains)Contact: Peacefulmeditation123@gmail.com | Susie Zweig | White Plains | New York | Peacefulmeditation123@gmail.com |