Empty-handed I entered the world
Barefoot I leave it.
My coming, my going—
Two simple happenings
That got entangled.
—Kozan Ichgyo, 14th century Zen Monk
2026 marks my fiftieth year studying and teaching Raja Yoga and meditation.
I met my spiritual guide and teacher, Walt YogiRaj Baptiste, in 1976 and began the magnificent journey of a lifetime—the journey into the Self. His teachings are unique in that they encompass spiritual practices from many wisdom traditions, including the expansive Vedic tradition, Raja Yoga, Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, Christianity, and Judaism. After his passing, I continued my studies with another great Raja Yoga Master, Swami Veda Bharati, and with H.H. the Dalai Lama.
Soon after arriving at the Baptiste Yoga Center and experiencing meditation, I understood deeply that my path and purpose is to pass down these transformational practices to others. I have not deviated from this for fifty years.
After an intensive fourteen years of working and studying with Walt Baptiste, he sent me out into the world, saying, “Michele, you came here to become a teacher, and now you are ready to teach.” Soon after, I was teaching at Rancho La Puerta, Esalen Institute, UC San Diego, and Scripps Clinic, among many others. Now, I offer these live meditation programs on Zoom, without video, so as not to distract from your inner experience.
In this 2026 Winter Meditation Program, I will be sharing with you practices from many wisdom traditions that lead to life’s unentangling and to spiritual attunement.
Love,
Michele
January 5 – February 26, 2026
Meditation sessions Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00am – 9:30am PST
Eight weeks – Open to all levels.
*Recordings of each session will be sent the following day.
Tuition: $173
This is an online program. To livestream we use Zoom.
2026 Winter Meditation Course Registration
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