Jaya learnt yoga and meditation techniques as a child from the teachings of the Bihar School of Yoga
(http://www.yogavision.net/bsy/about.htm). In 2005 she was initiated into the Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation Techniques of the Kriya Yoga tradition.
Since then she has learnt several meditation techniques under the guidance of living enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda. She has also been trained as an Acharya or teacher to teach many of these techniques.
Meditation Course Conducted at the Women's Center at the University of Washington, Spring 2007Course Title: Meditation for Increased Creativity and Relaxation
The human brain is estimated to have billions of possible connections
between neurons. The immense creative potential of the brain can be
tapped into by using techniques to create new connections and activate
unused portions of the brain. Limiting and negative thought patterns as
well as stress keep us from accessing this potential. In this course we
will use a spectrum of techniques as varied as guided visualization,
the use of sound energy or simply watching the spin of thought patterns
in meditative silence, to still the mind and to explore ways to harness
the creative potential available. Most importantly, these meditation
techniques will help one to experience a sense of inner calm, increased
focus and energy and a feeling of well-being.