Instructors

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Vasudha K. Deming is a meditation instructor, professional facilitator, instructional designer, and author. As founder of Noble Learning, she provides skills training in organizations and free meditation classes open to all. A student of spiritual Master Sri Chinmoy for more than 35 years, she enjoys utilizing her skills as a learning professional to lead classes based on universal teachings. Vasudha applies these techniques to her own daily meditation practice, distance running endeavors, service projects, and overall well-being.

Vasudha

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Papaha

Papaha Gosline avidly studied spiritual philosophy from a young age and has been a student of Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. He has traveled the world for decades learning and assimilating spirituality from various cultures. He’s also a long-time tennis instructor who helps players to develop their “inner athlete.” 

Gabriele Settimi is originally from Italy and now makes his home in San Diego. A life-long musician in various genres, he now focuses on "music of the heart" and regularly leads informal sessions performing the compositions of Sri Chinmoy. He brings high energy and enthusiasm to his meditation classes. Gabriele is also an excellent Italian chef!

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Gabriele

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Devendra

Devendra Cheatham’s artistic flair ranges from his photography skills to his excellent work as a vegetarian chef at Jyoti-Bihanga. He's also an accomplished runner and has been a USA representative on multiple global teams for the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run.

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Pujari

Pujari Schaeffer has always integrated art and other creative pursuits into his long-time meditation practice. He taught art to children for 20 years in Northern California and is currently a muralist and landscape gardener in San Diego.

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Prema

Prema Jackson has been a student of Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. She is committed to the tenet that the path to inner peace can be as diverse as those who seek it. In addition to leading meditation classes, Prema creates and hosts radio programs and often serves as an MC for the global Songs of the Soul concert tour.

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Harita

Harita Davies a life-long athlete and fitness enthusiast originally from New Zealand. She credits meditation for helping her complete dozens of ultra-marathons, including the Sri Chinmoy 3,100-Mile Race (the world's longest sanctioned footrace) four times. In addition to her avid running career Harita is dedicated to helping recreational athletes improve their performance and enjoyment in sports of all kinds. Harita is also a North American Director of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, a global torch relay.