Manhattan
Meditation Center
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, the Meditation Center is an ideal sanctuary to calm down, clear your head and take a break from the bustling energy of the city.
The Center offers a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and meditation practices. You can explore the silent journey inward, and the dynamics of mastering your own mind.
Whether you seek a moment of quiet reflection or a profound spiritual experience, you are welcomed to nurture yourself mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Contact Information
The Meditation Centre and Gallery
Address: 306 5th Avenue 2nd Floor New York, New York 10001
Phone: +(1) 212 564 4335
Email: manhattan@us.brahmakumaris.org
Website: www.manhattanmeditationcenter.org
The Team
Rona Schweitz
Rona had practiced and taught meditation for more then 30 years. She started to meditate when she was in medical school in the Netherlands. For many years she practiced medicine while helping start meditation centers in several places in the Caribbean amongst which, Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire and the Dominican Republic. She authored a book Experience Meditation.
In 2017 she moved to New York where she is a full-time volunteer helping to run the Manhattan Meditation Center of the Brahma Kumaris.
Raj Bhagirathee
Raj is one of the main pillars of the Manhattan Meditation Center. When she was introduced to the Raja Yoga knowledge, more than 40 years ago, she began to feel immense happiness which she wanted everyone else to also experience. She involved herself in the spiritual service in Manhattan, starting out in a small room on the lower west side, while also working as a pharmacist at Sloane-Catering. She introduced many, many to Raja Yoga meditation. Raj’s dynamic, open and hospitable personality allowed people from all walks of life to find a spiritual home in hectic mid-town Manhattan. Raj loves to cook vegetarian food in a meditative atmosphere and encourages everyone on their spiritual journey.
Ines Frank
Ines Frank is an enthusiastic practitioner and teacher of Raj Yoga meditation with over 20 years of experience. She is deeply involved with the Brahma Kumaris, where she shares her knowledge and passion for meditation. In addition to her spiritual practice, Ines has a science background as a doctoral researcher in Microbiology. Her unique blend of scientific expertise and spiritual wisdom enables her to offer a holistic approach to well-being and personal growth.
