WORKSHOPS

We're sorry; this series has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Joanne will be teaching a similar workshop - in person - in Lily Dale, New York, on August 12, 2026... read more.

Meditation Sampler Winter Series 2026

New to meditation? Want to expand or deepen your practice? In this engaging workshop series, you’ll explore a variety of meditations - sitting, moving, chanting, focusing, visualizations, mindfulness, and more - from many spiritual traditions. Topics include: Week 1: Basics of MeditationWeek 2: Use of Posture & Movement Week 3: Importance of the Breath Week 4: Use of Sound & Rhythm Week 5: Use of Sight & Inner Visualizations Week 6: Creating a Meditation Space Week 7: Meditations for Creativity & Focus Week 8: Meditations for Health & Healing Week 9: Meditations for Inner Guidance Week 10: Meditations for Spiritual Connection Week 11: Meditation on Twin Hearts Week 12: Customizing a Meditation Practice Week 13: Group Share/Show & Tell
Attend one session or attend them all. Learn to love meditation, and experience the spiritual transformation that a fulfilling practice can bring to your life! Please wear comfortable clothes, and be prepared to interact. Each session includes lecture, direct experience with one or more meditations, and discussion. You will benefit greatly from the shared experiences of your fellow participants and from the mentorship of your instructor. During certain sessions of the program you may want to experiment with optional items to enhance your meditations. None of these is required; you can use common household items if you don't happen to have something listed below, and you needn't have any of them before the first session. Items will be specifically noted during the week prior to the session for which they will be mentioned.
  • Meditation cushion (if you have one) or you can use a blanket, towel, or yoga mat.
  • Device to play background music of your choosing.
  • A handful of color swatches/paint chips of your choosing (such as from a paint or hardware store).
  • Natural fragrances of your choosing such as essential oils, incense, and/or extract of vanilla, lemon, or a cinnamon stick.
  • Small crystals, shells, and/or other natural objects of your choosing (such as an acorn or feather).
Important Notes: Participants are expected to enjoy the sessions while in a private, quiet, indoor space where they will not be interrupted - no moving cars! Plan to be on camera except during certain meditations. Be prepared to join us LIVE for each session; very little content will be recorded, and recordings will be made available to participants only in very limited/specific circumstances at the instructor's discretion.
Dates/Times: Thirteen consecutive Mondays beginning January 26, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET. Location: Online via Zoom. Price: $85 (13 sessions); early registration (extended to January 20!) $65. Or $10 per single session Note: Week 1, Basics of Meditation, is free to all. Instructor: Joanne Franchina. Info & Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required. Please Note: Due to the interactive nature of the program, there is a minimum number of participants required for the series to take place, and a maximum number to allow full participation. We're sorry; this series has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Zoom: The day before each session, you will receive an email containing links to the Zoom meeting and any handouts you may need, so you can print them out ahead of time. Please read our suggestions for setting up your home space for the best experience.
JOANNE FRANCHINA is a registered medium in Lily Dale, New York, and the founder of Inner Compass LLC, an intuitive life coaching practice. After enjoying a successful corporate career, Joanne pursued a higher calling and became an ordained Spiritualist minister. Since 2006 she has helped thousands of people through individual sessions, workshops, special events, and an extensive mediumship development program. Joanne brings to her unique path of service a drive to improve herself, her work, and even her enjoyment of life, which is enriched by her passions for music, creative projects, and nature.

2026 Winter Schedule

We're sorry; this series has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Joanne will be teaching a similar workshop - in person - in Lily Dale, New York, on August 12, 2026... read more.
Week 1: Basics of Meditation
Get comfortable with meditation as a natural practice, learn simple meditations you can do anywhere/anytime, and find out answers to common questions. Date/Time: Monday, January 26, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: FREE. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 1/20/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 2: Use of Posture & Movement
You needn't sit still to meditate! In this session you'll learn a variety of movement meditations, and experiment with simple postures to enhance your meditations. Date/Time: Monday, February 2, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 2/1/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 3: Importance of the Breath
Learn why breath is an integral part of meditation, and experience breath meditations from many spiritual traditions. Date/Time: Monday, February 9, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 2/8/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 4: Use of Sound
Explore ways to enhance your meditations with sound and rhythm, and learn specific meditations that involve listening to, as well as making, sound. Date/Time: Monday, February 16, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 2/15/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 5: Use of Sight
Explore meditations that incorporate vision, including inner vision/imagination (eyes closed) and physical/literal vision (eyes open). Date/Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 2/22/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 6: Creating a Meditation Space
Learn how to create a sacred meditation space in your home, and how to adapt your practice to feel at home when meditating in other places, too. Date/Time: Monday, March 2, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 3/1/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 7: Meditations for Creativity & Focus
Learn to cultivate a state of mind where creative ideas flow and focus is laser-sharp, with stream-of-consciousness meditations and visualizations to expand on initial seeds of inspiration. Date/Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 3/8/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 8: Meditations for Health & Healing
Experience meditations that promote true healing to support you along your spiritual path, including focused processes to release resistance and invite peace, love, joy, and wellness into your life. Date/Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 3/15/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 9: Meditations for Inner Guidance
Experience the power of your inner wisdom with meditations that can help you gain insights into a particular area of your life, solve problems, and even answer specific questions.
Date/Time: Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 3/23/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 10: Meditations for Spiritual Connection
Learn meditations designed to raise your vibration - that is, to facilitate connection with your higher self, spiritual helpers, spirit loved ones, and the Divine. Date/Time: Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 3/30/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 11: Meditation on Twin Hearts
Experience a comprehensive meditation practice developed by the founder of Pranic Healing, and learn how it can accellerate your spiritual development. Date/Time: Monday, April 6, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 4/5/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 12: Customizing a Meditation Practice
Learn how to create a meditation practice that suits your personality, lifestyle, and spiritual goals, and that you can customize as your needs evolve. Date/Time: Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: $10. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 4/12/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
Week 13: Group Share/Show & Tell
Learn from - and share with - your peers what has helped you most in your journey thus far to learn and enjoy meditation. Date/Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET. Price: FREE. Pre-requisite: Completion of one other session in this series or permission of instructor. Registration: Register here. Pre-registration required; registration closes on 4/19/26. Note: Please include the week number, session date, or session topic in the Special Notes/Instructions field of the registration form.
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