How to be a sage
- A Meditation Course -
WEDNESDAYS, MAR. 19 - MAY. 7 | 7:45 - 9:00 PM | GARDINER STUDIO
hosted by: Dr. Michael LaFemina, D.Ac, MS Ed E-RYT
Course Description: How to Be a Sage - A Meditation Course is an 8-week journey into meditation, self-reflection, and self-actualization. We will utilize the curriculum of physical, mental, and intellectual cultivation of Raja Yoga and pair it with the timeless wisdom and insight of the Yi Jing (I Ching) from Ancient China.
The Raja Yoga Sutras (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) provide a practical and philosophical framework for how an individual can care for their health and cultivate their sagacity. Coupled with additional Vedantic teachings and Yi Jing wisdom, we will explore the concepts and experience the timeless practices of self-cultivation through these traditions.
Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 (holding May 14 for any cancelations)
Time: Wednesday nights from 7:45-9pm EST.
Location: Stone Wave Yoga Gardiner Studio and/or Zoom
Tuition: $180
*Stone Wave Yoga members receive a 10% discount.
Active Stone Wave Yoga Teachers & meditation teacher training graduates receive a 50% discount.
Scholarships Available: Contact liz@stonewaveyoga.com
What’s included: Course Workbook & classes.
frequently asked questions
Who is this course for: any human being who is ready and willing to examine their mind, evolve their wisdom, and invite some transformation. This course will be challenging because it will expand the boundaries of your limitations - you will grow in many ways, and as many have experienced: with growth, comes discomfort. We will support each other on this journey, working as a satsang (community of truth seekers).
Do you need prior experience: prior experience with meditation and self-reflective/cultivation practices is strongly recommended.
How much work does this course invite: there will be daily readings and practices offered. This is at-will education and no assignments are “required,” but the more you engage with the materials, the more profound your experience will be.
What will happen for you if you take this course? You will have received transformational teachings that have been preserved and developed for thousands of years, and if you engage sincerely with the practice and readings, anything is possible.
What can I expect? The typical class format is as follows;
20 minute hatha yoga practice (asana + pranayama + pratyahara)
10 min meditation sit (dharana + dhyana)
60 mins: lesson and discussion
When does the course meet: live/on-line class will happen on Wednesday nights from 7:45-915pm EST. Recordings will be sent in the following days for anyone who couldn’t make it. Course dates are as follows:
All 2025:
March 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7 (holding May 14 for any cancelations)
Does Stone Wave Yoga offer financial help for this course? Two 50% scholarships will be available for students who need financial support. Please email Liz@stonewaveyoga.com for details
What if I can’t make one session? Live/zoom classes will happen on Wednesday nights from 7:45-9pm EST. Recordings will be sent in the following days for anyone who couldn’t make it.
What’s included: Course Workbook and classes
Meet Your Facilitator:
Dr. Michael LaFemina
D.Ac, MS Ed E-RYT
Dr. Michael LaFemina, D.Ac, MS Ed is a meditation & yoga teacher since 2011. He is is the founder of Meditation for Families, co-founder of Golden Light Acupuncture in New Paltz, & the in-house meditation teacher at Stone Wave Yoga, leading workshops such as Meditation 101, Meditation 201, Meditation Teacher Trainings, & Meditation Retreats.
Michael is passionate about helping students and patients achieve optimal health of body, mind, and relationships by integrating meditation practices with Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles. He is the founder of Meditation for Families, co-founder of Golden Light Acupuncture in New Paltz, and the in-house meditation teacher at Stone Wave Yoga.
In the past, he has taught yoga and meditation at Columbia University Medical Center, Hofstra University's Honors College, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, and was the Mindfulness Instructor at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. Michael lives in the Hudson Valley, NY with his wife and children.