WISDOM TALK - Navigating the light inside - stories from teaching meditation Inside prison with Joh Jarvis

Join Joh Jarvis, a seasoned Vedic meditation teacher with a background in journalism, for an enlightening wisdom talk on her journey and experiences teaching meditation in the US prison system. Joh's transition from the high-stress environment of journalism to the peaceful practice of meditation has not only transformed her life but also inspired her to help others find inner peace. In this talk, she will share how her discovery of meditation during her journalism career led to profound personal changes, eventually motivating her to train as a Vedic meditation teacher and bring these benefits to others in New York, Adelaide, and Sydney.

In 2021, Joh founded The Light Inside, a foundation dedicated to teaching meditation to incarcerated individuals, formerly incarcerated people, corrections officers, and corrections staff. Her work within prisons has provided her with unique insights into the transformative power of meditation in the most challenging environments. Joh will share compelling stories of personal growth, resilience, and healing from her students behind bars, illustrating how meditation can foster inner light even in the darkest of places. This talk is an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of the profound impact meditation can have on individuals and communities, offering inspiration and practical wisdom for all attendees.