The Art of Being Present: Applied Meditation Practices with Laura Plumb

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 12pm PT | 3pm ET

How can our practices support healing in the world? What kind of world would we like to see?

Meditation has many benefits. It can take us into stillness, where we may feel a deeper sense of self, of connection, of possibility. Meditation can also help us grow a greater capacity to be present with life, with others, with our own emotions, even when that is challenging. 

Ultimately, a mature meditation practice helps us recognize our interconnectedness, where the liberation we find within seeks to liberation and wholeness for all. This month, Gaja Faculty member Laura Plumb will guide us in an exploration of applied meditation practices for healing and wholeness, in community.

Event Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
12pm PST | 3pm ET

(This Gather event is 60 minutes)

More Than a Practice

Gather is a Place to Belong.

For many, meditation, Ayurveda, yoga, and coaching aren’t just healthy habits—they’re a way of life. And like any meaningful journey, they’re best traveled together.

Gather is more than an event—it’s a homecoming. A place where seekers, teachers, and lifelong students come together to deepen their wisdom, reconnect with their practice, and find support in a conscious, caring community.

In a fast-moving world, we offer a space to slow down, reflect, and nourish your inner growth. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been walking this path for years, this is where you belong.

Each month, we invite you to Gather and:

Return to a supportive, like-minded community committed to growth

Deepen your practice with expert teachers and guided experiences

Expand your wisdom through shared reflection and meaningful discussions

Explore new pathways for integrating wisdom-based practices into your life and work

At Gaja Collective, we believe that consciousness-based practices are meant to be lived, shared, and continuously expanded.

Gather is where we do this—together.

What to Expect at Gather

Each month, Gather offers a unique experience designed to help you reconnect, realign, and reawaken to what matters most.


While the specific format varies, sessions may include:

  • Opening & Welcome

    A warm invitation into community and intention-setting

  • Wisdom Talk by a Gaja Faculty Member

    Insights on this month’s theme from a world-renowned teacher

  • Special Guest or Alumni Spotlight

    A featured teacher, graduate, or expert sharing their wisdom

  • Community Reflection & Sharing

    A space for meaningful dialogue and connection

  • Guided Contemplative Practice

    Meditation, breathwork, or mindful reflection led by faculty

  • Closing & Next Steps

    Gratitude practice, upcoming themes, and ways to stay engaged

Why Gather?

Because leaning into contemplative practice and community is the answer to so much of what challenges us.

At Gaja Collective, we are committed to creating spaces to learn, teach, grow, and BE together. Gather is your space to meditate and integrate, to give and get support, and to walk this consciousness-based path with greater clarity, purpose, and connection.