40 DAY MEDITATION JOURNEY: Wisdom of The Ages, Explore The World’s Great Wisdom Traditions

What can the wisdom of the ages teach us about how to live?

For thousands of years, across cultures and continents, humanity's great wisdom traditions have explored some of life's most enduring questions:

Who am I? What is truth? Why do we suffer? What does it mean to live wisely? How do we cultivate greater peace, compassion, purpose, and connection?

Wisdom of the Ages is a 40-day journey into these timeless questions through the teachings of Vedic philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism, Greek philosophy, Christian mysticism, Sufi wisdom, Jewish teachings, and Indigenous wisdom traditions.

Rather than studying religion or comparing belief systems, we'll explore the timeless wisdom within these traditions and consider what these teachings might reveal about consciousness, human nature, relationships, suffering, purpose, and the art of living well.

Our optional companion text, The World's Religions by Huston Smith, will provide a cross-cultural foundation for our exploration. We will also work with the Savitur Gayatri Mantra, an ancient Vedic mantra associated with illumination and awakened discernment, while incorporating Kundalini Kriya Yoga, meditation, contemplation, and reflection throughout the journey.

The intention is not to decide which tradition is "right."

It is to listen deeply, think deeply, practice deeply—and discover what wisdom speaks to your own life.

THE PRACTICE

Over 40 days, we'll come together for 12 live virtual classes, meeting twice each week. Between classes, you'll be supported with a simple daily meditation practice centered around the Savitur Gayatri Mantra, along with guided resources, playlists, reflection, and community accountability.

The teachings are meant to move beyond intellectual understanding and into direct experience and embodiment.

Our guiding question throughout the journey:

What wisdom am I willing to embody?

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 12 live virtual group classes

• All class recordings available in the private Group Portal

• Daily Savitur Gayatri meditation practice

• Kundalini Kriya Yoga & meditation practices

• Curated music playlists for your daily practice

• Private password-protected Group Portal with all course materials & recordings

• Private Facebook community for connection and sharing

• WhatsApp accountability group

• Optional purchase of companion reading: The World's Religions by Huston Smith

JOURNEY DATES

September 23 – November 1, 2026

Live via Zoom • Wednesdays & Sundays

All recordings will be available if you cannot attend live.

INVESTMENT

EARLY BIRD: $70 through August 29

REGULAR PRICE: $75 beginning August 30

Journey Begins WEDNESDAY, September 23rd, 2026- SUNDAY, November 1st, 2026.

Sessions are LIVE via zoom 2x week: Wednesday and Sunday evenings. All recordings of classes are made available on our private group portal.

• All Content, links, playlists and videos will be accessible on a private, password protected Group Portal on my website karalooney.com , this will be our “home base”.

  • Details for accessing this page will be sent out in the “Official Welcome Email” on Tuesday 9/22.

• Daily Independent Meditations with the Savitur Gayatri mantra.

  • Videos & Spotify & YouTube music playlists to enhance daily meditations

• 2 Weekly Virtual Live Group Classes (all session recordings made available).

  • WEDNESDAYS 5 PM pacific / 6PM mountain / 8 PM eastern (9/23 - 10/28)

  • SUNDAY 4 PM pacific / 5PM mountain / 7 PM eastern (9/27 - 11/1).

• Optional Group Book: The World’s Religions, By Huston Smith (book is optional)

• Group Facebook Page to connect & share between meetings.

• WhatsApp text accountability Group to stay on track with daily meditations & journaling.