Kicking off the two-week 2009 Himalayan Yoga Tradition Congress, Swami Veda Bharati teaches the philosophy and technique of conscious sleep to participants of the yoga nidra workshop. The congress runs through August 1. Other events included a kirtan concert with Russill Paul, a Peace on Earth meditation led by Swami Veda Bharati and an interfaith conference. For information, visit www.themeditationcenter.org.