Frequently Asked Questions

The Fragrance of JOY is our community of spiritual seekers who gather to share, study and hone our meditation and self-awareness practices. We gather online and in person. Shared Wisdom is the non profit associated with The Fragrance ofJOY. All donations and membership income gathered fromThe Fragrance of JOY are directed to the Shared Wisdom non profit and distributed to worthy organizations around the world. We focus, though not exclusively, our donations towards women and children in need.

The Fragrance of JOY sangha is a weekly online gathering for women on Saturday mornings from 7:45–8:45 AM PT. It begins with Bridging The Gap, a time for discourse and discussion, followed by the Women’s Sangha, which includes shared practice, gentle movement, breath, mudra, and mantra. It is open and welcoming to all women who wish to gather in community and explore living with greater consciousness, compassion, creativity, and friendship. $15 per session (drop-in) Free with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership Members are automatically added and receive the Zoom link 1 hour before each gathering. Non-members may join by selecting “Drop-In” below Sangha $15 (Drop-In) https://www.wix.app/bookings/f94f0c56-645a-4db0-8ba3-8b2ef9cfb296/service/3436e551-b4f5-47d3-b95d-80668ec25c94/details?d=https://www.sharedwisdom.org/service-page/sangha-15-drop-in/service-page/sangha-15-drop-in

Saturday Morning Sangha Gathering 7:45am - 8:45am PT

Please do join us from 7:30-8am on Monday Mornings for a guided Maitri/Loving Kindness meditation practice. A traditional Buddhist meditation, this practice brings attention to unconditional acceptance and goodwill to oneself and all sentient beings. Monday Metta Meditation https://www.wix.app/bookings/f94f0c56-645a-4db0-8ba3-8b2ef9cfb296/service/a01af2b7-c152-46a7-964c-4b1681943771/details?d=https://www.sharedwisdom.org/service-page/monday-metta-meditation/service-page/monday-metta-meditation

EnJoy almost daily:) inspirations from the luminary author Ralph Waldo Emerson. These are shared on our What's App group. Use this link to join.

We gather 6 times per year to discuss a book which informs us of world issues, human psychology and inspires us to think more broadly. Join our What's App group for updates on current book and discussion details.

While many of our offerings are free, we also have an annual membership which offer access to extended course offerings and wisdom teachings. Memberships also offer discounts for our retreats.

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Detailed retreat information can be found on our Offerings page and scrolling to Retreats.

The course will be offered March 23rd - September 21st, 2026. Twice monthly Zoom gatherings are scheduled for: Session Schedule (All Mondays with alternating AM & PM sessions) Opening Session: March 23 · 7–8 PM PT   April 6 · 9–10 AM PT   April 27 · 7–8 PM PT   May 11 · 9–10 AM PT   June 1 · 7–8 PM PT   June 15 · 9–10 AM PT   June 29 · 7–8 PM PT   July 13 · 9–10 AM PT   July 27 · 7–8 PM PT   August 17 · 9–10 AM PT   August 31 · 7–8 PM PT   Closing Session: September 21 · 9–10 AM PT

Please follow this link for scheduling time with Nichola. EMDR & Mentoring with Nichola https://www.wix.app/bookings/f94f0c56-645a-4db0-8ba3-8b2ef9cfb296/service/ed380d6b-70d7-4a82-922b-3c4e16961452/details?d=https://www.sharedwisdom.org/service-page/emdr-mentoring-with-nichola-1/service-page/emdr-mentoring-with-nichola-1 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77e36e_15e46dc887834ba38bcc811e789edee3~mv2.jpg To schedule a session with Siddhi, please contact her directly via email:

Yes, we enthusiastically invite all to participate with or without any previous meditation or group experience. Please note that some of our retreats and gatherings are 'Women Only."

We are delighted that you would like to share your experience of our community with your friends and loved ones. We offer a 10% discount for gifted memberships. Please contact Nichola Blessings.

Shared Wisdom and Fragrance of JOY invite you to request a scholarship for membership in our community, whereby offering access to our teachings, videos, an activities which are for pay. Please fill out the form in the link below.

Yes, all donations for membership are tax deductible however hard costs such as retreat accommodations/food are not deductible as well as other cost as determined by non profit rules and regulations.

All of the non profit organizations we donate to are listed on our website under the Global Relief tab. Each one has been thoughtfully vetted and targeted under the criteria we require. If you have an organization which you would like us to consider, please do forward information to Nichola. To donate to Shared Wisdom, our non profit, please use this link.