FONDATION POORNA-JNANA YOGA INC.

What FONDATION POORNA-JNANA YOGA INC. does

Fondation Poorna-Jnana Yoga (PJY) is a Quebec-registered, non-profit spiritual organization (Canadian charity number 13937 1041 RR0001) operating under the guidance of its founder, Simhananda, from a teaching and meditation facility called Centre Simhananda at 291 rue Richelieu, local 110, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, on Montreal's South Shore. Its stated mandate is to promote self-knowledge through teaching, meditation, and spirituality — Sanskritic roots of the name translate to "the union of Spirit to matter through the path of self-knowledge." The organization serves a general-public audience of meditation and spiritual-growth seekers, extending its reach regionally through partnerships with Clinique Atma (Longueuil) and Psywellness, and francophone-wide through the annual World Meditation Day initiative.

The core product surface is a portfolio of in-person and webcasted meditation and wellness activities: recurring Full Moon meditation evenings, weekly invocatory evenings for harmony and world peace, free meditation on selenite plates, specialized sessions using the Daikomyo-zo Chenrezi Compassion Skull and Plato's Five Solids in quartz, structured courses (Introduction to Meditation, Qi Gong in multiple styles, TRE method workshops), children's meditation resources, published guided-meditation books via Éditions Paume de Saint-Germain, and a Qi Gong instructor certification program. The technology stack is intentionally light — WordPress, Vimeo for webcast, Prezens for live event scaling, and Stripe/PayPal for payments — with no proprietary digital platform. The "technology" of the organization is the proprietary ritual and teaching methodology, including unique artifact-based practices (quartz Platonic solids, crystal skull) that are difficult to replicate.

Revenue mechanics are a hybrid of paid programming, suggested contributions, and donations. Paid offerings include 10-week courses ($130–$150), unit-priced meditation sessions ($10–$40), and book sales; recurring community programming (Full Moon, invocatory evenings, selenite meditation) runs on suggested contributions of $7–$10 or voluntary donations, with tax receipts issued for donations of $20 and above. Operating geographies are concentrated in the Rive-Sud de Montréal region (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Longueuil, Brossard, La Prairie), with the World Meditation Day event providing annual, francophone-scale exposure. Headcount is not disclosed, and the foundation operates with volunteer participation alongside paid instructor-led offerings.

Name

FONDATION POORNA-JNANA YOGA INC.

Legal name

Fondation Poorna-Jnana Yoga

Website

https://fondationpjy.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fondation Poorna-Jnana Yoga is a Quebec non-profit that operates Centre Simhananda in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, offering meditation, Qi Gong, TRE and invocation programs to the general public, with distribution via partnerships and the annual World Meditation Day.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual Wellness & Meditation Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Meditation Apps, Digital Courses & Online Communities (HSADAJAH), General Yoga Instruction (Hatha/Vinyasa/Flow) (HSADACAA)

Keywords

• Meditation services
• Spiritual education
• Yoga instruction
• Wellness workshops
• Mindfulness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-sur-richelieu

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Course and Workshop Fees: Revenue from paid courses including meditation introduction courses, Qi Gong classes, TRE method workshops, and other educational programs. Fees vary by program.
2. Meditation Session Fees: Fees charged for specific meditation sessions such as Plato's Solids meditation ($40 for 30 minutes) and Compassion Skull meditation ($10 per activity).
3. Donations and Charitable Giving: The foundation operates as a registered Canadian charity (13937 1041 RR0001) and relies on donations and volunteer work. Tax receipts issued for donations of $20 or more.
4. Suggested Contributions: Full Moon meditation evenings and invocatory evenings operate on a suggested contribution basis ($7-$10), with free-will offerings for facility maintenance.
5. Book Sales: Sale of guided meditation books published by Éditions Paume de Saint-Germain, including titles by Simhananda such as '25 techniques méditatives pour s'ancrer dans la Lumière' and 'Jyoti – Méditation de Purification par la Lumière'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondation Poorna-Jnana Yoga is a non-profit spiritual organization that delivers meditation sessions, courses, workshops, and instructor training under the guidance of founder Simhananda at its Centre Simhananda teaching facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. It offers guided meditation experiences (Full Moon evenings, Compassion Skull sessions, Plato's Solids meditations, invocatory evenings, free selenite plate meditation), structured courses in meditation, Qi Gong, and the TRE® method, professional Qi Gong instructor training, and published guided meditation books. The foundation also organizes the annual World Meditation Day, a francophone-wide collective meditation initiative.

Product overview

The Fondation Poorna-Jnana Yoga is a non-profit spiritual organization offering a unified portfolio of meditation and wellness services under the guidance of Simhananda. The core offering centers on the Centre Simhananda teaching and meditation facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Services include guided meditation sessions (Full Moon meditations, Compassionate Skull meditations, Plato's Solids meditations, invocatory evenings), structured courses (Introduction to Meditation, Qi Gong courses, TRE® Method workshops), a free meditation room with selenite plates, instructor training programs, and published meditation books. The foundation also organizes the annual World Meditation Day event, a francophone collective meditation initiative with partner Prezens app. All offerings interconnect through the foundation's mission of self-knowledge via teaching, meditation, and spirituality, serving as a community gathering space for diverse spiritual traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre Simhananda - Teaching and Meditation Center Physical meditation and teaching facility at 291 rue Richelieu, local 110, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu offering guided and free meditation sessions, spiritual teachings, and various wellness activities under the guidance of Simhananda.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 participants gathered for World Meditation Day 2024 across 136 free workshops in francophone world

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Éditions Paume de Saint-Germain (Palm Publications)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorÉditions Paume de Saint-Germain publishes the guided meditation books created by Simhananda and other spiritual authors associated with the foundation. The books include '25 techniques méditatives pour s'ancrer dans la Lumière', 'Jyoti – Méditation de Purification par la Lumière', 'Jyoti pour enfants', and 'Le Yoga essentiel'. Books are sold through the publisher's website and available at the center.
• Clinique AtmacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization in Longueuil offering introductory meditation courses. Classes are held at Clinique Atma (46 rue Le Moyne Ouest, Vieux-Longueuil) as part of the foundation's course offerings, with registration through Clinique Atma at 450-332-6060.
• PsywellnessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization offering mindful meditation breaks to the public, particularly for the Fall 2026 season. Activities are organized at the foundation's location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Non-profit meditation and retreat centre offering workshops, retreats, and teacher-led programs with a strong spiritual lineage. Comparable to PJY in its non-profit spiritual-teaching model, donation-based funding, and emphasis on in-person group meditation and workshops.
• Maison de la méditation (Buddhist Center of Montreal): Non-profit Buddhist meditation centre in Montreal offering weekly group meditations, retreats, and introductory courses. Comparable to PJY as a francophone community meditation organization with donation-supported programming and in-person group practice.
• Centre de méditation Shambhala de Montréal: Quebec-based meditation community offering in-person group meditations, courses, and retreats. Directly comparable to Fondation Poorna-Jnana Yoga as a non-profit community meditation centre operating in the same francophone Montreal region with group meditation and teacher-led programs.

Broad incumbents

• Headspace: Global meditation and mindfulness app and content platform with guided meditations, courses, and corporate wellness offerings. Comparable to PJY's meditation and introductory courses, but at vastly larger scale and via a digital subscription model.
• Plum Village: International mindfulness community founded by Thich Nhat Hanh offering retreats, meditation centers, and online teachings. Comparable as a non-profit spiritual organization with both physical retreat centers and digital reach, though operating at much larger scale.
• Calm: Major meditation, sleep, and wellness app with guided meditations and courses. Competitor in the broader meditation/mindfulness space the foundation serves, though operating at global scale through a subscription digital model.
• Insight Timer: Largest free meditation app and online community, offering guided meditations, live sessions, and teacher-led content. Comparable on the digital meditation and online community dimension the foundation explores via Vimeo webcasts and World Meditation Day broadcasts.

Others

• Éditions Paume de Saint-Germain: Quebec-based spiritual publishing house that publishes PJY's books and is a core channel partner. Listed as a peer because the publishing relationship is integral to PJY's content distribution and brand presence in the francophone meditation market.

Regional players

• Centre de yoga et de méditation de Montréal: Regional meditation and yoga centre in Greater Montreal offering group classes, workshops, and teacher training. Directly comparable as a local competitor operating in the same Quebec francophone meditation market with similar in-person and course-based offerings.
• École de yoga de l'Outaouais: Quebec-based yoga school and community offering classes, teacher training, and somatic practices. Comparable to PJY's Qi Gong instructor training and yoga-adjacent wellness programming in the same francophone Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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