Thom Knoles, a panel participant at a fundraiser for The Light Inside, discusses the impact of Vedic Meditation on inmates. The founder of The Light Inside, Joh Jarvis, shares the vision behind the organization. Rev. Dr. Michelle Anne Simmons talks about supporting women after they leave the prison system. The podcast explores teaching meditation in prisons and overcoming resistance. It also highlights the challenges of teaching in violent jails like Rikers Island.