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Introduction:
Meditation
is a practice with many forms and applications. Although the practice
is simple, the affects are profound. At a basic level, the practice of
meditation makes it possible to live a healthier life, to live a happier
life, to improve the capacity to concentrate, to restore a sense of balance
and reduce stress. At another level it is a process of increasing awareness,
attaining a clearer knowledge of self and ultimately transforming the
act of living into a spiritual act.
The practices of Yoga and Chi Gung restore balance to the body and prepares
the body for meditation. By removing stiffness and knots in the body,
the flow of energy is improved and this in turn leads to better health
and an improved sense of well-being.
Goals of the Retreat:
The Meditation and Yoga retreat is structured to appeal to beginners as
well as those with more experience in Yoga and Meditation. The goals of
the retreat are to provide a deeper understanding and an experience of:
various forms of meditation, including the something of the philospohies
of Vipassana and Yoga;
some of the techniques of Pranayama - the 'Breath of Life';
some of the obstacles to meditation and ways to overcome these obstacles;
the benefit of balancing the body and the mind through Yoga postures (asanas)
and Chi Gung;
the relationship between Meditation and Prayer;
practical ways to introduce a spiritual focus to daily life.
Structure of the Retreat:
This weekend program begins with registration at around 6:00 pm on the
Friday evening and runs through to around midday on Sunday. The program
starts with some discussion of the philosophies of Vipassana and Yoga,
moves through gentle exercises in Pranayama to various practices of the
different forms of meditation. Throughout the weekend, the meditation
practices are interspersed with very gentle Yoga postures and an introduction
to Chi Gung.
Towards the end of the weekend, we discuss ways to maintain the practice
of meditation in a busy daily life and how to overcome some of the difficulties
that people encounter when trying to maintain such a practice. We also
explore the importance of a devotional aspect to meditation, which includes
prayer.
In addition to the theory and practice, we also enjoy a very relaxing
weekend, with wonderful company and delicious food.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Online
enrolment
The
Yoga & Mediationa eaflet
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