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Meditation for Beginners: Online Workshop
January 4 - January 5
$35
This two-day online workshop is a clear and systematic introduction to the basic techniques of meditation as taught in the Himalayan Tradition of Shri Swami Rama.
The practice of meditation is unlike any other mental activities we perform. Meditation is a practice that introduces you to yourself, knowing yourself at all levels as the body, breath, senses and the mind and then leads you to the consciousness within, called Atman. This center of our consciousness is the source of all other states of a human being.
From the very start, you will experience the therapeutic effects of meditation. By calming the autonomic nervous system, meditation helps functioning of all major organ systems in the body. It relaxes the muscular tensions, improves immunity, regulates appetite and sleep and reduces emotional stress that is commonly seen in our modern lives.
Meditation will enhance your capacity to improve your health, cultivate better relationships, and develop greater skillfulness in all your activities. It will make life more serene, creative, and fulfilling.
Meditation will help you loosen identification of the self as the mind as you will see a deeper, higher consciousness beyond the mind that is ever undisturbed, ever serene and pure.
This workshop aims to give you a basic practice of meditation that are simple to learn, with consistent practice you will experience the benefits. With persistence and regular practice, you will discover a sense of tranquility and unfolding of a joyful journey within.
May this new year begin your inward journey filled with joy!
This workshop will be held via Zoom so you can join from the comfort of your home from any part of the world.
Workshop Content:
1. Introduction to meditation
• What is meditation and what it is not
• Meditation in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition
2. Preparatory practices of meditation
• Preparing the meditation space and seat
• Preparing your body and correct posture
• Practice of systematic relaxation
• Proper breathing – diaphragmatic
3. Systematic and scientific process of meditation
• Slowing down the mind with inner awareness and attention
• Giving an internal focus of attention and letting go of stressors
• Traditional method of introducing mantra and breath awareness
• A gradual coming out of meditation with serene and silent mind
4. Practicing meditation: leading a life conducive to meditation
• Dietary habits that support meditation
• Making mindful choices in daily life
Who can attend the workshop?
• This being a basic workshop, all you need is a willing heart!
• Physical fitness is good but not mandatory
• Ages 15 years and above
• Workshop will be in English, basic fluency in English will be good to have
Practice and study materials you will receive
• Recording of the live sessions
• Guided meditation in audio MP3 format for your home practice
• Short document on Meditation for Beginners
• Articles on meditation from Himalayan Yoga Tradition – by Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati
Workshop information:
Dates: 4 and 5 January 2025 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time:
India: 4:30 to 6:30 PM
US ET: 6:00 to 8:00 AM
Europe CET: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Fee: INR 2000, US $ 35
Payable via UPI and Bank transfer in India, PayPal for international
payments
About the Teacher
The workshop will be guided by Namita Sinha, who is based in Bangalore, India.
Namita is an initiate of Swami Veda Bharati and has been practicing the Himalayan Yoga Tradition for several years.
She has been guiding her students in Bangalore and other parts of India in yoga practices, including Hatha yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
An ERYT 500-hour teacher in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, Namita has also received her yoga training from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy. She considers herself a lifelong student of yoga.
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