About Meditation


 

"Meditation can give you that which nothing else can give you. It introduces you to your own true self." – Swami Rama

Meditation involves a type of inner attention that is quiet, concentrated, and at the same time relaxed. The word used in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is "Dhyana". It is defined as "the liberation of the mind from all disturbing and distracting emotions, thoughts and desires."

Typically our mind is restless and confused, jumping from one thought to another making it difficult to find balance and rest. Meditation is a systematic and methodical practice that, even from the beginning, helps us find stability and calmness.

Meditation can give you the ability to improve your health, your relationships, and the skill and love with which you engage with life. Meditation is suitable for everyone.

With regular meditation you can realistically expect to find new levels of energy, relaxation, calmness, and relief from stress. Ultimately it will lead to realisation of one's true self.

THE WISDOM OF YOGA
An exploration of Yoga Philosophy

Who am I?

What is Creation?

  What is my relationship to Creation?

Who has not asked these questions? To explore these fundamentals the Institute holds weekly presentations and discussions that draw upon the spiritual knowledge of different traditions, both from the East and from the West. We explore how the practical applications of these traditions can illuminate and enhance the quality of our daily working lives.

These studies include Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the Upanishads, and other texts.  As well as the group discussions, practical work will be included such as meditation, breathing and mindfulness exercises. We explore how loving, considered and skilful actions can be naturally expressed in practice.

Class Schedule

BREATHING, RELAXATION and MEDITATION 'One to One' 6.45 – 7.45pm

An opportunity for those with or without experience of these practices to have individual tuition or guidance

One hour sessions by appointment. Fee £15 – Half fee for those enrolled on an HI Yoga class.

Sessions also available on other days and times in Barnes, SW13.

To book: email John Howell

principal@himalayaninstitute.org.uk

 MEDITATION & PHILOSOPHY 8.00 – 9.30pm

Suitable for those with some experience of meditation. Sessions include relaxation, breathing practices and chants, together with study of spiritual writings and their practical applications to daily life.

£35 for 10 or £5 drop-in. Half fee for those enrolled on an HI Yoga class.

To enrol: email John Howell

principal@himalayaninstitute.org.uk