Meditation Classes Term 2 : 14 Apr

MEDITATION AT THE SANDRINGHAM CLUB

CLASSES are 'on hold' for May due to renovations at the Club

New Classes will start in June 2010

Six Week “Opening to Meditation” Series is designed to be an introduction to meditation. An opportunity to ● clarify what meditation is and isn’t ● understand the key principles of meditation ● ask questions ● overcome obstacles ● experiment with some short ‘mini meditations’ as well as longer more traditional techniques ● and, fall in love with meditation! Meditations themes in this series include : Body Awareness, The Breath and Mindfulness Practices.

Attend a ‘theme’ of two classes ($50) or join us for the full six weeks ($135).

The Sandringham Club.
Wednesday morning 10-11.30am.

For more information or to Register CLICK here

Just Breathe : Classes

[Photo by A Fletch]

This week - Wed 27 - we shall start our two week 'Just Breathe' meditation class at The Sandringham Club. The space really lends itself to resting with the breath, as I look outside at the manicured tennis greens and the big old palm trees swaying in the breeze, inside is still but we can hear the breath of the wind about us.

All the great meditation traditions have a breathing technique or exercise designed to draw ones focus to an in-the-body awareness. The breath is a perfect starting point: it is always there (whether we are sitting, working or hanging out the washing), it is immediate, requires no props, and it brings us completely into the present moment. In meditation and in life, our breath is also an amazingly sensitive barometer for watching our reactions to life and events around us - internal and external.

Summer holidays are almost finished here in Australia, the kids are back to school next Monday. There is something quite calming about the return to regular routine .. so I feel that we are all about to take a big, fresh breath, as we begin again, a new year start.

JOIN US for our 'Just Breathe' series Jan 27 & Feb 3, 10-11.30am at Sandringham ($50 for two classes) by registering here JUST BREATHE

New Inspiring Location .. Sandringham

The Daytime Meditation Series

*NEW* The Sandringham Club

92 Beach Rd Sandringham

Wednesday's : 10am - 11am

* Starting 28th October *

Interested in learning about Meditation? Join us in the elegant and gracious dining room of The Sandringham Club to learn more about Meditation.. Wednesday mornings for six weeks. Three key themes will be covered (each over two weeks):

Let’s Meditate an introduction to what happens when we meditate, the 'nuts and bolts' and benefits, how to get started and an exploration of some simple techniques that focus on relaxing the body and calming the mind.

Just Breathe introduction to the foundation practice of Breath Meditation, a perfect starting point as the breath is always with us, is immediately available, is a completely natural process, and is an amazingly sensitive barometer for registering our reactions to life and events around us. We shall explore some shorter 'spot', and longer more traditional, breath meditations.

Mindfulness Practices are about attending to what is going on in the present moment .. moment after moment. Developing our ability to pay attention to our immediate experience enables us to become fully involved in the present moment .. so even the most mundane task can focus the mind and help us feel calm and centered. Did you know you could meditate with chocolate?

The Daytime series is $150 (or $135 each if you bring a friend)

Bookings are essential so please call Sarah on 0417 403 714 or email quietmind@dodo.com.au