MEDITATION & CHANTING
During our chanting we will be singing sacred mantras, it involves a call-and-response style of singing where the leader sings a mantra and the group chants in response. This can set us up brilliantly for meditation. Modern science has found many practical outcomes of meditation as a way of nurturing a relaxed state for rejuvenation and healing. Some fine examples are; reducing mood disorders of stress, depression, anger & anxiety.
Next evening is Sunday 4th March 2012. The first Sunday of the month we have an hour of chanting & meditaion from 6.45pm . Entry is by donation & the proceeds are donated to charity. Enjoy the energy of the group. Chanting can reach deep into your soul & set you up for the bliss of meditation. Everyone is welcome.
PLEASE NOT THAT WE NOT BE MEETING IN FEBRUARY. Following month will be Sunday 4th March at 6.45pm.
CHANTING WORKSHOP Sunday 5th Feb 2012 5pm till 7.30pm
Book Now $45
In the workshop we will go deeper into the essence of Bhakti Yoga. The yoga of devotion through chanting the various Divine names. We will explore the inter-relationship of our normal existence with the Hindu stories and how they can assist us in understanding the ultimate goal of life and all yoga practice. Samadhi, or total unification with the Divine.
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MEDITATION COURSE LEVEL 1
WITH MARK REYNIERSE
In this comprehensive practical course you will learn everything you need to know about how to start and maintain a meditation practice.
It will help you to get more benefits from your yoga (asana) practice as a natural step in your evolution to greater wholeness and wellbeing through the power to still the mind and connect to source.
Beginning with simple centering and witnessing techniques and basic relaxation and meditation practice you will discover that meditation is a natural state of being and a powerful tool for healing on all levels.
Mark Reynierse has been meditating for 16 years and has studied under his Guru at the Siddha Yoga Ashram since 1994 and has a passion for yogic and spiritual philosophy. Mark holds a Diploma in Energetic and Spiritual Healing. He has taken many other meditation courses and promises that this course (Meditation Level 1) is the best course that you can do today. The course is intensive, covering every aspect from the science perspective to the yogic point of view.
The Meditation Level 1 course covers,
Theory
• Meditation postures, props and tools
• How to start a meditation practice
• The yogic concept of meditation
• Brain waves and the state of consciousness
• Benefits of meditation
• Meditation and the nervous system
• Stress and relaxation responses
• The mind and its qualities and functions
• Perception, perceiver, perceived
• The quality of awareness
• Diseases of the mind
• Common blocks and obstacles to meditation
• Affirmations, prayer, mantra, chanting (Kirtan) and more
Practice
• Basic meditation techniques
• Guided relaxation and meditation & visualization
• Yoga nidra (yogic sleep)
• Open eye meditations (Trataka) candle & yantra
• Chanting as a means to meditation
Testamonials;
“This course has changed my life! I am a busy executive recently diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, chronic insomnia & an anxiety disorder. My life was beginning to spiral out of control. This course has given me the tools to harness & quieten the mind & take control of my life again. It has given me so much more than I expected & taught me so much about myself. Since beginning the course I have not experienced anxiety at all! I am much happier, relaxed & centered. I am confident I will never experience insomnia again. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. I am enjoying the calmness I now have. Thank you to Mantra for offering this life changing course.” T S
“Thank you Mark for conducting such an inspiring & insightful meditation course. I feel like I truly have a beginner’s grasp of what meditation is all about & am very excited about the journey. Thank you for creating such a safe & sacred space to explore these aspects of my own self. You are a wonderful teacher, and I really enjoyed your honesty, sincerity & sense of humour! Namaste.” Anne-Marie
“This course is a perfect introduction to meditation. It gives the bases needed to understand & start meditation. It will change your life if you take the time to practice. Give it a go, it’s magical.” Diane
“This is a great start point for anyone who wants to explore what meditation can offer for the mind, body & soul. I found the genuine support of Mark & others in the room very helpful in guiding me to overcome many of the blocks that occur during the learning process. Also the level of information provided each week really helped me to stay on track.” Lynne
Meditation level 1 is held over six sessions.
Friday 9th March 2012 at 6.30pm.There will not be a session Good Friday 6th April
Investment $220. This course books out so please secure your booking by paying in advance.
Mantra Yoga 1 Holtermann St Crows Nest 2065 tel 94361231.
