‘Sow love, reap peace…. Sow meditation, reap wisdom’
– Swami Sivananda
– Swami Sivananda
Raja Yoga Meditation Course
Raja yoga, is known as the the royal path of mind control, and is dedicated to all the internal aspects of yoga. Patanjali's ashtanga or 'Eight Limbs' of Raja Yoga are a systematic, comprehensive approach to Meditation, Self awareness and ultimately, enlightenment. The first five limbs or steps progressively develop concentration which ultimately lead to meditation.
The practice of concentration brings supreme joy, inner spiritual strength and infinite eternal bliss. It plumbs the depths of profound knowledge and intuition and leads to communion with the divine.
This popular course provides instruction in the basic techniques and theory for beginning your meditation practice. Meditation is considered the most important of all the yoga techniques and is an invaluable tool for emotional balance and peace of mind. This course will help you to understand the nature of the mind and how to develop concentration and inner stability. Participants are guided in basic techniques with the aim of helping them to establish a daily practice. Topics include:
- What is meditation
- Benefits of meditation/why meditate
- How to establish a meditation practice
- How to develop concentration
- A brief study of Patanjali's Eight Limbs
- Positive thinking and the power of thoughts
- Breath & mind relationship... breathing techniques for meditation
- Developing Virtues
- Mantras for Meditation
- Japa Meditation
Six classes - £48. Please contact for a booking form. Small group assured.
Just as a beautiful tree grows slowly, in meditation we must also wait for the blossom, the ripening of the fruit and ultimate taste. So also with the blossom of meditation, an inexpressible peace permeates the entire being. Wherever in the world you may wander, the mind is never truly satisfied except when it withdraws from the mundane world, to the inner world of silence, peace and divine love.
| ‘‘You cannot imagine the peace of eternal bliss. If you reach it for just two minutes after one hour of meditation, its power still cannot be described. A mysterious inner voice will guide you during this Silence. You must hear this inner voice; at this time it is very clear. The Guru is within you at this time. You don’t have to go to any more gurus, because your Guru is within you, and will give you the right guidance, the right track to reach the goal. Reason cannot help you here. Reading is finished, learning is finished, questions are finished. You are left alone here. No teacher can help you at this time. The conscious aspect of life is over. Intuition, direct experience, is the only truth here.’’ Vishnudevananda Upadesha |
Satsang
Please contact for forthcoming satsang dates Satsang includes group meditation for around 30 minutes, chanting of mantras and devotional songs. There will be some inspirational words from the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda followed by arati and prasadam.The length of the satsang is usually around 90 minutes and follows the tradition of Sivananda lineage. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before start time. Kirtan (chanting) books are provided to help you follow and participate in the kirtan. The program is free and open to all. First time participants welcome. Swami Swaroopananda explains why meditate...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22aMWH410Bs&feature=player_embedded#! |  Lila, Sukadev, Mano - Satsang & Bhajans, Yoga Teachers Training Course, Netala, Himalayas, India |
'Kirtan is the most important thing to conquer the mind.
Do not sing with your mouth: sing from your heart.'
- Swami Vishnudevananda
