Apr 18
Meditation is profound but should not be too serious. Be passionate but do not push too hard. Choose to enjoy each meditation rather than making it a rigid discipline. Choose to see the benefits in each meditation even if it is uncomfortable or you are feeling restless, impatient or bored. ‘Forget yourself!’ Relax the doer …
Apr 11
There are many different approaches to sitting in meditation – and the good news is that there is no right or wrong way with two exceptions. You should be able to sit with an upright spine and you should be comfortable. Some people find full or half lotus the most comfortable sitting position in which …
Apr 08
The response to the 8 week online meditation classes has been wonderful – thank you to everyone who has shown interest. The current classes are full and I am now announcing new dates for classes commencing in June. The next evening class will commence on Monday 6 July from 7pm – 8.30pm and will run …
Apr 06
If you’re interested in the science behind meditation and the potential positive impacts of meditating, you might be interested in checking out these web pages: Centre for Healthy Minds Mind and Life Institute National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health And the Dalai Lama has a wonderful web page – www.joinaforce4good.org – that is well worth a …
Apr 02
There is no doubt that we are in challenging times, in our society and globally. As we try to achieve balance by staying safe and calm, it’s important that we focus on both our minds and our bodies. Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining a calm nervous system, especially if we can achieve that while …
Apr 02
Just announced two new meditation classes: Mondays from 11am – 12.30pm starting on Monday 20 April Tuesdays from 7pm – 8.30pm starting on Tuesday 21 April Please send an email if you are interested in participating in either of these courses.
Apr 02
My training as a meditation centre was based at the Yarra Valley Living Centre which was founded by Ian Gawler back in 1075. Ian has an amazing story of recovery from life threatening cancer when he was a young man. His experiences lead him to share his learnings about the value of mediation and nutrition …
Apr 02
The meditation classes that we teach here at Meditating Space are based on the work of Ian Gawler and Paul Bedson from the Yarra Valley Living Centre in Victoria. Ian and Paul have written an amazing book on meditation – ‘Meditation: An in-depth guide’. You can purchase it through the Yarra Valley Living Centre or …
