The Purpose Of This Course

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years as a cornerstone of the spiritual path. It is also highly beneficial for general physical and mental well-being. It's a practice taught in all the world's spiritual traditions, in one form or another, and used daily by millions of people to develop greater mindfulness and present-moment awareness. This course serves as a thorough introduction to meditation as taught in the classic yogic tradition.

Usually our minds and senses are conditioned to direct our attention outwards to the world around us. Meditation offers us the gift of directing our energies within, letting go temporarily of external pulls and coming home to ourselves. Regular practice helps to calm the mind, restore our energies, and deepen our self-understanding.

Through meditation our inner conflicts can gradually and gently be given space to surface and be resolved, leading to greater peace of mind, wholeness of being and harmony in our own selves and our relationships with others. At deeper levels the practice of meditation can open our inner eyes to previously unknown dimensions of our Being, and prepare the way for true insight to arise.

Yet it's not a journey to be rushed. A firm foundation, patience, and careful, experienced instruction are all essential in order to develop a safe, balanced, and fruitful practice.

In this course you will be clearly and carefully guided through the foundational stages of meditation practice, giving you a strong base on which to develop further.

The course is for:

• Anyone interested or curious about trying meditation for the first time, looking for a structured introduction from experienced teachers.
• People with previous experience of meditation who are feeling they've lost their way a little or are in need of a reset or fresh start with a renewed resolve.
• Experienced practitioners who would like to offer a reliable introduction to meditation to a friend, a yoga student, or family member.