Learn the Science of Meditation. Online.

Learn the Science of Meditation. Online.

Sing the Song of the Soul!

Yes, you do get beautiful MP3 files with this course, plus wonderful slide shows and numerous other enlightening material - from articles to graphics. This is a comprehensively structured course that goes for a year.

Next intake is now open and course commences 1 September 2004. Last semester (March to August 2004) attracted over 150 students).

All materials are free and for the keeping, which you can use in your own classes as well.

This is a free community service, provided in the spirit of service.

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The course covers Yoga Philosophy and Practice

Vision and Purpose:

1. Learning the deeper aspects of the science of yoga as they relate to our daily lives, including philosophy and practical applications.

1. Learning basic meditation skills for discovery and cultivation of the wholistic relationship between body, mind and spirit essential for meditation and yoga. Personal teaching of practices requires consultation with a teacher which can be easily arranged and is also free of charge.

2. Sharing of experiences, challenges and triumphs in yoga practice and deep meditation.

1. To grow and become more aware through the practice of meditation and yoga asanas (postures).

2. To provide a nurturing sentiment to assist in spiritual awareness and service to the world.

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Basic yoga philosophy. Based on the 8-limbed system of Yoga

• Yama - external moral/ethical discipline

• Niyama - internal moral/ethical strength

• Asana - yogic postures

• Pranayama - proper breathing

• Pratyahara - withdrawal of senses from the external world to internalise your consciousness for meditation

• Dharana - concentration, or extended mental focusing, fundamental to yogic meditation

• Dhyana - process of meditation, the principal practice of bringing your mind to ideate on Oneness

• Samadhi - experience of unitive consciousness so as to feel inwardly one with the feeling of Infinite Peace

Also teachings and practice of basic support tools and skills for growth on all levels:

physical, mental and spiritual.

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