Monthly Open Meditation
Friday 25 September 18:30-19:30
“To arrive at the ocean, you must go as a river.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Lead by Vaccasin and Ravi
What to expect:
- A brief introduction followed by a short meditation.
- A chance to share/ ask questions.
- A short talk exploring an aspect of meditation.
- A longer meditation.
- Closing. With the option to stay for a cup of tea after.
Whether you are an experienced meditator, a complete beginner, or somewhere in between, our group offers a welcoming space to:
- develop your practice and confidence
- enjoy sitting with a supportive circle
- be part of a caring, engaged community.
We draw on Buddhist traditions, from developing focus and insight to nurturing compassion and engaging with the world.
This is a monthly gathering to meditate together. It is for experienced meditators and those new or with some experience of the practice. An opportunity to come together and share the practice, and an opportunity to share experiences.
This is donation based, capped at £5 with a sliding scale to improve accessibility.
Yoga & Meditation
Tuesday & Thursday 07:15
This is a yoga class consisting of a 45 minute vinyasa class followed by 10-15 minutes lead meditation at the end.
It is both a Studio & Zoom class. Book via the timetable.
Meditation – Early Morning via Zoom 6:30am
Mindfulness, Breath and Mettabhavana practice
This morning meditation group on Zoom is open to all. It was orignally set up by Vaccasin at the beginning of the Covid lockdown when Yoga Point was closed. It is now held each weekday by a member of the group and April 2024 marks its fourth birthday. Occasional and regular practitioners are equally welcome. It is free to attend but you do need to book to receive a link.
If you have any trouble with the booking system, please write in to info@yogapoint.co.uk
Donations The early morning meditation is provided free for anyone who would like to come. There is no pressure to donate but if you would like to, please write in to info@yogapoint.co.uk.
ABOUT MEDITATION
Meditation involves redirecting thoughts to train the mind to focus. This may involve focusing on the breath, or a phrase or phrases. It can lead to a calmer, clearer sense of who you are and help to cope with the strains and stresses of life.
It doesn’t matter if you normally experience lots of thoughts, or if your mind is really busy. This doesn’t mean you can’t meditate.
Warning: While for most people meditation is not harmful for some people it can be. Meditation can bring up emotions and memories that have been suppressed. This can cause panic, anxiety, fear, paranoia etc. People who have vulnerable mental health should consider this before trying it. If you work with someone or have support for your mental health you could discuss it with them. If you are unsure you can write in to info@yogapoint.co.uk and we can have a conversation about it.