Learn the Science of Meditation. Online.

      Greetings All

      Learn the Science of Meditation. Online.

      Sing the Song of the Soul!

      These online classes are a unique combination of practice, philosophy
      and music.

      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.

      It is best to have a good email account which accepts large files of
      approximately 1-2Mb. The larger files will be downloaded though.

      Subscribe by sending a message to:
      meditation2004-subscribe_at_ways-ahead.net

      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.

      2. 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.

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

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

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

      E-mail (course co-ordinator): meditation_2004_at_ways-ahead.net

      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.

      Subscription address:
      meditation2004-subscribe_at_ways-ahead.net

      Namaskar

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