Seminars/Workshops/Courses
If you live in Brisbane or are lucky enough to be visiting in the area, please come along to our free monthly meditation workshop at Wamuran, (60 minutes north of Brisbane) on Saturday 30 January 2010.
People who have previously attended the seminars have remarked that they felt much more relaxed and balanced, and could feel their tensions melted away by this simple, effective technique.
Here’s a sample of some of the things participants said about the workshops:
“Thank you for a wonderful afternoon, for the peace and friendship.”
“I felt welcome and enjoyed the experience.”
“I am grateful for such a beautiful experience. I felt welcome and believe the experience has opened me up to many possibilities.”
“I found it interesting and enjoyable. The people were kind and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and hospitable.”
“It’s a great opportunity to discover what is within us. We can learn to use the meditation properly for the benefit of our souls and the health of our physical body.”
The workshop, which commences at 2.00 pm, will include a very enjoyable, live concert performed by talented Sahaja Yoga musicians.
The workshop is intended for new participants, as well as those who have never attended before. Please come along, even if you have never meditated before.
Program:
2:00 – 2:30pm: Arrival and refreshments
2:30 – 3:00pm: Meditation – How to achieve the state of mental silence
3:00 – 4:00pm: Clearing techniques to improve your meditation
4:00 – 4:20pm: Video lecture from Shri Mataji (founder of Sahaja Yoga)
4:20 – 5:15pm: Meditation and live music
5.30pm: Dinner
Cost: There are no costs or payments required for your attendance.
Directions to Workshop venue in Wamuran:
The address is: 95 McClintock Road, Wamuran. From the M1 motorway, take the Kilcoy exit and proceed along D’aguilar Hwy until reaching Wamuran. Opposite the IGA store, turn right and then right again into Station Rd. Turn left at the small roundabout into Newlands Rd for approximately 3km, then left into Patane Rd which leads to McClintock Rd. Number 95 is just over the top of the hill on the left.
Click here for Google Map directions to the venue.
Are you thinking of coming? For planning purposes, please email us at [email protected].
Event: Free Music Concert & Meditation Evening
When: Saturday 28th November, 2009. 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre, 95 McClintock Rd, Wamuran Qld (60mins north of Brisbane)
Sahaja Yoga Queensland has great pleasure in inviting you to an evening of meditation and music at our country property at Wamuran, (60mins north of Brisbane)
As this is our final workshop/seminar for the year, we are marking the occasion with a musical concert as well as meditation and dinner.
Program:
5:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm: Meditation
7:15pm: Music concert begins
9:30pm: Close
Cost: There are no costs or payments required for your attendance.
Directions to Wamuran:
From the M1 motorway, take the Kilcoy exit and proceed along D’aguilar Hwy until reaching Wamuran. Opposite the IGA store, turn right and then right again into Station Rd. Turn left at the small roundabout into Newlands Rd for approx 3km, then left into Patane Rd which leads to McClintock Rd. Number 95 is just over the top of the hill on the left. Click here for Google Map directions to our Venue
Plan to attend? For planning purposes, please email us at [email protected] if you’d like to come along.
We sincerely hope you are able to attend this entertaining and fun-filled event.
Best wishes,
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Queensland
(Visit our event’s website)
Topic: Meditation and its effects on the brain, mind and health
Time: Wednesday 25 November, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Place: Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood
(opposite Westfield shopping centre car park)
This fascinating and enjoyable lecture will be presented by Dr Ramesh Manocha, who will provide a refreshing insight into the science and experience of meditation.Dr. Manocha is a world-leading expert on scientific research into meditation. His research has proven its effectiveness in reducing stress and improving wellbeing. It has also determined that mental silence has specific physiological effects on the body and the brain.
As part of the event, the audience will also learn a simple, scientifically proven meditation skill which will become a useful resource that they can use for the rest of their lives.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this very informative session followed by a hands-on workshop.
Program:
7:00pm: Introduction
7:10pm: Lecture – Dr Ramesh Manocha, MBBS BSc (Med) PhD
8:00pm: Meditation workshop
9:00pm: Close
Free admission. No booking is required.
For enquiries please call (02) 9904 8137 (after hours).
Feeling tired, stressed or out of balance? Meditation may help!
You are welcome to attend our next Melbourne One-day Meditation Workshop, to be held on Sunday 8th November, 2009.
This free workshop is suitable for both regulars and beginners. The meditation is very easy; no prior knowledge is needed. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn and experience the peace and joy that true meditation can offer.
Workshop topics include:
• Introduction to meditation – for newcomers
• In-depth sessions – for new and previous attendees
• Collective meditations – learn how to achieve mental silence
• Affirmations and mantras to assist meditation
• Scientific research into meditation
• Easy techniques to help reduce stress
• Balancing and clearing chakrasand the subtle system
• Tips on how to meditate at home
• Video talk by Shri Mataji, the founder of Sahaja Yoga
• Live music for meditation (subject to musician availability)
When: Sunday, 8th November, 2009. 11.00am to 2.00pm (Arrive 10.30am for a cup of tea)
Where: Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre, 229 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham, Melbourne
Workshop cost: No charge! Workshops are provided by volunteers, as a non-profit community service.
Catering: Lunch provided, morning tea and workshop materials are provided.
Seating arrangements provided: Chairs, pillows and carpeted floor.
Bookings: For planning and catering purposes, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or telephone Hugh on 0439 990 603 if you would like to attend.
We hope you’ll be able to attend this informative and enjoyable day.
Best wishes,
The Sahaja Yoga Collective of Melbourne