Sahaja Yoga
You are invited to this fascinating and enjoyable lecture, “Meditation and its effects on the brain, mind and health”, by Dr Ramesh Manocha. Dr Manocha will provide refreshing insights into the science and experience of meditation.
Dr. Manocha is a world-leading expert on scientific research into meditation. His research has proven the effectiveness of meditation in reducing stress and improving wellbeing. The research has also found that mental silence has physiological effects on the body and the brain.
The lecture will provide a refreshing insight into the science behind meditation. It will also allow the audience to acquire simple and effective meditation skills which can be easily incorporated into daily life.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this very informative session followed by a hands-on workshop.
When: Saturday, 27 March 2010, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Avalon Recreation Centre, Main Hall
59a Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon
Program:
2:00 pm: Introduction
2:10 pm: Lecture – Dr Ramesh Manocha, MBBS BSc (Med) PhD
3:30 pm: Meditation workshop
4:00 pm: Refreshments will be available .
Admission:
Free admission – no booking is required. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and regular meditators.
This event is a Community Health event brought to you by Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
For enquiries please call (02) 9904 8137 (after hours).
A new year, a new start.
If one of your New Year resolutions was to learn how to meditate or to get back to meditating, now is the perfect time to come along to our free weekly meditation classes and courses. Our meditation is very easy to do and you are welcome to join us to experience the peace it offers.
Course locations throughout Australia
For locations and phone numbers of our classes and courses, please click here. To confirm details, simply choose a convenient location and phone the number provided for that class.
About our classes and courses
– Simple meditation techniques
– Suitable for both beginners and regulars
– No prior knowledge is necessary
– New people come along most weeks, and so everything is explained
– Join in at any time
– Chairs provided
– Always free of charge.
During the year we will email details of special events such as workshops, film showings and music events.
We hope we see you soon!
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].
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, was celebrated recently around the world. Although a Hindu tradition originating in India, it is interesting to see the many connections between Diwali and other religious thought. For example, while Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, His real birthday coincides with Diwali. Also, Shri Mahalakshmi who is worshipped during Diwali celebrations has a close connection with Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Obama celebrates Diwali
It is interesting that President Obama celebrated Diwali in person in the White House by lighting a ceremonial lamp to the accompaniment of mantras seeking world peace. In so doing, he became the first American President to celebrate Diwali in this way.
For more information about Diwali, including Shri Mataji’s comments on the meaning of Diwali, and a video of President Obama’s Diwali message, you can visit the Canadian Sahaja Yoga website here.
Please enjoy the experience!