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  • $35.00 to $75.00 – sliding scale

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Online Meditation 1 Course

with Swami Dharmananda

June 8 - 12, 2020

The Meditation 1 course introduces the basic guidelines and conditions for classical yogic meditation.  There will be discussion on Why meditate? and the necessity to go to the transcendental level of existence to find true peace and happiness. Participants will study the mechanics of the mind and how to calm the mind and turn inward for Self-awareness.

Learn to withdraw the senses and to take distance from the sensual world of objects which create desires, discontentment and restlessness in an endless pursuit of external happiness. Learn techniques to improve concentration and reduce distractions for success in all endeavors in life. Learn relationship between posture, prana and thoughts and how to transition between the 5 states of mind. The goal is peace of mind.

You will be introduced to the science of mantra healing using sacred sounds to nurture positive energy and connect with one’s own consciousness.  You will practice yoga postures, yoga breathing and meditation twice per day, participate in daily Kirtan chanting sessions.

Schedule

Monday – Friday
7:00 – 8:30pm – Meditation Workshop

Teacher

Swami Dharmananda
Swami Dharmananda is assistant director of the Yoga Farm and is in charge of the Karma Yoga program.  He is a faculty of the Sivananda Institute of Health (SIHY) and is one of the main teachers of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation at the Ashram. He took sannyas vows…
Learn more about Swami Dharmananda