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MEDITATION

To remain fully present to the flow of life and creatively engaged with its movements requires a steady stream of open hearted, open minded attention. A generous well developed meditation practice is a profound and powerful method for cultivating these subtle highly developed capacities.

Through meditation practice most of us discover sooner or later, a source of resilience and depth within ourselves that is not easily diminished by the many distractions and real challenges we regularly encounter. Our minds can make us crazy or become a vehicle for deep inspiration and even enlightenment. We meditate to know the true nature of the mind, its source, potentials and to experience the transcendent mind free completely lucid state.

At a physiological level the effects of meditation have been well documented and demonstrated, from the reduction or elimination of stress related symptoms of disease to heightened immune, endocrinal and cardiovascular functions. At a psychological level we find relief from depression, anxiety and other mind related disorders, facilitating more creative, positive states.

Real gains are also to be to be made from a stable meditation practice on an interpersonal basis, as our everyday activities become an ongoing training in living with loving kindness for others as well as ourselves.

Shantarasa offers regular facilitated meditation sessions in several formats including regular weekly programs held at our Mount Barker centre. We also schedule ‘introduction to meditation’ courses several times a year. The techniques taught and the actual environment where the program is conducted engenders a very natural, spontaneous experience of meditation.

Shantarasa’s Retreats are another method of receiving this instruction. These programs are offered nationally. Our retreats create the perfect undisturbed environment that facilitates a deep meeting with stillness and meditation. One returns from these programs feeling renewed, centred and ready to bring back a current of deep peace that flows into our everyday experience.

Sometimes it is appropriate to tailor a form of meditation practice for individuals and this occurs through private counselling and yoga therapy sessions made by appointment.

Also see events for upcoming programs.