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Meditation Course
Calming Meditation
Experience Relaxation and the Peace of Contentment
Tuesday 6.15pm to 7.30pm
– 8 lessons : 19 Oct to 7 Dec
19, 26 Oct,
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov & 7
Dec.
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Woodblock Print
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Telopea Park School Gym
New South Wales Cres Barton
$120- for the course (GST included)
Bookings are essential.
Phone 6296 1357 or use our
secure online
payment facility
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the fast and efficient way to enrol.
Please pay the course fee $120- to confirm your
booking.
We welcome payment by credit card
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M/C, visa, Amex ($2 fee applies to American Express).
Or post cheque or money order
– payable to Tai Chi Academy
– to PO Box 70,
Woden ACT 2606.
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Please bring a notebook and pen,
blanket and cushion (or pillow).
Alternatively, bring a folding
chair if you are unable to sit on a cushion.
Wear loose and comfortable clothing. ◄◄
Presenter
The course will be conducted by Fontane Ip, assistant director of the Tai
Chi Academy. Fontane specialises in meditation practice and the integration
of its wisdom in daily life. She has over 20 years of teaching experience
in relaxation techniques.
Benefits of
Meditation
Meditation is the way to perfect satisfaction. Neuroscientists, using brain
imaging technology, have confirmed that training in meditation can enhance
activity in the areas of the brain associated with happiness and
compassion. When the mind and body are relaxed, endorphins (the body’s
natural feel good chemicals) are released, boosting the meditator’s mood.
Meditation has also been proven to enhance the functioning of the immune
system. No won
der
meditators are healthier, happier, and have a sense of centredness
and
well being.
They also enjoy better mental health and human relationships,
and feel content in their lives.
All walks of people, from students to parents to executives to bus drivers,
turn to meditation to relieve stress and sharpen their concentration and
problem solving abilities. Meditation trains the mind to be alert and
clear, while remaining relaxed. With practice, your self confidence will
naturally improve.
In the
Course, You will Learn:
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relaxation techniques to settle the body and mind to prepare for the
sitting meditation
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meditation techniques to suit your preference
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how to deal with the mind’s chatter
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how to recognise dullness in meditation and its remedy
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how to turn daily activities into a meditation practice
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how to maintain a successful meditation routine
You will begin to see the workings of the mind and learn to integrate a
sense of calmness into your daily activities. This enables you to transform
negative situations into positive experiences.
Add tranquillity to your life with a dose of meditation!