Learn the Science of Meditation. Online. A free community service.

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Learn the Science of Meditation. Online.

This online meditation course will commence on 1 March 2005. This is a
great opportunity to make a start in a new lifestyle for healthy body,
mind and spirit.

These online classes are a unique combination of practice, philosophy
and music.

Yes, you do get beautiful MP3 files with this course, plus wonderful
slide shows and numerous other enlightening material - from articles to
graphics.

This is a comprehensively structured course that goes for a year or so.
Next intake is now open. Last round (January 2005) attracted some 200
students (as have previous rounds). A new course commences every two
months.

All materials are free and for the keeping, which you can use in your
own classes as well. This is a free community service, provided in the
spirit of service to all.

Please tell all your friends.

Sing the Song of the Soul!
Yoga Philosophy and Practice
 
Vision and Purpose:

1.    Learning the deeper aspects of the science of meditation & yoga as
they relate to our daily lives, including philosophy and practical
application.

2.    Learning valuable skills for discovery and cultivation of the
wholistic relationship between body, mind and spirit essential for
meditation & yoga.

3.    Understanding the experiences, challenges and triumphs in deep
meditation & yoga practice.

4.    To develop a healthy body, mind and spirit and become more aware
through your practice of meditation, yoga asanas (postures) and healthy
lifestyle practices and outlook.

5.    To appreciate the importance of a nurturing environment to assist
in spiritual awareness, mental expansion and service to the world.

Subscribe:
 meditation200...@googlegroups.com

E-mail (course co-ordinator): 
 meditation2...@googlegroups.com
 
Basic yoga philosophy.  Based on the 8-limbed system of Yoga

* Yama        - external moral / ethical discipline
* Niyama      - internal moral / ethical strength
* Asana       - yogic postures
* Pranayama   - proper breathing
* Pratyahara  - withdrawal of senses from the external world to
internalise your consciousness for meditation
* Dharana     - concentration, or extended mental focusing, fundamental
to yogic meditation
* Dhyana      - process of meditation, the principal practice of
bringing your mind to ideate on Oneness
* Samadhi     - experience of unitive consciousness so as to feel
inwardly one with the feeling of Infinite Peace
 
Also teachings and practice of basic support tools and skills for growth
on all levels:
 physical, mental and spiritual.
 
Help address:
 http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Meditation2005-2/about

Subscription address:
 meditation200...@googlegroups.com

Unsubscription address:
 meditation2005...@googlegroups.com