Meditation Classes

Learn meditation as taught by the Masters in the Himalayan Tradition. Transform yourself with mindfulness in living, harmony in relationships, and balance in life through simple meditation techniques. You will learn relaxation, meditative posture, breathing exercises, guidance for positive living and how to establish a meditation practice.  Each session includes guided meditation.

Meditation classes are six sessions long.  Each  session covers a different component of meditation practice.

The course cost includes all six sessions.

For attending Saturday class, please contact Pavel via E-mail for a starting date before registration and payment.

It is suggested that students wear comfortable, light, and loose fitting clothing to the meditation class.  Those who wish to use their own meditation cushion are encouraged to bring it with them.

Benefits of Meditation include:

* Reduced stress (physiological response to stressful events)

* Reduced anxiety level

* Slowing down of heart and respiratory rates

* Reduction in and slowing down of random thoughts

* Expanded self-awareness

* Improved body awareness

* Reduced negative emotions such as anger and frustration.

* Improved concentration and productivity

* Improved memory

* Improved clarity of purpose

* Increased sense of peacefulness

* Increased joyfulness and mental cheer

* Increased compassion toward others

* Increased energy

* Spiritual growth

There is growing scientific evidence relating meditation to various phsychological and physiological benefits.  Practicing meditation is shown to reduce chronic stress, and benefit medical conditions including hypertension, chronic pain, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal symptoms, hot flashes, and seizures.

Caution:  Please DO NOT adjust or stop your medications upon undertaking meditation without consulting your physician who is managing the treatment of your medical condition.  You should first systematically establish a consistent practice of meditation, and wait for the symptoms to improve before consulting the supervising physician for treatment adjustment.