UPCOMING EVENTS

This in-person workshop will explore ancient meditation practices, providing both theoretical understanding and practical experience of these techniques. 

In this experiential workshop at The College of Psychic Studies, we will study the teachings from the Yoga Sutras and Buddhist Suttas and put them into practice to explore how they work with the mind. The workshop will be divided into two parts, starting with a talk and concluding with practice. 

Part 1: The Theory

First, we will unpack the theory of the mechanics of the mind as taught in ancient texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Visuddhimagga. Through these ancient texts, we will examine how we can achieve mental clarity and insight through focused practice, as well as how meditation can disentangle the mind from psychological suffering and attachments.

Part 2: The practice

The latter half of the workshop will be experiential. We will follow a graduated sequence of meditation instructions, progressing toward Samadhi (deep meditative absorption) based on the Yoga Sutras. The practice will begin with breathing exercises and sensory withdrawal (Pratyahara), which help calm the mind and focus attention. This will be followed by concentration techniques designed to cultivate concentration and mindfulness and guide us toward a deeper meditative state.

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Please wear comfortable clothes for gentle movement.

All levels are welcome, no experience of meditation is necessary.