Discover Meditation 

This class will guide you through the A-Z of meditation and deep relaxation. No prior experience is needed to join—whether you’re a beginner or already have a meditation practice, you’ll find something valuable. For those with experience, this class offers fresh insights and new tools to enhance your meditation routine. 

When left unchecked, the mind is restless. This is why meditation is essential for cultivating a 'beautiful mind'—one that is calm, peaceful, intuitive, creative, and well-trained. This class offers practices and techniques to understand the nature of the mind and to quiet the whirlwind of thoughts through focused concentration. It may seem challenging at first, but with insight, technique, and practice, mastering the inner landscape of the mind brings true joy and fulfilment.

The techniques shared in this workshop are rooted in the teachings of Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda, passed down through a lineage of great yoga masters. These ancient practices are grounded in evidence-based meditation techniques, proven to reduce negativity, anxiety, and stress and enhance well-being in our modern, daily lives

Please wear relaxed and comfortable clothing, as we’ll start the class with some gentle stretching. It's also important that you can sit comfortably during meditation.

Chairs will be provided if you prefer to meditate seated, and additional props will be available for your comfort. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat or any extra props, like a cushion, if that helps you feel more at ease.

The teachings of Yoga and Meditation are universal and inclusive. This class focuses on learning how to relax, meditate, and establish a daily practice that benefits you. While the meditation techniques come from a specific yoga tradition, and line of Masters, they are designed to be practical and will not require any particular spiritual beliefs or traditions. 

Yes, of course. You’ll have the opportunity to refresh your existing practice, gain new insights from the lineage of Kriya Yogis, and enjoy a peaceful environment where you can share and meditate in a group.

Meditation can be safe for most people, including those with health concerns or mental health conditions. It's important to approach it mindfully, with adjustments like using chairs or props for comfort and starting with short sessions. While meditation can help with anxiety, depression, and stress, it may not be suitable for individuals with severe mental health conditions or trauma, as certain practices might bring up overwhelming emotions. Specific cases such as this may require more personalised attention, and perhaps a different approach to creating a regular practice so that it can best support their condition.

The Hong-Sau technique is a meditation method from the Kriya Yoga tradition, as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda in his book Autobiography of a Yogi. It is part of the broader system of meditation practices designed to help individuals achieve deep concentration and self-realisation.

The technique involves focusing on the breath, specifically the natural rhythm of inhalation and exhalation, and mentally repeating the mantra “Hong-Sau” (which can be loosely translated as "I am Spirit" or "I am That"). The idea is to calm the restless mind by gently bringing your attention back to the breath and the mantra, helping you detach from thoughts and connect with your true inner nature.

The Hong-Sau technique is considered an effective method for cultivating single-pointed concentration, reducing distractions, and experiencing deeper levels of stillness in meditation. It is commonly used in the Ananda Worldwide and Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) teachings and other Kriya Yoga centres.