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Body Yoga Berwick is a dedicated yoga studio with a team of experienced yoga teachers offering yoga classes to all levels of students. We have Beginner Yoga classes for men and women of all ages who…
BrightLife.me: Meditation, Chair Fitness Classes plus Motivate+Meditate In the classes we learn 5 different types of non-religious meditation including a creative visualisation and vibrational sound…
The Melbourne Buddhist Centre is run by the Triratna Buddhist Community, an international network dedicated to practising and teaching Buddhist ethics, meditation and wisdom in the contemporary…
The Odiyana Buddhist Centre is in Hawthorn, Victoria. The centre provides a peaceful and inspiring setting for people to discover their inner wisdom.
Who would like to escape the wheel of rebirth? Then you will need to study and implement the steps of walking the pathway of consciousness. This approach is one of building energy and moving into a…
My name is Erika and I have been teaching meditation since 1985. When you realise that STRESS is not good for your health and wellbeing, then please email me to find out about online mentoring and…
Carol has worked in the field of stress management and personal development since 1983. She has taught meditation in Sydney since 1988. She has an extensive background in transcendental meditation…
Spirit Wisdom and Energy Healing *Teaching *Awakening *Inspiring *Guiding *Healing Ensha is a gifted teacher, channel and clairvoyant, providing wisdom, clarity and tools to keep you on track and…
Massage! - Tailor made to suit the individual you are. Remedial treatments for stress and sports... and relaxation attached to all these. This is very different massage to what you would normally…
Email your request to receive the FREE monthly 'Tip to Raise Awareness' Newsletter and calendar of Events. The vision for Seventh Ray Centre is to foster a community of inspiration and support with…
Welcome to Love & Serendipity. New Age Development and Learning Centre, where you can find balance in your life. Love & Serendipity is a New Age Development and Learning Centre offering many courses…
NLP, hypnosis and meditation Gold Coast. NLP Life Coaching for weight loss, eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, stop smoking, get off marijuana, anger management, deal with stress, learn to relax,…
Our informal drop-in meditation classes are the ideal way to learn how to meditate. You can discover Buddhist approaches to the challenges of life and practice training the mind in a supportive and…
Do you sometimes feel a little 'down', or not 100%, maybe not quite as energetic as you are (or should be) normally? This could be because your chakras are in need of balancing, or you are in need of…
All Term 2 Classes Commence Wednesday 27th April 2011 Classical Yoga/Mat Pilates Classes in the morning for the morning ladies Classical Yoga/Mat Pilates Classes in the evenings for the busy people…
Mind Body Link is a Yoga and Well-being studio where your body and soul will unwind and rejuvenate. At the Mind Body Link studio you can enjoy yoga classes and explore other paths towards personal…
Ryll Childs, Psychic Consultant, Medium, and Life Path Specialist uses an holistic approach to Life Guidance. I provide direction, insights and honest empowering advice from romance, work, career,…
Namaste, Welcome to the Yoga Life Centre for Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi & Chi Kung at Geelong. You�ll find it easy to relax and unwind in our vibrant, comfortable, air conditioned yoga/meditation…
MindBodySports offers a creative range of products, services, classes, workshops and information to super charge you towards an awesome quality of life! Complete well being on all levels - physical,…
Kozen Yoga combines the Hatha style of yoga with Vinyasa sequencing allowing beginners, intermediate and advanced students to be challenged in the same class. Quite simply, at Kozen Yoga, you will…
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Ballarat (10)East Coast (6)Geelong (19)Melbourne (248)Northern District (11)South Coast (2)South West (5)Meditation is the act of changing (usually increasing) your consciousness away from a person's regular thinking state. It has been practiced in nearly all the major cultures of the world and dates back to the earliest civilization. Meditation can be performed for both religious and non religious purposes.
People throughout the ages have been performing meditation for a number of reasons. Some examples of these are:
The art of meditation can be found in a number of ancient texts such as the Hindu Vedas and the Hebrew bible. The use of repetitive chants or rhythmic drum beat was thought to send people into a trance which elevated them to a higher level of thought and clarity.
Many religions practice meditating in order to expand their understanding or seek Divine guidance. A number of secular meditation practices are also available for people that seek the physical and psychological benefits of the exercise.
Meditation courses or classes can be found which use meditation in a number of ways to provide benefits such as:
If you would like to learn and practice mediation in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace there are number of CDs and self study courses that are available.
Before starting a class or on your own it useful to consider whether: