A ten-week online course, February 21st to April 24th, 2024.
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Hey. 


​Just think. What would it be like to devote an hour online each week, to the receptive space of Meditation?
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Join a small group of like-minded companions and me, Shakti Burke,
​to carve out a sacred space of stillness in your busy life. And discover the spaciousness that spills over from our weekly meditation sessions.
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​Also, I'll be giving you special things to do during the day to extend the juicy meditation vibes and uncover spaciousness even while off the cushion.

What sort of meditation?

Mindfulness Meditation

From the ancient foundations of mindfulness to modern day 

The Eight Pillars of Mindfulness

The ancient pillars of Zen will support our exploration

Supports for Practice

Savouring and self-compassion are pivotal.

EVENT DETAILS
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February 21st to April 24th (ten Wednesday evenings)
6pm – 7.15pm 
$290 
Bookings close 1st February. 

​Be quick, class size max 8 people, so that everyone gets to interact, ask questions and get personal attention.

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A commitment from you

If you're up for it, I'll encourage you to
maintain a 10-20 minute meditation practice at home
over the ten weeks (It's optional of course).

Which can be as simple as sitting in a chair for ten minutes
and staring out the window.

We’ll talk about ways to make it doable and easy.

Who's it for?

The course is for you if you'd like to get in there and do a solid block of once-weekly meditation. With feedback, inspiration, encouragement and a small community to share it with.

It's live on Zoom. The course offers the accountability of turning up weekly and getting your meditation practice on the road. A great way to start the year!


​~ If you're new to meditation, I'll be there to take you step by step.
~ If you're an old hand, I'm sure you'll lap it up.
~ If you're a lapsed meditator who'd love to get back on the cushion, welcome.

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What will the sessions look like?

>>   Sessions will start with a short check-in meditation and overview of technique.

>>  Next, you'll have the option of sharing your meditation-related experience from during the week, if you'd like to (no pressure).

>>   Then I'll present the theme for the week.  

>>   At the half-way point of the session, we'll do the main practice, a 20 minute guided meditation (parts of which I'll be talking, and parts will be in silence).

>>  After the main meditation there'll be time for discussion (and perhaps a light-hearted activity).

>>  Some weeks we'll watch a video clip, handpicked by me, by a meditation speaker. Or read brief quotes/passages, for inspiration. 

>>  Then we'll wrap up with final comments and I'll close the class with a short relaxation/reflection it there's time.




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FAQ

​> What if I haven't done meditation before?

No problem. Meditation practice is pretty much the same on the outside, for experienced meditators and beginners. You won't have any trouble keeping up. Simplicity is the key.
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> My mind is very busy and never shuts up. 

Spoiler: everyone has a busy mind. And everyone thinks their busy mind is the busiest. A busy mind actually isn't a problem, coz in meditation, it's grist for the mill. I'll show you how to step back and observe the busy mind without being pulled into the undertow.


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> What if I miss a session?

No prob.  The class will be recorded and I'll send you the recording (for your eyes only).



> Do I have to talk and give feedback during the sessions?

Not if you don't want to. Your privacy is respected and engagement is optional.



> What if I'm brain-dead after a busy day?

 Take heart, the class will revive you. Plus there's an optional relaxation session half an hour before the class starts (yoga nidra) guaranteed to refresh and reset your brain.




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Interrupt the dualistic mind so that you are at peace in a way of being that is more and more open, effortless and light. We all need this form of lightness and spaciousness in life. Let kindness that gives space be your natural atmosphere.
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- Erik Pema Kunsang

About me

I've clocked up thousands of hours of meditation since my twenties ... but you don't have to. A regular practice of 10-20 minutes will suffice. How about letting my experience be your guide? That's something you don't get from an app!


My formal quals stretch back to the Bihar School of Yoga 1987, and forward to certification with the Greater Good Science Centre at Berkely with Tara Brach, 2018-20. In between, I've studied with masters of many stripes, and maintain a personal practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Finding spaciousness in your mind via meditation,
to spill over as spaciousness in daily life. 

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