The Art of Stillness
& What Cultivating Your Mind Will Bring
 

Meditation is the simplest thing in the world, yet for many of us the hardest. If it's our natural state of being (as they say), then why is it so challenging and counter-intuitive?

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Most of us look for lasting peace, happiness and satisfaction in things that are intrinsically unstable and impermanent. Feelings come and go. Other people's feelings come and go. Seasons change, cultural norms and informal rules shift. The job market is unstable. Our bodies are destined to grow old and decrepit and eventually fade away.​

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Don't we all know (deep inside) that we can't buy, date or achieve any of those things? Somehow it doesn't seen to stop us from making futile attempts.

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In this course we'll explore why seeking freedom from pain is causing more pain. Expect to learn why we feel bad for feeling bad, and how we can stop.

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In this course we'll explore the Sanskrit/Pali word Samadhi. It often gets translated as "concentration" but as often is the case with words from those ancient languages, it has a much broader meaning. Calm, collected, relaxed, present, rather than tense and strained.

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In this course we'll focus on pleasant, sweet feelings that are beyond sensual pleasure, and therefore a reliable source of wellbeing.

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Each week, there will be a short lecture/discussion, 15-20 minutes of movement and then 20-30 minutes of breathwork and seated meditation, followed by sharing and discussion.

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In between the sessions, I will share brief readings or videos to watch. 

You'd also be encouraged to meditate daily(ish) for the duration of this course.

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Open to all levels of experience, although some meditation experience would be preferred. 

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Price:€80 or €60 for Substack paid subscribers

includes recordings of all sessions if you need to miss one.

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REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY 8/11

The minimum number of participants have been exceeded so course will take place!

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