Overview of Meditation classes at Poulstone Retreat and Meditation Centre
“Illuminate the Mind and Shine”
You can learn Meditation at Poulstone Retreat Centre and if you are interested, please let us know.
The Royal Path Series is rooted in the Living Tradition of the Himalayan Masters and consist of 5 classes of 1 hr 15mins duration for each level. There are three levels of classes; A Beginners class, an Intermediate class and Advanced Classes.
Classes will also be available on Zoom platform
Beginners Classes. “Accessing the Meditative Mind”
Beginners class requires no previous experience of Meditation.
The teaching is systematic and spread over 5 classes. The course teaches deep relaxation, the importance of the sitting position, working with breath, recognising the relationship between Mind and Breath, the meditative focal point for the mind.
There will be discussions in developing concentration and the philosophy of Meditation.
By the end of this course, it is hoped that the student is be able to sit and and enjoy their meditation practice for at least 20 minutes.
The cost of each class will be £12*
The Intermediate Classes: “Being with the Meditative Mind”
The Royal Path Series Intermediate classes requires some experience of Meditation and ideal for those who have completed the beginners classes. The Intermediate classes work on the foundation created in the beginners class and introduces the use of mantra, how to use a mala, pranayama techniques for Meditation, fire havan and the practice of Bhuta Shuddhi. By the end of the 5 classes the seeker’s experience of Meditation will be more immersive and these auxiliary practices will further provide an anchor to the practice of Meditation.
The cost of each class will be £12*
Advanced Classes. “Beyond the Meditative Mind”
The Royal Path series Advanced classes are suitable for those who have been meditating for a long period of time, those who have been initiated into a mantra practice or for those who have completed the intermediate classes.
These classes teach advanced Meditation and Pranayama practices, experiencing and working with the subtle bodies, fire havan, working with mantras and their evolution through repetition. These classes will assist in the absorption into the practice for significant periods of time.
There is no charge for Advanced classes, although voluntary work at Poulstone is welcomed.
Weekend Retreats
From time to time weekend programmes will also be offered, which include
- Mantra and Meditation
- The Practice of Bhūta Shuddhi Meditation, Cleansing the Elements; Basic form and Sound
- Practices from Sandhyo Pāsanā, A Twilight Meditation imbibing GAYATRI MANTRA
- Agnihotra Havan Practices
- The Mahamrutunjaya Mantra
- The Journey of a blossoming Mind: The Sutras of Patanjali in the context of Meditation
- Pilgrimages to sacred sites of India and United Kingdom
- Pranayāma practices for Meditation
*If you have difficulty paying for classes, voluntary work at Poulstone will be welcomed instead of payment