Is 2012 the year you learn (finally) to meditate?

The word MEDITATION literally comes from two Latin words … ‘medio’ which means CENTRE and ‘sto’ meaning TO STAND … and so in meditation we learn to STOP and STAND IN THE CENTRE.

When we are truly in our centre, we have an opportunity to step away from the busyness and noise and just be still. Like being in ‘the eye of a tornado’, at the very centre there is absolute peace and calmness.

Meditation lead us to this oasis of stillness which is actually there all the time, but hidden behind all the busy-ness, the chatter and internal dialogue.

EXPLORING MEDITATION
(Six week beginners meditation program)
STARTS : Tuesday 7th February
6.30-8.00pm ($175)

Email : sarah@quietmind.com.au

Try this short meditative exercise to immediately release some stress :

FOUR DEEP BREATHS

* Sit in a comfortable position and relax your body.
* Take in a deep breath repeating "4" quietly to yourself on both the inhalation and exhalation.
* On your next breath repeat "3 on the inhalation and exhalation.
* On your next breath repeat "2" on the inhalation and exhalation.
* And finally on your next breath repeat "1" on the inhalation and exhalation.
* Then just sit for a moment and allow your breath to move easily to its own rhythm.

Smile to yourself and return to your day.