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Dates for next block

Submitted by juliea
on Thu, 12/05/2011 - 12:39

Dolphinton May 24 31 June 7 14 21 28

Peebles (Wed) May 25 June 1 8 15 22 29

Peebles (Thur) May 26  June 2 9 16 23 30

Penicuik May 27 June 3 10 17 24 July 1

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Yoga and Meditation Weekend - FULLY BOOKED

Submitted by juliea
on Sun, 08/05/2011 - 20:51

 

YOGA AND MEDITATION WEEKEND

SAMYE LING 7-9-0CTOBER 2011

 

This year’s yoga weekend has moved to a very interesting location in the lovely, rolling hills of Eskdalemuir. Giving time and space to pause for reflection in a dedicated retreat centre will allow you to practice your yoga on a more meaningful level. With sufficient breaks to explore the culture and art around the temple complex or walk further afield. Guests are also welcome to attend meditation and prayer sessions in the daily programme of Samye Ling if they wish http://www.samyeling.org/

Teachers Yoga will be taken with

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Transcending Metaphysics

Submitted by juliea
on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 15:19

 

There is a fabby article in New Scientist 8 January 2011, 'everybody say om':

showing how scientific studies support what yogis and meditators have known for years. That there are many measurable health benefits.

COGNITIVE- improved attention, sustained concentration & faster processing of working memory

HEALTH- reduces chronic pain,helps combat eating disorders, improves psoriasis, reduces depression, helps control substance abuse and slows cellular ageing

EMOTIONAL- reduces anxiety, helps combat stress, reduces impulse control and reduces emotional reactivity

BEHAVIOURAL-

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Remember different Penicuik venue

Submitted by juliea
on Tue, 03/05/2011 - 06:55

Remember Penicuik class is in Ladywood Leisure Centre again this week ....last time!