PROGRAMME 2010
MEDITATION AND SELF AWARENESS
Weekend and Day Course
8 - 10 October 2010
Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1NB
This weekend will explore how each person has the potential to unfold their creativity and experience a deeper sense of harmony through meditation. The balanced flow of activities and experiential workshops will introduce participants to various aspects of self awareness and different meditation techniques. This practical weekend is aimed at those with some experience of meditation and practice of self-awareness who would like to deepen their understanding and expand their awareness of their inner being. The course is designed to be a whole weekend experience, and whilst day visitors are welcome some key elements of the journey will be missed. Beginners are also encouraged to attend this inspirational and heart-centred weekend. The programme will include:
Getting Started, Conscious Awareness, Meditation in Motion, Energy of the Heart,
Experiencing the Light, Exploring Spiritual Sound, the Healing Power of Thought,
Self Awareness and Practical Living
COURSE LEADERS
Jenny Baker: Workshop Leader and Speaker
Jenny has been a yoga practitioner, yoga teacher and yoga therapist for many years. She is a Director of the Foundation for Theosophical Studies, Director of the Foundation’s Summer School and member of the Theosophical Society in England.
Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep) is a state of deep relaxation leading to inner awareness and contact with the higher consciousness. It is a good preliminary to meditation. Trataka means ' to gaze steadily'. A candle flame is often used as the focus of attention. The practice develops concentration and one-pointedness. Ajapa japa meditation is the spontaneous repetition of the mantra 'Soham' which corresponds to the natural sound of the breath and means 'I am That'.
Teresa McDermott: Workshop Leader and Speaker
Teresa has practised and taught yoga for many years, is a holistic therapist, nutritionist, single mum of four, and secretary of the Chester Branch of the Theosophical Society in England. She has recently instigated monthly meditation classes in Chester to help people develop their own meditative practice.
Development of an awareness of consciousness through meditation, mindful movement and the breath brings us in touch with our intuitive self, enabling us to live a heart centred life. As we come to a deeper understanding of our inner nature and our link to universal consciousness we begin to truly live rather than just believe in a spiritual life. Through these workshops we will explore the very nature of what it is to be human and aware.
Susan Bayliss: Course Facilitator, Workshop Leader and Speaker
Susan is a holistic therapist and yoga practitioner who has been actively involved in the esoteric movement for thirty years; she is a Director of the Foundation for Theosophical Studies and National Secretary for the Theosophical Society in England.
The chords and trills of sound, whether of mantra or music, can strengthen the connection between our inner being and the cosmos; we can harness this to awaken a further dimension to our practice of meditation. Thoughts are little understood and knowledge of our mental and emotional vibrations can deepen our awareness and help bring harmony and healing into the world. These workshops and talks explore how we can learn to fulfil our spiritual potential.
WEEKEND PROGRAMME
Friday
From 4.30 pm Arrivals
6.30 pm Dinner
8-9 pm - The Purpose of Meditation and What is Awareness? Seminar
Jenny Baker and Susan Bayliss
9.15 pm - Short Meditation with Music - Optional
Jenny Baker
Saturday
9.30–10.30 am - Getting Started - Talk and Discussion
Jenny Baker
10.30 am - Break for refreshments
11-12.30 am - Aspects of Consciousness – Workshop
Teresa McDermott
- Concentration and Meditation
- Conscious Awareness
- Awareness of Breath
12.30 pm - Lunch
2-3.30 pm - Ways to Deepen Our Experience - Workshop
Teresa McDermott
- Movement and Energy - Meditation in Motion.
- Guided Relaxation.
- Experiencing the Energy of the Heart.
3.30 pm - Break for refreshments
4 – 5 pm - Meditation and Visualisation - Workshop:
Jenny Baker
- Ajapa Japa Meditation
- Visualisation - Experiencing the Light
6.30 pm - Dinner
8 pm - Trataka Meditation - Optional
Jenny Baker
Sunday
9.30-10.30 am - Sound and Vibration – Ancient and Modern - Workshop
Susan Bayliss
- Mantra
- Cosmic Vibration
10.30 am - Break for refreshments
11.00-11.30 am - Exploring Spiritual Sound - Workshop and Discussion.
Susan Bayliss
12.00-12.30 am - Yoga Nidra Relaxation
Jenny Baker
12.30 - Silent Lunch
2-3 pm - The Healing Power of Thought - Talk
Susan Bayliss
3 pm - Break for refreshments
3.30 - 4 pm - Self Awareness and Practical Living - Open discussion
Speakers and Participants
4 pm - Closing - Sufi Farewell - All participants
Jenny Baker
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MYSTICISM, ILLUMINATION AND GNOSIS AT GLASTONBURY
Abbey House, Glastonbury, Somerset
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 November
Details to follow
TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE TELEPHONE FREE 0800 612 5474
Bursaries are available for TS members and the public alike for this weekend. Application forms are obtainable from:
The Foundation Bursar,
Foundation for Theosophical Studies,
50 Gloucester Place
London W1U 8EA
Theoversity is supported by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
BURSARIES
Some bursaries are available and application forms can be obtained from the Bursar. All applications must be sent to:
The Foundation Bursar
Foundation for Theosophical Studies
50 Gloucester Place
London W1U 8EA
or email: bursar@theosophy.org.uk
This programme is supported by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
Most of the following courses and workshops are seen primarily as weekend events.
If the course can be attended for one and two days it may be possible to book accommodation for either Friday or Saturday evenings.
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RESERVATIONS
To reserve your place on any of the above courses/workshops
Telephone: 0800 612 5474
Any reservation made over the phone will be held for one week until the required deposit has been paid.
Places are strictly limited and confirmation of reservations will be based on places available.
Postal applications with deposits will take precedence over telephone and website bookings if received at the same time.
All cheques should accompany your Booking Form and be made payable to the:
‘Foundation for Theosophical Studies’
RELATED EVENTS – COURSES – CONFERENCES
SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES AT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON
The Foundation for Theosophical Studies organise a series of Sunday Evening lectures. These take place every Sunday evening 6 – 7.30, 50, Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA. For details visit the main TS website: www.theosophical-society.org.uk and click on ‘EVENTS’