Meditation

What is it?

Meditation aims initially at calmness and an increased sense of personal well being. More significantly it progresses to enable one to understand that stress is primarily a personal response to events, rather than a direct result of the event it self.

How can it help me?

Meditation has been found to be particularly effective in the treatment of a wide range of stress related conditions. It can contribute to weight loss, giving-up smoking, reducing alcohol intake or the discontinuation of long-term tranquilliser use.

Where and when?

Courses are held regularly at the South Cerney Surgery normally on a weekend from 10.00am - 4.00pm

Who?

John Preston the course tutor worked for many years as a social services manager, counsellor and teacher. For five years he trained as a monk at a Buddhist meditation monastery. Returning to lay-life he now teaches meditation as an entirely secular practice promoting personal growth.

Next Courses - Meditation to Quieten the Mind

Two linked one day courses Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November.

Two linked one day courses in meditation from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November. Sessions will include periods of seated practice using ordinary chairs. No special postures are required. There will be ample time to discuss practice within a supportive environment.

Tutor: John Preston
Fee: £22 (per day). These courses are subsidised by the Phoenix Charitable Trust.
Venue: South Cerney Surgery, Clarks Hay, South Cerney, Nr. Cirencester
To book: Phone 01559 371993
Email: mailto:beaufortmeditation@hotmail.com

Bring refreshments and a small cushion.

Open to all - patients and non patients.