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Transcend a COVID world

- By JOHN RYAN

IT’S not often you get anything free in life but Sahaja Yoga Meditation (SYM) is bringing free workshops to Dubbo and Narromine in a few days and it’s all about helping reduce stress for people living during one of the planet’s most stressful periods in a century.

The workshop facilitato­rs say they’re very aware that while this sort of activity is readily available in the cities, country people can find it much more difficult to access even though their need is just as great, if not greater.

The facilitato­rs’ desire is simply to reach out and share what they already enjoy.

Starting this month, the free monthly meditation workshops are said to be a natural and proven approach that is becoming increasing­ly popular worldwide.

Patrick Sleeman says in a world that’s becoming increasing­ly uncertain and stressful, more and more people are searching for the relief, and even joy, that true meditation can bring. He believes finding an approach that works is becoming less of an alternativ­e and more of a necessity as we grapple with drought, fire, isolation and personal challenges.

In Dubbo this will begin with a free meditation workshop at the Dubbo Pipe Band

Hall, corner of Darling and Wingewarra Streets on Saturday, July 25, from 10.30 am until 11.30 am.

“The workshop will include an introducti­on and the experience of peace and relief that comes with self-realisatio­n,” Mr Sleeman said.

The weekend activities will also include a similar workshop in Narromine on Sunday,

July 26, at St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, 10 Dandaloo Street, Narromine from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. Both the Dubbo and Narromine workshops will continue to be held on the fourth weekend of each month.

“The workshops will be suitable for beginners as well as experience­d meditators. Participan­ts will learn how to deal with relentless over-thinking, reduce stress and achieve inner balance.

There are no strenuous physical exercises, postures or special clothing required and the practice is suitable for all ages and levels of physical fitness. Participan­ts will be seated on chairs and the workshops will be conducted in accordance with all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi founded Sahaja Yoga Meditation in 1970 and since then, millions of people in almost 100 countries have experience­d the benefits of Sahaja Yoga Meditation using her uniquely natural approach, based on traditiona­l wisdom and practice.

“Deep within every person is a place of silence and peace. Learning to meditate allows us to experience that aspect of ourselves and to bring it into our daily lives,” Mr Sleeman said.

“When we learn to meditate, our lives slowly change for the better. We become more peaceful and other people respond to that in a positive way. One peaceful person can have a soothing influence on everyone around them.”

For more informatio­n please contact Patrick Sleeman on 0425774430 or visit:

www.freemedita­tion.com.au

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Meditation workshops are heading to Dubbo and Narromine this weekend. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTE­D.

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