Yoga and Meditation - Full Day Workshop

On September 26th the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga West End will be holding a special full day yoga lifestyle workshop. Over the span of the day there will be three one hour yoga classes, meditation, relaxation, breath work, kirtan and a delicious, wholesome, healthy vegetarian buffet style lunch. At the end of the day we will be serving our famous masala chai tea and some mouth-watering indian sweets PLUS you get to take home a meditation pack including a lovely guided meditation CD to help you to ad meditation to your life on a regular basis. The benefits of meditation and yoga are amazing and this full day will give you the opportunity to get a taste of what these ancient practices have to offer. The day will be suitable for beginners and for regular practitioners alike, so don't delay in booking a place. The space is limited and these days book up very quickly.

When: Saturday 26th September 2009
Where: 23 Kurilpa Street, West End
Time: 10am - 4pm
Bookings: 3895 8944 brisbane@asm.org.au

See you there!

Gayatri
Instructor

Mantra Rock Party - May 15th 2009

This Friday 15th May, we will be holding our popular Mantra Rock Party. Experience some mellow chanting, breath meditation, a delicious vege burger and cake. After dinner, let your hair down and rock out. These Parties are only held 4 times a year, so make sure you don't miss this one as the next one won't be on for a couple of months. It starts at 6pm and goes til about 8.45. If you'd like to bring something to contibute to the meal, a block of tofu would be much appreciated. The Mantra Rock Party is held at The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 23 Kurilpa Street, West End. Phone 3895 8944 or email at brisbane@asm.org.au

International Free Yoga Day - Gold Coast

On March 14th this year the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga Gold Coast participated in the International Free Yoga Day which is held thoughout Australia and the world. The program was held at the Albert Waterways Community Centre, just behind Pacific Fair. Fortunately it is a very large hall as over 200 people attended the day which included:

Energy yoga
Refresh and Relax
Indian Head Massage
Sacred Chanting Meditation
Stretch and Relax
Delicious Vegetarian Lunch

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To see a live video of the days activities you can go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO5Xeq2RZnU

International Free Yoga Day

On the 14th April this year, we were fortunate enough to be a part of International Free Yoga Day. It is the first time the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga has been a participant in this wonderful worldwide event and it was a great success. The popularity, especially of the early morning classes, were so overwhelming, that next year we will be hiring a much larger venue so that we can fit everyone in comfortably. All classes were well attended with over 80 people participating throughout the day. It was a chance for people who haven't been for a while to reconnect, regular students to get in that extra yoga class and for new people to check out the centre for the first time. Everyone had a wonderful time, Nat served out chai, chai and more chai and there were platters of delicious, healthy finger food served throughout the day. So make sure you mark March 14th 2010 on the calendar for next year as International Free Yoga day will be even bigger and better than 2009.

Gayatri
Instructor
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop - Featuring Indian Head Massage

Coming up this Saturday is our Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop featuring Indian Head Massage. Starting at 10am we will be practicing a fully guided breathing, meditation and relaxation session. Next up is Chi-Kung which is an ancient Chinese exercise similar to Thai Chi. It is deeply relaxing and meditative. After Chi-Kungen it is time for progressive body relaxation followed by a delicious Indian buffet style lunch. We will be serving out an array of traditional Indian dishes including dhal, chickpea curry, paneer in chutney, pakoras, bryani rice, parathas, chutney and yoghurt. After lunch it's time for some lovely peaceful sacred chanting meditation then the Indian head massage where everyone pairs up and has the chance to give and receive. At the end of the workshop we will be serving out some masala chai tea and almond tofee fudge. By the end of the day, you'll be so relaxed that you'll float home.

When Saturday 28th March
Where 23 Kurilpa Street, West End
Cost $45 includes meditation pack and CD
Bookins Essential

Gayatri
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

Discover Meditation - 2 Part course - Dates for 2009

We have had lots of enquiries lately about the dates for our 2-part course. Here are all the dates for the Monday night and Wednesday morning courses for 2009. There is no need to book for the courses, it is free of charge, however we do take donations if you would like to donate. See you there!

Two part course, Monday nights

7.00pm – 8.30pm

• 16th & 23rd Feb
• 23rd & 30th March
• 20th & 27th April
• 18th & 25th May
• 22nd & 29th June
• 20th & 27th July
• 17th & 24th Aug
• 21st & 28th Sept
• 26th Oct & 2nd Nov
• 23rd & 30th Nov
• 14th & 21st Dec

Two part course, Wednesday mornings

11.00am – 12.30pm

• 18th & 25th Feb
• 18th & 25th March
• 15th & 22nd April
• 13th & 20th May
• 17th & 24th June
• 15th & 22nd July
• 19th & 26th Aug
• 16th & 23rd Sept
• 14th & 21st Oct
• 18th & 25th Nov
• 9th & 16th Dec

Gayatri
Meditation Teacher
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

Mantra Rock Party

If you've had the pleasure of attending one of out mantra rock parties, you're sure to be waiting for the next one. Unfortunately the band can't come up on the 3rd Friday of each month like they have for the past few years. However they will be coming up 4 times this year starting this Friday 13th February. The program will start at 6pm and conclude at 8.30pm. A delicous vegetarian tofu burger, salad and dessert are provided free of charge.

Future dates for the Mantra Rock Party are:
May 15
September 11
December 18 (Christmas Gathering)

See you there!

Gayatri
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

Change to Program

This is a notification of a change to our program at the Australian School of Meditation. The Wednesday morning stretch and relax class from 9.30-10.30am will now be changing to general yoga from 9.30-10.45am. The price will be $10 for casual, $8 for concession or $50 for 6 classes. For more information please call 3895 8944.

Gayatri
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga
West End

Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop Featuring Hatha Yoga

Last Saturday's workshop was a complete success. Everyone left relaxed, peaceful and smiling. It was a wonderful day. The program started with a fully guided meditation and relaxation session followed by a 1 hour yoga class with Sean. Then it was time for the delicious buffet lunch. After lunch was a 1/2 hour sacred chanting session followed by Japa meditation and another 1 hour hatha yoga relaxation class with Simon. To finish off was progressive body relaxation and some of Beth's famous cherry cheese cake. If you like the sound of this full day lifestyle workshop, you could come along to our next one being held on the 28th March featuring Indian head massage. For more information you could call us on 3895 8944 or email me at brisbane@asm.org.au.

Gayatri
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

Food for Thought

We've finally planned the menu for the Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop this Saturday. Well this IS one of the most important things on the agenda. We will be serving out a lovely buffet lunch consisting of a brown rice, spinach and mushroom pie with homemade pasty, gourmet sweet potato, fetta and olive salad, roast potato salad with creamy avocado dressing, buttery herb breat and fetta cheese triangles. The dessert will be served out at the end of the program - passionfruit slice that is absolutely out of this world. So now you know why there are three yoga classes this Saturday!

Make sure you book now to avoid disappointment.

Gayatri
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga

Discovery Series

The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga West End started back on Monday the 5th January. Our first program for the year was our Refresh and Relax class at 5.30pm. It attracted the usualy regulars who couldn't wait to get back for some R and R. Most people were very disappointed that the centre was closed for 2 weeks, but the instructors at the meditation centre work hard all year without a break, so it was a much needed time to get some much needed rest, ready for a very busy 2009.

We've all returned very refreshed after a relaxing break and enthusiastic to get into the 2009 programs. All our programs have been very busy, the yoga, guided relaxation, deep peace sessions and of course our Discovery Series. We hold these 2-part meditation courses twice a month, one course held on a Wednesday morning from 11.30am-1pm and one on a Monday evening from 7-8.30pm, the first for the year started last Monday. It attracted 30 people. Most who have made new year resolutions to live healthier, relax more and of course learn meditation. It was a lovely class, the people were very friendly and relaxed and even though there wasn't much floor space we all managed to sail through the night and float out the door relaxed and refreshed. Our next 2-part Discovery Series is February 16th and 23rd and the 18th and 25th. Hope to see you there!

Gayatri

Friday Chanting Meditation Evening

Every Friday evening the Australian School of Meditation hosts it's sacred chanting evening or kirtan which is the traditional name for chanting. It is a relaxed casual evening that will relieve the body of stress, calm the mind and enliven the spirit. If you've never experienced chanting meditation before, then you are definitely missing out and fridays are a great way to experience the wonderful benefits of chanting meditation

It is suitable for beginners and you can even bring the kids. They will love it too. We chant for an hour then we serve out a lovely buffet meal, with gourmet salads, Garth's famous spicey barbequed satay tofu and of course Madana's not-to-be-missed dessert. After this very satisfying meal there is another session of chanting to finish off the evening.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up and i so what are you waiting for, see you on Friday!

6pm-Chanting Meditation
7pm-Vegetarian BBQ
7.45pm-Chanting Meditation
8.30pm-Program concludes

For more information call 3895 8944

Gayatri

Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop

Well 2009 has gone off with a bang. Just as I was saying in one of my previous blogs, a lot of people make new years resolutions to take up meditation and yoga. Our yoga and meditation classes have been very busy with last Monday night’s 2-part course attracting 30 people.

It is great to see people are so motivated and enthusiastic. I hope that their enthusiasm stays with them throughout 2009 and I’m sure they will be much calmer, more peaceful, healthier and very flexible by the end of the year.

We have some very nice programs coming up this year. Our first Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop is on the 24th January and features 3 x 45 minute yoga classes throughout the day as well as guided meditation and relaxation sessions and Sacred chanting meditation. We will be serving out a delicious traditional Indian lunch and will be learning a little about Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cooking. Last but not least we will finishing off the day with some Indian sweets and our famous masala chai tea.

Our workshops are very popular with people who have never been to our centre before as well as with quite a few regulars that love coming to every workshop. If you would like to attend one of the workshops held at the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga make sure you get in early as places are limited. You can call 3895 8944 or email Brisbane@asm.org.au to secure your place.

Christmas Closing Dates for the Centre

Well here we are again, almost at the end of another year. It is hard to believe that Christmas 2007 was almost a year ago. It only seems like yesterday that we were at last years Australian School of Meditation and Yoga Christmas gathering. As you know the teachers and volunteers at the West End centre work very hard all year round without a break, so Christmas is a time when we close the centre for two weeks to give them that much deserved break. It gives us all time to organize our programs for next year, relax, revitalize and rejuvenate.

The last program for the year will be our Christmas gathering to be held on the 19th December and our first program back in 2009 will be our refresh and relax class held on Monday 5th January at 5.30pm.

Gayatri
Instructor
Australian Meditation and Yoga

Thai Massage and Meditation Lifestyle Workshop

Yesterday at the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, we held our bi-monthly full day meditation retreat. It incorporated meditation, relaxation, Chi-Kung, Thai massage and lots of eating and socializing. It was a beautiful spring day and the workshop attracted over 30 people. We began the day with some breathing, meditation and relaxation followed by some peaceful chanting meditation. Chi-kung was next, which is a very popular ancient Chinese system of exercise. It is very meditative as well as a healthy way to keep the body fit and balanced. This was followed by some progressive body relaxation and a delicious Thai style buffet lunch. The menu consisted of eggplant and sweet potato green curry, tofish, satay sticks with peanut sauce and array of mouth watering salads. The afternoon consisted mainly of a 2 hour Traditional Thai massage course, where everyone paired up to give and receive. To top the day off, ginger lemon and honey tea was served with cardamom burfi. Every one floated home feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and revitalized.

Unfortunately a lot of people missed out on this particular workshop as numbers are limited. To avoid disappointment make sure you get in early with your bookings. The next full day meditation lifestyle workshop will be held on Saturday 13th December incorporating aromatherapy hot towel facials.

Gayatri
Instructor
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga