Traditional Understanding of Meditation
Meditation follows the practice of concentration, fixing the mind on a concrete object or abstract idea. Meditation is an uninterupted flow of concentration upon an object or idea. There are many kinds of meditation, meditations on the heart, on a deity, on a sound or name - it is best to begin the practice of meditation by directing the mind to something that one likes or takes pleasure in. It is easiest to meditate upon such an object or idea. When one reaches a meditative state, one has concentrated for a period of time upon an object such that the person feels no separation from that object or idea and in fact feels an embodied state of union with that object or idea. The underlying experience of such a state of union is sat-chid-ananda, truth-knowledge-bliss. The main reason to practice yoga asanas is to be able to sit with less pains for meditation. Pranayama (breathing techniques) are also a preparation for meditation.
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Meditation Courses in Baltimore, Maryland
at Baltimore Yoga Village: offered in pre-registered sessions
 ONE DAY MEDITATION:
SAMYAMA MEDITATION WITH ADHIKARI
December 6th 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Samyama, coming from Patanjali's yoga sutras, is a term for Divine Realization
register with donation $75 or $65 if you sign up by November 29th.
Questions? Call Adhikari at 410-764-3494
All we ever really want is to be home, be who we are. We can directly experience everything, remain in the Silence of our Heart, by not clinging to any thought.... This entire workshop will be devoted to being home....practicing directly experiencing everything, even difficult feelings and serious pain, and surrendering our ideas. Besides being the best way to live, it is very healing.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction |
8 Sundays starting January 11th |
Class Time: 3 - 5:30 PM |
Gina Sager, MD, RYT |
| all are welcome
checks made out to Gina Sager. Can be sent to Baltimore Yoga Village, 3000 Chestnut Ave. #15, Baltimore, MD 21211
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: an 8 week course in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness techniques for those with stress and chronic pains, social workers who want CEUs, acupuncturists who want CEUs, and those who feel that life is on "automatic pilot". Learn how to minimize the physical, mental and emotional effects of stress, and respond skillfully to life’s ordinary and extraordinary challenges including but not limited to heart disease, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and cancer. Price $450 includes 4 CDs, a workbook, and 25.5 hours of class time. Social Workers: Approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 25.5 hours of Category I Credit. Acupuncturists: Meets Maryland Board of Acupuncture requirement for 15 practice-related CEUs
Instructor Gina Sager, MD, RYT is a longtime yoga and meditation practitioner who has trained extensively with Jon Kabat-Zinn. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Yama in June 2005. She has been teaching full time in Baltimore and Harford County since 2004, and has permanently retired from the practice of medicine. |
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