We often fix our minds on a variety of objects and subjects everyday: the TV, computer, twitter, music, solving a problem, reacting to a situation, contemplating a person who either attracts us or repels us, our aches and pains, etc. etc.. In a sense, our ruminations are a form of meditation but often highly disorganized and fragmented. When one thought rapidly follows another, the mind feels busy from sunrise to sunset and sometimes all thru the night. It can be exhausting.

Just as we need to occasionally rest our body while awake, our mind also needs to rest periodically. When we do this in a systematic way, we often discover the root causes of our attitudes, emotions, and behaviors. Meditation techniques provide a structured approach to pausing and observing our own self in a direct, honest, and compassionate way.

While meditating can sometimes be a struggle between the restless mind and the intention to focus the mind, the knowledge that is generated during these self-study sessions is always useful in our daily life of activities and relationships. Whether easy or difficult, meditation is a scientifically proven stress reducer.

You do not have to be a yoga student to attend this class. All are welcome. You will not be required to sit on the ground (a chair will do just fine). Dress comfortably so that you can sit, walk, and recline with ease.

Classes will be taught by a variety of teachers and will always include several minutes of practice time. Our intention is to provide you with simple techniques that can easily be used at home, at work, and anywhere that you find yourself.

Our studio can accommodate 20 participants, so feel free to drop-in and/or bring a friend. We will start promptly at 4pm. If you are running a little late, enter the studio quietly and sign-in at the desk.

The NGY director Suzanne Newton will be happy to answer your questions regarding these classes. Please contact her via email or call 336.294.8619.