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Empower Yourself: Find Inner Peace - Meditation and Yoga Weekend Retreat

URGENT - under 5 places available
Pay your deposit as soon as possible to reserve a place

 

Beginners Weekend of yoga and meditation, plus vegetarian food at a location in rural Norfolk.
Anyone is welcome beginner or intermediate.

24th-26th February 2012

Click here for more information about the retreat and to buy tickets

Winter/Spring Classes 2012 at Stoke Newington

Inspired for the new year? Looking to try our meditation or yoga in Stoke Newington?
Our yoga and meditation classes are starting again from the 9th January 2012.

Class Schedule

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
9:30-10:30 Yoga class with Shrilla 20:00-21:30 Yoga class with Shrilla 9:30-11:00 Yoga class with Sanjay 18:30-19:30 Chanting and meditation with Krsnadeva   10:30-12:00 Yoga class with Sanjay
19:30-21:00 Yoga class with Amitabha   19:00-20:30 Meditation class with Dada Jyotirupananda     14:30-19:00 Open day (2nd Saturday of each month)
          16:00-17:00 Childrens yoga class with Karmeshana

Our Yoga Classes

Our classes are gentle and healing. We keep yoga true to its spiritual roots. You will learn yoga postures that help to balance your glandular secretions and cakras, enhancing your awareness of your body and emotions. As we can only accommodate a small group of participants at a time you will benefit from more individual attention. All levels welcome.

Please dress comfortably and refrain from eating 1.5 hours before the class. Most of our classes are drop-in.
You can find more information about our practices here http://www.anandamarga.org/self-realization/yoga-asanas.htm .

Interested in Meditation?

Join Dada Jyotirupananda, yogic monk and author, for practical meditation techniques and discussions on Wednesday.

Open Day

Not sure where to start?
Too busy to join regular classes?
Our Ananda Marga Open Day on every 2nd Saturday of the month is especially designed for you.
Starting with a yoga posture class (14:30-16:00), followed by a talk on spirituality (16:00-17:00), chanting and meditation (17:00-18:00), and a yogic vegetarian meal. You can join at any point in the seminar. Attendance is free. Donations welcome. Booking required.
Email class@anandamarga.org.uk

Online booking:
http://groupspaces.com/AnandaMargaMeditation/item/229303

Kiirtan/Chanting Evening

Try chanting, a powerful tool for the mind, on Thursdays in our kiirtan/chanting evening, bring along your instuments and voices or just come to listen. Everybody is welcome.

Yoga for Children
Want your children to experience the benefits of yoga? If they are between 7 and 10 years old and would benefit from some fun exercises to help with concentration, self awareness and creativity, then come along to our children’s yoga class in Sunrise nursery (1 Cazenove Road) on Saturday afternoon from 4.00pm – 5.00pm.

 

Beginners Meditation retreat February 2012

For those interested in getting deeper into their meditation, yoga practices and attending workshops about our philosophy, walking through nature and sampling delightful vegetarian food. More information to come including online registration.

Final opportunity - Kiirtan Chanting evening with Jyosna La Trobe

Come along for this occasion before Jyosna leaves these shores for the forseeable future.

 

Kiirtan evening 10 September 2011 3A Cazenove Road N16 6PA 7:30 onwards

 

  • Bring along instruments and your voice to join in this occasion with Jyosna fresh from her experiences in Brazil.
  • If you prefer just come along to listen
  • Tea and cakes at the end
  • Donations welcome

Time: 10th September 2011 7:30

Location: 3A Cazenove Road, N16 6PA

Open Day

Earlier in the day we have our Open Day at the same location:

  • Between 2:30pm and 7:00 For people looking for an introduction to yoga and meditation.
  • (2:30pm-4:00) Starting with a yoga posture class
  • (4:00pm-5:00) talk on spirituality
  • (5:00pm-6:00) chanting and meditation
  • and a vegetarian meal.

This is a perfect way to explore some of the practices of Ananda Marga and get a feel for the deeper aspects of yoga.

  • You can join at any point in the seminar.
  • Attendance is free.
  • Donations welcome.
  • Booking required.
  • To reserve your place for the open day, please email: class@anandamarga.org.uk

Summer and Autumn 2011 Classes Stoke Newington

Inspired after the summer break?
Our yoga and meditation classes are starting again:
on the 10th September for our Open Day and classes resume from the 12th.

Class Schedule

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
9:30-10:15 Yoga class with Shrilla   19:00-20:30 Meditation class with Dada Jyotirupananda 18:30-19:30 Chanting and meditation with Krsnadeva   10:30-12:00 Yoga class with Karmeshana
19:30-21:00 Yoga class with Amitabha     20:00-21:15 Yoga class with Shrilla   14:30-19:00 Open day (2nd Saturday of each month)
          19:30-21:00 Kiirtan evening (last Saturday of each month)

Our Yoga Classes

Our classes are gentle and healing. We keep yoga true to its spiritual roots. You will learn yoga postures that help to balance your glandular secretions and cakras, enhancing your awareness of your body and emotions. As we can only accommodate a small group of participants at a time you will benefit from more individual attention. All levels welcome.

Please dress comfortably and refrain from eating 1.5 hours before the class. Most of our classes are drop-in.
You can find more information about our practices here http://www.anandamarga.org/self-realization/yoga-asanas.htm .

Interested in Meditation?

Join Dada Jyotirupananda, yogic monk and author, for practical meditation techniques and discussions on Wednesday.

Open Day

Not sure where to start?
Too busy to join regular classes?
Our Ananda Marga Open Day on every 2nd Saturday of the month is especially designed for you.
Starting with a yoga posture class (14:30-16:00), followed by a talk on spirituality (16:00-17:00), chanting and meditation (17:00-18:00), and a yogic vegetarian meal. You can join at any point in the seminar. Attendance is free. Donations welcome. Booking required.
Email class@anandamarga.org.uk

Kiirtan/Chanting Evening

Try chanting, a powerful tool for the mind, on Thursdays and on the last Saturday of the month in our kiirtan/chanting evening, bring along your instuments and voices or just come to listen. Everybody is welcome.
 

Beginners Meditation retreat 4-6 November 2011

For those interested in getting deeper into their meditation, yoga practices and attending workshops about our philosophy, walking through nature and sampling delightful vegetarian food. More information to come including online registration.

Summer 2011

Stoke Newington

There are no more classes this summer.

Yoga and meditation classes will resume again on Saturday 10th September for our monthly Open Day.
2:30-7:30pm Packed full of workshops and a meal. More details to follow.

 

Manchester

19th - 21st August
Retreat (not for beginners) in North Yorkshire, which will cost £30 to attend.

This is what's called a 'VSS camp' and is a mix of spiritual practice and physical and fun activities such as orienteering, sports, and games like capture the flag.

This is recommended for people who have already attended a beginners retreat.
If you've been to plenty of classes and are interested, we're running a session so you can catch up and get an idea of what we'll be up to on Saturday 6th August at 4-6pm in Chorlton.

Please contact us to reserve a place on the retreat or the catch-up session.

Contact: unimedsoc@gmail.com or 07766218582

Flash mob meditation near City Hall London 28th July 6:30pm

Join us in a global meditation flash mob co-ordinated with over 80 cities worldwide! The intention of the movement is to expose the world to meditation and expand positivity to every walk of life.

A crowd sitting for mediation in Covent Garden

 

Thursday, July 28 2011-07-28 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Location Potters Field Park,
next to City Hall,
near London Bridge station
The Queens Walk
London, United Kingdom
 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159221194146742

Flash mob meditation Birmingham 23rd July 13:00

JOIN US IN CREATING WAVES OF LOVE & PEACE

FLASH MOB MEDITATION IN BIRMINGHAM

Our Goal:

  1. To create an environment for people from all walks of life to come together in meditation.
  2. To spread awareness of meditation to the public.
  3. To come together as a community to send positive intentions out into the world.
  4. To show that leading by example is the best way to lead. Simple acts can stimulate major paradigm shifts in thinking

When: Saturday 23rd July @1pm –1:30pm

Where: Near the fountain, Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre

 

More information:

http://www.anandamarga.org.uk/birmingham

Flash mob meditation event on Facebook

 

a cartoon picture of a person sitting in meditation, with light emenating

Activites in July at the Stoke Newington Centre

Public kiirtan (chanting) 2nd July 7:30-9pm

Our next public kirtan is on the 2nd July, at 7 30 pm as usual, followed by tea and cake. Anyone who would like to share a kirtan or bhajan please bring along the lyrics and chords for others to join in, thanks.
 
July 2nd 7:30pm Public chanting,  at address 3A N16 6PA
 
All donations from this kirtan event will go to our AMURT/EL teams working in Haiti, particularly our Children's homes.
Venue: 3a Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington N16 6PA
 

Non-violent Communication workshop

There's a non-violent communication workshop suitable for everyone who's interested. It will be over 2 days as follows:

  • Saturday 2nd July: 2.00pm - 6.30pm
  • Sunday 3rd July: 10.00am - 1pm

There is no charge for the program although donations are welcome to help cover the cost of the flight as the course leader, Arundhatii is flying in from Germany especially to give this course.
Venue: 3a Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington N16 6PA
 

 

Ananda Marga Open Day 9th July 2:30-7:00pm

The second Saturday of every month we have an Open Day at the Ananda Marga Yoga and Meditation Centre in Stoke Newington. Please come and enjoy yoga, meditation, chanting and vegan food with us this Saturday, 11th June. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or simply want to have an intensive spiritual refreshment, this programme is definitely for you. 

The programme

2.30pm - 4.00pm: Asanas (yoga postures)
4.00pm - 5.00pm: Talk on meditation
5.00pm - 6.00pm: Chanting & Meditation
6.00pm - 7.30pm: Vegetarian meal
 
Booking details

You are welcome to come for any or preferrably all, of the programs, but booking is required as there is limited space. There is no fixed charge for the programme. We would appreciate any amount of donation. Please book your space either by return email, or to classes@anandamarga.org.uk .

Summer Week Intensive retreat 18th - 25th June 2011 North Devon

This week-long retreat amidst the spectacular seaside cliffs and pristine Devon countryside is for those wanting to become further established in yoga and meditation.
 

Spring and Summer 2011 Classes Schedule

Throughout May, June and July we have yoga, meditation, yogic treatment and natural remedies classes and events at our centre in Stoke Newington, details below.

Monday 2nd May – Sunday 24th July 2011

3A Cazenove Road

London N16 6PA

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