22 Meditation courses in Thornbury

bristol insight meditation

Bristol Insight Meditation (often referred to simply as Bristol Insight) was set up in 2003. Since then we have grown organically into a peer-led registered charity – we are now a network of over 400 people involved in a wide range of organised activities. As well as Insight meditation, some of us have practice backgrounds in traditions such as Quakerism or Tibetan and Zen Buddhism. Our approach emphasises inquiry, experiential exploration and mindfulness amongst many other influences. It is not important to hold particular beliefs or to consider yourself a Buddhist to attend our events, all are welcome. What we do have in common is an interest in our own personal development as part of a supportive community.

meditation to mindfulness

amitabha kadampa meditation centre and world peace cafe

Meditation in Bristol-Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre – Meditation, Buddhism and Inner Peace in Bristol and the Southwest of England

vajra heart meditation group

authentic power, meditation and coaching

aro ling buddhist art and meditation centre

Aro Ling Bristol – Buddhist Centre for Meditation and the Arts Aro Ling Bristol is a city centre home of the Aro gTér - a Vajrayana Buddhist lineage whose unusual characteristics make it singularly appropriate for many Westerners. Our lives are often chaotic – sometimes our experience is exhilarating, sometimes it is difficult and challenging, and sometimes it is simply crimped by niggling dissatisfaction. The teachings…

bristol and s.w. u.k. shambhala meditation group

Welcome to the Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Groups in Bristol, Stroud and Dorchester Shambhala is an international community of practitioners of meditation in the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. Through the practice of meditation and Buddhism, we hope to inspire an awake and compassionate society through personal and collective transformation.

meditation creative writing

The practice of writing can raise our consciousness by making the invisible visible, the internal external, and the unconscious conscious. The more we listen to the voice within, the more we hear. When we become still, drop into a place of deep presence, and invite the higher self to speak, we welcome our thoughts, feelings, felt senses, and visions.

the sri chinmoy centre

Do you feel you need some peace in your life? Some stillness in your mind? Perhaps you feel that something is missing, but you are not quite sure what it is? Or maybe you are looking for a deeper sense of fulfilment – to reveal some of your hidden potential? Meditation is an ancient technique that helps us calm our mind and bring peace and poise in our actions. It helps us to love more, develop compassion in our being and to discover our life’s deeper purpose. We are delighted to share our love of meditation with you so that you can learn this powerful practice and experience these benefits yourself. We offer regular meditation classes, workshops and concerts of spiritual music to help you achieve this goal. The Sri Chinmoy Centre has been offering meditation classes in Bristol since 1984 and we have taught thousands of people how to meditate. All our events are free of charge as it was Sri Chinmoy’s belief that meditation is our universal birthright.

breath voice body song

TYPICAL WORKSHOP Breath-work Everything starts with the breath. Many people breath incorrectly without even knowing it, and improper breathing can lead to a myriad of mental and physical health complications. In this workshop Molly will guide you through some simple diaphragmatic breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and stress levels, support heart function, boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.  “the most important aspect of breathing wasn’t just to take in air through the nose. Inhaling was the easy part. The key to breathing, lung expansion, and the long life that came with it was on the other end of respiration. It was in the transformative power of a full exhalation.” ― James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art [https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/74281999] Voice and Sound Sound and vocal resonance has been an integral healing modality in indigenous communities for millennia. Now modern studies have shown that singing, and sound therapy improve health and well-being, and have been linked to neuro-chemical changes effecting reward, motivation and pleasure, stress and arousal, immunity function, and social affiliation.  In this workshop Molly teaches vocal techniques to release tension in the body using an ancient Chi Gong energy exercise meditation. This meditation uses the voice to naturally support the breathing technique learned at the start of the workshop, and sound and vibration to allow our electricity to easily move through us. Singing Singing is a natural anti-depressant. It has been proven to reduce stress, boost the immune system, enhance memory, and stimulate the release of oxytocin which is the love and connection hormone. Singing in a group is especially good for this, as oxytocin is released when we bond with each other. Oxytocin has amazing health benefits, including helping wounds heal faster, and slowing down the aging process, and is also a cardioprotective hormone. Oxytocin lowers blood pressure, and acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory for the cardiovascular system. In this section of the workshop Molly will teach easy songs to bring everything together so we can easily use the breath and the voice to promote health and wellbeing. Singing together lifts people up, and you can see the difference in people at the end of the workshop. You don’t need to have any previous experience in music or singing. Everyone is welcome, and exercises will be simple and easy to learn.