June 4th - 6th 2010 Yoga Warrior presents a weekend intensive:
An Introduction to Meditation

We are privileged to have the opportunity to host Jennifer Woodhull from Cape Town, the leading Shambhala meditation trained teacher in South Africa


Introduction to Meditation

The human mind is naturally open, alert and relaxed. Meditation reintroduces us to that fundamental state of tranquil awareness. Undertaken as a steady practice, meditation encourages our inherent qualities of stability, clarity and mental strength.

We are privileged to have the opportunity to host Jennifer Woodhull from Cape Town, the leading Shambhala meditation trained teacher in South AfricaThe human mind is naturally open, alert and relaxed. Meditation reintroduces us to that fundamental state of tranquil awareness. Undertaken as a steady practice, meditation encourages our inherent qualities of stability, clarity and mental strength.

This weekend retreat offers an in-depth introduction to the basic meditation technique that, in its essence, is common to all of the world’s spiritual traditions. The schedule includes thorough instruction in both sitting and walking meditation; talks on the function and practice of meditation; opportunities to discuss your own experience of the training; suggestions on how to establish and sustain a personal practice; and plenty of meditation.

The Teacher

Jennifer Woodhull is a close student of Pema Chödrön, American nun and Buddhist teacher, whose popular books include When Things Fall Apart, The Places That Scare You and No Time to Lose. Jennifer has studied and practised for 23 years in the Shambhala lineage of Ani Pema’s teacher Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, and has taught in the United States and South Africa. She has a special interest in the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, which emphasise everyday experiences as opportunities to wake up.

Structure of the Weekend at Yoga Warrior's Rosebank Studio: Friday:          6.45pm - 7.45pm Saturday:     11am - 6pm     Sunday:        11am - 6pm On Saturday & Sunday there will be a 1 hour lunch break that will be taken at an appropriate moment during the afternoon. If you have a meditation cushion or bench, please bring it along. There will be a nominal charge for this weekend of R250 which will cover Jennifer's travel and food expenses and the rental of special meditation cushions over the weekend. Dana: There is traditionally no charge for the Buddha's teachings, simply because they are priceless ….  Thus, teachers rely on the generosity (Sanskrit: dana) of those receiving the teachings. Dana is entirely voluntary. If you do choose to contribute, it’s suggested that you base the amount on (1) the value of the teachings to you; and (2) your personal practice of generosity. The Buddha’s central instruction for the relief of suffering is to let go of attachment. From this perspective, the amount you offer is a reflection of your letting-go practice.