Meditation Workshop

Sacred Ground wishes to help create and support a personal meditation practice that will dramatically improve your sense of well being!

THURSDAY EVENING  MEDITATION WORKSHOP


The four Thursday sessions, begin March 4th.

Sessions will be held on March 4th, March 11th, March 25th, and April 1st.
 
The series will be taught by Maheshwar (Rick) at the Portage Lakes Studio, 6-8 pm
 
Benefits of Meditation
    - Calm your mind and emotions
    - Reduce your stress level
    - Slow the aging process
    - Recover more quickly from injury/disease
    - Become more resistant to illness
    - Break unhealthy habits and addictions
    - Improve your memory
    - Improve the quality of your sleep
    - And more...
 
"I am not sure I can do it?"  - Meditation is natural; you can.
 
"What if I have to miss a session?      - Ask us about make-up sessions.
                
"Is this religious?"       -  No. Breathing, and relaxing very deeply belong to no creed.
                                        
"Will we learn  practical techniques?"        - Yes. Meditation is a science. 

Cost: $65, $55 for monthly pass holders.
         Reduced rates for young people/college students.


Walk-ins are welcome. (Please come on an empty stomach)
 
The experience of meditation surpasses all other human experiences; allowing supreme joy, well being, and a steady interior peace

 

Meditation Retreat
Have you wanted to set aside time for meditation, yet need the time and place? Experience an afternoon of peaceful meditation for first timers or meditation experts. Includes a “how to” segment, meditation time, a light meal, and a visit to a local park. The day concludes with Satsang, 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Sabbath Sadhana

Come experience Sabbath Sadhana at Sacred Ground Yoga in Portage Lakes from 8-11:30 am.  Many individuals have requested Rick to offer a Sunday experience, so... in response we offer a Sunday morning yoga experience.  This mini-retreat experience is offered the 1st Sunday of each month and provides a spiritual practice opportunity in a yogic environment.  The cost for this mini-retreat is $20.00 (students $10) at the door, and includes a light breakfast, chanting, meditation, yoga nidra

and a yogic teaching on a variety of topics. 

 

ALL levels of practice and experience are invited!

 

Advanced Posture Workshop:
This workshop is for those considering a more vigorous practice. Even if you take this course and decide you are not yet ready to attend the advanced classes, it will benefit you and admit you into future advanced classes. We will cover some advanced postures and breathing techniques not included in our beginner's series. Each posture (asana) will be reviewed and practiced with detail to alignment along with an explanation of its benefits. Breathing techniques and their benefits will also be presented along with a brief background of our yogic heritage and mantra (chanting).

Cost: $35 / $20 seniors & students
$20 refresher fee for those that have already taken this workshop

Pre-register at the front desk or call 330-807-7036 with any questions. Dress comfortably as you would any yoga class. Bring yoga mat, pillow to sit on, notebook etc. A light healthy snack will be provided along with a posture guide.

The 5 Tibetans: TBA*
Come and learn about this ancient and effective 5 pose daily practice - you will learn the poses and theory behind their use. Modified for All levels! Bring your yoga mat, pillow, blanket.

Sun Salutation Workshop: TBA*
Sun Salutation is a classical asana  practice providing a well-rounded series of postures to bring about optimal health & a significant flow of life energy - Prana.  This workshop will discuss each of the poses, correct alignment and the many physical and energetic benefits of doing this practice daily. 

Yoga Nidra TBA*

A transformative meditation technique designed to eliminate self-defeating behaviors which prevent us from finding joy and peace in our lives.

Pranayama TBA*

Advanced techniques of breath work, designed to quiet the mind and relax the body.

*These workshops are scheduled based on your interest.  Please notify us if you are interested in these classes being offered at yoga@sacredgroundyoga.com.