Welcome to our new series of free meditation workshops and classes hosted by Auckland based international speaker Jogyata Dallas. Popular teacher Jogyata, a marathoner, writer and longtime meditation practitioner, has the gift of making meditation accessible and simple – his free courses combine a wealth of practical exercises with many personal insights and experiences.

An accomplished teacher who studied for many years under meditation master Sri Chinmoy [1931-2007], Jogyata has offered his popular workshops in many countries on all aspects of health, physical and spiritual; on the various branches of yoga; and on the essentials of finding inner peace and purpose in our often challenging modern world.

• NZ Herald interview: Twelve Questions: Jogyata Dallas
• Verve Magazine: Q&A on Meditation: Jogyata Dallas
• Interview with Jogyata – Meditating on Sri Chinmoy’s Path

Option A – May

Sunday Workshop – Rediscovering the Spiritual Heart

Our spiritual heart encompasses our most valued human qualities – compassion, love, peace, intuitive intelligence, the many aspects of our unique spirituality. It is the home to our soul. This one-off Sunday morning w/shop uses mantra, music, visualization and guided meditation to silence the mind and open the heart centre where meditation is most easily experienced.

When: Sunday 19 May, 8.00am – 11.00am
Where: Mt Eden venue, to be advised following registration.
Registration: Admission is free, registration is required to ensure seating. All welcome. Please use the contact form below, or text your name/contact details via WhatsApp to Jogyata 0221 887 432.

Option B – May

Special topic – Toolkit for Calm

Commencing May 21 over consecutive Tues/Thursday evenings.
Your life is already your spiritual path – learn the essential steps in silencing the mind, deepening your meditation practice and exploring some of the lesser-known techniques and insights that will greatly enhance your inner journey.
These four evenings will cover a wide canvas of meditation methods, with guided exercises, spiritual heart meditation, mantras and breathe exercises connecting you with your own spirituality.

When: Consecutive Tues/Thur 21, 23, 28, 30 May; 6:00pm – 7:30pm nightly.
Where: Mt Eden venue, to be advised following registration.
Registration: Admission is free, registration is required to ensure seating. All welcome. Please use the contact form below, or text your name/contact details via WhatsApp to Jogyata 0221 887 432.
NOTE: This is a structured course. To gain the maximum benefit it is recommended that you attend all the classes in the series. No admission past the second evening please.

Option C – June

Introduction to Meditation – The A, B, C’s

Commencing June 10 over consecutive Mon/Thurs evenings. These four June w/shops will cover a wide canvas of meditation methods, with guided exercises, spiritual heart meditation, mantras and breathe exercises connecting you with your own spirituality. They offer an overview of the many different approaches to meditation, along with the key steps needed to establish your successful home practice. The focus is on sharing 2-3 meditations each evening, with ample opportunity for questions.

When: Consecutive Mon/Thur  10, 13, 17, 20 June; 7:30pm – 9pm nightly.
Where: Mt Eden venue, to be advised following registration.
Registration: Admission is free, registration is required to ensure seating. All welcome. Please use the contact form below, or text your name/contact details via WhatsApp to Jogyata 0221 887 432.
NOTE: This is a structured course. To gain the maximum benefit it is recommended that you attend all the classes in the series. Kindly refrain from joining once the course has commenced.