Art of Meditation from feb 2-4

Dear Friends,

We have an upcoming Art of Meditation course happening in Santa Clara Art of Living center from Feb 2 - 4. Here are the details. Please share this information with your near and dear ones, family members, friends and collegues.

If you have already done this course, you are welcome to repeat this course. Repeating this course enhances the quality of Sahaj Samadhi meditation and also helps to get into daily regular practice.

Please NOTE that EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for this course will end after Saturday, Jan 19.

When : February 2 - 4 ( Sat & Sun : 10.00am - 1.00pm, Mon : 7.00pm -9.30pm)
Where: Art of Living Santa Clara Center, 2368 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
Register: http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13814

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Here are my contact details.
shubhangi_ranade@yahoo.com
408-930-5273

Effortless Path To True Relaxation Through Meditation
Everyone has experienced a meditative state in moments of deep joy, or when completely engrossed in an activity, when just for a moment the mind becomes so light and at ease. While we have such moments, we are unable to repeat them at will. The Art of Meditation course teaches you how. This Sahaj Samadhi Meditation technique (taught in this course) almost instantly alleviates the practitioner from stress-related problems, deeply relaxes the mind and rejuvenates the system.

Sahaj is a Sanskrit word that means natural or effortless. Samadhi is a deep, blissful, meditative state. Sahaj Samadhi meditation is a natural, effortless system of meditation.

Regular practice of the Sahaj Samadhi can totally transform the quality of one's life, by culturing the system to maintain the peace, energy and expanded awareness throughout the day. These meditation techniques combined with yogic practices can ensure good health and a calm mind.
Meditation allows the conscious mind to settle deeply in the Self, giving it rest
When the mind settles down, it lets go of all tension, making one healthy and focused
Here is a beautiful message from Sri Sri Ravishankar on Sahaj Samadhi Meditation :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VODqP0AeYDs


How does Sahaj Samadhi Meditation work?

The participant is taught to use a simple sound mentally which allows the mind to settle down and go within. When the mind and nervous system are allowed to repose a few moments in the profound silence, the blocks that clog the system and our progress gradually dissolve.


How does Reposing in the Self help in day-to-day life?
When a river is calm, its reflection is clearer. When the mind is calm, there is greater clarity in the field of expression. Our powers of observation, perception and expression improve. As a result we are able to communicate effectively and clearly.

Why do I need a mantra?
In Sanskrit, a mantra is described as, "Manana trayate iti mantra.". Iti Mantra is that which saves you from repetitiveness. A repetitive thought is a worry. Mantras help to free you from worries.