8-week course: „A Luminous Mind: Meditation Practice Group“ with Anya Kinneavy
Apr 14 – Jun 02 
Tu 20.00-21.15
Gelber Raum & Online
English
120€ / 100€ Online only

(May 19 & 26 will be subbed). 

In a world that is loud, distracting and overwhelming, meditation is a powerful tool to ground, reconnect and discover a sense of inner home. We often hear about the benefits of meditation, yet it can be difficult to know where to start and to keep the momentum alone. Together with Anya, a teacher with 20+ years‘ experience in meditation, we will explore the essentials of meditation together in an accessible, down-to-earth way with time for your questions and discussions. 

Why meditate? Meditation is at the heart of yoga – in fact, it is its most ancient aspect. It is an essential practice for any yoga practitioner. In the whirlwind of push and pull in the mind, it’s easy to forget that we can influence how our minds operate, and therefore how we feel and act. Our thoughts have an immediate effect on our well-being. Thoughts directly affect how we function in all aspects of life – at work, in relationships, our decision-making, our sleep quality…
Meditation helps us to shift from distraction, anxiety and overthinking, into a state of greater objectivity, grounding and ease. This 8-week course will offer room for a weekly guided meditation. We will practice together managing common obstacles along the way and bringing the wisdom of meditation into everyday life. You’ll find an accessible (and even enjoyable!) route into a regular practice.

We will explore meditation as a tool to:
– Reduce stress.
– Discover ease with emotions.
– Recognise habitual thought patterns.
– Boost self-awareness.
– Regulate overthinking.
– Find self-acceptance, grounding and lightness.

Each session will include:
– 20 min Gentle Yoga Stretches
– 45 min Guided Meditation
– 5 min Practice to take home

Meditation takes some time and practice. Usually many personal questions arise along the way, and it is important to understand why we meditate. Apps are limited in this regard. Taking a course with an experienced teacher in a supportive group is hugely valuable for long-term, lasting benefit.  Everyone is welcome to join, with or without prior experience in yoga or meditation!

This 8-week course is held in Gelber Raum and online via Zoom. If you choose to book the online-only course, you will receive the Zoom info to join the course together with your booking confirmation via email. If you book the course in Gelber Raum, you will receive access to the Zoom link, if required.

Please register here for the course in Gelber Raum.
Please register here for the Online only course.

Anya Kinneavy has taught yoga and meditation in Berlin for many years, having founded ‘Yoga in English Berlin’ in 2009. She runs regular classes and teacher trainings as well as courses in yoga philosophy and meditation. Her teaching stays true to the whole path of Yoga, remaining rooted in its rich philosophy throughout its movement, breath and meditation practices. Her classes prioritise a friendly, pressure-free environment with plenty of different options in which all students can feel included and welcome. She teaches mindful, breath-centred flow yoga to ease physical tension, guiding students to enjoy openness in the body and calm in the mind.