At Satmya we value meditation and try to have regular meditation classes avaiable.

All our classes are donation only as this allows everyone access to these classes

Classes are held the 3rd Saturday of every month from September to June.

Introduction to Meditation: find out more about meditation (for absolute beginners) 18th January 2012 7-9pm

David McGrath is conducting the meditation classes at Satmya. The type of meditation he offers is Kriya yoga. More details are available from the kriyaireland.com website. Click here

(From Kriyaireland.com)

The word ‘yoga’ can be translated from Sanskrit to mean ‘union’. This is the uniting of the individual consciousness with the Supreme Consciousness. The word ‘kriya’ can be translated as ‘action’. Kriya Yoga can be then translated as the uniting of one’s individual consciousness with the Supreme Consciousness through constructive living and meditation which transcends ordinary states of consciousness. Kriya Yoga is the Raja (Royal) Yoga defined in Patajali’s Yoga Sutras.

Kriya Yoga involves specific meditation practices which help the practitioner to overcome the restless nature of both the body and mind, and experience deeper realisations of the soul’s relationship with Infinite Spirit. Kriya Yoga meditation includes the practice of Kriya Yoga Pranayama, as mentioned by Paramhansa Yogananda in ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’. This is a specific breathing process which, when practised, helps the practitioner to draw their attention inwards. Kriya Pranayama, by channelling the prana (life current) within the body, refines the nervous system and neural-pathways in the brain, gradually developing the capacities of the brain to process more subtle states of consciousness. Paramahansa Yogananda’s teacher, Sri Yukteswar described Kriya Yoga as, ‘an instrument through which human evolution can be quickened.’

Kriya Meditation Practices can only be truly effective when the practitioner performs all of their wholesome actions attentively and with purpose. Specific lifestyle guidelines are prescribed to facilitate the practitioner’s quick awakening to complete Self and God-realisation.

‘Intensive self-discipline, studious Self-inquiry, and surrender to God are the practices of Kriya Yoga.’ – Pantajali’s Yoga Sutras, 2:1

Interview with Roy Eugene Davis

Relevant Reading

Autobiography of a Yogi

Paramahansa Yogananda

Looking for a space to hold your meditation class?

At Satmya we welcome other meditation groups, time and space permitting. We have a room that accommodates up to 12 meditators.

Your meditation classes must be donation only and must be from a reputable discipline.

Call 061 622751 or email us on info@satmya.com