will take place on Sundays 12th, 19th and 26th November. See Last updated: 22nd September 2023
WEEKLY SCHEDULE ONLINE OR IN-PERSON (next fortnight)
| Session type and venue or online | Date & time |
|---|---|
| Group meditation @ Essex Unitarian Church | Friday 22nd September @ 7pm |
| Extended practice on Zoom | Sunday 24th September @ 10am |
| Open Forum on Zoom | Tuesday 26th September @ 7pm |
| OM Healing @ Essex Unitarian Church | Friday 29th September @ 7pm |
| Extended practice on Zoom | Sunday 1st October @ 10am |
| Dhyana practice on Zoom | Tuesday 3rd October @ 7pm |
| Link to join Zoom session | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5264467923 |
With the exception of OM Healing, the sessions listed above are only open to registered members and current students ie. not for newcomers. Booking is required for courses and workshops.
MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS: Dhyana Yoga courses
Free introductory courses take place three or four times a year in central London, each course consisting of three workshops held on Sundays 5pm – 7.30pm. Please see the Activities page for brief details or here for a full synopsis of the course. A ‘Mudras & Pranayama’ workshop is also held occasionally, either in-person or via Zoom; this is not for beginners and only open to those who have previously attended an initial course.
COURSE VENUE: Essex Unitarian Church, Notting Hill Gate.
BOOKINGS: please email bookings@dhyanacentre.org, specify which course you are interested in and provide your full name. You will receive a confirmation by email which will include Joining Instructions with course-specific information.
Please note that booking a course involves a commitment to three Sunday sessions.
| Courses & workshops | Dates & times |
|---|---|
| Dhyana Yoga course 4/23 @ Essex Unitarian Church | Sundays 12th, 19th and 26th November (5pm - 7.30pm) Open to all, now available for booking |
| Dhyana Yoga course 1/24 [Venue t.b.a.] | Likely to be February 2024 |
| EMAIL TO MAKE BOOKING | bookings@dhyanacentre.org |
Returning students wishing to attend the whole course as a refresher or just re-do one particular module should email Alan Perry or discuss in person.
IN-PERSON MEDITATIONS
Group meditations will take place twice-monthly on Fridays 7pm – 9pm at Essex Unitarian Church. These classes alternate with the OM Healing sessions so there is a weekly in-person meeting of the Centre but at differing venues in central London, see the above table for dates and the Activities page for more information.
OM HEALING
Please see the OM Healing page.
MEDITATION RETREATS: occasional Sundays 12 – 6pm
Traditionally, one day silent meditation retreats have been held in central London three times a year (New Year, Easter and late summer). Intended for DC members, associates and current students only, these retreats are not open to the general public. [CURRENTLY ONLY MINI-RETREATS ON ZOOM, POSSIBLY TO RESUME IN-PERSON IN 2024]
Future retreats will be held on:
Free of charge: the Dhyana Centre is run as a community service and all its activities are free of charge. It is funded entirely by voluntary donations from its members and students, and attendees are invited to contribute according to their means.