Practice becomes firmly established when it is cultivated for a long time, without interruption, and with sincere devotion.

 

- Yoga Sutra 1.14

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 Join live on Zoom, every Monday at 16:30 WET

...for a weekly online shala to practice and study meditation.​​

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Session Structure

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• Some time to arrive, and then meditation. First guided, then silent.

• After the meditation the session is open ended, and you are welcome to stay for talks, QnA, and dialogue. Usually up about ±60 minutes.

• Every month we look for themes to orient us around. Topics can include philosophy, beginner and advanced methods, energetic processes, ancient scriptures, and practice in daily life and relationships.

• Your questions and input are encouraged to inspire the talks and meditations.

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For in between session, you'll regularly receive suggestions for self-study - things to read or watch, and/or journal questions and contemplations to reflect on, to keep a continuous thread of practice alive.

 

We will be centering us around different themes over weeks and months that will be announced as we go. 

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What style of meditation do we practice?​

 

We draw from the wisdom and methodology from a variety of teachings and scriptures, mainly - but not limited to - Yoga, Buddhism, Nondual thought, and Tantra. All systems in both their classical as well as more new age forms.

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We study teachings with reverence and curiosity, while not blindly assuming any of them to be absolutely authoritative,

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Based on these teachings, we work with a few foundational meditation techniques and orientations:

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1. Sustaining attention. This means to practice undistractedness on the breath, the body, a mantra, or any other object of choice.

2. Choiceless awareness. A process of recognizing the part of the mind that is beyond concepts, and relaxing attention.

3. Pranayama. Simple Yogic breathing techniques to calm the mind and body.

4. No method. The core method is no method, and to simply sit and breathe.​​ 

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We also orient ourselves around meditation as a deeply healing practice, that can help us to process emotions, liberate our shadows, rewire our psychological patterns, and open our heart.

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You are welcome to meditate formally in a straight-spine yogic posture, or to lean back and sip a tea while watching the trees.

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Practical Details

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• When: Every Monday, 16:30 WET — Check your time zone here

• Where: Live via Zoom

• Recordings: Sent within 24hrs

• Membership Tuition: €25,- / month*

• Every first Monday of the month is tuition free and by donation. Add it to your calendar here, and for the zoom link click here.

 

All levels welcome. Come as you are with an open mind and heart.

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* If pricing prevents you, use code 'SCHOLARSHIP' for 50% off. No questions asked. 

* Problems with check-out or finding your Zoom link? Send a message.

* You'll be responded to at 5–10 minutes before class to make sure you can join.

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​Sign-up & Account Management

 

New Members: Sign-up for Monthly Membership Here

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Current Members: Manage Your Account / Customer Portal Here​​​​​

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Frequently Asked Questions​​​

Do I need to have meditation experience to join? 
The sessions are designed to be accessible for beginners while providing a lot of deeper exploration and nuance for long-term practitioners. There is personalized guidance for anyone who asks - no matter their level of experience. 

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What if I can’t make the live time on Mondays?
All sessions are recorded, and a link to the recording is sent to you within 24 hours. 

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How can I make a donation for a free session?
If you wish to make a donation, you can do so here.

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What should I wear or bring?
You can sit on a meditation cushion, a chair, or even your sofa. It can be helpful to write things down, so you might want to have a paper and pen ready nearby.

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How does the "open-ended" part of the session work?
After the first ±30 minutes of meditation, the "formal" practice ends. You are then invited to stay for a dialogue. This is a space to ask questions about practice. Sessions can run for up to ±60 minutes or even beyond. Please be on time, hop off whenever you need.

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Can I cancel my membership at any time?
Yes. You can manage your subscription and cancel at any time through the link provided in your sign-up email.

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Is this a religious practice?
While we draw from the rich wisdom ancient traditions, the sessions are practiced in the spirit of omnism - finding wisdom in many ancient spiritual systems without holding any as absolutely authoritative.

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How do I use the scholarship code?
Simply enter the word SCHOLARSHIP in the discount code field at checkout. This reduces the monthly fee by 50%. Please use this code honorably when you experience financial difficulty to pay the full fee.

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Do you offer refunds?
No, there are no refunds. Please manage your subscription well through the customer portal link above.

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How do I access the live Zoom link?
Once you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the recurring Zoom link. If you ever lose the link, just send us a message.