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My approach to private meditation instruction is secular (non religious) and individually tailored.

A session includes instruction on how to learn meditation, discussion (including about the benefits of meditation), and meditation, and I will teach you techniques that will best address the areas that you wish to focus on. These techniques can include focus on the breath to help quieten the mind, mantras, visualisations and expansiveness practices and / or iRest Yoga Nidra, guided meditation.

Classes include breathing practices to help quieten the mind, instruction, meditation practices ( which may change from week to week) including using the breath, mantras, visualisations, guided meditations and iRest yoga nidra, as well as time for questions and discussion afterward. Simon’s meditation classes are open to all levels of experience from newcomers to experienced meditators. 

In person and online. 

"Simon is passionate about meditation. His wisdom and experience is generously conveyed in an easy going way making for enjoyable, relaxed and fulfilling learning" Jackie R

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A 6 week course to introduce you in a wide range of meditation techniques as well as pranayama (breathing practices / movement of Prana), mudras (which can support your meditation practise) and the latest research. This is designed for those new to meditation and also for experienced meditators in depending their practise and daily discipline. Contains brand new content including the use of signing bowls and Yantra, which I have not taught before in these 6 week courses. 

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Dates Thurs October 19th - November 30th (There is no class on Thurs 26th October) 

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Week One: Mindful breathing to calm your mind.

Week Two: Creative visualisations

Week Three: Mantras & singing bowls

Week Four: Heart Focused & Expansiveness meditation

Week Five: Yantra - harnessing it's power & Walking meditation

Week Six: iRest Yoga Nidra guided meditation including body sensing & breath sensing.

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What will this course with Simon do for me?

People who start to meditate regularly, report benefits including - ​Feeling more energised, Improved focus and concentration, Increased creativity, productivity, performance , Reduced levels of anxiety and stress, Reduced feelings of being overwhelmed, Being less reactive and more responsive, Increased patience, intuition and empathy, A clearer mind, Improved decision making, A greater perspective in life, Becoming more resilient to challenges in relationships and life, Feeling more centred and happy, Improved self awareness, Expanded consciousness, More balance in life

improved self-discipline and encourages other positive habits i.e. exercise, diet changes, reading).

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In addition - people practising yoga nidra / guided meditation experience:

​Decreased stress, anxiety, fear and depression, Improved sleep and decreased insomnia, An ability to better manage chronic and acute pain, Healthier interpersonal relations, Heightened energy levels

Improved sense of control, More confidence and joy in their lives, A greater sense of peace and well-being ​​

There are so many different meditation techniques that it can be confusing. We will explore a number of the key practices so that you can find the right one for you. Once you find the right practise, meditation practise becomes easier too sustain and when you practise regularly, you start to reap the many benefits.

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Do you have difficulty sitting still to meditate?

I will share posture secrets as well as practices that can help to quieten our mind prior to meditation i.e. pranayama practices (breathing & the movement of prana) and the use of mudras too.

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Have you tried to meditate previously and then given up?

...or have you meant to start but haven't managed to yet?

I will share with you the tools, hints and tips that can help you overcome the many obstacles that can stop us from meditating.

We will be sitting on chairs or the floor on cushions / supports, whatever you prefer.

There is also an online resource to support you after the afternoon and there will be time for group reflection, questions, discussions, stretching

Suitable for?

Anyone, of any age, background or religion.

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Our setting for the workshop

Our setting for In person is our home studio in West Hampstead. Exact address given on booking.

All mats, cushions, chairs, blankets are provided.

Price £75 in person

£60 online / £45 low income online

What to bring

Just yourself.

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"I had began my own meditation practice and was looking for someone that could help me to build on it further and help to answer some questions to pull things together for me. This course came at an excellent time and helped me to do exactly that. Simon’s approach and knowledge is great. I’d recommend the course to anyone that’s just starting out or like me has been practicing but is looking at taking it further" GT

"The meditation workshop was the perfect escape and antidote to today's busy life. It was a great way to deepen my knowledge of meditation and try some new forms of meditation, and learn how to better practice meditation at home. I came away feeling refreshed, revived & absolutely centered" Talya S

During this introduction to meditation workshop we will experience different meditation practices including how to use the breath to overcome distractions, meditation using mantra & visualisations. 

We will explore different gentle exercises that can help us sit more comfortably to meditate, practices that can help to quieten our mind prior to meditation, including pranayama practices (breathing & the movement of prana) and the use of mudras.

Simon will share with you tools, hints and tips that can help you overcome some of the main obstacles that can stop us from meditating.  You can sit on chairs or the floor on cushions / supports, whatever you prefer.

It is ideal for beginners and / or anyone who wants to try different meditation practices. 
There is also an online resource to support you after the afternoon.

Price £TBC in person at Yogaloft Beethoven St & £TBC online

Book here 

iRest yoga nidra and is an evidence based mind-body transformative practise. It teaches tools that can be used to skilfully deal with challenging situations throughout daily life, to deeply calm the nervous system as well as to develop a strong sense of well being.

This meditative practise shows that finding inner peace is not some closed secret but open to everyone who is interested in finding it.
This integrative practice also heals the various unresolved issues, traumas, and wounds that are present in the body and mind, not by asking the meditator to change themselves but by welcoming themselves exactly as they are. When true welcoming happens, then the profound transformation takes place. 

At the beginning of this practise, you are actively encouraged to lie down, (but you can sit if you wish to) and get as comfortable as you can. What follows is then a guided process of relaxation and self inquiry where you become increasingly aware of your physical body including your breath and inner world. You will likely experience yourself in a level of consciousness somewhere between being fully awake and sleeping and it is possible to lose the sense that one is separate from others and to tap into an unshakable sense of interconnectedness to all of life.
There are 10 steps to this meditation practise and each week we focus on key elements building up to a full practise in the 6th week.

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People who practise iRest yoga nidra report:

*reduced depression, fear and anxiety

*greater ability to relax and enjoy life

*reduced insomnia and levels of stress

*improved interpersonal relations

*reduced chronic and acute pain

*increased inner peace and well being

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Suitable for? 
Everyone is welcome. This is not a physical yoga class. All participants either lie on the ground, on a yoga mat and blanket ( with optional bolster cushions /support under your knees and / or a blanket under your head) or you can sit in a chair or on the sofa.

Suitable for all levels including beginners and those more experienced in meditation.

Teacher : Simon Hoten
Cost = £84 In person / £68 Online
*Includes the 7 week course
*iRest Manual 
*Six mp3 meditations recorded in class for use at home or on the move

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People who practise iRest report reduced depression, insomnia, pain, stress, fear and anxiety. They also report having a greater ability to relax, enjoy life and find inner peace. 
iRest is an accessible form of meditation based on the ancient practise of yoga nidra and adapted for modern life by combining it with western psychology and neuroscience. It provides tools that can be used to skilfully deal with challenging situations in daily life, calm the nervous system and help you establish a strong sense of well-being. 
You are encouraged to lie down and Simon will guide you through a process of relaxation and self-inquiry, inviting you to become increasingly aware of your physical body, focusing on your breath and inner world.
Each session includes a short introduction to that particular week’s theme, followed by a 30 – 40 minute guided meditation and finishing with questions and reflections. 
Everyone is welcome.


Week 1 - iRest yoga nidra / guided meditation session - "Building resiliency in times of uncertainty"

Week 2 - iRest yoga nidra / guided meditation session - "Awakening to your inner wisdom"

Week 3 - iRest yoga nidra / guided meditation session - "The power of opposites in supporting your wellbeing". 

Week 4 - iRest yoga nidra / guided meditation session - "Opening the doorway to true joy and happiness"
Everyone is welcome.

 

This is not a physical yoga class. All participants either lie on the ground, on a yoga mat and blanket ( with optional bolster cushions /support under your knees and / or a blanket under your head) or you can sit in a chair on the sofa.
Suitable for all levels including beginners and those more experienced in meditation.

In person at Yogaloft Beethoven St & online via zoom 

Price £15 per session or £60 for all 4 in person, 

Online price £10 per session or £40 for all 4.