326 days ago

WHAT's ON: Meditation Month - Citywide FREE meditation classes/workshops

Durba from Avondale

In response to growing urban problems of stress and declining mental health, Hour of Peace Meetup organisers and Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre are offering a citywide free program throughout November which will share basic meditation skills with anyone keen to learn.
Meditation Month will introduce the key steps in getting started, and cover a variety of techniques in calming the mind and coping with the often complex challenges of living in today’s world.

Meditation Month is an admission-free initiative simply dedicated to a more peaceful world and to the quest for happiness that we all share.

Introductory ‘learn meditation’ evenings will be offered at community Centres as follows:
Four Mondays/Thursdays, Nov 13, 16, 20, 23; 7.30pm – 9.00pm; 93 Dominion Road, Mt Eden.
Monday, Nov 20; 6.00pm - 7.30pm; Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road.
Two Thursdays, Nov 23 & Nov 30; 7.15pm - 8.30pm; Grey Lynn Community Centre, 483 Richmond Road
Saturday, Nov 25; 10.00am – 1.00pm; The Fickling Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.
Monday, Nov 27; 7.00pm - 8.00pm; Ōrākei Community Centre, 156 Kepa Road.
Thursday, 30 Nov; 7.00pm - 8.30pm; Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead.

Course details can be found on our website: www.meditationauckland.co.nz...
For further inquiries on regional classes, please contact Jogyata: 0221887432

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Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
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    70.1% Complete
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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
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