Our Practice

Based on time-honoured tradition of Zen practice, incorporating aspects of Indian practice of Yoga Nidra.

Beginners Welcome!

No obligations. We will guide you in how to sit, how to walk slowly with mindfulness, what to chant, and what you might expect from silent meditation.

1. We begin with 5 minutes sittings quietly, eyes closed, adjusting to quiet stillness, to let the mind relax and to let go of the busy day, week, year you have had.
2. Then recite together Affirming Faith in Mind.
3. Peter offers an encouraging talk on aspects of our practice.
4. Then lights go down, we spread our yoga mat on the carpeted floor, and are guided into a deep relaxation – Yoga Nidra, body scan, deep relaxation.
5. With our mind now relaxed and cleared of the day’s activities, we begin with walking practice.
6. Then 20 minutes seated meditation. We repeat this sequence and finish with some chanting together from the books provided.