Courses

Meditation lies at the heart of the Centre's teaching; however yoga and tai chi are included in the programme in recognition that these ancient disciplines are also ways of stilling the mind and balancing the body. Courses take place over one or two days and involve precise and careful instruction by experienced teachers.

Eliza Harrison has taught meditation nationally and internationally since 1973. Her unique gift is to enable every student to experience the utter simplicity and ease of meditation. The more effortless the practice, the more far-reaching are the effects. Eliza founded the Meditation Centre in 1998 and is the Director and resident meditation teacher. She is also a photographer and author.

Meditation Tuition

Introduction to Meditation is designed for people who have not meditated before, or have tried different practices but feel in need of further guidance.
The course includes: meditation instruction, explanation of the practice and its benefits, the effects of stress and way it is released, and the process of Self-transformation.

Introduction to Meditation is taught either as a one-day course with a two-hour session three weeks later, or as a two day course for those people who live away.

Introductory Talks on the Practice and Benefits of Meditation can be arranged at different venues.


Further Meditation Practices are taught on a two-day course for those who have already attended an Introduction to Meditation. Different meditation techniques allow mental and physical activity to refine to increasingly subtle states, and each practice brings with it unique benefits.

Meditation for Business

The age-old wisdom of meditation, also known as mindfulness, is emerging as one of the most successful and cost-effective techniques for developing human resources and reducing stress levels. Meditation offers a way of helping people to draw upon the qualities of energy, clarity of thought and creative vision within just a few minutes.

Course Structure: Courses can be structured to suit the needs of different groups and Introductory Talks can be arranged at other venues.


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Suggested Day Course for Business


  • The Potential of the Mind
  • The Practice and Benefits of Meditation
  • Coffee and refreshments
  • Meditation Instruction
  • Lunch
  • The Effects of Stress and Process of Release
  • Meditation at Work
  • Tea and refreshments
  • Meditation and Visualisation Practice

Also see About Meditation and Learning Meditation

Yoga

Yoga taught at the Centre focuses on the effortless release of tension that occurs within a posture or movement. By using awareness of breath with focused attention, physical stresses and strains are dissolved leaving the mind relaxed and free – yoga then becomes like a body meditation.

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John Stirk is one of Britain’s leading yoga teachers and an experienced osteopath. He not only has a profound understanding of biomechanics and anatomy, but also knows how to lead his students into a place of stillness where release and realignment occur spontaneously.

Laura Clare is a therapeutic yoga practitioner and yoga teacher. Through her classes, courses and personal tuition she offers people of all ages and abilities
an experience of yoga using minimal effort. www.lauraclareyoga.co.uk

Tai Chi Quigong

These courses are designed to teach a complete series of movements and exercises that benefit all aspects of health and wellbeing. They are suitable for use at home or at work and can enhance any sporting or leisure activity.

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Gavin Towers has over twenty-five years experience in the Martial Arts and the Chinese Health Arts. He has trained in China and the UK and is an inspirational practitioner, competitor and teacher. He encourages his students to use practices that benefit both physical health as well as spiritual wellbeing. He is chief instructor for the UK Taiji Qigong Foundation.



Testimonials

"The Meditation Centre in Dent is an ideal vehicle for those individuals and teams who are interested in taking risks and gaining deeper insight. Meditation is a positive force for change - it helps develop personal coping strategies and promotes greater self-awareness."

Steve Dalton, NHS Executive

"Eliza and her team, working in the wonderful setting of the Meditation Centre in Dent, deserve the highest accolade for what she has helped our team to achieve both professionally and personally."

Eric Deighton, Head of Bid Management, Middle Market Solutions, BT