Pranayama

These events are suitable for those who already have a regular meditation practice and want to continue to do so in a supportive environment with other meditators. There is no requirement to book in advance, just turn up, or log in. For online sits, please click the link below a few minutes before each sit. Join the [morning meditations](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84133106671?pwd=WFZmQUlHcWN6bHAxdmp4UnVOV1VaZz09) each day using Zoom (password if required is *dropinmed* ). On a [donation basis](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/donate). No need to book, just drop in if you know how to meditate.

### 😎 Want to try something new? **Good!** **Swing by and try Jiu Jitsu ❤️** *** ☀️ **Especially for women**, Jiu Jitsu is incredibly beneficial — it works **even if you're smaller than your opponent**. 👩 That’s why I’m passionate about sharing it — **especially with women**. 👨 **But men are absolutely welcome too!** We’re a small women’s group right now, so yes — men are in the room as well. **If you feel uncomfortable training with men, no worries — you can train with me.** *** 💡 **Why Jiu Jitsu?** Studies show it's great for: * 🧠 Fitness & mental focus (think: **chess for the body**) * 💪 Confidence boost * 🧘 Relief for **(C)PTSD, depression, anxiety, fear**... you name it *** ✌️ **What you need** * Just **your body** * Tight clothes (e.g. leggings & T-shirt — no zippers or pockets) * Fitness level? **Doesn't matter.** * Age? **Doesn't matter.** (Anthony Bourdain started at 58!) *** 🗓 **Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 6:00 PM**

Capoeira is Brazilian martial arts and dance also music instruments and percussion.

Join us for an in-between, what day is it, swim! It's cold at the moment so don't stay in too long if you are not used to the cold water. Bring a hot drink and layers for afterwards. High tide is 1830 so we will have just enough water. Looking forward to seeing you there :-)

Join us for a relaxed post-Christmas daytime run, aiming for around 10km on grass and trails. Depending on numbers, we’ll look to split into pace groups of approximately 5:00/km, 5:30/km and 6:00/km. If the Visitor Centre café is open, we’ll stick around for a coffee afterwards.

Our weekly Monday training session :-) 5km, 7.5km or 10km

**📚 Let's meet for one last time for the year and discuss books and socialize. The meetup is a joint event hosted in association with Dubliners: Joys of Reading** The last meetup of the year is different! Bring a book wrapped in a gift cover(used or new book) or newspaper and discuss with the fellow book lovers about the theme of the book. Exchange the gift! You are allowed to share the theme of the book who likes it, then exchange the gift with the attendee. Then socialize! It's a perfect place to surprise fellow book lovers.

**\*\*\*For bookings please email mellettj@gmail.com\*\*\*** **Beginning on the evening of Tuesday 30th Dec 2025 @ 7.30pm until 1pm Thursday January 1st 2026, what better way to ring in the New Year!** Join us in the nourishing space of Anam Ashram as we let go of 2025 and look forward to the blessings and opportunities the New Year brings. A silent ashram retreat comprises of spiritual practices from the Yogic path, a combination of gentle Hatha Yoga and various types of meditation and reflection, under guidance. These practices are designed to nourish the body, calm the mind and help us to grow in awareness of our true selves. Everyone is welcome and no experience necessary. **What is involved?** Gentle Hatha Yoga sessions, sitting and walking meditations, time for private reflection, nourishing vegetarian food and a closing Satsang each evening. All of these practices help us to grow in greater awareness, to discover the Divine within. A time for relaxing the body, quietening the mind and nourishing the spirit as we enter into a New Year. **Cost:** €150 Residential (2 nights)/ €85 Non-residential (1.5 days) or €60 (for one full day). Meals included. Deposit required when booking. **Concessions are available for unwaged.** Get in touch for more details by emailing mellettj@gmail.com Places are limited. **Facilitators**: **Jane Mellett** is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher, author & spiritual director. Jane has lived at Anam Ashram in Tallaght, Dublin for the past ten years and is interested in the integration of Eastern spiritual practices within Christianity and sharing these practices with others. **John O'Flynn:** John lives in Dublin with his family and is a qualified Teacher, Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Yoga & Mindfulness instructor & spiritual companion. At the core of his practice is integrating lifestyle with spirituality & wellbeing. **Email** mellettj@gmail.com to register

For centuries, ancient wisdom and spiritual mentors have emphasized the transformative power of meditation, promising increased happiness and personal growth. You may have been drawn to meditation to cultivate inner peace and tranquility, enhance physical well-being, cleanse the mind, or attract positivity and good fortune.
Your goals may include stress management, increased happiness, enhanced intelligence, intuitive development, or even spiritual enlightenment. **About the meditation:** Of all the techniques developed and taught by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, perhaps none prompts as many glowing testimonials of personal healing and positive life transformation as the meditation on the Twin Hearts. Presently being practiced globally by people of different religions and backgrounds, the Meditation on Twin Hearts is extraordinary in its simplicity with amazing and dramatic results. Cost: Optional donation to charity RSVP: discoverpranichealing@gmail.com
 Facilitator: Hazel Keogh 085 2124080

Twin Hearts Meditation is a powerful practice, focusing on activating the heart and crown chakras (energy centres) to channel divine energy and promote healing and inner peace. One of the key benefits of Twin Hearts Meditation is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety. By tapping into the energies of love and compassion, practitioners can experience a deep sense of relaxation and tranquility, helping to alleviate mental and emotional tension. Additionally, Twin Hearts Meditation can enhance overall well-being by promoting physical healing and boosting the immune system. The practice is known to cleanse and energize the energy centers in the body, leading to improved health and vitality. Public event open to all 18 yrs + Cost: Donation to charity RSVP:discoverpranichealing@gmail.com Booking required: Hazel Keogh (085) 212 4080

The evening usually consists of a period of meditation, a talk about Buddhism and a Puja after a short tea-break.

This Sunday morning comprises a short sit and a Puja. If you’re coming online, join [via Zoom](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86127244172?pwd=MjJobkgybVFncjlmczROSmZ3MExEUT09) (password if required is *sundaypuja*) a few minutes before 11am.

Traditionally, winter is a time for rest and retreat, a period of germination and preparation for springtime renewal. However, after the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year celebrations, many of us find that our nervous systems are a bit frazzled and in need of a reset. This voice and singing workshop will help you transition from an [activated nervous system (fight-or-flight state) to a calmer ‘rest and digest’ mode](https://bhma.org/polyvagal-theory-and-community-singing/). Since most of us spend too much time in a state of stress, it is crucial to learn how to activate a calmer, healing state of being. Singing and voice work have been proven to help regulate the nervous system, [bringing many mental and physical health benefits](https://fullcirclechange.ie/offerings/self-care/singing/). Through meditative chants, vocal practices and harmony songs, this workshop will help you sink into a deeper, more mindful state and provide you with some simple tools for harnessing the voice to continue this practice into 2026. Join us to reflect on this transition into the New Year and set some powerful intentions through the voice. Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome. You don’t need any singing or voice-work experience, and no one will be asked to sing solo. This is a relaxed, friendly and safe space, and participants frequently report leaving feeling recharged, grounded, and uplifted. Harmony singing is extremely beneficial to our physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing, and you will leave feeling recharged, grounded, and uplifted. Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome. You don’t need any singing or voice-work experience, and no one will be asked to sing solo. This is a relaxed, friendly and safe space. Please book a ticket in advance at: https://fullcirclechange.ie/event/new-year-reset-through-the-voice/ Prices from €35

### 🌸 What is Heartfulness Meditation? Heartfulness Meditation is a simple and natural way to relax the mind, reduce stress, and connect with your inner self by bringing awareness to the heart ❤️. No prior experience is needed—just sit comfortably, close your eyes, and tune in to the calm within. *** ### 🌟 Why join us? 🧘‍♀️ Let go of stress & tension 🎯 Improve focus & inner balance 🌿 Experience peace and clarity 💛 Connect with like-minded people ☕ Enjoy tea, coffee, and light snacks after the session 📍 **Venue:** Wisdom Centre 🕊 Sophia Housing Street, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8 **Eircode:** D08 YD91 📅 **When:** Sundays, ⏰ 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM *** ### 🕰️ Schedule: 🔸 **9:45 AM** – Arrive & settle in silence 🔸 **10:00 AM** – Guided relaxation & Heartfulness meditation 🧘‍♂️ 🔸 **10:35 AM** – Reflection & sharing 💬 🔸 **10:50 AM** – Tea, coffee & light breakfast 🍵🥐 🔸 **11:30 AM** – Close *** ### 🌱 New to meditation? Everyone is welcome—whether you’re completely new or already practice meditation. 😊 Feel free to reach out to **Akarsh** at 📧 **ie.secretary@heartfulness.org** or drop us a message on Meetup if you’d like to let us know you’re coming. We’d love to have you join us! 💛

**This is a paid program.** **Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/bhuta-shuddhi-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-16-2026)\>\> to register\.** ### **Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the five elements” (i.e. earth, water, fire, air and space) which gets to the root of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. This simple practice which you can do daily reorganizes your system on the elemental level.** **Benefits:** * **Keeps the system in harmony and balance** * **Prepares the system to handle powerful states of energy** * **Creates the basis to gain complete mastery over the human system** **For ages 14 and above, no prior knowledge of yoga is required.** **This program is conducted by a Hatha Yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.**

Meditation practice with short sutra service, dharma talk and discussion.

**Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/yogasanas-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-17-2026)\>\> to register\.** **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZdcGKUQufU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZdcGKUQufU)** **Yogasanas** **Yogasanas are offered as a set of powerful postures to transform the body and the mind into a possibility for ultimate well-being. They are not taught merely for physical fitness and strength, but are a way of aligning the inner system to the celestial geometry, becoming in sync with the existence, thereby naturally achieving a state of health, joy and bliss.** **"Your physical health, your psychological wellbeing, and your spiritual possibility depend on how well aligned you are with existence. Essentially, hatha yoga is towards establishing this alignment." - Sadhguru** **Benefits of practicing Yogasanas regularly:** * **Stabilization of the body, mind, and energy system** * **Slows down the aging process** * **Relief of chronic health conditions** **Agility Level: Intermediate** **For ages 14+** **Open to everyone, no previous experience of yoga required**

Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.