What we’re about
Welcome to Samadhi! We aim to introduce people to meditation and mindfulness, and to help them integrate these practices into their daily life. Everyone is welcome to join our sessions!
We engage in various meditations from the Buddhist and other contemplative traditions. Drawing on the practical experience of meditation, psychology, and Buddhist wisdom, we look at insights, teachings and new ways of thinking which help us unwind, relax, let go of things like stress and anxiety, and cultivate positive minds such as patience, compassion, and equanimity.
With a regular meditation practice, you will gain greater and greater peace of mind and discover a more positive approach to life, as well as improved levels of emotional and mental health. Meditation has numerous benefits for the health of both your body and mind, is easy to do, and something everyone can learn.
"Since nearly everyone living in the modern world is coping with an overload of thinking, remembering, and planning this may be just what the doctor ordered: a general prescription for soothing and healing overworked bodies and minds." – B. Alan Wallace
Life has its ups and downs, and for many, even an ordinary day can lead to one emotional rollercoaster after another.
This one-day, three-part workshop blends together Buddhism, psychology, modern contemplative science, and practical meditation tools to:
- demystify what emotions are and how they function
- map the timeline of an emotional episode so you can introduce awareness into your emotions
- practise RAIN and other evidence-based methods for meeting difficult emotions with clarity and kindness
- learn self-discernment and self-discipline - twin skills that turn automatic reaction into considered response
- build a personal toolkit for emotional regulation, working with hot triggers, and enhancing personal wellbeing
Expect teachings, guided meditation, group dialogue, and plenty of time for questions. You’ll leave with concrete practices you can apply the very same day to steady the nervous system, ease reactivity, and discover greater emotional freedom in daily life.
#### About our London Day Retreats
These Buddhist meditation day retreats, which can be attended online or in-person, offer the opportunity to discover what meditation and Buddhist mind training can do for mental well-being and to meet and share with like-minded people.
The sessions are perfect for both beginners and those with more experience. We hope to provide you with the foundation for developing your own regular meditation practice, and help you develop tools that reduce stress, anxiety and worry; and nurture a happier, calmer, and more positive approach to life.
#### Booking & Donations
There are limited in-person places available for this day retreat. We will also be live-streaming and recording the teachings on Zoom. Please book in advance by using the following link: The Art of Emotional Balance: Mindful Toolkit for Difficult Emotions - Samadhi
We embrace a sliding scale policy for their event fees, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. There are suggested donations to help cover event costs and support our ongoing activities, for the benefit of all. However, we firmly believe that financial constraints should never be a barrier to participation. If the suggested amount is beyond your means, please contribute what you can — every offering helps us sustain and continue providing our events and courses for the collective good.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Qi Gong for Everyday Life – A Gentle Practice for Health and RejuvenationLink visible for attendees
Qigong is a gentle mind-body discipline with roots in the distant past. Relatively simple to learn, it is a gentle form of exercise for better health, rejuvenation and regeneration, and is sometimes referred to as Taoist yoga.
Baduanjin (The Eight Silk Brocades)
Baduanjin – often called the Eight Silk Brocades – is one of the few Qigong forms for which we have written evidence dating back to the Song dynasty (c. 1150 CE).
At its heart are eight movements which, when combined, create a deceptively simple whole-body exercise incorporating mindfulness and meditation; stretching, twisting and turning; rising and sinking.
When these movements are partnered with deep, rhythmic breathing, they form a straightforward routine that can have a profound effect on physical health, energy levels and emotional well-being.
The form we’ll be exploring over these eight weeks of June and July is equally suitable for absolute beginners and experienced Qigong practitioners alike: it is simple, yet endlessly rich.
Booking: Qi Gong for Everyday Life - A Gentle Practice for Health and Rejuvenation - Samadhi - Qi Gong for Everyday Life – A Gentle Practice for Health and RejuvenationLink visible for attendees
Qigong is a gentle mind-body discipline with roots in the distant past. Relatively simple to learn, it is a gentle form of exercise for better health, rejuvenation and regeneration, and is sometimes referred to as Taoist yoga.
Baduanjin (The Eight Silk Brocades)
Baduanjin – often called the Eight Silk Brocades – is one of the few Qigong forms for which we have written evidence dating back to the Song dynasty (c. 1150 CE).
At its heart are eight movements which, when combined, create a deceptively simple whole-body exercise incorporating mindfulness and meditation; stretching, twisting and turning; rising and sinking.
When these movements are partnered with deep, rhythmic breathing, they form a straightforward routine that can have a profound effect on physical health, energy levels and emotional well-being.
The form we’ll be exploring over these eight weeks of June and July is equally suitable for absolute beginners and experienced Qigong practitioners alike: it is simple, yet endlessly rich.
Booking: Qi Gong for Everyday Life - A Gentle Practice for Health and Rejuvenation - Samadhi
