Brighton Magazine - Meditation Brighton: New City Classes Come Under The Spotlight

Selected Brighton Magazine Article

Wednesday 22 October 2008

Meditation Brighton: New City Classes Come Under The Spotlight

The Brighton Magazine was delighted to meet up with Andy Lucas, the city's leading hypnotherapist and shamanic practitioner, to ask him about his new meditation courses which start at the end of this month.

Andy Lucas Announces New Meditation Classes

The Brighton Magazine (TBM): Aren't there enough meditation classes in Brighton already?

Andy Lucas (AL): There are some excellent classes already in Brighton offering lots of great opportunities to enjoy the benefits of meditation.

However there is still a demand for tuition and instruction in meditation techniques.

TBM: What do you think people want from meditation?

AL: Many people I meet are looking for ways of relaxing, calming down, switching off and/or stilling the mind. Some people find themselves thinking too much or having excessive internal chatter whilst others want to learn ways of tackling feelings of stress and anxiety.

Regular meditation is an excellent way of training the mind to develop healthier ways of thinking and feeling.

TBM: What are you offering that is different?

AL: It's not so much what I'm offering that is different. It's more the way I'm offering it.

TBM: Intriguing. Tell us more.

AL: Okay. Well I'm going to give you a list here, because there is a lot to tell you about.

1. - Courses will consist of a series of eight weekly sessions.

2. - Class sizes are going to be very small, between five and eight students. This will ensure each student gets plenty of attention and individual tuition

3. - Before you sign up to the meditation courses you are invited to one of my free open days and open evenings. At each of these events I will ask you:

* What you want from the classes,
* What you know already
* And at what level will suit you.

4. - After meeting you and discussing your needs I will match you with people of similar requirements, so each group will learn at its own pace and in its own way. And the syllabus for each course will be tailored to each group.

5. - I am currently planning to have at least one group for each of the following levels and themes:

* Meditation for beginners with an emphasis on unwinding, relaxation and stilling the mind.
* Healing meditation, introducing and developing a range of meditative practices from a variety of traditions.
* Meditation for personal growth and development.
* Yoga Nidra.
* The theory and practice of meditation and how to develop a regular practice, including home study.

6. - The approach to meditation adopted throughout the courses will draw influences from a range of traditions east and west and will not require adherence to one particular tradition or belief system.

7. - Most importantly the training approach I use accepts you for who you are. You already have all the resources you need to get the best possible results from meditation. My job is to help you access your own resources and achieve your maximum potential of living consciously and at peace with yourself.

The open days and open evenings all take place in central Brighton at the following times:

Tuesday 28th October - 6.30pm: Tuesday 28th October - 8.00pm: Thursday 30th October - 11.00am: Friday 1st November - 11.00am: Tuesday 4th November - 6.30pm: Tuesday 4th November - 8.00pm: Thursday 6th November - 11.00am.

The open events are free of charge. The price of the courses range from £60 to £80 for eight weeks with 10% discount for concessions.

To book a place on one of the open events you can contact Andy by visiting his Brighton Meditation webpage or his Meditation Brighton Blog or by e-mailing meditation@springtomind.co.uk

by: John Bright

Whats on in Brighton today

Crossing Borders
Wed 20 Jun 7.30 - 9.30pm @Brighton Unitarian Church

The Heat Goes On
Wed 20 Jun DJs 8pm, Bar til 12 @Hotel Pelirocco

THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Chapterhouse Theatre
Wed 20 Jun @Brighton Open Air Theatre (B.O.A.T)

SECRETS & STORIES - nickhola-susanne la brooy, swan berlin, nick warwick, elizabeth foulds
Tue 12 Jun until Sun 24 Jun @The Grange Art Gallery,

SECREAT & STORIES
Tue 12 Jun until Sun 24 Jun @The Grange Art Gallery,

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital - June events 2018
Wed 06 Jun until Mon 25 Jun @Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

Art Exhibition at Grey Walls Gallery
Sat 02 Jun 9.00 am till 5.00 p until Sat 30 Jun @Laughing Dog

Krater Comedy Club
Sat 02 Jun 7PM DOORS OPEN 6PM until Sat 30 Jun @Komedia

Stereo Typist Exhibition
Fri 01 Jun All day every day until Sat 30 Jun @Hotel Pelirocco

Scenic Helicopter Tours
Fri 01 Jun 9am to 6pm Daily until Sat 30 Jun @Brighton City Airport

Movin' Melvin Brown: Chuck Berry Lives!
Wed 30 May 18:15 until Sat 30 Jun @The Warren

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital - May and June events
Tue 22 May until Mon 25 Jun @Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

Amazonas Arts - Capoeira Youth Project
Wed 06 Jun Every Wednesday until Wed 11 Jul @Brighton Youth Centre

The Maydays Beginners Longform Improvised Comedy Course
Wed 13 Jun 7 pm - 9.30 pm Every Wednesday until Wed 18 Jul @The Maydays Studio

Free taster with fun, friendly pop, soul & gospel choir, shower singers welcome!
Wed 02 May 1-2.30pm Every Wednesday until Wed 11 Jul @Hanover Community Centre

ADD YOUR EVENT

Tue 19 Jun `18

Everybody, Anyone: Soulsters Stone Foundation Set To Showcase New Funk Heavy Sound In Brighton

Stone Foundation's new album, Everybody, Anyone, was recorded at Paul Weller's Black Barn Studios in Surrey and features a sprinkling of guest musicians.