Residential and Non-Residential Meditation Courses

WHY MEDITATION

To many thousands of people meditation is providing a way of dissolving accumulated stress and bringing relief from many stress-related conditions. With this can come a new appreciation of and zest for life. SEE REVIEWS.

Meditation is a very ancient practice that is simple to do and is totally in your own control. This course is taught in a practical, straightforward and gentle way using the 'mantra' technique of meditation. Your teacher Susan has many years’ experience and will guide your progress in small groups and in a very supportive and friendly environment.

Listen to radio interview with Susan O’Brien (mp3, 1.5 MB, 5:56)

Relieving stress through a meditation or mindfulness practice can bring many health benefits which are well documented in scientific literature (watch a clip from the documentary "Meditation's Impact on the Brain").

Read article on Big Moon Cottage printed in the Irish Examiner
Read article on Big Moon Cottage printed in Cork Magazine

These meditation seminars and meditation workshops are not allied to any particular religion, ideology or sect. Everyone’s beliefs are treated with the utmost respect be they religious or otherwise. Meditation only opens up and deepens each persons spiritual journey.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The purpose of the meditation class is to teach you about the background and practice of meditation in a clear, enjoyable and practical way. As a result you will be able to meditate effectively and correctly by the end of the course.

Meditation is taught using a mantra, a small meaningless word (a mantra is a word which does not have any specific meaning but which facilitates a profound, deep rest).

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Personal introductions
A brief history of meditation
The nature of negative stress and its effects on body, mind and spirit
What happens in our bodies and minds when we meditate?
The benefits of meditation over other methods of relaxation and how it differs profoundly from them as shown in numerous research studies
You will learn the technique of meditation and participate in a number of 20 minute group meditations
You will also begin to meditate alone
There will be question and answer sessions and daily monitoring of individual progress
Discussion - How do we fit meditation into our busy lives
Where meditation leads and what we may expect from it

RESIDENTIAL AND
NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES

held at Big Moon Cottage include the meditation course, 2 nights bed and breakfast, while the non-residential courses include the course. See prices on the COURSE AND RETREAT FEES page

GROUPS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED

A max of 6 people for residential course and a max of 10 people for the non-residential course.

I CAN TRAVEL TO OTHER GROUPS

who would like to have a course run for them. I will travel to any part of Ireland to run a 2 or 3 day course. These courses can be customised to your needs.

BIG MOON COTTAGE HOLISTIC B & B

Where a healthy and delicious breakfast is served. The B & B is open to all meditators and others who are just seeking quiet time.

A GIFT VOUCHER

from Big Moon Cottage would be a wonderful present for the one you love.

MAILING LIST

If you wish to go on our mailing list please let us know.
You will never receive any annoying emails, phone calls or the like from Big Moon Cottage. Contact will only be for those who have personally requested it.

Thank you.

Susan O'Brien