MEDITATION CLASSES IN TAUNTON
Find a little space to stop, notice and settle
Join guided meditation classes at The Sangha House in central Taunton, with a welcoming approach for people who are completely new as well as those with an established practice.
You don’t need to know how to meditate before you come. You’ll be guided through the practice and can begin at your own pace.
New to meditation? You’re very welcome to begin here.
Is meditation right for me?
Yoga can suit all people, depending on your ability and fitness. There are many different type. Some gentle, some more intense.
Beginners welcome
You don’t need previous meditation experience to join a beginner-friendly session.
Guided practice
You’ll be guided through the meditation rather than being expected to know what to do.
No belief required
You can explore meditation without having to adopt a particular belief or identity.
Central Taunton
Join us at The Sangha House in the heart of Taunton.
What happens in a meditation class?
If you’ve never meditated before, it can be difficult to know what to expect.
Our classes give you time to stop, settle and explore meditation through guided practice. You don’t need to arrive with a quiet mind or be able to “switch off” your thoughts.
Arrive and settle
Take a few moments to arrive, get comfortable and leave some of the busyness of the day behind.
Guided meditation
The teacher guides you through the practice, so you don’t need to know what to do beforehand.
Time to notice
Meditation involves noticing what is happening in your experience rather than trying to force your mind to become blank.
Space to reflect
Depending on the session, there may also be teaching, reflection or an opportunity to ask questions.
Is Meditation religious?
Do I need to be Buddhist?
Some meditation taught at The Sangha House draws on Buddhist practice and understanding, but you don’t need to be Buddhist or hold any particular beliefs to take part.
You’re welcome to approach the practice simply as an opportunity to explore attention, awareness and your own experience.
What are the classes like?
The meditation classes are just 30 minutes long. We start with a brief introduction to an area of meditation. Talk about challenges in meditation and perhaps aspects of life-challenge. Then we guide you through a meditation.
There is also an opportunity to explore meditation in the weekend Tai Chi classes for beginners, where the session starts with 30 minutes of meditation. See the details of Tai Chi classes here ->
New to Meditation?
What should I wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable sitting in.
Do I have to sit on the floor?
If you wish to, you can sit on a cusion or meditation stool, but a simple chair is just fine. You MUST be comfortable!
What if my mind wanders?
That’s a normal part of meditation. The practice is noticing and returning, not trying to keep the mind perfectly still.
Can I ask questions?
If something is unclear, you’re welcome to speak to the teacher. These are very relaxed, informal sessions, so do feel free.
Meet your meditation teacher
Our meditation class is taught by Andy Spragg, practicing Buddhist.
Andy Spragg
Experience?
Andy has been practicing and studying Buddhism for 35 years and teaching for 20.
Teaching Approach
Light-hearted, humerous but with deep insight into the practice
Newcomers?
You will find Andy’s approach easy to understand. Mixing in anecdotes, real-life examples and stories to illustrate Buddhist thinking
Ways to Attend
You can start with a single Yoga class before deciding whether you’d like to attend regularly.
Pay as you Go
No Long-Term Committment
£5 per class per half hour
Try different clesses
Pay only for what you attend
One Month Committment
Unlimitted classes for 1 month
£57
Great if you are coming regularly
Unlimited included classes for one month
Annual Committment
Billed Monthly
£49.75 per month
Best value for regular practice
12-month committment
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