Anapana Meditation Courses
for Children and Young People

An introduction to Anapana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka

 

Welcome!

This is the Childrens and Young People’s course webpage containing
information about Anapana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka.
It contains all you need to know about the courses and how to apply.

An introduction to Anapana courses

Anapana is the observation of natural, normal respiration as it enters and leaves the nostrils. Students also observe a simple moral code to provide a strong base or foundation for their meditation.

Courses are for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 yrs. There are separate courses for older and younger children. Residential courses for 12+ are separate for boys and girls. The courses are generally residential and held over two days, but one day courses are also offered.

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Aims of the course

Anapana is a simple technique that helps students calm and concentrate the mind.
Regular practice of the technique gives many other benefits:

- It helps students better understand themselves and how their minds work.
- Improved self confidence
- Increased capacity to work and study
- Increased goodwill for others
- It provides a tool to deal with agitation and the fears and pressures of childhood and adolescence.

Comments from Students

“Its my third time and I really enjoy coming here as I become much more calm and relaxed. In my life I feel more peaceful.”
“Meditation is great. When I meditate I feel happy and calm and like I’m the only one in the room. I try very hard to keep my attention on my breath and keep my eyes closed."

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For more information or to register for a course, contact:
Vipassana Trust
Dhamma Dipa, Pencoyd,
St Owens Cross,
Hereford HR2 8NG
Tel: 01989 730234 - Fax: 01989 730450
e-mail: info@dipa.dhamma.org
website: www.dipa.dhamma.org
The Vipassana Trust is a charity (no. 327798) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 2246810) registered in England and Wales

 UK Homepage

 International Children's Homepage

 Introduction to Anapana
 An introduction to Meditation
 About Anapana
 The structure of the course
 About SN Goenka
 Course finances


 Course dates


 How to apply
 Application forms for  students
 Applying to serve


 Film: Time To Breathe


 Course timetables

 Courses for Schools

 Organising 1day courses

 Anapana Newsletter


 Additional links:
 Dhamma Dipa website