These classes are intended for those who seek more balance of mind and body and want to learn about Tibetan Yoga. Tibetan Yoga effectively integrates meditation training with gentle stretches, breathing practices and mantra recitation. The yoga of body improves functioning of the physical body and the inner energy system of the body for better physical and mental health. The yoga of speech refines the 'wind' of breath and is closely related to better functioning of the inner energies. Tibetan yoga of mind uses mediation training to overcome 'bad habits' of thinking and to cultivate more tranquility, compassion and wisdom. The combination of mind training, body yoga and speech yoga enhances the effect of the individual practices. For example, breathing exercises lead to improved functioning of the body and calm down the mind at the same time. Similarly, body yoga helps the practitioner to reduce excessive thinking and improves focus in meditation. The yoga of mind is the core of the practice - where there is healthy mind, balance of inner energies and physical body develop naturally. These classes serve as an introduction to Tibetan Yoga. The yoga sessions are suitable for beginners to meditation and yoga, but can enrich practice of meditators and yoga practitioners at any level. We recommend you to wear comfortable clothing which will not restrict your movement. It is recommended to attend the classes regularly, but drop-ins are welcome as well.

BUDDHIST PRACTICE AND NEUROSCIENCE OF COMPASSION
with Dusana Dorjee, Ph.D. and Khenchen Lama Rinpoche
Time: Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., 18 Oct to 6 Dec 2011
Location: Old Library, Anglican Chaplaincy, Bangor University, Princes Road, Bangor LL57 2BD
Suggested donation: £3-£5 per session (all welcome)

Compassion is the essence of a healthy and balanced mind. It is the natural antidote to anxiety and anger. In a unique and timely manner, this 8-week course brings together the traditional Buddhist approach to theory and practice of compassion and the latest scientific research on changes in mind and brain associated with compassion training. The course includes practical training in contemplations and meditations developing compassion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Among other topics, the course will discuss the true meaning of compassion, interactions between attentional balance and training in compassion, and differences between analytical and visualization-based practices cultivating compassion. The second part of the course will be devoted to theory and practice of Chenrezig (the Buddha of compassion) which is the most common meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The course is taught jointly by Khenchen Lama Rinpoche, a master teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and Dr. Dusana Dorjee, a neuroscientist and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Meditation and Yoga Retreat
BUDDHIST MIND-TRAINING AND NEUROSCIENCE OF COMPASSION
with Dusana Dorjee, Ph.D. and Khenchen Lama Rinpoche
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Trigonos in Snowdonia (www.trigonos.org)

Full payment is needed for booking. Please fill in this BOOKING FORM and submit with payment by mail or through internet. You can pay using internet banking or send a check. You can contact us by e-mail to tibetanyogainfo@gmail.com or by phone 07527-908-332. We are in the process of setting up a P.O. Box, so if you wish to send your booking and payment by mail, please contact us for a temporary address.

Compassion is the essence of a healthy and balanced mind. It is the natural antidote to anxiety and anger. In a unique and timely manner, this retreat brings together the traditional Buddhist approach to theory and practice of compassion and the latest scientific research on changes in mind and brain associated with compassion training. The course includes practical training in contemplations and meditations developing compassion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche is a master teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and Dr. Dusana Dorjee is a neuroscientist and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism
The retreat will consist of an equal share of theory and practice. Aside from contemplations and meditations, it will include gentle yoga which calms the mind. We recommend students to wear comfortable clothing. Please bring your meditation cushions and yoga mats.