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.

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What happens in a meditation class?

New to meditation? You’re very welcome to begin here.

Is meditation right for me?

You don’t need previous experience or a quiet mind to begin. Choose a guided session and ask the teacher if you would like help getting comfortable.

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.

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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 cushion 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, practising Buddhist.

Andy Spragg

Experience?

Andy has been practising and studying Buddhism for 35 years and teaching for 20.

Teaching Approach

Light-hearted, humorous 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

Prefer one-to-one guidance?

If you would like time to ask questions or explore your practice in more depth, Andy offers one-to-one Buddhist mentoring at The Sangha House or online via Zoom. Sessions are informal and shaped around you, whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice.

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