"Meditation is the power in the individual to take you through all adversities." - Yogi Bhajan

Sage Hills Yoga & Meditation Center is pleased to offer meditation classes with Todd Prince. The classes will offer a variety of meditative methods and techniques to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety, and improve concentration. General Buddhist philosophy regarding mindfulness, cultivating happiness, non-violence, and compassion will also be discussed.

Ongoing meditation classes will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Below is a schedule of upcoming sessions:

Winter Session 2010: Jan. 6-Feb. 24 (8 weeks)
Meditation and Working with Difficult Emotions

Spring Session 2010: Dates & Topic TBA

In the spirit of Dhana, or generosity, a donation of $5 is suggested.

Dharma Pages - A Southern Utah Buddhist Book Discussion Group

In addition to meditation, also beginning in June a once-monthly book discussion group will meet on Sunday's from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the studio (click here for flier).

Whether you consider yourself a practicing Buddhist or someone who is curious about Buddhism , this is the group for you! If you don't officially call yourself a 'Buddhist' that is perfectly OK. The ideas presented are in harmony with any faith. In this group we will discuss Buddhist-oriented books and/or texts, especially those that relate directly to challenges in our daily life. Participants should feel free to discuss other topics as well, such as lectures attended, retreat experiences, and tips for meditation and mindfulness. The purpose is to share ideas about what you think is important in life and how we can all use meditation principles to enrich our daily experience. Discussions will be facilitated by meditation instructor Todd Prince.

The first book to be reviewed will be Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth." The book can be ordered and purchased through Braun Books (435-586-8303), 27 North Main in Cedar City.

Below is the topic discussion schedule:

• June 7 - Chapter 1, The Flowering of Human Consciousness
  July 19 - Chapter 2, Ego: The Current State of Humanity
  Aug. 16 - Chapter 3, The Core of Ego
  Sept. 13 - Chapter 4, Role Playing: The Many Faces of the Ego
  Oct. 11 - Chapter 5, The Pain-Body
  Nov. 8 - Chapter 6, Breaking Free
  Dec. 13 - Chapter 7, Finding Who You Truly Are
  Jan. 10 - Chapter 8, The Discovery of Inner Space
  Feb. 14 - Chapter 9, Your Inner Purpose
  March 14 - Chapter 10, A New Earth