Join us a four week journey, where ancient knowledge meets neuroscience. This course goes beyond theory; you'll learn practical hands-on techniques from dedicated volunteers who live and breathe these practices * Based on the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in celebration of International Yoga Day * Guided meditations each session * No charge * **Register online** at [meditateforfree.au/belconnen](http://meditateforfree.au/belconnen) * all enquiries ring 0492 920 243 **Week** **1** **Neuroscience and Sahaja Yoga** Meditation helps to quieten the brain's 'overthinking network' (Default Mode Network),reducing constant thoughts and bringing a state of mental silence. Based on: [Aftanas LI, Golocheikine SA. Human anterior and frontal midline theta and lower alpha reflect emotionally positive state and internalized attention: high-resolution EEG investigation of meditation. Neurosci Lett. 2001 Sep 7;310(1):57-60.](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11524157/) **Week2** **Attention: How it works** The three aspects of attention; alerting, orienting and executive control play an important role being able to manage ourselves. Meditation elevates our attention onto deeper aspects of our lives. 🧠 Based on: [Petersen SE, Posner MI. The attention system of the human brain: 20 years after. Annu Rev Neurosci. 2012;35:73-89.](https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-neuro-062111-150525) **Week 3** **Ancient Wisdom & inspiration** Science gives us the tools to understand the mechanics of creation, but ancient wisdom inspires us to know our place within the collective power that supports us. 🧠 Based on: [Mascaró, J. (Ed. & Trans.). (1965). The Upanishads. Penguin Books.](https://archive.org/details/upanishads00masc) **Week 4** **Role of the Guru** Gu: "darkness" (ignorance, illusion, and confusion). Ru: "destroyer," "dispeller," or "that which removes." The right Guru dispels the darkness of ignorance and reveals the light of truth. 🧠 Based on: [Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, How to get the connection with the Divine power, 03 June 1990, Miami, USA](https://learnsahajayoga.org/en/post/6673).