English & Spirituality -

In this class, we explored the theme of fear and how it can become an obstacle on the spiritual path. Drawing inspiration from an SRF talk on living without fear, we discussed the tendency of the mind to create "what if" scenarios and how these fears often have little or no real foundation. We reflected on stories from Paramahansa Yogananda's life, including his concern about whether he would ever experience ecstasy or samadhi. This led us to a deeper discussion about samadhi, the highest state of meditation described in yoga traditions—a state of profound peace, inner stillness, and communion with the Divine. We also examined the idea of baseless fears and how questioning our fearful thoughts can help us recognize when they are unsupported by evidence. The conversation included reflections on spiritual perseverance and the concern many seekers have about staying faithful to their spiritual practice. We explored Yogananda's reassuring teaching that every soul is already on a spiritual journey of evolution, learning and growing through both successes and mistakes. To conclude, we practiced a breathing meditation inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh. Through simple awareness of the breath—breathing in and breathing out—we experienced a gentle way to return our attention to the present moment. We also explored the use of the words "deep" and "slow" as anchors for concentration, allowing the breath to naturally become calmer and more peaceful. Topics covered: • Fear and "what if" thinking • Baseless fears and how to overcome them • Yogananda's teachings on spiritual growth • The meaning of ecstasy and samadhi • Trusting the soul's journey • Mindfulness and breath awareness • Thich Nhat Hanh's breathing meditation • Finding peace in the present moment May this discussion inspire you to face fear with greater awareness, trust, and inner calm. #Fear, #spiritualgrowth #paramahansayogananda #méditation , #thai , #breathingtechniques #Awareness, #spirituality #peace #presentmoment #yoga 💫In the English and Spirituality Workshop, we explore the language through inspiring texts and videos from great spiritual teachers such as Mooji, Yogananda, and others. Together, we also practice meditation and create a nurturing space to connect more deeply with ourselves — and with English. 💫En el taller inglés y espiritualidad – English & Spirituality Workshop - aprendemos inglés a través de textos y videos de grandes los maestros espirituales: Mooji, Yogananda, Eckhart Tolle y otros. También meditamos y creamos un espacio para sanar nuestras emociones, conectar con nosotros mismos — y con el inglés. Las clases son online por Zoom (y también presenciales en Rosario y Santa Fe) y están pensadas para dos niveles: *Nivel 1 (Beginners) y Nivel 2 (Intermediate/Advanced)*. Hay opciones de clases *individuales o grupales*, y al final de cada encuentro *we do a Guided meditation in English*. Si te interesa, podés probar una clase o entrevista sin cargo ☺❤🙏 Inscribite aquí: https://forms.gle/B8LvRcfPKXMyej296 ❤Cari Mariani 📞Whatsapp: +54 9341 2024239 [email protected] Instagram @ingles.espiritualidad