Meditation for Beginners - Free Session

Meditation for Beginners is coming to Wokingham Waterside Centre on Saturday 14 November, a free session run by the Isha Foundation. It's part of Isha Europe's programme of free, in-person yoga and meditation workshops, and this one is aimed at anyone curious about meditation but not quite sure how to start. You don't need any previous experience to join in, and it's open to anyone aged 12 and over.

During the session, you'll be guided through Isha Kriya, a simple 12-minute meditation. The whole thing runs for about an hour, so it's a manageable window if you're just dipping your toe in. Regular attendees of Isha's in-person sessions talk about things like reduced anxiety and stress, better physical health and more stable emotions. Sadhguru, who frames the practice as a path to inner freedom, describes it as building the inner strength, balance and capacity to live well regardless of what's happening around you.

It's a straightforward setup: you register for free on the official Isha page, and they'll send you a confirmation and a QR code to use for check-in on the day. The session is on Saturday 14 November, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, with doors opening at 1 PM, so you've got plenty of time to get settled before it kicks off. It's held at Wokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 1PQ, and it's free to attend.