Breathwork and Meditation with Vajin Armstrong
Saturday 28 February · 4:15 – 5:15pm
Breathing is something we do approximately 20,000 times a day without thinking. What happens when we bring full attention to it?
We invite you to a gentle yet powerful session of guided breathwork and meditation. Through conscious breathing, we quiet the mind, cleanse the body of accumulated tension, and open the heart to the peace that already lives within.
This session introduces simple, effective breathing techniques. Your guide is Vajin Armstrong, whose approach to meditation unites stillness with joy, and effortlessness with inner depth. Vajin is an elite ultra-distance runner, three-time Kepler Challenge winner, and long-time meditation practitioner, someone who has explored both the outer edges of human endurance and the inner edges of human stillness, and knows intimately what the breath can do.
The session will include:
- Breath awareness and relaxation practices
- Guided rhythmic breathing sequences
- Short silent meditations
- Reflections on the link between breath, peace, and the soul
No previous experience is necessary, just a sincere wish to explore the life-giving power of the breath.
Practical Details
- Please arrive by 2:50pm to settle in. The session begins promptly at 3:00pm
- Offered free of charge as a community service
- Seating options: tatami seats, zafu cushions, or chairs
- Dress comfortably
- There is a place to leave bags, coats, and cellphones outside the event space. Please switch phones off to help create a peaceful atmosphere
- Finding the room: Go down the driveway to the entrance just past the deck. Enter the foyer. The Meditation Room is the first door on the left. Please remove shoes in the foyer and wear or bring clean sock
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn with one of New Zealand’s most inspiring endurance athletes!
In addition to his inspiring talk on fitness and self-transcendence, Vajin has recently launched The Acceptance of Life Podcast alongside Abhinabha Tangerman. This engaging series explores spirituality through personal experiences and the teachings of their Guru, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of living a spiritual life.
With weekly episodes available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts, the podcast is a valuable resource for seekers from all walks of life. Vajin and Abhinabha’s heartfelt conversations provide thought-provoking insights and inspiration for those on a journey of meditation and spiritual growth.
🎧 Listen now: Watch on YouTube or find it on your favourite podcast platform.