JULY

HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY LIFE
finding Peace; breath by breath
A 4 WEEK SERIES WITH CHAMMY SIRISENA
PEEBLES | JULY 1, 8, 15 & 22| TUESDAYS 7-8.15PM
In this calming and practical three-week course, discover how every breath can become a pathway to peace, clarity, and spiritual strength. Rooted in the wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism and the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, this series explores how we can use the breath not just to relax, but to transform our mind and our experience of daily life.
Each class includes guided meditation, Buddhist teachings, and discussion. Through simple yet profound techniques, we’ll learn how to settle the mind, respond wisely to life’s challenges, and use every breath to purify negativity and draw closer to our pure potential. Whether you’re a beginner or already meditate regularly, this course offers timeless tools for living with more stillness, strength, and joy.
By the end of the course, you’ll know how to use your breath as a constant companion for inner peace — not only during meditation, but moment to moment in daily life.
Week 1 – Breathe and Let Go: Finding Calm in the Present Moment (2 breathing meditations)
Week 2 – Breathing Through Challenges: Transforming Difficulty into Peace (taking)
Week 3 – Breathing out Love: Making each breath meaningful (giving)
Week 4 – Purifying the Mind: The Special Breathing Meditation of OM AH HUM
Fee: £8 per class | £25 full 4 week series | Members free
Venue: Breathe Yoga & Wellness Studio, Old Halrude School, Old Church Road, Peebles, EH45 8LH

THE TEACHER
Chammy teaches the weekly Peebles class. She is originally from Sri Lanka and has been practising Kadampa Buddhism in the west for many years. Chammy draws from her experience as a working medical professional and mother of three to transmit Buddha’s teachings in a way that can easily be integrated into busy modern life. An experienced student studying the Foundation Programme, Chammy teaches occasional courses and events at the Centre and within the Scottish Borders. She is known for her kind heart, discerning wisdom and the clarity she brings to her teachings.

THE VENUE
Breathe Yoga & Wellness Studio, Old Halrude School | Old Church Road, Peebles, EH45 8LH
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