JUNE
HABITS OF HAPPY PEOPLE
finding happiness in daily life: the art of positive thinking
A 4 WEEK SERIES WITH ALANA NOTMAN
PEEBLES | JUNE 3, 10, 17 & 24| TUESDAYS 7-8.15PM
We tend to make the attainment of happiness more complicated than it actually is, by believing that we need things such as success, praise, status, looks and possessions etc. to achieve it. The reality is that none of these things can give us lasting happiness and chasing them actually makes us prone to anxiety, frustration and disappointment.
Of course one of the best habits we can develop is a daily meditation practice that will help us each day to be happy no matter what life throws at us!
Buddha also explains simple attitudes that we can all learn to cultivate that will make us really happy which we will explore each week through teachings and guided meditations. In this way we can learn to cultivate the happy minds of faith, love, compassion and wisdom, and through being guided by these pure minds we can deepen our abilitly lead an ethical, considerate and meaningful life.
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
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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