The Holy Month is the perfect time to reflect and meditate. We talked to Inner Space Abu Dhabi’s administrative director…
Tell us about Inner Space Abu Dhabi.
The doors of Inner Space are open to everyone. We teach a form of mind relaxation, which is applicable to all, no matter your background. Our youngest meditators are teenagers and our oldest are in their 70s! On average a class of 20 people will be made up of at least 15 nationalities and three to four different religious backgrounds. We truly are a multicultural space for the entire community.
What are the benefits of meditation?
We practise and teach a form of meditation that relaxes the mind and nurtures a healthy balance between inner and outer worlds. Meditation gives you a clear understanding of your inner self, and helps you rediscover and use the positive qualities inherent within you.
It enables you to develop your strengths of character and create new attitudes and responses to life. This inner power gives you the ability to choose creative thinking rather than automated thinking, response rather than reaction, peace, love and harmony rather than stress, conflict and chaos.
Do you have new courses coming up this summer?
We are running evening and weekend courses for beginners throughout the summer. It is absolutely fine for those with no experience to attend beginners’ meditation classes. To sign up email: [email protected]
What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Our motto is: When we change, the world changes! And the best piece of advice I have ever heard was: Learn to never take sorrow from anything or anyone. If your heart is full of sorrow, then you will only give others sorrow. So fill your heart with love and joy and that is what you will distribute to the world.
Inner Space is located Between the Bridges in the Cooperative building. For more information visit: www.innerspaceabudhabi.org
