Awareness Exercise
In the first week of the first term all students are introduced to 'The Awareness Exercise'. This is a simple exercise of just sitting still, being relaxed, and quietly listening to the tutor giving simple directions which focus the mind on each of the 5 senses. Usually the effect is of finding inner stillness, peace and happiness. All students are encouraged to practise this exercise regularly during the week between classes.
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The Practice of the Awareness Exercise
First, find a balanced position of the body . . .
Let the mind be free of any concern or pre-occupation . . .
Let the body be still . . .
Be aware of where you are now . . .
Feel the touch of your feet on the ground . . .
The weight of the body on the chair . . .
Feel the touch of the clothes on the skin . . .
Feel the air on the face . . .
If they are open, let the eyes receive colour and form without any comment . . .
Be aware of the sense of smell . . .
And the sense of taste . . .
Be fully here . . .
Now be aware of hearing . . .
Let sounds come and go without any comment . . .
Let the hearing extend right out to the furthest and gentlest sounds, embracing them all . . .
Simply rest in this awareness for a few moments.