Mind and Body

Buddhism teaches that the mind and the body cannot be understood independently of one another. This means that as well as cultivating the mind through meditation, the physical dimension of being is also very important. So as well as teaching meditation, many FWBO centres also teach classes in hatha yoga, and some hold classes or retreats in tai chi, Aikido, and karate. Although these are not part of the core curriculum of centres, many people find huge benefits from practising such physical trainings with experienced teachers.

The FWBO Centres in East London and Manchester have associated with them Natural Health Centres called Bodywise. Each of these has a yoga studio and is the base for practitioners in a range of alternative health disciplines.

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