There are many different styles of Meditation which are usually techniques developed by diverse cultures and religions over thousands of years. Most major religions have a tradition of Meditation included in their teachings, as it is used for spiritual growth, but these days the benefits of Meditation are also being recognised in areas of physical health.
One definition of Meditation states that it is “consciously directing your attention to alter your state of consciousness” (Worldwide Online Meditation Center). Attention can be directed to almost anything, as a focus for the Meditation. These commonly include symbols, sounds, breath control, colours and spiritual thoughts. Meditation is not difficult but some styles require a teacher to direct the thoughts into the correct area. It is suggested that anyone interested should try several styles of Meditation, to ascertain which is most suitable for their beliefs and lifestyle.
Traditionally Meditation was used for exploring higher realities and finding inner guidance and this is still one of its major focuses. Other benefits from practicing Meditation can include: - Relief from depression and panic attacks
- Help with drug addiction
- Stress relief
- Pain management
- Management of chronic illness
- Lowering of high blood pressure
- Relief from insomnia
- Manifesting life changes
- Emotional and physical balance
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Ora Ora Eco Wellness Retreat Kerikeri 09-407 3598 www.oraoraresort.co.nz
Orewa Meditation Centre Red Beach 09-427 4264
Tibetan Buddhist Centre Kamo 09-435 4444 www.mandala.org.nz
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Altered States 9 Horton Avenue Avondale 1026 09-828 9800 altered-states.net
Ananda Marga Meditation & Yoga 51 Sussex Street Grey Lynn 1021 09-940 8011 www.anandamarga.org.nz
Auckland Buddhist Centre 381 Richmond Road Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 09-378 1120 www.aucklandbuddhistcentre.org.nz
Auckland Diamond Way Buddhist Group Barefoot Casting Building 1A Pompalier Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011 09-816 8600 buddhism.org.nz
Auckland Meditation Group - SRF Self-Realization Fellowship 20 St Marys Rd St Marys Bay, Auckland 1011 09-298 3822 www.aucklandsrf.org.nz
Auckland Shambhala Meditation Center 3 Scarborough Ln Parnell, Auckland 1052 09-963 7354 shambhala.info
Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association 29 Harris Rd Mt Wellington, Auckland 1051 09-579 5443 www.vimutti.org.nz
Auckland Zen Centre 15 Church St Onehunga, Auckland 1061 09-520 0531 www.aucklandzen.org.nz
Auckand Zen Meditation Group 52 Princes St, Auckland 09-577 3352
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Balanced Living Centre 81A Pleasant Rd Glen Eden, Auckland 0602 09-817 8738 www.balancedliving.co.nz
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Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre 51 Rockfield Road Greenlane 1061 09-579 5646 www.brahmakumaris.org
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Compassion Buddhist Centre Ponsonby 09-846 5829 meditateinauckland.org
Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre 2A Sanders Ave Takapuna, Auckland 0622 09-846 5829 www.meditateinauckland.org
Energy Therapies 335 Seagrove Rd Pukekohe 2120 09-889 3846 auras.co.nz
Glenda Irwin - Mindfulness for Children Auckland 021 776 693 Email - info@mindfulnessforchildren.co.nz Website - www.mindfulnessforchildren.co.nz
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Innourish body & soul Remuera, North Island Phone: (09) 813 3520 Mobile: 027 3789623
International Buddhist Meditation Temple Of New Zealand Parau 09-817 3450
iyoga studio Glen Eden, North Island CONTACT NAME: Vanessa Greenwood Phone: 098 169 522 Mobile: 0275 414 810
Learn Meditation Newton Auckland 09-309 3437
Lekshe Chodron Auckland 021 143 6657 Email - specky_hen@hotmail.com
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Mindbalance - Mindfulness Meditation Devonport, Auckland CONTACT NAME: Maya Nova Breathe and smile, you're alive Phone: 09 5507799 Mobile: 0274430038
Nowspace Meditation 218A Saint Heliers Bay Road St Heliers, Auckland 1740 09-528 8315
Omnis Cura Natural Therapy Clinic 717 Ponga Road Papakura 2584 09-296 1854
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Siddha Yoga Meditation Centre 317 New North Road Kingsland 1021 09-307 3877
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Transcendental Meditation Auckland 175D Penrose Rd Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060 09-579 9202 tm.org.nz
Transcendental Meditation North Shore 295 Wainui Rd Auckland 0992 09-420 5224 tm.org.nz
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Wellpark Wellness Retreat Centre 14 Mills Ln Albany, Auckland 0632 09-415 9468 kawaipurapura.co.nz
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Zen Institute of New Zealand 20 Williamson Ave Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 09-577 3352 mro.org
Central North
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as Well as Nutrition & Wellness Centre - Health Specialists Hamilton East, North Island CONTACT NAME: Rahn Lawrence Phone: 07 83 83 832 Mobile: 0274 83 83 82
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Lower North
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Meredith McCarthy Wellington, North Island Phone: 04 577 1116 Mobile: 0276 993 950
Miramar Yoga & Meditation Centre Miramar 04-976 3373
Moving Meditation Yoga Lyall Bay Surf Club Level 1/86 Lyall Parade Lyall Bay 6022 04-499 9194 www.movingmeditationyoga.co.nz
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Shambhala Meditation Centre 75 Ghuznee St Te Aro, Wellington 6011 www.shambhala.info
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Wellington Buddhist Centre 64 Cambridge Terrace Te Aro, Wellington 6011 04-384 1334 www.wellingtonbuddhistcentre.org
Wellington Full Moon Transmission Meditation Trinity Union Church 11 Hall Avenue Newtown 6242 027 211 0156
Wellington Yoga and Meditation Centre Kensington St Te Aro, Wellington 6011 04-387 1107 www.wellingtonyogacentre.co.nz
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South Island
Almora Unlimited 77 Beachville Road Redcliffs 8081 03-384 6178 www.almora.co.nz
Aroha Holistic Health Dunedin, South Island CONTACT NAME: Janie Nolan Phone: 034712113 Mobile: 027 278 0511
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Chandrakirti Meditation Centre Sunrise Valley Rd Sunrise Valley, Upper Moutere 7173 03-543 2021 www.chandrakirti.co.nz
David Lovell-Smith Christchurch, South Island Phone: 03 338 8655
Dhargyey Buddhist Centre 22 Royal Terrace Dunedin, 9016 03-477 8374 www.dhargyey.org.nz
Diamond Way Buddhism - Christchurch Meditation Centre 220 England St Linwood, Christchurch 8011 03-381 3108 www.buddhism.org.nz
Dunedin Meditation Centre : The Middle Way Meditation program 16 Pitt St North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 03-477 5772
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HEAVENLY HEALINGS Halswell, South Island CONTACT NAME: SHARON AND KENNETH CAIRNS Phone: 03 942 1435 Mobile: 0277339723
Kagyu Tibetan Buddhism Christchurch 39 Rodney St New Brighton, Christchurch 8061 03-323 6906 www.rigdrwolyeshe.org.nz
Maitreya Meditation Centre 760 - 788 Wakamarina Rd RD 1 Havelock 7178 03-574 1234 www.ishwara.com
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Nelson Buddhist Centre Dho Nyak Osel Ling Nelson 03-548 1404
Nirvana Retreat 24 Dungarvon St Wanaka 9382 03-443 2252 www.nirvanaretreat.co.nz
Nowspace Meditation Christchurch, South Island CONTACT NAME: Aditi Ishaya Phone: 03 3187399
Otatara Retreat Otatara, South Island CONTACT NAME: Julie Anderson Phone: 03 213 0776
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Rene Frey-Jennings Counselling Therapy & Supervision MNZAC, MTAAP, IYTANZ Southland, South Island Phone: 027 687 8113
Sanctuary Health 32 Redruth Ave Spreydon 8024 03-366 5058 www.sanctuaryhealth.co.nz
Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre 100 Highsted Rd Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053 03-359 8507 www.selfrealizationcentres.org.nz
Shunyata Retreat/Day Spa 10 Rawhiti Street Diamond Harbour 8972 03-329 4773 www.journeyessence.com
The Magenta Touch Burnside, South Island CONTACT NAME: Lesley Evans Phone: 03 383 6299 Mobile: 021 129 2249
The Quiet Mind Body Shop 37 Philpotts Rd Mairehau, Christchurch 8052 03-980 4646 www.qmbs.co.nz
Touch Your Heart Brighton, South Island Phone: 03 481 1105
Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre 355 Wangapeka River Rd Wakefield 7096 03-522 4221 www.wangapeka.org
Winning Strategies Dunedin, South Island CONTACT NAME: Dale Mercier Phone: 03 455 2495
YOGA for YOU, Yoga & Meditation Studio 19 Bunyan St Waltham, Christchurch 8023 03-981 3228 www.yogaforyou.co.nz
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