Respect, Honesty and Loyalty: We support members that are trustworthy, honest and respectful of other members, the community at large and Shanti Yoga. It works best for all involved when your intentions, requirements, affiliation and expectations openly, clearly, truthfully and accurately reflect those of the organisation.

Service before self: The initiatives are inspired by the perspectives of Shanti Gowans who says: Healthy and sustainable transformation of outer structures begins with the discovery of natural inner resources and capacities of individuals to be of service. However, with the current trend of encouraging the 'me generation', we may have welcomed the age of selfishness. People born in the 1970s, 80s and 90s are said to be the first group of people to believe that the needs of the individual should come first. They are oblivious to a world that places duty before self. However, nothing stands still. The answer is simple, yet profound. The truth about change is that there are no fixed answers. One time this might feel appropriate, another time it may not. To go with the flow, you may need to go against the grain. Just be still and present with each experience. Only when we make peace with ourselves can we hope to make peace with and in the world.

Meditation: We must reach within first, in order to embrace humanity. Generosity is the key to infinite abundance. When we value and share the natural, inner wealth of peace, love, happiness and wisdom, we can experience true and lasting prosperity.

Conversations: Our conversations, deep dialogue and learning best practices supports taking us to explore those questions that stir the heart, towards mutual understanding beyond polarisation, balance between economy and ecology, learning to be both rational and spiritual, cultivating more positive relationships, and a life of with flex and flow, compassionate connection and authentic action in a chaotically evolving world. Our task is exactly commensurate with our life.

Spam and Solicitation: Misleading, false, potentially harmful or dubious claims, gossip, and exploitation is not encouraged or honoured. We do not support solicitation, such as sex, self-promotion, deals, selling your products, services or brands, spam, broadcasts or job recruiting as part of sangha activities.

Advice: Please do not provide medical, psychological, legal, financial, emotional advice, promises of health, mental cures, financial gain or money schemes.

Harm, Intimidation, Hate and Violence: The sangha is not for glorifying or promoting unsolicited, predatory, manipulative or non-consensual activities that serve to intimidate or violate personal boundaries. Harmful, threatening or violent behaviour against individuals or groups, inciting hatred towards others or oneself is not supported.

HOW TO GET STARTED
The first step is by attending classes. Group practice is one of our most basic and most important community activities. Each session is an opportunity to experience the power and joy of coming together, however briefly, as a community of practitioners. Group practice not only encourages our individual practice but also supports others in their practice and helps build a thriving, practice community. Check out our timetable page for ongoing opportunities for group practice and group sitting.