Allen Ginsberg teaches meditation through song! “The trickster and teacher, Ginsberg often used humor to disarm his audience, then went in for the kill, so to speak. We may find no more pointed an example of this comedic pedagogy than his 1981 song, “Do the Meditation Rock,” recorded in 1982 as a shambling folk-rock jam above with guitarist Steven Taylor, and members of Bob Dylan’s touring band—including Dylan himself making a rare appearance on bass.” spotted on Openculture (a fantastic online treasure trove). Listen to this hilarious lesson in how to meditate by famous beat poet, Allen Ginsberg!
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If you want to demystify this mindfulness thing, join us in Rathmines on Sunday, November 6th for an introductory session in learning how to meditate.
Aren’t you curious about this Mindfulness thing? Don’t we spend far too much time plugged in, online, on calls, sorting mails, reading texts, switching apps, then needing naps?! What if I told you – you can do all that and more and not get bogged down? Want to develop your own stress survival techniques? Come find out on Sunday afternoon, November 6th, 2016. Take some time out and explore your breath and learn some simple relaxation tools. For more information
The next beginners acting class is open now for booking. It’s fun, it’s energetic and it’s social. It’ll get you through the winter. To find out more about the October 20th class starting in city centre 


Are you ready to get up there and strut your stuff? Here’s your opportunity to face your fear of going on stage with a group of like-minded maggots! Join the follow on six-week class for those who’ve done the Beginner’s Act The Maggot class or if you have acting experience and want to nail a good audition piece. We’ll continue with the improvisation fun but will also do text work on individual monologues. The Monday night, following the last Thursday night class, everyone will have the opportunity to invite friends and family to support them as they get up on that stage. It’s great fun and such a buzz. These Improver Classes take place in Temple Bar and run on Thursday nights, 7.30pm-9.30pm from October 20th to November 24th with the showcase on Monday, Movember 28th in a city centre location. Course costs €180. Contact 087 374 4926 or actthemaggot@gmail.com to book your spot. 