OM Healing [Last updated: 22nd July 2008]
The OM Healing Technique is an ancient form of healing from India that harnesses the power of OM for the purposes of healing on all levels of being (primarily for the benefit of those in the group but there is also an 'absent healing' aspect). This specific ritual that utilises this power has recently been made public by Mahavatar Babaji through Swami Vishwananda and the Bhakti Marga Foundation.
Swami Vishwananda says: “Through the grace of Mahavatar Babaji, we have brought back the ancient OM Healing Technique. In today’s world, dependence is focused and placed upon using chemicals to heal the physical form. Chanting OM in the OM Healing circle is simple and can bring the healing ability back to the individual person....which has the power to heal the body, mind and spirit."
At this early stage, only a small number of organisers in the UK have received the necessary initiation and attunement to offer OM Healing sessions.There are at present groups holding regular sessions in London and Southampton (see details below, click on the venue link for a map). However it is hoped that other groups will also start shortly, details of which will be published here in due course. All the groups are open to anybody who seeks any sort of healing; they are also free of charge but donations towards room hire are welcome.
First Time Attendance: each group is run by a nominated organiser and you may wish to contact that person by email in advance to let them know that you are coming. All newcomers will receive a briefing on the practicalities of the Technique. Please be punctual; once the healing session has started, it will not be possible to join the group so late-comers will be disappointed. Sessions normally last a little over one hour.
LONDON
1. Notting Hill Gate
Venue: Essex Unitarian Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, London W8 4RT
Tube: Notting Hill Gate, about 3 minutes walk
Timings: every Thursday at 6.30pm
PLEASE NOTE : each healing session is followed by a period of silent meditation but those not wishing to participate may leave at this point; the whole programme finishes at about 8.30pm.
First time attendees need only contact the organiser in advance if they need advice; otherwise just turn up on the night in good time.
Organiser: Piero
2. West End/Marylebone
Venue: Dhyana Centre, 50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA
Tube: Baker Street or Marble Arch, both about 10 minutes walk
Timings: on specified dates and times as follows -
Saturday 2nd August (7pm)
Friday 8th August (8.15pm)
Saturday 16th August (7pm)
Tuesday 19th August (8pm)
Saturday 30th August (7pm)
PLEASE NOTE: on the Tuesdays and Fridays, healing sessions at the Dhyana Centre are held after a group meditation which starts promptly at 7pm. Visitors for the healing are also welcome to participate in the meditation or may come solely for the healing, in which case they should aim to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the advertised start time. On the Saturdays, the healing is held first and followed by (an optional) 40 minutes of silent meditation.
Organiser: Alan Perry
Website link: www.dhyanacentre.org
3. Fulham
Venue: Our Lady's Hall, Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Stephendale Road, Fulham SW6 2QT (junction with Tynemouth Street)
Tube: Fulham Broadway (10-15 minutes walk), or buses C3, 28, 295, 414 to Wandsworth Bridge Road then walk up Stephendale Road. Car parking available on yellow lines after 6.30pm or residents' bays after 5pm.
Timings: every Wednesday 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
Organisers: Ana Aguirregabiria and Anna Clarke
Website: Church venue
PLEASE NOTE : each healing session is followed by an (optional) short period of silent meditation. First time attendees need only email the organiser(s) in advance if they need advice; otherwise just turn up on the night in good time.
4. Roehampton
Venue: Kairos Centre, Mount Angelus Road, Roehampton, London SW15 4JA.
Timing: [August date t.b.a.]
Organiser: Piero
Website: Kairos Centre
SOUTHAMPTON
The Yoga Sanctuary
Venue: 26 Thornbury Avenue, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5BR
Timings: every Monday at 7.30pm
Organisers: Steve and Debbie Harrison
Website link: www.yogasanctuary.co.uk
Telephone: 02380-631399
This artist's impression gives a clear representation of the OM Healing circle and the interactive energy flows involved (with grateful acknowledgement to Bhakti Marga US).
