Time for Peace Event Series

with special guest Swami Madhuram Puri

Time for Peace is a weekend program of meditative music, nada (sound) yoga, deep relaxation and mindful gatherings, created to celebrate the International Day of Peace (21 September). With special guest Swami Madhuram Puri, each event offers a welcoming space for participants of all levels to reconnect with inner calm and community.

Special Event Series 19-21 Sep (scroll down for more details)

Meditation Music Concerts (Friday & Sunday 6-7 pm):

• Enjoy the deeply meditative sounds of the Indian Bansuri (bamboo flute) and Japanese Shakuhachi.
• Gentle, live music helps quiet the mind, making it easier to access inner stillness and emotional contentment.
• Sessions close with mantra chanting, adding spiritual depth and uplifting energy.

Nada Yoga Workshop (Saturday 2-4 pm):

• Discover practical techniques to rediscover inner peace, even amid life’s challenges.
• Experience musical meditation, sound-based yoga (Nada Yoga), guided deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra), and the uplifting community feeling of mantra chanting and kirtan.
• Suitable for all, with no experience needed, and includes traditional vegan chai to nourish the body and spirit.

Satsang - Spiritual Gathering (Saturday 5.30-7.30 pm):

• An evening of uplifting music, inspiring talks with Swami Madhuram Puri, and nourishing vegetarian dinner.
• Offers the chance to share, reflect, and build spiritual connection with like-minded individuals.

Urban Retreat – Return to Inner Peace (Sunday 9.30 am-12.30 pm):

• A restorative morning integrating gentle yoga, stretching, breathing, meditation, and yoga nidra, all with live flute music.
• Includes break with vegan chai and a light lunch, supporting both relaxation and well-being.

What You Will Gain:

• Inner Peace & Emotional Balance: The focus on relaxation, meditation, and sacred sound gently draws you back to a calm, centered state.
• Reduced Stress: Guided practices help release tension and quiet an overactive mind, supporting restful sleep and emotional balance.
• Spiritual Nourishment & Community: The series offers a nurturing environment to connect, reflect, and find inspiration—enhanced by collective chanting and insights from spiritual teachers.
• Increased Presence: Simple techniques and live music support sustained awareness, allowing you to feel more present and grounded in everyday life.
• Accessible to All: No previous yoga or meditation experience is required. Events welcome all ages and backgrounds, fostering inclusivity.

By attending the Time for Peace events, you open yourself to deep relaxation, a sense of harmony, and the joy of shared experience in a supportive community setting. Each session is carefully designed to renew body, mind, and spirit, helping you carry peace forward into daily life.

Special Guest 

Swami Madhuram Puri is a sannyasi, which means he is a renounced monk in the Hindu tradition. He dedicates his life to yoga practise and teaching, and follows the philosophy  by his spiritual master, Vishwaguruji Paramhans Maheshwarananda. Swami Madhuram became a significant figure in the international Yoga in Daily Life community, helping establish ashrams in the UK and later continuing his work in New Zealand, where he is now based. In 2013, he formally embraced monkhood in a traditional ceremony in India, committing his life to service and spirituality. Swami Madhuram is known for his involvement in Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound, using music and sound to aid meditation and spiritual growth.