These modules begin by showing how the three C technique outlined in Level 1 is the structure on which the whole meditation tradition is built and how it is related to the four streams.

We know we have a physical body, however Tantra is based on the idea of us having three bodies. The other two relate to our emotions and our minds, but they are called bodies for a good reason and you can learn why, as well as how they relate to each other, and how they can be maintained, nourished and kept in good health. How to become aware of mental habits is explored along with the relationship between body language, breath, thoughts and emotions.

Yoga Tantra introduces you to the mind as a sense organ, and exercises for training the mind. It also explores the world of visualizations, how these are built and how they affect your body and your emotions.

An introduction to the structure on which all tantric exercises are based is given with the opportunity to practice the basic yoga-tantra exercises. Tantra means 'thread' or 'weaving' and so gives the resources for linking together all the streams of meditation and all the parts of your life.

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All meditation exercises begin by focusing on an object and in level 2 you were introduced to the deepening levels of meditation - the absorptions. This module explores these deeper levels in detail, and shows how the absorptions move from focusing on an object to levels of consciousness which are infinite.

These states of consciousness are what Western mystics experienced and attempted to describe. The Buddhist tradition, however, describes these states precisely and in detail, not as mystical ideas but as experiences which anyone who is prepared to practice can open up to. They lead to an understanding of consciousness completely different from the way we generally think of it, and some Western philosophers are just beginning to explore these ideas.

At the same time it is useful to look at what gets in the way of living a balanced life, and so this module helps you become aware of how you get 'stuck' in certain emotions and thoughts and how to free yourself from them. It shows you how to recognise healthy and unhealthy states of mind and how these relate to all the everyday psychological disturbances and stresses which are part of modern life.

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The insight stream of the meditation tradition is a unique way of training yourself to understand how we perceive the world around us. It gives you the tools to distinguish between your inner and outer life so that you can relate clearly and openly with the people with whom you share your life and the world in which you live. So often our emotions, and what we think is happening, get in the way of seeing and hearing the people we are talking to.

This module illustrates the difference between mindfulness and awareness and builds on the knowledge and experience of Level 2. In order to know how your emotions and mind work you start with the body. So simple exercises for becoming aware of how you relate to your body, your feelings, your states of mind and your thoughts give you the opportunity to notice the things in your life which catch you unawares and 'just watch' them.

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In the stream of Ethics you have the chance to ask what ethics are all about. You can explore how our values, either conscious or unconscious, determine the kinds of decisions we make and the way we live our lives. As children, we have all incorporated the values of our families and our culture, either as assumptions or as rules. In this module you have the opportunity to look at how our values affect us and how to develop values which enable you to act skillfully, effectively and kindly in a world which only seems to have two options of treating values as an intellectual exercise, as rigid and small-minded, or attempting to be 'value-free'.

The understanding and experience you gain through the practice of meditation gives a whole new perspective to ethics, for you can experience first-hand how your emotions and states of mind effect your actions. Rather than seeing values as rules which are given, or based on thought, you have the opportunity to experience for yourself the basis of all values which is the relationship which we have with our bodies and how we move our bodies through the world.

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This course is for students who have completed all 3 modules of the Level 2 course. We also recommend that you have completed at least one weekend retreat.

Level 3 is designed for students who have started or are just starting their own meditation practice. To get the most benefit from the classes it is recommended that you are practising meditation daily.

Lifeflow membership is recommended for students in Level 3. This gives you access to additional retreat opportunities, borrowing rights to our library plus access to additional members-only classes.