Meditation - An Introduction
When practiced regularly, meditation and conscious relaxation have the
power to create greater physical health, emotional equilibrium, mental
clarity and a sense of peace. Most importantly, meditation can lead us
to a deeper understanding of our true nature. So, how do we get there?
By cultivating mindfulness, we tap into the essence of meditation:
awareness. This introductory course offers an experiential exploration of
both classical and contemporary mindfulness practices designed to
support the mind/body approach to healing and wellness.
Topics covered include:
Learning to use the tools we have: the breath, the body, the voice
Training the “monkey” mind: focused concentration
Experiencing vibrational sound and color: Chakras--the body’s energy
system
Understanding meditation and inner listening: connecting to your source
Practicing elements of Insight and Loving Kindness: we are all one and
heart-connected
Creating Sacred space: developing a personal practice for yourself, your
students and clients.
Some of the guided techniques students will learn include:
Breath and body awareness, walking meditation, Vipassana (insight),
Metta (loving kindness), slow motion prana (energy), mantra meditation
(sounding), chakra meditation, yoga nidra (dynamic sleep), mindful
eating, co-meditation and conscious listening, guided visualizations,
journaling and creative expression.
This interactive, experiential approach is designed to provide skills to
increase knowledge and personal understanding of meditation. Students
will be sitting as well as walking and moving gently. Please bring a journal
and any small personal items/photos for the creation of a sacred space.
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a meditation cushion or bench if you
have one. Chairs, mats and blankets will be provided.
Currently, this course is offered in two consecutive 10-hour weekends.
Register for one or both. Neither is a prerequisite for the other.