Meditation is a big word and is defined as any practice that brings about some benefit to the mind of the practitioner. There are so many different kinds of meditation practices and teachers out there...this course will focus on the simple and essential to make sure that meditation is a helpful practice in your life.I will use my fifteen years of experience meditating through happy times and bad times to teach you everything important about meditation. I have meditated through cancer, depression, ocd, and autoimmune disease. I am confident I can help you meditate according to your own uniqueness. There is much more to the practice of meditation than simply learning to sit quietly. While many meditation courses focus almost entirely on relaxation, there is much more to the world of meditation and we will explore some of that here.Meditation indeed does reduce stress and improve our lives but what are the mechanisms behind that? How do we ensure we are meditating properly? Is there a specific posture or secret that makes meditation effective for everyone?Many meditation courses only provide information from one lineage or one tradition, such as mindfulness. Here, we will work to integrate all traditions of spirituality to find out what is essentially needed for an effective meditation practice.A meditative mind creates a joyful, happy and free life.Testimonials:"I’ve lived with crippling anxiety ever since I can remember. This all consuming feeling in me, that I never fully understood, would affect my self confidence, my performance at school, my relationships, career and so much more. It’s created a lot of depression and frustration with myself that has made me ask myself over and over again, “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I feel normal?” This harsh self judgement became something that grew even worse when I would seek help and these thoughts were reinforced in me by healthcare p
What you'll learn
understanding different types of meditation
incorporating meditation practices into daily life
recognizing the psychological benefits of meditation
adapting meditation techniques to individual needs
Course objectives
to teach effective meditation techniques
to demystify the mechanisms behind meditation's benefits
to integrate various spiritual traditions into meditation practice