Foundation Skills for a Successful Meditation Practice

Foundation Skills for a Successful Meditation Practice, available at Free, has an average rating of 4.85, with 17 lectures, based on 312 reviews, and has 15654 subscribers.

You will learn about You will know the difference between Concentration & Meditation You will know how to prepare the body to be comfortable and settled while practicing meditation You will know how to handle internal or external distraction while practicing meditation You will know 6 major types of meditation You will have a meditation journal started to track your progress and growth This course is ideal for individuals who are Anyone interested in starting to meditate, but are unsure where to start or Anyone that has tried meditation but become frustrated because they could not turn off their mind or Those looking for tools to manage stress, anxiety or depression or Those looking for skills to improve mental focus and clarity It is particularly useful for Anyone interested in starting to meditate, but are unsure where to start or Anyone that has tried meditation but become frustrated because they could not turn off their mind or Those looking for tools to manage stress, anxiety or depression or Those looking for skills to improve mental focus and clarity.

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Summary

Title: Foundation Skills for a Successful Meditation Practice

Price: Free

Average Rating: 4.85

Number of Lectures: 17

Number of Published Lectures: 17

Number of Curriculum Items: 19

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 19

Original Price: Free

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

You will know the difference between Concentration & Meditation

You will know how to prepare the body to be comfortable and settled while practicing meditation

You will know how to handle internal or external distraction while practicing meditation

You will know 6 major types of meditation

You will have a meditation journal started to track your progress and growth

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in starting to meditate, but are unsure where to start

Anyone that has tried meditation but become frustrated because they could not turn off their mind

Those looking for tools to manage stress, anxiety or depression

Those looking for skills to improve mental focus and clarity

Target Audiences

Anyone interested in starting to meditate, but are unsure where to start

Anyone that has tried meditation but become frustrated because they could not turn off their mind

Those looking for tools to manage stress, anxiety or depression

Those looking for skills to improve mental focus and clarity

This course starts with the most important FOUNDATION SKILLS that students need to start an enjoyable meditation practice.  This includes how to handle distraction, how to find a comfortable position and how to physically prepare yourself before meditation.  Without these basic skills beginners can become frustrated and often give up thinking “I am just not good at meditation”. If you have ever had that thought then this course is for you!  We will learn the skills and tricks that can help everyone to become “successful” meditators and reap the numerous benefits of regular meditation practice!

The Lecture Topics include: 

– What is Meditation

– Concentration Vs. Meditation

– How to Handle Distraction

– Using Self-Reflection Questions

– 6 Techniques for a Successful Meditation Practice

– 4 Ways to Prepare for Meditation Practice

– Movement Before Stillness

– The Major Types of Meditation

– Meditation Journaling

– Making Meditation Part of Daily Life

– Keeping up the Momentum in your Practice

Once you have the foundation skills in place we will work through 6 common meditation techniques. Throughout this process, we will also utilize the practice of “meditation journaling” to help us gain a deeper understanding of meditation & what technique is best for YOU!

The Meditation Techniques Include: 

– Breath

– Mindfulness

– Loving Kindness

– Mantra

– Visualization

– Chakra Energy

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Understanding the Process of Meditation

Lecture 1: What is Meditation?

Lecture 2: Concentration Vs. Meditation

Lecture 3: How to Handle Distraction

Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Successful Meditation Practice

Lecture 1: 6 Techniques for a Successful Meditation

Lecture 2: 4 Ways to Prepare for Meditation Practice

Lecture 3: Moving Before Stillness: Prepare to Meditate

Chapter 3: Understanding the Process of Meditation

Lecture 1: The Major Types of Meditation

Lecture 2: Meditation Journaling

Chapter 4: Experiencing 6 Common Meditation Techniques

Lecture 1: Part 1:Concentration on Breath

Lecture 2: Part 2: Mindfulness

Lecture 3: Part 3: Loving Kindness

Lecture 4: Part 4: Mantra

Lecture 5: Part 5: Visualization

Lecture 6: Part 6: Chakra Affirmations

Chapter 5: Making Meditation Part of Your Daily Life

Lecture 1: Integrating Meditation Into Daily Life: Mini Meditations

Lecture 2: Conclusion: Keep Up the Momentum!

Lecture 3: What is Next?

Instructors

Laura Goellner E-RYT, C-IAYT
Yoga Therapist & Meditation Teacher

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2 stars: 1 votes

3 stars: 17 votes

4 stars: 96 votes

5 stars: 195 votes

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