AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION

The aim of this half day course is to provide individuals with background information on the benefits of meditation plus the basic skills required to set up and maintain a regular meditation practice.
It is a practical course giving clear guidelines not only on how to meditate but also on how to integrate this very simple technique into your daily routine.
An Introduction to Meditation is suitable for beginners and for those who are starting out in their meditation practice.

During this course, you will cover the areas below and will be guided through four meditations. You will also be taught a few very simple techniques to assist you in developing greater self awareness:

• background and benefits of meditation
  exploring what meditation is, how to do it and the physical, emotional and psychological benefits that can be gained from maintaining a regular meditation practice posture and breathing
  
  
• posture and breathing
  how correct posture can better support and enhance your experience of meditation.

• keeping a focus
  looking at the different methods that can be used to focus the mind and keep thoughts at bay. It is when the mind is completely focused that we are able to enter into a deeper state of relaxation

• learning to relax
  how to recognize the physical, and other symptoms, that indicate when you are reaching that deep state of inner peace

• dealing with stress
  learning to recognize and release emotional blockages which can lead to stress

• maintaining a regular practice
  how to set up and maintain a regular practice

You will be given written guidelines at the end of the course showing how you can set up and maintain your own regular meditation practice at home.