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Beginning Your Practice of Meditation
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Essential Provider : Rikki Gilmore-Byrd 7 Lessons · 15m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Do you struggle to stay focused at work? How do you begin meditation if you’ve never tried it before? Often, getting started with meditation can be the hardest part. This course will help you find which style of meditation works best for you by reviewing popular methods such as guided meditation and yoga. You will also learn how to calm your mind by practicing common meditation postures and learning how to find stillness in your body and mind. Finally, you will discover how to deepen your focus by practicing specific meditations, like breath focus.
This course on Beginning Your Practice of Meditation is focused on beginning your meditation and wellness journey. You will learn about finding a meditation style tailored to meet your preferences. You will also explore whether finding a meditation teacher or starting on your own is right for you. By the end of this course, you’ll have a clearer idea of what meditation strategies can help improve your quality of life.
What You'll Learn
- Identify a meditation style that fits your preferences by reviewing popular methods such as guided meditation and yoga
- Decide whether to find a meditation teacher or start practicing on your own
- Practice common meditation postures and find stillness in your body and mind
- Deepen your focus through specific meditations such as breath focus
- Understand how meditation supports self-awareness and physical and emotional wellness
- Apply meditation to reduce workplace stressors and help with conflict resolution
Key Takeaways
- Getting started is often the hardest part of meditation, and this course focuses on beginning your meditation and wellness journey.
- Reviewing popular methods such as guided meditation and yoga helps you find the style that works best for you.
- Calming the mind involves practicing common meditation postures and finding stillness in body and mind.
- Specific practices like breath focus can help deepen your focus.
- Meditation can help with self-awareness, physical and emotional wellness, reducing workplace stressors, and conflict resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for beginners, including those who have never tried meditation before and want to begin their meditation and wellness journey.
What will this course help me do?
It helps you find which style of meditation works best for you, learn to calm your mind through meditation postures and stillness, and deepen your focus with specific meditations like breath focus.
Do I need to find a meditation teacher?
The course explores whether finding a meditation teacher or starting on your own is right for you, so you can decide which approach fits you best.
What skills does this course build?
It builds self-awareness, self-motivation, and relaxation techniques.
What topics do the lessons cover?
Lessons include Introduction, Finding Your Style, Finding a Teacher or Starting on Your Own, Sitting Down, Finding Stillness, Focusing Your Mind, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
