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How to Meditate

Creating the meditation practice you've always wanted.

Created byMarisa Atha

Last updated 11/2024

English

What you'll learn

Know the benefits of meditation.
Learn how to meditate, even when you have a busy schedule.
Understand how meditation works.
Gain some simple tools and ways to get started.
Find strategies to overcome obstacles to meditation.
Learn how to incorporate meditation in your life.
Experience guided meditation practice.

Course content

5 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 18m total length

Welcome1:31
Welcome to "How to Meditate"

In this course, you will learn:

benefits of meditation
how to meditate, even when you have a busy schedule.
how meditation works
simple tools and ways to meditate
ideas how to incorporate this into your life

What is meditation?14:39
What is meditation?

In this lesson, we will:

define meditation
understand the history of meditation
learn about the process of meditation
Can everyone meditate?7:12
Can everyone meditate?

In this lesson, we will address common concerns about:

finding enough time
sitting still
emptying the mind
tolerating silence
becoming good at meditation
Do I have the time to meditate?4:32
Do I have the time to meditate?

In this lesson, we will discuss:

rumors about how much time meditation takes
the truth about how much time it really takes
What are easy ways to get started?6:13
What are easy ways to get started?

In this lesson, we will:

understand the simple components to begin a meditation practice
define formal meditation
define informal meditation
define mindfulness

Types of meditation19:32
Types of Meditation

In this lesson, we will explore 7 types of meditation practice:

Focused attention
Mindfulness
Body scan
Moving
Sound
Loving-kindness
Guided
Meditation tools6:07
Meditation tools

In this lesson, we will talk about tools you can include in your meditation practice:

Cushions
Candle
Beads
Singing bowl
Drum
Cards
Sacred objects
Books
Artwork
Visual mantras
Practice ideas10:13
Practice Ideas

In this lesson, we will learn about short, medium, and long practice ideas:

Short practice ideas (5-10 minutes)
Breath
Counting
Candle
Nature
Waiting

Medium practice ideas (15-25 minutes)
Body scan or yoga nidra
Loving kindness
Visualization

Long practice ideas (30-45 minutes)
Extended visualization
Insight/vipassana

Requirements

No experience needed. You will learn the basics of meditation in this course.

Description

Have you always wanted to meditate, but don't know how to start?

Have you ever felt like you "just can't meditate?"

Do you need more ideas to broaden your current meditation practice?

Learn the basics in How to Meditate. Welcome this ancient practice into your modern life, and experience the benefits.

What is meditation?

Learn what meditation actually means, how to get started, and how to continue practicing.

Can everyone meditate?

Meditation is for everyone! Find the style and practice that works for you.

How does it work?

Understand methods, tools, and techniques that will help your meditation practice grow.

In this course, we'll cover...

benefits of meditation
how meditation works
history of meditation
a practical definition of meditation
ways to overcome obstacles to starting a meditation practice
how to meditate, even when you have a busy schedule
simple ways to get started
styles of meditation
useful tools to incorporate into your practice
ideas how to incorporate meditation into your life
short, medium, and long practices
guided meditation
resources to help you along the way

The ancient practice of meditation offers

The How to Meditate Course will provide you with all the tools you need to create the meditation practice you've always wanted.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to meditate.