Learn to Meditate

A Beginner-friendly Course on Meditation & Mindfulness

Created byIdanim App

Last updated 5/2025

English

What you'll learn

Ideal for beginners as seasoned practitioners
Learn about postures, common mistakes, misconceptions, best practices and more.
Explore 7 different meditation techniques like Om Chanting, Anapanasati, Vipassana.
A 20 day completion certificate

Course content

7 sections • 20 lectures • 10h 55m total length

Introduction to the course32:04
Learn why and how to start this course for your meditation practice. Followed by a practice of AUM chanting.
What is Meditation & Mindfulness32:01
Exploring meditation and mindfulness: What they are and what they are not. Followed by a practice of AUM chanting.
Elements of a Formal Meditation Practice34:45
Learn about important elements of discipline like best time and place, duration and other important factors. Followed by a practice of AUM chanting.

Postures & Mudras27:05
Learn about postures and mudras for your meditation with the help of visual demonstration. Followed by a Buddhist meditation practice of Anapanasati.
Demystifying Anchors31:29
Learn about the importance and role of anchors in your meditation practice. Followed by a Buddhist meditation practice of Anapanasati.
Qualities to Experience Mindfulness31:22
Meaning and role of qualities like effortless-effort, non-judgment, openness and acceptability. Followed by a Buddhist meditation practice of Anapanasati.

Difficulties in Meditation Practice38:26
In this session you can learn how to overcome challenges like sleep, boredom, thoughts, emotions, pain etc. Followed by a Vipassana or Body-scan meditation practice.
Common Pitfalls in Meditation Practice33:00
Learn to recognize and avoid common pitfalls that can unintentionally arise along your meditation journey. Followed by a Vipassana or Body-scan meditation practice.
Which Meditation to Choose29:13
How do you know which is the right meditation for you and how to choose from so many techniques. Followed by a Vipassana or Body-scan meditation practice.

Thoughts: The Voice in Our Head32:49
Discover how to quiet the mind and skillfully work with the voice in your head. Followed by a Mindfulness of Thoughts meditation practice.
Identification with Thoughts31:37
Learn why and how our thoughts cause us pain and misery. Followed by a Mindfulness of Thoughts meditation practice.
Are Thoughts Bad?38:00
Are thoughts the complete reality? Are they bad? Identify the stories behind your thoughts. Followed by a Mindfulness of Thoughts meditation practice.

Emotions- Feelings in Our Body32:23
What are emotions, and how are they connected to our thoughts? In this section, explore your emotions and gain a deeper understanding of their origins. Followed by Mindfulness of Emotions meditation practice.
Two Aspects of Emotions34:53
Understand how emotions manifest and what do they actually mean. Followed by a meditation practice of Alchemy of Pain to Peace.
Role of Negative Emotions31:59
Should we suppress our emotions to appear in control? If not, how should we deal with them? Find out these answers, followed by a meditation practice of Alchemy of Pain to Peace.

How to Avoid and Get Out of Negativity32:30
In this session, learn about a few practices to avoid or get out of negativity or unpleasantness. Followed by a Metta (Loving-Kindness) meditation practice.
Will Meditation Solve All My Problems?32:31
Discover whether meditation can truly solve all your problems and challenges — and understand the deeper role it plays in personal growth. Followed by a Metta (Loving-Kindness) meditation practice.
How to Inculcate Mindfulness in Your Life33:19
This session explores a few practices that will help you deepen mindfulness in your day to day life. Followed by a Metta (Loving-Kindness) meditation practice.

Peace or Pain? Past or Present or Future?33:07
In a world of choices, would you choose peace over pain, the present over the past, or the future over the now? Followed by Vipassana- Open Awareness meditation practice.
The Last Sutra!32:45
The last and the most imporatant sutra of this course that will help you build a sustainable mindfulness practice. Followed by Vipassana- Open Awareness meditation practice.

Requirements

No prior meditation experience needed.

Description

Are you wondering how to start meditation? Or maybe you've already begun but want to deepen your practice? Do you feel sleepy during meditation? Perhaps you find it difficult to maintain focus while meditating. If you have these concerns, then this course is for you.

Welcome to this beautiful journey of inner peace, joy, and emotional well-being with our new course - Learn to Meditate: A course on Meditation & Mindfulness. This course is designed to handhold you start and deepen your meditation and mindfulness practice.

Led by our meditation teacher, Raman Mittal, the course has 20 sessions, each around 30 minutes, and is available in both English and Hindi. Each session will walk you through an important topic followed by guided meditation practice. Learn about meditation postures, common mistakes, misconceptions, and best practices. You will also practice and learn 7 different meditation techniques including Om Chanting, Anapanasati, & Vipassana.

About Idanim: Idanim is a 100% free meditation platform created to help people begin and grow in their meditation and mindfulness journey. We bring together experienced teachers from around the world who share simple practices to bring more clarity, balance, and peace into your life. Our free meditation and mindfulness platform that has wide range of guided meditations across over 45+ categories. Download our app from App Store and Playstore,

Who this course is for:

This course is for anybody above the age of 10

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Section 1: Start your Journey in Mindfulness3 lectures • 1hr 39min

Section 2: Deepening your Practice3 lectures • 1hr 30min

Section 3: Navigating the Obstacles in Meditation Practice3 lectures • 1hr 41min

Section 4: The Role of Thoughts in Meditation3 lectures • 1hr 42min

Understanding the Role of Emotions3 lectures • 1hr 39min

Is Mindfulness and Meditation The Answer to All Negativity?3 lectures • 1hr 38min

Where do I Find Peace? In Past, Present or Future2 lectures • 1hr 6min

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