
This lecture covers all the major topics of this course and what the student can expect.
This lecture explains what meditation is and explains how meditation can help us be less reactive in difficult situations by introducing a pause. Learning to observe our thoughts helps us to create a pause or a gap between us and any given situation. With this pause, we now have the ability to choose an appropriate response instead of a pre-conditioned automatic reaction.
In this lecture, we'll discuss the mechanics of meditation. How, when and where to meditate and for how long. I introduce the concept of Mantra Meditation and guide the student in a short mantra meditation practice.
In this lecture we review the many benefits of meditation including reduced stress & anxiety, reduced blood pressure, better sleep and improved relationships. We also look at how meditation can actually slow the aging process.
Here we do a deeper dive into what a Mantra is and how it can help us in our meditation.
I will introduce the ancient vedic practice of Pranayama. These are breathing techniques to help calm the mind.
In this course, you will learn the nuts and bolts of meditation. I'll cover the mechanics--the how, when, where and how long to meditate. Plus I'll share with you, the amazing benefits meditation has on our physical, mental and emotional well-being.
I'll teach you an ancient Mantra that you can use in your meditation which will help you to go deeper into stillness.
Step-by-step guidance on how to meditate
Downloadable guided meditation
Learn vedic breathing techniques known as Pranayama. These teachings go back thousands of years. Pranayama breathing exercises help prepare you for meditation but also can be used whenever you're feeling stressed. They have the ability to instantly restore calm to the mind and body.
10 most common myths about meditation debunked!
Learn to overcome obstacles in your meditation
Enjoy the amazing benefits of meditation
Relieve stress and anxiety
Be less reactive, more compassionate and more loving
Improve your overall Well-being and slow the aging process
Discover your true essence
Testimonials from some of Doug's prior students:
He helped deepen my practice and understanding of what mediation is, the benefits, and how to get the most out of my own practice.
Doug brought a vast amount of knowledge around the topic.
Absolutely beneficial! I felt it spoke to me directly.
Doug is a great communicator. He did a great job of making the topic easy to understand.
Very informative, genuine and caring.