CE-18PA1020X - Meditation 101
Course Description
Meditation 101 is an introductory course designed to help learners establish a foundational meditation practice that supports focus and stress awareness while cultivating peace of mind. The course introduces core meditation concepts and explores seated, walking, and reclined meditation techniques.
Learners examine the purpose and benefits of meditation, common challenges to maintaining a practice, and practical strategies for integrating meditation into daily life. Through guided experiences and reflection, learners develop an understanding of breath awareness, focused attention, and mindfulness techniques that support a calmer, more present state of mind and a sustainable personal meditation practice.
Understanding Meditation
In this course, learners explore the fundamentals of meditation through the following areas:
- Introduction to meditation: Explore what meditation is and the different ways it may be practiced.
- Foundational techniques: Cover basic methods such as breath awareness, mindfulness practices that emphasize present-moment awareness, and visualization.
- Practical application: Focus on building a sustainable meditation practice, including strategies for working with common distractions.
- Guided practice: Include guided meditation experiences that allow learners to explore techniques for calming the body and mind.
- Benefits of meditation: Examine how meditation can help to manage stress and fatigue, while fostering a sense of calm and well-being.
Course Outline
This course focuses on the following core meditation practices:- Introduction to meditation
- What Is meditation?
- Benefits of meditation
- Common barriers to meditation
- Garbage into flowers
- Three main types of meditation
- Preparation for practice (Legs Up the Wall)
- Breath meditation
- Walking meditation
- Lying down meditation
- Heart and brain coherence
- Change your story through meditation
- Meditation in daily life (Practical Application)
- World Peace Meditation
Learner Outcomes
Learners who complete this course can expect the following outcomes:
- Define meditation and describe its purpose and potential benefits.
- Practice foundational meditation techniques, including breath awareness, body scans, focused attention, and guided meditations.
- Apply meditation techniques to manage stress and anxiety while cultivating compassion.
- Integrate mindfulness and meditation into daily life to support grounding, clarity, and more intentional responses to challenges.
- Establish a simple, sustainable meditation practice by identifying comfortable postures and creating a personal toolkit for ongoing practice.
Who Should Register?
This course is open to learners who are curious about meditation, including those who are new to the practice or who have found meditation challenging in the past. It may also be of interest to individuals seeking strategies of stress relief, increased emotional control, or a mindful reset. The course introduces accessible meditation techniques designed to support focus, peace, and joy, regardless of prior experience or spiritual background.
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World Peace Yoga
Created and operating at 268 Ludlow Ave. since 2005, World Peace Yoga is a modern studio inspired by ancient wisdom. They believe the practices of yoga are for any breathing body. The only requirement for yoga practice is to breathe. You don’t have to look, dress, or be any way but yourself. At World Peace Yoga it is your practice, your choice, your consent. You are invited to come as you are, allow for pause, and be open to change. All are welcome and they truly offer “YOGA FOR PEOPLE WHO BREATHE.” This is a place to slow down, feel good, and be your authentic self. The practices of yoga have the ability to uplift your life through movement, mindfulness, and meditation.
Read more here: World Peace Yoga