Meditation & Mindfulness Series - Yoga Alliance Yacep

The Art of Meditation ~ Allowing What Is

What you'll learn

A variety of meditation techniques and styles.

The ability to ground the body and drop into a state of peace and calm.

How to become more mindful and present by quietening the mind.

Inclusive and accessible ways to practice meditation whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Description

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. Let us walk you through the basics in our new mindful guide on how to meditate.In mindfulness meditation, we’re learning how to pay attention to the breath as it goes in and out, and notice when the mind wanders from this task. This practice of returning to the breath builds the muscles of attention and mindfulness.When we pay attention to our breath, we are learning how to return to, and remain in, the present moment ~ to anchor ourselves in the here and now on purpose, without judgement.The idea behind mindfulness seems simple ~ the practice takes patience.During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process may result in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.Benefits of meditationMeditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can also use it to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on something calming. Meditation can help you learn to stay centered and keep inner peace.And these benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day.The emotional and physical benefits of meditation can include:Gaining a new perspective on stressful situationsBuilding skills to manage your stressIncreasing self-awarenessFocusing on the presentReducing negative emotionsIncreasing imagination and creativityIncreasing patience and toleranceLowering resting heart rateLowering resting blood pressureImproving sleep qualityMeditation might also be useful if you have a medical condition, especially one that may be worsened by stress.Meditation isn't a replacement for traditional medical treatment. But it may be a useful addition to your other treatment.For Yoga Alliance Yoga Teachers: With your UDEMY certificate, this course can be added to your Yoga Alliance profile. It qualifies for 15 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (contact hour) credits. Instructions will be provided at the end of the program on how to add these to your profile.

Overview

Section 1: 5 - 10 minute Meditations

Lecture 1 Time Out Meditation

Lecture 2 Equal Ratio Breathing Meditation

Lecture 3 Listening Meditation

Lecture 4 Balloon Meditation

Section 2: 10 - 15 minute Meditations

Lecture 5 Quick Calm Meditation

Lecture 6 Sleep Meditation

Lecture 7 Tonglen Meditation

Lecture 8 Colour Meditation

Section 3: 15 - 20 minute Meditations

Lecture 9 Stress Relief Meditation

Lecture 10 I Am Enough Meditation

Lecture 11 New Morning Meditation

Lecture 12 Acceptance Meditation

Section 4: 20 - 30 minute Meditations

Lecture 13 Happiness Meditation

Lecture 14 Letting Go Meditation

Lecture 15 Connection Meditation with Ally

Lecture 16 Cultivating Compassion Meditation

Section 5: Registering your YACEP Credits with Yoga Alliance

Lecture 17 Step by Step Guide

Yoga Teachers looking for a variety of meditations practices and styles.,Anyone interested in starting a meditation practice.,Anyone looking to create more peace and calm in their lives.