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Course Title:	Introduction to Meditation
Instructor:	Lorraine Scott
Curriculum:	4 units, plus Syllabus and Final Exam
Time Required:	4 weeks
Textbooks:	None
Prerequisites:	None. All students may enroll in this class
CEU Eligibility:	Students who pass an exam will earn 2 CEUs
Course Fee:	$12.00
Start Date:	No waiting...Enroll now and start learning today!

Meditation is an age-old technique of relaxation and self-control. It is used today by millions of people around the world to cope with the angst of mundane living. We all have stress – it is the natural by-product of worrying about what we do not have, and worrying about holding on to what we do have. Meditation allows us to control the breathing and quiet our physical senses. We can then take the next logical step to balance our emotions and achieve spiritual harmony.

In this course, Lorraine Scott introduces students to methods of stress management and meditation using conscious breathing and proven relaxation techniques. These methods are simple once understood and highly effective. Participants will also examine self-analysis as a way to pinpoint sources of stress and steps that can be taken to achieve Moksha or a state of mental peace in daily living.

When you have completed this course, you should be able to:

• Learn basic meditation techniques that you can practice in day-to-day living.
• Use meditation to cope with the inevitable ups and downs of day-to-day living.
• Gain spiritual insights enabling you to enjoy what you have, and enjoy life without the things that you don't have.
• Enhance the quality of your life by practicing meditation for just fifteen minutes a day.
• Understand the importance and power of affirmations.
• Combine rhythm breathing techniques with meditation for enhanced benefits.
• Realize that living is not merely existing.
• Use simple visualization techniques for a variety of benefits.
• Relax deeply at will and put anxieties and distractions far from your mind.
• Realize the meaning of the sacred word, Om or Aum.
• Know the proper posture for meditation to realize optimum benefit.
• Understand and be able to perform various types of Pranayam breathing.
• Learn introductory techniques for controlling prana or the life force.
• Enjoy the benefits of marked stress reduction, improved concentration, and a sense of vibrant happiness and positive thinking through the daily practice of meditation.

Lorraine Scott is a Reflexologist and Reiki Master by profession. Meditation has been part of her life for over fourteen years, helping deal with stress, pain, grief and problem solving. She incorporates meditation into daily life to help with stress, creativity and motivation. Quieting the mind through meditation helps her connect with the present moment and stay focused on what is important.

Syllabus: Getting Started (Course Syllabus)

Unit 1: Demystifying Meditation

Unit 2: Breathing Techniques

Unit 3: Visualization Techniques

Unit 4: Understanding the Life Force

Unit 5: Final Exam

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The course curriculum will include tutorial lessons, suggested readings, and optional homework activities. If you are taking the class for enjoyment or self-enrichment, homework is optional but participation is encouraged. Students who approach online learning as an adventure and actively participate will derive the most benefit and enjoyment from online learning. Homework projects, if completed satisfactorily, will earn Extra Credit points which will be added to your Final Exam score and may increase the overall grade you earn in the course.

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