Have you always wanted to learn how to meditate?
If you are reading this, perhaps now is the right time.
Or if you've already learned to meditate and you've let it slip, it may be time to jump-start your practice.
Some people learn to meditate because they've gotten a wake-up call: perhaps they've received a diagnosis they have to deal with, or have lost a job, home, or loved one, or are going through some other transition in their lives. Others are looking for relief from a constant feeling of being overwhelmed, regularly feel anxious or depressed, or they simply can't sleep.
Whatever the reason, it's always a good time to learn to meditate. You can learn to meditate with Sedona Meditation Training Company expert instructors in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona. Find out when the next class is: Check the calendar here.
Meditation has been called the perfect antidote for stress – it's like a reset button for your mind and body.
Let’s face it; most of us are over-stimulated and over-scheduled - mentally, emotionally, and physically. This can cause stress, and stress is the cause of many other problems.
t was recently discovered that over 80% of all doctors' visits are due to stress-related complaints, and stress is very often due to our out-of-balance lifestyles and those not-so-nourishing choices we habitually make. Stress in our nervous systems can lead to many other problems. Some of the most common are: anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, allergies, confusion, and lethargy.
Meditation is a practice that can help you to regain balance: physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Meditation is the perfect way to unplug and unwind and take a break even if it's only for a few minutes a day. It's like a mini vacation. Not surprisingly taking a break from the fast pace of our lives can actually improve our physical and mental health, our relationships, and our ability to make better choices. Meditation will help you to feel better almost immediately. You'll think more clearly and learn to change some of the habits that don't support you.
We’ll take the mystery out of meditation.
When you learn to meditate with the expert instructors like Sarah McLean at the Sedona Meditation Training Company, you'll discover practices that are universal and secular in nature. Each meditation technique we offer will help you to reduce stress, improve your health, and expand your awareness. And each one can be used for the rest of your life. Find out what classes are coming up.
Where should you start?
It all depends on you and what your needs are. Sedona Meditation Training offers meditation classes, weekend meditation retreats, group meditations and private meditation training in Sedona and in the Phoenix area.
Some people like to jump right in and come to a weekend meditation retreat in Sedona.
You can join a creativity retreat - the Yoga of Writing - explore meditation and song at the Heart Opening Retreat, or a weekend in Sedona at a Radiance Retreat with meditation and gentle yoga. Every one of the retreats begins with meditation instruction and guarantees that you will relax, rejuvenate and feel a greater sense of who you are and what you want.
 Others want to take this meditation thing one step at a time. They order the new Meditate CD to start, then they follow up with the Everyday Meditation class - it's only 2.5 hours long offered in Sedona and in the Phoenix area.
Or they'll join an evening discussion or group meditation. Check the calendar to find out when they are offered.
You can also learn the specific meditation that Deepak Chopra features at the Chopra Center for Well Being called Primordial Sound Meditation. It's a longer program - it can take up to 6 - 7 hours. It's really up to you. Read more about the meditation courses you could take, or check the calendar of events. .
To take a class, you don’t need any prior meditation experience and there is absolutely no need to change your beliefs or anything about yourself.
You can sign up for a meditation class worry-free. You won't need to wear different clothes, sit for hours cross-legged in silence, or change your diet, your religion, your beliefs - nothing.
Don't have any meditation experience? Don't worry. We'll guide you every step of the way. If you can think a thought, you can meditate. You’ll just need the willingness to take a short time out every day to do it: to sit down with your eyes closed and to think a thought or feel a feeling. Discover a meditation practice that you can do every day for the rest of your life. You can join a retreat too - even if you are a beginner.
We can even teach you to meditate if you don't think you can do it.
People from all walks of life learn to meditate and love it. Meditation is used by beginners who have an interest in staying healthy, learning to relax, or who are going through a transition in their lives. Advanced meditation students wanting to improve their meditation practice or eliminate bad habits also come to our programs for help.
Professional athletes, teens, corporate executives, retirees, doctors, students, judges, lawyers, architects, engineers, and musicians have taken our meditation courses. We’ve even successfully taught type-A personalities who say they are way too busy, and others who say, “I can’t quiet my mind.” Read what students say about the Sedona Meditation Training programs.
Those who’ve read books on meditation or listened to meditation tapes and still haven't been able to experience success have easily learned to meditate with us. We've had success teaching those who are just curious and even those who are coerced into taking the course by their spouses or parents! We find that everyone enjoys their experience in the meditation class and they can easily meditate after they learn.
Meditation is the perfect companion on your path of self-discovery and healing.
Are you looking for what's missing in your life, or want to find a sense of peace no matter what the world "out there" is up to? A daily practice of meditation allows you to turn your attention inward and connect with you who you really are, outside of your roles and responsibilities.
A variety of meditation practices have been around for centuries. Some are secular in nature and others are religious or spiritually oriented. These days meditation is going mainstream, outside of religion, and we're here to help you find out why.
You’ll be able to gain a sense of rest and relaxation and create a deeper connection with yourself, others, your source, or spirit. Meditators report that meditation also awakens their creativity and helps them to live a better life.
Many people come to Sedona for spiritual renewal and rejuvenation. It's one of the most beautiful and spiritual places on earth. When you include learning how to meditate as part of your visit to Sedona, you'll have a souvenir that can change your life. Contact us and we'll help you make it happen. And visit this link for a guide of what to do when you are in Sedona.
Meditation treats chronic health issues like high blood pressure, anxiety, stress, and depression.
That's probably why meditation is becoming more and more popular and is often recommended as a complement to traditional therapies. Rather than medicating away the symptoms of chronic conditions that some of us suffer from, meditation is prescribed to prevent and reduce the stress that underlies disease. Remember the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"? Meditation is that prevention.
Meditation aids in lowering heart rate and blood pressure and has also been used to help people quit smoking and conquer drug and alcohol addictions. Meditation relieves anxiety and depression and insomnia. And, it regulates hormones, including reducing cortisol -the stress hormone, and increasing DHEA -the youth hormone.
Meditation is recommended by almost every health professional because it's been proven to actually reduce stress in our nervous systems so you can face your day with a fresh attitude and calm manner. Since most disease is caused by or worsened by stress, meditation is really good for your health. Here are some of the proven physical and psychological benefits:
- Lower cholesterol
- Curb insomnia
- Boost the immune system
- Reduce depression
- Relieve anxiety and compulsive behavior
- Alleviate stress levels
- Improve decision-making ability
- Enhance memory
- Treat drug and alcohol abuse
- Lower high blood pressure
- Ease pain of arthritis
- Speed up the healing response
- Relieve digestive disorders
- Reduce symptoms of PMS and menopause
There are so many other benefits of meditation:
Those who meditate also report a greater sense of inner peace, a feeling of well being, calm and happiness. They also report higher levels of self-esteem, a clearer mind, the ability to focus and make better decisions. Many say it helps them to figure out what they really want and clarify their goals.
During meditation you gain a deeper rest than in sleep, yet at the same time, your awareness expands. You’ll feel more rested and you’ll begin to cultivate a centeredness and sense of balance that before might have seemed elusive when you were faced with stressful situations.
Even a few minutes of meditation every day can help. In the morning, a meditation can help you feel more alert and relaxed all day. And, when you get home from work, you can meditate to help you shift gears and transition from work mode to your life at home.
Meditation can also be good for your relationships. When we're stressed out, it can affect everyone around us at home and at work. People also find that meditating together is a harmonious experience.
Your regular practice will make a difference in social situations too. Fear and anxiety will no longer be your constant companions. You'll find yourself more calm and centered.
And along with the many psychological and physical benefits, when you practice meditation you also receive spiritual benefits, because through meditation, you connect with your true self, outside of the roles and responsibilities you have, and outside of labels you take on. You'll discover more energy, creativity, peace, and inner awareness - truly your natural state of being.
With a daily practice, you'll become more intimate with yourself and who you are, tune into your intuition and your true feelings, your body and its messages. You’ll make better choices in life. And live a life of more comfort. Find out more about the benefits of a daily meditation practice.
Do you want to improve your mind body health in other ways, naturally?
The ancient natural science of life and longevity called Ayurveda was first made popular in the U.S. by mind/body pioneer, Deepak Chopra. In his book Perfect Health he reveals ancient secrets to create balance both inside and out based on the healing practices of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is translated as the "science of life" and is one of the oldest systems of natural health care, originating over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda also says health is more than just the absence of disease, it is a vibrant, energetic state of being.
Ayurvedic texts say that each of us is born with our own natural balance, or mind/body type, and this balance influences all aspects of our lives, including our body structure, mental and emotional makeup, and predisposition to illnesses. When we get out of balance, we become more susceptible to disease.
To restore balance in the mind and body, some approaches used in Ayurveda include aroma therapy, sound therapy, herbalized oil massage, color therapy, detoxification methods, seasonal and daily routine adjustments, and the use of specific herbs and tastes in the diet.
Exercise and meditation are also important aspects and restoring wholeness and health. And when we meditate, we support the immune system and the body's intelligence to heal itself. Find out about programs where you can learn more about Ayurveda.
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- Sarah McLean
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