Have you learned how to meditate yet?

If you are reading this, perhaps now is the right time. Or, if you've already learned to meditate and you've let your practice slip, it might be time to jump-start it now.

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 feeling overwhelmed, or a break from the constant companion of anxiety or depression. Some people want to learn to meditate to explore their spirituality. And then there are those who are simply curious!

Meditation has been called the perfect antidote for stress – it's like a reset button for your mind and body and helps you to regain the balance that you love.

Let’s face it; most of us are over-stimulated and over-scheduled - mentally, emotionally, and physically. This can cause stress, and stress can cause many other problems. 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 can lead to many other problems such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, allergies, confusion, and lethargy.

It's always a good time to learn to meditate and we can help.

When you learn to meditate with us, you'll meet with expert instructors like Sarah McLean, founder of Sedona Meditation, popular speaker, and author of the book Soul-Centered, Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation, who will teach you meditation practices that are universal and secular in nature, and introduce you to stress reduction techniques to help you to improve your health and expand your awareness.

Learn to meditate in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona, or set up a private program for yourself, your friends, your company or organization. Check the calendar for a list of all the events coming up.

Meditation is the perfect way to unplug, unwind and take a break - and it only takes a few minutes a day. 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. It's like a mini vacation. You'll think more clearly and learn to change some of the habits that don't support you.

Where should you start? It all depends on you. Check out the programs that Sedona Meditation Training offers:

Some people want to take this meditation thing one step at a time. They order the Meditate CD to start. It has instruction and three guided meditations that everyone seems to find powerful.

Some order the book to guide them step by step, Soul-Centered, Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation.

Others learn how to meditate at the Everyday Meditation class - a 2.5 hour private or semi private program offered in Sedona and in the Phoenix area. The Everyday Meditation class also includes the Meditate CD so you are never left alone in your practice.

Some people join an evening discussion or group meditation. Check the calendar to find out when they are offered. Most do not require any experience at all!

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 to learn. Read more about the meditation courses you could take, or check the calendar of events.

There are also retreats you can attend such as the Soul Radiance Retreat, a powerful meditation and yoga weekend in Sedona. There's the Yoga of Writing, a women's meditation and creativity retreat regularly held in the Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona. 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.

We'll take the mystery out of meditation.

You can sign up for a meditation class or a retreat worry-free. You won't need to wear different clothes, or sit for hours cross-legged in silence. You won't need to 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 simply 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. 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 Center's programs and retreats.

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.

Even if you've read books on meditation or listened to meditation tapes and still haven't been able to experience success, you can learn how 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 continue with meditation 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 an unshakable sense of peace -no matter what the world "out there" is up to? A daily practice of meditation allows just that. You'll learn to turn your attention inward and connect with who you really are, outside of your roles and responsibilities.

Meditators report that meditation also awakens their creativity and helps them to live a better life. Read more about the benefits of meditation here.

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 and we're here to help you find out why.

About Sedona Arizona:

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. You can also visit this link for a guide of what to do when you are in Sedona.

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"Sarah was very present and real. She was like an old friend even though I had just met her. Her instruction was very open and clear. ...The process allows an individual to connect with a stable, unchanging reality - which allows the body to heal, the mind to let go, and the soul to expand."
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