Learn How to Meditate | Beginner’s Meditation Class
Meditation for Beginners
Learn How to Meditate
Free Online Beginner Meditation Class – Course #100
Interested in Meditation? Want to learn how to meditate? Don’t know where to begin? Then this class is for you…
Lately I have been getting many requests from those who are new to meditation, on how to learn this wonderful spiritual science and how to establish a personal, daily meditation practice. Perhaps this is because the widespread benefits of meditation are now well recognized by the establishment, or perhaps it is because humanity is in the midst of rising to a new level of Conscious Living. In either case, this Beginner Meditation Class will provide those new to meditation all the guidance they need in order to learn this great art.
This class is part of the Free Online Yoga & Meditation Classes that are offered here on Mastery of Meditation. To learn how these Yoga & Meditation classes are structured, you can watch the video on the Free Online Yoga & Meditation Classes page or read the Free Online Yoga & Meditation Classes FAQ.
In brief, this page has links (which are in green) to all the instructional meditation videos and how to meditate articles you will need to complete this course and learn meditation. You may start the class anytime you wish and to register, just leave a comment in the comments section below. You do not require anything more from me in order to join and participate in the class. If you are inspired, just start.
Learn How to Meditate | Beginner Meditation Class Overview:
This Beginner Meditation Class is, as title implies, designed to help you learn how to mediate. The absolute key to learning meditation is doing it and that is the core focus of this class. Although the course does incorporate several important instructional articles to help you deepen your understanding of meditation, the key focus of the course is to guide you step by step on how to actually meditate.
In addition to the instructional articles mentioned above, this Learn How to Meditate Class also uses free meditation instructional videos, from the Free Online Guided Meditation Videos, and free yoga breathing exercise videos, from the Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises Videos. The links to the specific videos used by this class are in the syllabus below.
This class will teach 2 very powerful meditation techniques, both of which have shown to be of immense value and benefit to the practitioners. The first, Breath Meditation (or Zazen), is the heart of Zen Buddhism and many Eastern meditation systems and the other, Mantra Meditation, is the core of Hindu as well as some other meditation systems.
This course is designed for 2 weeks, but, of course, the objective is to to help you establish a lifelong meditation practice. In this post I will provide the program objectives, details, syllabus and participation guidelines. Please read through everything carefully so you will be able to get maximum benefit from the program.
If you have any questions regarding the Learn How to Meditate | Beginner Meditation Class, please feel free to email me at anmol@anmolmehta.com.
Learn How to Meditate | Beginner Meditation Class Objectives:
- Learn how to meditate.
- Reduce stress while creating inner peace and tranquility.
- Help the body heal and cure itself.
- Develop clarity of thought and improved brain function.
- Discover spontaneous joy and inner happiness.
- Develop intuition and unleash your gifts and talents.
- Align yourself with your Higher Self, find your true purpose and uncover your True Nature.
- Develop the Witnessing Consciousness and Moment to Moment Awareness.
Learn How to Meditate | Beginner Meditation Class Details:
Class Structure:
Each day’s session consists of 2 sections: Simple Yoga Breathing exercises (pranayama) and Meditation Practice. The total time for this class is approximately 20 minutes / day.
Required Reading:
- Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)
- Essential Meditation Tips & Tools for Daily Practice
- Top 5 Mistakes in Establishing a Daily Meditation Practice
- How to Meditate By Yourself (Zazen Practice)
- Legal Disclaimer
Suggested Reading:
Course Materials (Free Meditation Videos, Free Yoga Breathing Videos, etc.):
- Chakra Balancing Breathing Exercise (Anuloma Viloma Pranayama)
- Zen Meditation Technique (Zazen)
- So Hum Mantra Meditation Technique
Learn How to Meditate | Beginner Meditation Class Syllabus:
The following describes the 2 sections comprising the 20 minute daily breathing and meditation session for this class.
Each breathing exercise and meditation technique below is a link to the article with all the details you need.
Each day do the following…
Section 1: Yoga Breathing Exercises Section:
Total time 1-5 Minutes.
- Chakra Balancing Breathing Exercise (Anuloma Viloma Pranayama): Anuloma Viloma pranayama (or Alternate Nostril Breathing) is excellent for preparing your mind for meditation. It will calm the thought waves, relax your entire system and make it easier for your to meditate. Start with 1-2 minutes and work up to 5 minutes. The link above includes a free video on how to practice and master this important breathing exercise.
Section 2: Meditation Section:
Total time 5-15 minutes. Learn and practice Zazen (Zen Meditation Technique) for week 1 and learn and practice So Hum Mantra Meditation for week 2. Going forward choose the one you like more and allow it to take you deeper.
- Zen Meditation Technique (Zazen): Zazen, or breath meditation technique is perhaps the most popular of all meditation techniques. It is an excellent method with which to learn meditation. The title link is to the article which includes a step-by-step guided meditation video on how to practice Zazen. This meditation is suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Start with 5 minutes and build up to 15 minutes. Do this for week 1.
- So Hum Mantra Meditation Technique: One of the best mantra meditation techniques. Has a profound affect on many different layers of your being. Simple to learn and practice, yet bestows a wide range of key benefits. Start with 5 minutes and build up to 15 minutes. Do this for week 2.
Learn How to Meditate | Beginner Meditation Class Guidelines:
Following are the guidelines which I suggest to follow…
- Please post all comments, questions and feedback in the comments section of this post. This way all will benefit from the discussion. Feel free to ask questions or discuss issues, as that is one of the main reasons for this particular class format. Of course, you are free to email me as well if you would like the discussion to not be public.
- I wish you all a wonderful learning and transforming experience. Learning Meditation is without a doubt the single greatest factor in helping you discover your True Self and live your life at your Highest Potential.
Candice/Shannon,
Great to hear you are planning to start this meditation course. Please let me know if you run into any issues.
Best,
Anmol
Hi Terri,
Start with So-Hum mantra meditation. It has been used for ages to help with depression.
Also, I suggest starting any exercises program. It is an absolute must if you are fighting depression/anxiety.
If you need guidance on yoga exercises to start with, please let me know and I will provide you that.
Best,
Anmol
Hi,
Happy New Year,
I can not do Chakra Balancing Breathing Exercise, because one of my nostrils is blocked. What should I do?
looking very forward to learning how to meditate. i’m always trying to live peacefully.
Registering for the Learn to Meditate class :)
I have had trouble my entire life with anxiety and depression. I am now in therapy and she has suggested guided mediatation. My problem is keeping my mind still and sitting for any period of time. What should I start with.
Davide | Visalaksi | Gerardo,
Thank you all for your feedback and for those taking the course please let me know if you run into any issues.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
Hi Marlies,
No don’t use music or the AUM Mantra during Zazen. Just do it in silence and concentrate/count your breath. If you do gravitate towards the AUM Mantra then you will certainly enjoy the following powerful meditation which uses it.
AUM Mantra Meditation to Open Third Eye
Best,
Anmol
I want be enrolled in the course. Peace to all.
Hello,
I’ve started today with the beginners lesson! 4 min. of Anuloma Viloma pranayama and 7 min. Zazen. It is really difficult to stop all the thoughts :-)I have one question: during meditation I’ve heard the AUM-Mantra http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=EzqZ3qW7YAk . When I’ve heard it for the first time I thought: Oh this is so powerful. I have the feeling that it helps me also during meditation. But I’ve done also the counting as it is described by you. Is it good to do both?
Thank you for this lesson!
Tschüß
Marlies
u r doing such a wonderful job helping many people like me. thanks alot. good work. i’m really getting very emotional writing this. I appreciate your work and my wishes for u and u’r family deep from my heart.
Hello,
I am starting the class.
Thank you very much for this great opportunity you give us to learn meditation.
Ciao.
Davide.
Hi Tiera,
Sorry to hear of the challenges you are currently facing. Yoga and meditation can certainly help you deal with these difficulties. I would suggest starting the Introduction to Yoga & Meditation Class (Course #101).
Watch the video on the following page: Free Online Classes and read this FAQ: FAQ for Free Online Classes.
They should help you get started. Essentially all the material you need is available already on the website via links on the particular class syllabus page.
Let me know if you run into any issues.
Best,
Anmol
Hello, Im currently in college and find myself depressed, out of shape, tired, and frustrated…Ive heard yoga helps with all those problems but I dont kno where to start….Im thinking about this beginners meditation course but how do I begin the class?
Hi Shankar,
Great to know you are starting the class. Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol
Hi Reno,
You can start right on this page. Just follow the links above to the articles which describe the meditation techniques you should be doing (the links are in green text).
Let me know if you run into any issues.
Best,
Anmol
i am starting the class
hello
i want 2 start yoga but i don’t have any idea about the exercises..i read about it alot..
so from where i start???
Hi Cin,
Thanks for such encouraging feedback. It not only inspires me to keep sharing and growing this site, but am also certain it inspires others to jump in and try the meditation and yoga techniques available here.
Great to hear of your progress.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
i would just like to say that this site is truly a blessing to me. i stumbled across this site a few weeks ago and am already seeing great results mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. keep up the good work and let no one stop you.