Meditation Courses
Vedic Meditation
– The Yoga of Unbounded Silence
Yoga is not only a practice for the body, but it’s healing for the emotions and mind as well. The higher limbs of Yoga that Patanjali describes in his Yoga Sutras have to do with cultivating Yoga as an internal practice or meditation.
The original intention for the physical postures of Yoga was to prepare the body for Meditation. The practice of Meditation, however, has become difficult to understand and extremely confusing given that the word "meditation" is commonly used to refer to just about anything you can think of.
It's not at all surprising to see how confusing the prospect of learning to meditate can seem to a beginner or to someone just getting interested in the topic.
At Shruti Institute, we believe meditation should be easy to understand, and completely effortless to practice. In fact, it should be so simple to do that anyone would be able to do it, simply because it's a natural response within all of our mind-body systems.
But, that doesn't mean we all spontaneously just know what to do. That's why we offer a range of programs starting with beginner level courses and continuing up to advanced mastery level programs.
Beginning Meditation Courses
Meditation for Yogis™: Exploring the Field of Consciousness
Learn about meditation and how it compliments and expands your already-existing Yoga practice. This program provides you with a sample of different meditation practices to familiarize yourself with the experience of the silent inner Self.
This program provides an introduction to meditation through direct experiences of consciousness, awareness and the breath that bridges mind and body.
Offering a survey of the key approaches to meditation along with direct experiences of specific techniques linked to each, the student gains unique insight of the value of meditation for developing consciousness and restoring balance in life.
The program unfolds over four weekly 2-hour class sessions each of which explore different key meditation practices with emphasis on understanding the processes through direct experience. During each session historical perspectives and classic foundations of each particular practice is provided prior to students practice of the technique followed by discussions of individual experiences after the experience. During question and answer sessions, students gain greater appreciation for the mechanics at play within each meditation experience.
“Meditation for Yogis is an excellent and fascinating class. I'm new to meditation, and Sri Jeff provided me with both useful tools and an understanding of what meditation is all about (and what it isn't about!). The class is useful, positive and a potentially transforming experience. ”
~ Randi L. (Denver, CO)
“I took the Meditation for Yogis class because my practice had kind of gone flat, it had lost something, and I was finding it hard to take the time to sit. Your messages said "if you would like to renew or refresh your practice," and that's just what I wanted. The practice we did the first evening was amazing, I have never experienced such deep silence in my life. It really felt so great and it stayed with me throughout the week.”
~ B. M.. (Denver, CO)
“Before taking the Meditation for Yogis Exploring the Field of Consciousness class I had absolutely no meditation experience. In the class, I was exposed to several different meditation techniques. Jeff guides you though the different techniques in a very intimate setting, and the transfer of knowledge is tremendous. I am truly grateful for the knowledge I have gained and the tools I now have to start a lifelong meditation practice. ”
~ Pete R. (Denver, CO)
“Before I arrived for the Meditation for Yogis class I was extremely agitated and on the verge of tears; I had become so upset over recent events of that day. Then as the class progressed, Jeff taught us to practice pranayama techniques for the breath, I completely relaxed and let go of everything. I felt transformed by the silence of meditation. Later, when my husband arrived to pick me up, he said 'Wow!, what happened to you? It's amazing to see the difference from before.' I loved this course, now I want to take the Blissful Wave technique next. ”
~ K. K. (Denver, CO)
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Vedic Meditation: The Blissful Wave Technique™
Learn a personal effortless meditation practice that releases fatigue, toxins and stress while revitalizing your mind and body.
This meditation is our most popular program because it really works and it's simple to learn and practice no matter your age - from 10 to 100+ years.
Through the technology of Sanskrit mantra initiation and personal instruction this profound and ancient practice, based on a Vedic tradition of meditation masters, reveals:
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the nature of body, breath and mind
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foundations of naturalness and effortlessness
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obstacles to correct effortless meditation
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mechanics of meditation and the fourth state of consciousness - turiya
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consciousness and the nervous system ... and much more!
The course explains skills for dealing with thoughts, restlessness, boredom, and doubt in your practice. It provides a background for clearly understanding different types of meditations from across traditions, while providing a direct experience and understanding of the beneficial physiological, psychological and spiritual affects that come from establishing a daily meditation practice.
“I really enjoy this technique and am so excited to practice twice a day. I would love to do a 40-day time for this. Thank you so much.”
~ H.P., Blissful Wave Technique Meditation Student, Orange County, CA
“Just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you that we are still meditating. We both have found it to be so calming and centering during this busy time of year. While it's helpful to have someone else close by to keep us committed to daily meditation, individually we are gaining so much benefit from it that we would be committed no matter what. Thank you so much for sharing this meditation technique with us and with others!”
~ C.S. & L.R., Blissful Wave Technique Meditation Students, Broomfield, CO
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