Meditation Classes & Presentations
Everyday Meditation Classes
Primordial Sound Meditation Training
Free Meditation Refresher Classes
Group Meditations
Workshops and Presentations
Workplace Wellness
Meditation Retreats
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Meditation Classes
Check the schedule for upcoming programs
Everyday Meditation Class- Meditation for Beginners
Everyday Meditation is a 2 1/2 hour meditation training that is perfect for beginners to learn to meditate, or anyone who wants to get back on track with meditation.
You’ll discover a variety of meditation techniques and learn how meditation works and the types of experiences to expect in and out of meditation.
You'll see how easy it is to use a silent mantra and breath meditation, a technique so effective and universal that you can use it for the rest of your life.
Every question you have about meditation will be answered. You don’t need any prerequisites to join this meditation class. And you'll leave with your own personal practice. Read more about the Meditation for Beginners' program.
Classes are offered in Sedona and in the Phoenix area. You can also set up a private instruction for you or your group. See the schedule for the next class or contact us to set up a private appointment at our studio or your home, office or hotel throughout Arizona.
$145 per person for a regularly scheduled class.
Learn to meditate with a friend and each save 15%.
Private sessions are available for $325 for 2 people - contact us
Class fees will increase September 2010.
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Primordial Sound Meditation Class
The Primordial Sound Meditation technique is a silent mantra meditation practice that has been rediscovered and revitalized from the ancient wisdom traditions by mind/body healing expert Deepak Chopra. He recommends meditation to all his patients.
The Primordial Sound Meditation workshop is 6-7 hour course where you’ll learn a how to meditate and how use your personal primordial sound - chosen for you based on the location and time of your birth - as a vehicle to experience deeper states of awareness.
You'll create your own personal practice: learn where and when to meditate, and the types of experiences to expect in and out of meditation. You don’t need any prerequisites to join this meditation class. Read more about the Primordial Sound Meditation Technique.
This course is taught in Sedona during a weekend day in a private meditation studio nestled into the red rocks adjacent to the National Forest. You'll need to provide us with the time and place of your birth at least 48 hours before the class. Most Primordial Sound Meditation classes are limited to five students. See the program calendar for the next class or contact us to set up a private appointment at our studio or your home, office or hotel throughout Arizona.
$375 per person. Learn to meditate with a friend and each save 15%.
$250 for full-time students & seniors (65 and over) & children (ages 11-18)
Scholarships are available based on financial need, and special low-cost meditation programs are offered to war veterans.
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Free Meditation Refresher Courses
Enliven your practice….If you've already taken a class with the Sedona Meditation Training Co. or Sarah McLean, here is your invitation to attend a free refresher course of that same class. That means take any of the programs you've already taken again for free (retreats excluded). If you'd like to take the Primordial Sound Meditation Course, and you've already taken the Meditation 101 class, or the Everyday Meditation Course, you'll get credit for the amount you paid for the course toward the Primordial Sound Class.
Check the program calendar to see when the next course is offered, then contact us to make your reservation.
Group Meditations
 Whether you're a seasoned meditator or you've never meditated before, this is a great opportunity to experience what meditation feels like and how it feels to meditate with others. Group meditations in Sedona, Phoenix and Scottsdale are offered free or for nominal charge, and are open to anyone. Group meditations begin with a discussion a break, then you'll be guided into a silent meditation.
The best way to find out about the group meditations is to sign up for the monthly Inward Bound newsletter or check the program calendar.
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Presentation Topics & Workshops:
Discover more about mind/body health, meditation, deepening your intuition, enhancing your creativity, creating a life of your dreams, or authentic leadership practices. Join us for any of these programs ranging from one hour to a full day. Have a group interested in learning? We'll come to you. Here are a few of the programs offered:
Discovering Ayurveda: Natural Mind/Body Healing
Ayurveda translates as "the science of life" and is one of the oldest systems of natural health care, originating over 5,000 years ago in the ancient traditions of India. Health is not just the absence of disease; it’s a vibrant balance and integration of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives.
The ancient secrets and natural approaches of Ayurveda can be easily integrated into your active lifestyle and you’ll make more nourishing choices, achieve the healing and vibrancy you desire, and experience the transformation you seek. You'll learn to:
Identify your Ayurvedic constitutional mind/body type –your dosha - and imbalances which might be present.
- Use specific aromas, tastes, sounds, color therapy, and touch therapies to bring about balance.
- Learn to maximize nourishment and digestion.
- Understand the rhythms of nature and create an optimal daily and seasonal routine.
- Choose foods and herbs to use as medicine restoring even more balance.
See the program calendar for the next event
Introduction to Meditation & Mind Body Health
How does meditation work to keep you healthy? Find out how meditation reduces stress, enhances your immune system, and balances your hormones. Learn how to use meditation to align your biorhythms to the rhythms of nature. We'll discuss the latest research and see how to make more nourishing choices in your life to support your goals. Following a short break, you’ll be guided into a simple meditation practice – one that is non-religious and universal in nature – that you can use anytime, anywhere. See the program calendar for the next event
Deepening Your Intuition with Meditation
Are you intuitive? More and more people are finding that when they meditate, they learn to trust themselves more and make better decisions using their intuition. During this presentation, you'll find out how meditation helps you to deeply listen to yourself and make choices in your life to support your goals. No experience is necessary. There will be a guided group meditation. See the program calendar for the next event
Discover What You Really Want Using Meditation
Desiring a life that is fulfilling isn't about being selfish; it's about honoring who you really are and your heart's true desires. More and more people are finding that when they meditate, they can more clearly see who they are and what they really want in their lives. During this presentation, you'll find out how meditation helps you to deeply listen to yourself and make choices in your life to support your goals. There will be a guided meditation. No experience is necessary. See the program calendar for the next event
The Attitude of Gratitude
When you’re feeling grateful, the world is a friendlier place. Grateful people really are different. Recent research shows they:
Have higher levels of positive emotions & more vitality
Are more satisfied with life
Are more likely to share what they have with others
Have lower levels of stress and depression
Are seen as more generous and more helpful than others
See the interconnectedness of all life
Feel a responsibility and commitment to others
Place less importance on material goods, theirs and others
Are you a grateful person? You can be with a little practice. Learn some easy ways to shift your perception of the world you live in. Includes a discussion and guided gratitude meditation led by Sarah McLean. See the program calendar for the next event
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 Workplace Wellness
Stress reduction presentations aimed at improving the lifestyles of professionals are available for your next corporate event or special group gathering through Illumine Strategies. Leaders and teams alike will discover proven effective stress management techniques to help to eliminate stress, improve overall health, and increase your organization's productivity.
Contact us to find out about workplace stress reduction programs or how you can have Sarah McLean come and speak to your organization.
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Check out weekend programs, meditation and creativity retreats here.
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