Course Tutor: Wort Moon

Number of Modules: 10

Level: Suitable for beginners onward

Prerequisites: none

Cost: £10.00 unlimited access

Course Description:

The term meditation refers to a group of techniques, such as mantra meditation, relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, and Zen Buddhist meditation. Most meditative techniques started in Eastern religious or spiritual traditions. These techniques have been used by many different cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. 

Today, many people use meditation outside of its traditional religious or cultural settings, for health and wellness purposes. During this course we will look at different forms of meditation and techniques, such as a specific posture, focused attention, and an open attitude toward distractions, that will enable you to incorporate this wonderful skill into your own life. 

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand the benefits of meditation an apply them to their own life.

• Know about the importance of correct posture and a range of ways to achieve this.

• Be able to perform simple breathing techniques to enhance their sessions.

• Be able to perform a range of different meditation styles & techniques including: mindfulness, visualization, mantras, yantras & affirmations.

• Build a personal meditation practice tailored to their own needs and abilities.

Course Modules:

Lesson 1 - Origins & Benefits

Lesson 2 - Meditation Techniques

Lesson 3 - Getting Ready

Lesson 4 - Focused Attention

Lesson 5 - Open Awareness

Lesson 6 - Visualization

Lesson 7 - Dealing With Intrusive Thoughts

Lesson 8 - Mantras

Lesson 9 - Yantras

Lesson 10 - Affirmations

Course Requirements:

Students need access to a computer or device that meets the system requirements. For details concerning computer and browser requirements go to: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66

Access your courses on the go with the free mobile app. From any device, students can:

• View grades and course content

• Submit assignments

• Keep track of course work with to do list and calendar

• Send and receive messages 

Additional Resources:

Textbooks and other materials are not a requirement of this course. A quiet, undisturbed place in which they can practise their meditation exercises is desirable. Links to additional resources and recommended book titles have been provided but are not essential for completion. 

Assessment & Certificate:

This course has been graded as having a 'moderate' coursework load. Which equates to 1 - 2 hours of additional, independent work. Students will be required to submit coursework in the form of: course evaluation surveys, a quiz, practise several different meditation exercises and write up journal entries reflecting on their experience. 

There are no deadlines for turning in coursework and students are free to work through each module at their own time and pace. A certificate of completion can be accessed in the final module, which can then be downloaded and printed. 

This course will count as 1 optional credit for those on the Path of Air taking either the ‘Magick’, ‘Divination’ or ‘Healer’ mastery streams. See 'Advancement Paths' page for more details about our structured advancement scheme. 

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