Online Class: Guided Meditation Practices

This course offers transformative meditation practices that integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary insights, providing tools to manage stress and enhance mental clarity and emotional intelligence. By practicing mindfulness, visualization, and grounding techniques, participants cultivate a balanced and compassionate approach to life amid modern chaos.

Self-Paced, Online Class
Fall River Public Library
 
  • 15
    Lessons
  • 22
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Embark on a transformative journey that harmoniously blends ancient wisdom with contemporary insights in our life-enhancing Guided Meditation Practices course. This is not just another online meditation class—this is your path to profound self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, designed to elevate your life in ways you never imagined possible.

Picture this: a world where stress and chaos no longer dictate your emotions and decisions—a world where tranquility is at your fingertips, ready to be summoned by the calming power of your own mind. This course is the gateway to such a place, a sanctuary of peace amidst the noise of modern life. Through powerful meditation techniques, you will learn to access deeper parts of your psyche and cultivate an internal landscape of calm and clarity.

Imagine starting your day grounded and focused, having honed your patience and concentration through mindful breathing practices that bridge ancient traditions with modern science. This foundational skill is not just about breath control; it's about finding balance, fostering improved relationships, and enhancing your overall quality of life. The ripple effect of this practice alone can refine how you interact with the world around you, from managing daily stressors to enhancing your emotional intelligence.

Venture further into your inner world with body scanning techniques, offering you an unparalleled path to presence. This practice grants you the ability to remain tranquil and centered throughout your day, fostering empathy and awareness that extend far beyond meditation sessions—making every meeting, conversation, and interaction deeply meaningful.

Feel the warmth of unconditional love envelop you as you delve into the timeless practice of Metta Meditation. This ancient art of loving-kindness meditation fosters an expansive heart, benefiting both your emotional and social well-being, while rooting you in a globally revered tradition that transcends boundaries and beliefs.

What if the simple act of gratitude could ignite profound change in your life? Our guided gratitude meditations utilize both historical understanding and neuroscience to reframe your perception, shifting your mindset to appreciate life's subtleties. Discover the true power of mindfulness as you enhance your connections to the world and the people around you through increased empathy and kindness.

Unlock the limitless potential within your imagination with mental imagery meditation—a steep dive into visualization practices that cultivate creativity, focus, and relaxation. Harness the ability to transform habitual stress responses into moments of serene resilience, preparing you to tackle life's challenges with newfound grace and insight.

Feel the grounding strength of Earth's natural energies empower you as you practice grounding meditation—a revered technique designed to provide an oasis of calm and strengthen your self-awareness. In today's hurried world, this practice is your anchor, allowing you to remain present and connected amid life's ever-changing currents.

The art of letting go through progressive muscle relaxation is your key to improving mental and physical health, fostering deep relaxation through mindful release of tension in each body muscle. Experience the transformative power of this ancient technique as it rewires your mind and body for peace and resilience.

Embrace the deeper layers of self-discovery through chakra meditation, exploring age-old spiritual practices that balance your internal energy centers, paving the way for healing, harmony, and heightened awareness.

With guided meditations to sharpen focus and sound meditation's multisensory experiences, you foster a state of productive calm—enhancing concentration, clarity, and emotional resilience. Incorporating movement with Zen walking meditation and crafting personalized evening meditation routines ensures your journey is as dynamic and adaptable as life itself.

Throughout your guided meditation journey, you will evolve into a more resilient, serene, and thoughtful version of yourself, embracing the profound impact meditation can have on every aspect of your life. This course is your compass, pointing the way to a future where clarity and purpose meet. Enroll today and transform your life with the unparalleled power of Guided Meditation Practices—a journey not just of the mind, but of the spirit.

 
 

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Mindful Breathing: Bridging Ancient Traditions with Modern Science

Mindful breathing, with roots in Buddhism's Anapanasati, promotes mental clarity and stress relief, supported by modern research highlighting its physiological and psychological benefits. By cultivating patience and focus through directed breath awareness, individuals report improved interpersonal relationships and enhanced quality of life. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Why this Course?
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Body Scanning: A Path to Presence

Through consistent body scanning, one can experience personal transformation, fostering empathy towards oneself and others, along with enhanced emotional intelligence. It also cultivates tranquility that extends beyond practice, helping manage stress during daily challenges like meetings or presentations. 15 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. The Timeless Influence of Metta Meditation

Emerging from ancient Buddhism, Loving-kindness meditation emphasizes unconditional love for all beings, starting with oneself and moving outwards. Its universal principles have transcended time, now integrated across various global traditions, offering profound emotional and social benefits. 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Neuroscience Meets Gratitude: An Emotional and Physical Reawakening

As we weave gratitude into meditation practices, we can shift our perspective and appreciate life's nuances, from small joys to profound experiences. This conscious awareness not only cultivates peace but also enhances our connections with others through increased empathy and compassion. 12 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Unlocking Tranquility: The Power of Mental Imagery in Meditation

Regular visualization practices enhance focus, creativity, and relaxation by stimulating the mind through multisensory images. By visualizing achievements or peaceful scenarios, individuals cultivate mental resilience and transform stress responses, showcasing visualization's extensive real-world benefits. 8 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Rooting in the Here and Now: Unveiling the Secrets of Grounding Meditation

Revered across ancient civilizations for its holistic benefits, grounding meditation draws upon the Earth's natural energies, providing practitioners with a sanctuary of calm and clarity in today's hectic world. This timeless practice enhances self-awareness and interpersonal relationships, encouraging a present-focused mindset and fostering genuine emotional connection with others. 18 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. The Art of Letting Go: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

The practice of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) involves focusing on each muscle group to release stress and tension, resulting in improved mental and physical health. Regular engagement with PMR has been shown to lower stress levels, improve sleep quality, and enhance physical recovery, all through the mindful relaxation of the body. 13 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Mastering Chakra Meditation for Balance and Growth

Chakras, ancient energy centers within us, guide profound self-discovery and holistic well-being through meditation. Understanding and balancing chakras create a path to healing, harmony, and heightened self-awareness, resonating with spiritual traditions from Hinduism and Buddhism. 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Focus: The Hidden Power of Guided Meditation

Incorporating practices like tai chi and mindful walking, guided meditations for focus offer a multifaceted strategy to sharpen concentration even amidst chaos. These techniques not only improve task-oriented attention but also nurture emotional resilience and empathy in personal interactions. 16 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam

Lesson 10. Sound Meditation 101

Inciting a multisensory meditation experience, sound meditation incorporates instruments to produce frequencies that transform the brain's activity, promoting relaxation and introspective clarity. The practice connects ancient techniques with modern insights to cultivate physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. 7 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam

Lesson 11. Mindful Breathing: A Key to Inner Calm

Through guided meditations and mindful practices, individuals can explore emotional states, develop compassion, and enhance resilience. Studies reveal that incorporating mindfulness into educational and corporate settings improves focus, performance, and emotional intelligence. 8 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam

Lesson 12. Embracing Silence in Meditation for Enhanced Clarity and Healing

The exploration of silence within meditation reveals silence as an active, enriching presence that fosters a deeper connection with oneself. This internal silence is transformative, enhancing mindfulness, emotional well-being, and physiological health, while cultivating self-awareness and resilience in daily life. 9 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Review Exam

Lesson 13. The Role of Intention in Your Meditation Journey

The power of intention in meditation lies in its simplicity and capacity to drive change, fostering a conscious connection between desire and action. This practice harmonizes thought and behavior, infusing life's journey with depth and transforming meditation into a dynamic tool for self-discovery. 20 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Review Exam

Lesson 14. Discovering the Path of Zen Walking Meditation

As a dynamic extension of Zen teachings, walking meditation unveils the transcendence of ordinary movement into moments of profound clarity. With each deliberate step, practitioners cultivate inner peace, promoting emotional resilience and interweaving mindfulness with daily life's complexities. 20 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Review Exam

Lesson 15. Crafting Your Evening Oasis: Personalized Meditation Routines for Restful Sleep

Evening meditation engages the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress, resulting in improved sleep quality. Regular practice leads to deeper rest and rejuvenated mornings, benefiting both mental and physical health. 6 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Review Exam
193
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate integration of mindful breathing techniques into daily life for improved emotional and physical well-being.
  • Recognize the historical roots of mindful breathing and its significance in ancient spiritual traditions.
  • Demonstrate improved emotional regulation by regularly engaging in body scanning, as measured by a reduction in stress-related symptoms and increased emotional stability.
  • Describe the process of body scanning in meditation by identifying and focusing on different body sensations to achieve a state of mindfulness.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform loving-kindness meditation by directing thoughts of affection and compassion towards oneself and others during a 15-minute session.
  • Describe the historical significance and cultural evolution of loving-kindness meditation, connecting its origins with modern scientific interpretations and benefits.
  • Define the neural pathways involved in gratitude and explain their role in enhancing emotional and physical well-being.
  • Demonstrate how integrating gratitude into meditation can improve mindfulness and increase overall life satisfaction.
  • Define guided visualization techniques and identify their benefits in stress reduction and emotional balance.
  • Define the concept of guided visualization and explain its impact on reducing stress by articulating the connection between physiological response and mental imagery.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create a personal visualization journey by integrating detailed sensory elements to enhance mental well-being.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create a personalized visualization practice by crafting detailed mental images enriched with sensory details to enhance emotional well-being and stress management.
  • Define the historical significance of grounding meditation practices by identifying and describing at least two ancient cultures that utilized such techniques and their perceived benefits.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Guided Meditation Practices
Course Number: 57700307
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
Last Updated: January 2025
CEU Value: 0.7 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher for successful completion.
Course Type: Curriculum-Based, Online Class
Instructional Method: Self-Paced, Asynchronous
Assessment Method: End of lesson review exams and course final exam

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