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Essentials of Meditation
Pranava Chaitanya
Starting a meditation practice on your own can feel overwhelming, even when you know how much it will benefit you. Whether you are brand new to meditation or want to refresh your inner discipline, this course gives you the building blocks for a strong meditation practice.
Meditation teaches us to overcome negative emotions, like anger, depression, or anxiety, and to enhance our health and happiness. In this course, you’ll make new friends, learn to improve your focus in your daily life and build a positive outlook.
What you'll learn:
- How to use meditation to overcome negative emotions like anger, worry, depression, and anxiety
- Practical strategies to build focus and concentration
- Yogic methods to become physically and mentally stronger
- How practicing meditation builds confidence and self-esteem
- Ways to reduce stress in your daily life
- How to practice meditation at home
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
Course Includes:
- 7.5 hours on on demand video
Pranava Chaitanya
Pranava Chaitanya is an advanced Sivananda Yoga teacher and senior staff at the ashram. He regularly teaches workshops, courses, and delivers satsang talks on a variety of topics including yogic practice, meditation, positive thinking, raja yoga, yogic diet, stress management, and yogic tools for happiness. He is one of the most popular and beloved teachers of our Sivananda Essentials Courses. He teaches with love, compassion, and care for his students, while delivering the materials in a very clear and coherent manner. Pranava Chaitanya is also a member of the Hatha Yoga team of our Yoga Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) at the ashram. He is the manager of the ashram kitchen and an expert on yogic and Ayurvedic nutrition and diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What devices can I use to take the courses? You can use any computer or mobile device that is connected to the internet with a strong enough connection to stream videos.
Q: How is this course different from the live courses the ashram offers? This courses differs from the online programs because it is pre-recorded. You can take it at your own pace without any pre-determined class times.
Q: What if I have a question for the teacher? You can forward your questions to nassau@sivananda.org and it will be sent to the teacher you have a question for.
Q: What’s your refund policy? We want you to be fully satisfied with your subscription. If you are not happy with it please contact nassau@sivananda.org within 30 days of purchase for a full refund