Learn to Meditate - Meditation for Beginners

Welcome to this course about meditation - your journey to inner peace.  

We have used meditation for many years, and we have teached it for thousands of students for more than 30 years. 

This is a course designed to help you build a simple, effective, and enjoyable meditation practice - no matter your experience level. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve focus, cultivate inner peace, or develop mindfulness, this course will guide you step by step.  

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel overwhelmed, distracted, or disconnected from ourselves. Meditation is a powerful yet accessible tool that can bring more clarity, calm, and balance into your life.  




What You Will Learn

Throughout this course, you will:  

• Discover what meditation is and how it works  

• Learn how to quiet the mind and stay present  

• Explore different meditation techniques to find what works for you  

• Overcome common challenges such as restlessness, distractions, and lack of time  

• Integrate mindfulness into everyday activities for lasting benefits  

Who Is This Course For?  

This course is perfect for:  

• Complete beginners who have never meditated before  

• Anyone struggling with consistency in their meditation practice  

• Busy individuals looking for practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life  

• Those seeking inner peace, better focus, or emotional balance  

How This Course Works  

This course will give you step-by-step guidance with easy-to-follow lessons and exercises. It includes short, effective meditations and you can learn in just a few minutes a day. We give you practical tips & techniques along the way. You can learn flexible and meditate anytime, anywhere at your own pace. 

By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to make meditation a natural and rewarding part of your life. Are you ready to begin your journey to a calmer, more mindful you?

The goal for this course is to help you build a consistent meditation practice for mindfulness, relaxation, and self-awareness.  

Contents

    1. Welcome to this course

    2. Welcome to Learn to Meditate

    3. 4 Square Breath - Meditation with Gillian Godtfredsen

    1. What is Meditation?

    2. A Brief History of Meditation

    3. How Does Meditation Work?

    4. Brainwave States and Relaxation Response in Meditation

    5. The Body’s Relaxation Response in Meditation

    6. Setting Up Your Meditation Practice

    7. Best Times for a Beginner to Meditate & Tips for Posture and Comfort

    8. Posture & Comfort Tips for Meditation

    9. 2 Minute Breathing Exercise Meditation

    1. The Power of Breath Awareness

    2. How to Use the Breath as an Anchor

    3. 5-Minute Breathing Exercise

    4. The Mind-Body Connection in Meditation

    5. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Exercise

    6. Developing Focus & Presence

    7. How Focus & Presence Help Overcome Distractions

    8. Short Guided Meditation for Building Focus

    9. 10-minute focused attention meditation

    10. Meditate for 5 minutes daily and journal your experience - practice

    1. Deepening Your Meditation Practice

    2. Mindfulness in Everyday Life

    3. Dealing with Thoughts & Emotions

    4. Meditation for Managing Thoughts & a Busy Mind

    5. Visualisation for releasing stress and tensions in neck and shoulders by Gillian Godtfredsen

    6. The Thought Labeling Technique for Meditation

    7. Deepening the Practice with Sensory Awareness

    8. Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta)

    9. Practicing Self-Compassion Through Meditation

    10. Practicing Compassion for Others

    11. Daily Mindfulness Practices to Grow Compassion

    12. Practice in Everyday Life

    1. Common Struggles with Daily Meditation & How to Overcome Them

    2. Meditation for Motivation & Commitment to Daily Practice

    3. Customizing Your Meditation Practice

    4. Creating a Long-Term Practice

    5. How to Build a Lifelong Meditation Habit

    6. Meditation for Strengthening Long-Term Commitment to Meditation Practice

    7. Final Practice Exercise

About this course

  • €50,00
  • 41 lessons

Instructor(s)

Doctor of Metaphysics Gillian Godtfredsen

Doctor of Metaphysics, PhD Holistic Life Coaching, Certified NLP Master Trainer, Registered Integrative Therapist, Registered Health Coach, Educational Developer, Certified Professional Coach, Mentor Trainer, Mindfulness Teacher, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Time Line Therapy Practitioner. Board Member and NOCNA Head Coach "Help for self-help is the best help of all" says Gillian Godtfredsen who created the motto 40 years ago. She is the pioneer and entrepreneur who has founded The Paradigm Academy and NOCNA. The 6 most important signature strengths chosen by colleagues: vision, determination, discipline, strength, heartwarming.

The Academic Melinda Merunada

PhD, Certified NLP Master Trainer, Masters Degree in Medical Science, Masters Degree in Public Health, Masters Degree in Adult Education and Education with Social Psychology, Physiotherapist, Registered Health Coach, Certified Life Coach, Certified Professional Coach, RYTA 500 Registered Yoga Teacher, Dancer, Advanced Yoga, Pilates, Mindfulness- and Meditation Teacher, Mediator in NOCNA, the deputy chairman and chief trainer, "Academic and the eternal student it is me ....." says multi-professional Finnish Melinda. She is one of the world's most highly academically educated NLPers and is committed to quality in teaching. The 6 most important signature strengths chosen by colleagues: dedication, discipline, creativity, goal awareness, focused, conscientious ...

The Pilot Elisabeth Tanum

Pilot, ATPL-A, Airline Captain, Certified NLP Trainer, Certified Professional Coach, Certified Business Coach, NLP Coach, Leadership Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, Registered Health Coach, Sports Coach, Certified Business Coach. Elisabeth has long experience with management from the airline industry. At the age of 24, she became a professional pilot on Boeing 737. At the age of 30 she was appointed flight crew, and then held full responsibility for both aircraft, crew and passenger safety. Elisabeth is co-owner and board member of NOCNA. She is NLP Trainer and Certified Hypnotherapist has also been a teacher in child and youth school and has experience in sales. In addition, she has been an active athlete and football coach for children and youth. The 6 most important signature strengths chosen by colleagues: positive, solution-oriented, goal-conscious, courageous, humorous, accomplished.

Featured:

Pricing options