The Introduction to Meditation Program

What Is the Introduction to Meditation course?

The Introduction Meditation Program (ITM) is a program developed for those who

  • Have not meditated before
  • Have limited experience meditating, or the depth of their meditation has not gone out of the Conscious mind
  • Have had difficulty understanding what meditation is and how to do it
  • May have had frustrating experiences in the past trying to meditate

    • The ITM is available as an on-line program that anyone can take, wherever they are in the world.

    We also have ITM teachers available, who offer this course in an individual and group format, as an in-person course.

    These teachers are among our most experienced and advanced students, who will assist you to successfully learn meditation, and to prepare yourself for the more advanced practices.

    Just like our intermediate courses, the Mudrashram® Master Course in Meditation is available as an in-person format and the Accelerated Meditation Program is available as a by-mail and on-line self-study format, ITM is also available in both formats.

    What Will I Get from this Course?

    • You will learn the rudiments of meditation, which will be an excellent preparation for additional courses with Mudrashram®—or any other system of meditation you may choose to study
    • You will learn to recognize the structures within your mind, which will enable you to enhance your ability to control and focus your attention
    • You will gain greater confidence in your ability to meditate

    When Do I Need this Course?

    • If you have never meditated before, ITM is an excellent place to start
    • If you have had problems settling down or focusing in meditation, ITM provides the structure to allow you to be successful
    • If you do not feel confident enough in your current ability to meditate and visualize the contents of awareness, ITM will take you step-by-step through the levels of your mind

    In What Formats is the ITM delivered?

    1. The Introduction to Meditation Program is available on-line, with videos and notes, so you can do it as a self-study course. This is the Regular ITM program.
    2. It is also available on-line as an Individual and group coaching program, where you will meet with a trained teacher with a group or one-on-one, and do the course with additional support. This is the Enhanced ITM program.
    3. You can also train with a certified ITM instructor in your area, either in person, over Skype, or other visual medium. This is the Individualized ITM Program.

    What Does the ITM Include?

    The ITM has 26 modules. Among the topics and techniques you will learn include:

    1. The Conscious Mind
    2. Body Scan – Meditation for the Waking State
    3. Awareness of Movement in the Present Time – Sitting and Movement Mediation
    4. Awareness of the senses – Sensory Acuity Exercise
    5. Awareness of Deep Body Sensations – Physical Vipassana
    6. Awareness of Feelings – Emotional Vipassana
    7. Awareness of Thoughts – Mental Vipassana
    8. Awareness of the Ego – I AM statement Vipassana
    9. Awareness of the Preconscious – Monitoring Impressions Arising from the Subconscious Mind
    10. The Subconscious Mind
    11. Exploring the Zone of Memory and the Personal Unconscious – The Time Travel Meditation
    12. Chakras of the Subconscious Mind – Boyd’s Detailed Model of the Chakras
    13. Meditation on the Chakras of the Subconscious Mind
    14. The Metaconscious Mind
    15. Meditation on the Desire Body
    16. Meditation on the Persona
    17. Meditation on the Conscience
    18. An Introduction to Introspection
    19. Meditation on the Concrete Mind
    20. A Goal Identification and Goal Setting Exercise
    21. Meditation on the Personal Intuition
    22. The Polling Technique
    23. Meditation on the Self – Introduction to Centering Techniques
    24. Reflection and Disidentification – Developing Discrimination and Detachment
    25. Being
    26. Reposing in Being Meditation
    27. Introduction to the Superconscious Mind and Meditation on the Soul
    28. Meditation on Inner Vehicles
    29. Introduction to the Soul’s Essential Body
    30. The Essence Breath
    31. Meditation on the Soul’s Essential Vehicles
    32. Introduction to Jnana Yoga – The Yoga of Intuitive Discernment
    33. The Seven Chords of Jnana Yoga
    34. Introduction to Reflective Meditation – The Little Sun Method
    35. Getting Guidance from the Soul – Introduction to Receptive Meditation
    36. The Cord of Remembrance Method of Learning Receptive Meditation
    37. Learning to Manifest Your Intention – Introduction to Creative Meditation
    38. The Soul Creation Method of Creative Meditation
    39. Next Steps
    40. Addendum (contains additional articles)
    41. A Glossary of Meditation Terms
    The ITM is available On-line
    (Self Study format)    		 On-line
    (Group Coaching)    		 On-line
    (Individual Coaching)    		 In person or video
    (individualized format)
    with a coach
    X X X X

    To order, register for our Introductory Level Training.