This basic course in Acem meditation is online based. The course consists of four meetings. You will receive individual instruction at the first meeting. The other meetings will be in a group of maximum 10 persons and you have the opportunity to discuss your experiences with others.
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At the first meeting, you will receive group instruction in Acem breathing meditation, a simple relaxation technique that you are recommended to practice for 15 minutes daily until the next meeting.
At the second meeting, you will receive individual instruction in Acem meditation. You learn the meditation sound, a sound suitable for meditation - without linguistic meaning. When you meditate, you sit comfortably in a chair, close your eyes and repeat the sound effortlessly in your mind. It makes body and mind relax. To try out the technique and for best results, 2 x 30 or 1 x 45 minutes of daily meditation is recommended.
The last three meetings take place in groups. The meetings start with 30 minutes of joint meditation. Experiences are discussed and each meeting has a theme:
It is important that you can sit undisturbed in a quiet and peaceful place during the meetings.
All you need is a computer with a camera, headphones and a microphone.
The online beginners’ course in Acem meditation has a maximum of five participants.
Included in the course fee, participants will receive the book Acem Meditation: An Introductory Companion. A comprehensive description of Acem Meditation, with practical, psychological and existential perspectives. Authors: Are Holen and Halvor Eifring.
Friday April 25: Introduction
Time in Oslo: Kl. 21-24
Time in New York: 3 pm - 6 pm
Time in San Francisco: 12 pm -3 pm
Saturday April 26, 1. session: Best practice
Time in Oslo: Kl. 17-19
Time in New York : 11 am -1 pm
Time in San Francisco : 8 am-10 am
Saturday April 26, 2. session: Effects of meditation
Time in Oslo: Kl 21-23
Time in New York: 3 pm -7 pm
Time in San Francisco: 12 pm - 2 pm
Sunday April 27: Actualization and personality development
Time in Oslo: Kl 17-19
Time in New York : 11 am -1pm
Time in San Francisco 8 am -10 am
Lege og hjerneforsker. Professor i medisin ved Universitetet i Oslo. Redaktør for et kommende temanummer av tidsskriftet Dyade om psykedelika. Han har tidligere engasjert seg i offentlig debatt om cannabis. Han har også lang erfaring med å praktisere og undervise i Acem-meditasjon.