Meditation for Stress Relief

Course Syllabus

Course Information

Course Title: Meditation for Stress Relief
Instructor: Sarah Fahrni
Dates: August 5, 2014 August 19, 2014
Prerequisites: None
Required Materials: Comfortable clothing


Course Description

This class is an introduction to basic breathing and meditation techniques that are
intended to calm the body and mind. A brief history followed by detailed instructions
and group practice will give the student the knowledge, skills and confidence to practice
meditation on their own at any time.


Course Outcomes

Understand the history and basic principles of meditation.
Understand that different forms of meditation have different goals for the mind
and body.
Can differentiate between the intentions of mindfulness meditation and loving
kindness meditation.
Student is comfortable in their ability to get into the meditative state.

Class 1
Background, benefits and breathing.
Class 2
Mindfulness meditation.
Class 3
Forgiveness and loving kindness meditation.