We are excited to offer a three-week online course led by Heidi Spear: Fundamentals of Meditation and Stress-Reduction.

This course meets for three consecutive weeks on Thursdays via Zoom. March 24, March 31, and April 7, 2022, 12:00 -1:00PM Eastern Time. All information in these sessions is for educational purposes only, and it is not intended as medical advice.

It takes 21 days to create a new habit, and this three-week course on the fundamentals of meditation and stress-reduction gives you the opportunity to do just that. Through lecture, guided experience, and time for Q&A, you will learn:

• Several types of meditation for relaxation, better health, and self-compassion
• Quick, effective stress-relieving practices
• How to recognize signs of burnout and restore yourself
• Techniques to improve sleep, digestion, mental focus, and immunity
• Breathwork to calm the nervous system, improve mental clarity, and create a sense of balance
• And more!

After each class, you will receive worksheets that review the practices.

Whether you want to improve your health, reduce and prevent symptoms of burnout, or gain clarity about your life path, this is the course for you. Plus, you will see that these practices feel good. You will be glad you took this time for yourself — you deserve it.

Ticket price is $200. If interested, please click the link to register. Space is limited! 

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Refund Policy: Please give at least 72 hours notice (3 days) prior to the first class if you need to cancel so we can fill your spot and give you a full refund. If you cancel less than 72 hours prior to the event we will not be able to issue a refund.

Please check your email on Monday, March 21 for our welcome message and Zoom link.

General Schedule

Week 1: The Basics

Practice basic breathwork and simple meditation techniques to induce the relaxation response, improve sleep, and aid digestion. After this class, you will be able to continue these practices on your own.

Week 2: Building Blocks

Practice additional breathing and meditation techniques. Learn quick-and-easy ways to take mindful, stress-relieving breaks. Learn how to reduce the effects of burnout and prevent it in the future.

Week 3: Mastery

Extra time will be devoted to Q&A to wrap up any lingering questions. Discuss additional resources, including books and apps. Review practices, set goals, and have one last guided relaxing, nourishing experience.

Heidi Spear, MA, ABD, is an author, workshop presenter, Reiki master, and Kripalu-trained yoga and meditation teacher who has been on the Kripalu R&R faculty since 2008. Heidi served as the relaxation specialist at The UltraWellness Center and has taught meditation and creative workshops to individuals and groups of more than 600 people at retreat centers and businesses across the country, including for tech companies in Silicon Valley, and abroad. She holds master’s degrees in comparative literature and performing arts from New York University and Washington University in St. Louis, and she has worked and studied at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. Her latest books published by Simon & Schuster are My Pocket Chakra Healing and Ayurveda Made Easy; she is featured online in publications such as Chopra.com, Yoga Journal, and MindBodyGreen; and her popular meditation CD, Universe, is available for download. For more information and to sign up for her newsletter please visit www.HeidiSpear.com