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Course Description
This series of five group meeting sessions is a month-long course in meditation and relaxation featuring a variety of different techniques and practices designed to help participants find what will work best for them. Meditation takes many different forms and comes out of a wide range of different traditions. Some forms of meditation work well for some individuals, and others may not. During this experience, participants are encouraged to try all of the practices to the best of their abilities while determining what may best “fit” their daily needs for relaxation, stress reduction, and finding greater balance. There are no absolute “right” ways to meditate!
In addition to the face-to-face meetings, the course includes thirty days of practical exercises which provides a holistic perspective on meditation, including focus on the Body and Mind (where our outer, more concrete experiences take place) as well as the Soul and Spirit (where we learn to attune to our higher, more balanced Self and ultimately to connect more closely with our collectively shared Divine Spirit). These exercises can be used for developing one’s own meditation practice, and healing professionals also can use the techniques with their own clients or patients.
Course Schedule/Structure:
Session 1: Meditation of the Mind
Session 2: Meditation of the Body
Session 3: Meditation of the Soul
Session 4: Meditation of the Spirit
Session 5: Final Meditation, Bringing It All Together
Learning Outcomes: The Participant:
- Will be able to create a personal working definition for “meditation”;
- Will be able to describe the importance of meditating from a “holistic perspective” including attention to body, mind, soul, and spirit;
- Will be able to experience a variety of different meditation practices; and
- Will be able to explore and determine which meditation practices are a better “fit” for him/herself and how these can be applied to working with others.
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Cost: $100.00 (for FIVE meeting sessions)
Dates/Times: See Trainings and Workshops page for specific dates/times.
This series is offered over a five-week period on a particular day or evening (1.5 hours/week)
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course
Note: There are a maximum of 8 spaces available in each training, so please finalize your registration as soon as possible. When a particular class is filled, it will be closed.
Location
Unless noted otherwise, these classes are held at Prizms Center for MindBody Integration LLC office in downtown Winston-Salem. Directions will be provided when registration is completed.
Other Considerations
A copy of Life in the Balance: Meditation Practices and Reflections to Accompany the Course, written by Andy Moretz, will be provided to participants.
It is recommended that participants wear comfortable clothing and bring paper and writing utensils to take notes.
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Instructor Biographical Information
Andy Moretz, MEd, LPC, LMBT is director and owner of Prizms Center for MindBody Integration LLC, in Winston-Salem, NC. He received his masters in counseling at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro in 1994. He holds dual licenses in North Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. He also is a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher. Andy has worked with a wide variety of clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. In his private practice work, he guides clients through the process of looking at their overall wellness needs and assists them in becoming more integrated, “whole” beings. He is the author of Zero Degrees of Separation: Finding Your Closer Connection to Spirit and also enjoys leading a variety of presentations and trainings.
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Registration and Payment Process
Registration information and forms can be found on the Trainings and Workshops page. You can submit registration information electronically. A PDF registration form can also be downloaded, filled out, and faxed or mailed to Prizms. Registration can also be completed by phone. Payments can be made by credit/debit card on the Purchase Online page, or check/cash can be mailed or coordinated in person with Prizms.
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Refund Policy
Requests for registration refunds must be made in writing to Prizms by mail or email. If a registrant cancels registration 14+ days before the beginning of a training, the full registration amount minus a $15.00 administrative fee will be refunded. Between 7-13 days before a training, 50% of the registration amount will be refunded. Registration fees are non-refundable less than 7 days from the beginning of a training. Exceptions to this policy are solely at the discretion of the Director of Prizms. Prizms reserves the right to cancel or postpone a training in certain situations, including, but not limited to, the following: minimum registration numbers not met; or unexpected instructor unavailability (i.e., illness). If Prizms cancels or postpones a training, current registrants would be offered placement in substantially equivalent trainings or would receive full refunds. If a refund is made, Prizms will make every effort to provide the refund within 30 days of the written request.
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