Scholars have uncovered evidence that the practice of meditation has been used for at least 5000 years - originating first in the east and then travelling across the world through to the west. Meditation has become mainstream in modern times with everyone from top CEO's to school children adopting the practice. This course will define and explore the practice and benefits of meditation. Students will learn different types of meditation (including mindfulness, Zen, mantra, transcendental, vipassana among others). Myths and misconception will also be explored and challenged. Students will participate in numerous experiential meditations throughout the course and explore the literature on how, when and where to meditate.
