Meditation for Everyday Life
with David Nichtern
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01 Introduction - Why Meditate?
40:50 -
03 What is Mindfulness? with Q&A
25:16
Class duration: 15h 33m
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About The Class
In today’s hectic world, our busy lives often crowd out any chance to sit still. Who has time to focus on mindfulness when there are 40 emails to write? Join Buddhist teacher David Nichtern for an introduction to meditation. David will show you how meditating for just 15-30 minutes a day will clarify your mind and decrease your stress levels.
David will teach you the basics of meditation, unpacking the centuries-old spiritual tradition into a practical playbook for living a balanced life. You will learn simple posture, breathing, and directed contemplation techniques that will help you unclutter your mind and increase your energy.
Stillness is a powerful way to be kind to yourself. At the end of this workshop, you will be more present, aware, and connected to the world around you.
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Lesson Plan
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01
Introduction - Why Meditate?
40:50 -
02
Asking Audience - Why Meditate?
21:54 -
03
What is Mindfulness? with Q&A
25:16 -
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How to Meditate - Taking Your Seat
29:16 -
05
Placing Attention on Breath
19:31 -
06
Labeling Thoughts as Thinking
21:20 -
07
How to Meditate - Leaving Some Space
30:55 -
08
Meditation Q&A
25:06 -
09
Common Threads in Meditation
26:43 -
10
Review the Day's Lessons
13:19 -
11
Bringing Meditation Into Everyday Life
53:10 -
12
Homework & Q&A
16:07 -
13
Digging Into the Practice
44:30 -
14
Digging Into the Practice Part 2
41:20 -
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Obstacles Along the Way
43:03 -
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Obstacles Along the Way Part 2
25:45 -
17
Body, Emotions, Mind, Stress, Anxiety
55:47 -
18
Body, Emotions, Mind, Stress, Anxiety Part 2
28:14 -
19
The True Meaning of Success
45:16 -
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The True Meaning of Success Part 2
25:41 -
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Developing Compassions for Ourselves & Others
36:12 -
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Compassion for Ourselves & Others Part 2
46:33 -
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Compassion and Mindfulness
36:48 -
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Compassion and MIndfulness Part 2
26:19 -
25
Happiness and Joy
47:07 -
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Happiness and Joy Part 2
25:55 -
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How to Go Forward
54:32 -
28
How to Go Forward Part 2
27:05
Meet Your Expert
David Nichtern
David Nichtern is a well known composer, producer and guitarist – a four-time Emmy winner and a two-time Grammy nominee. He is the founder of Dharma Moon and 5 Points Records and has worked with Stevie Wonder, Christopher Guest, Jerry ... read more
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100% of students recommend this class.
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Sean Newton
May 2018
I've tried to develop a meditation practice in the past and signed up for this course because of the title ..'everyday life' This course works!! I'd like to thank David and the Creative Live crew for providing a life enhancing course. At first I was a little impatient as I thought the sessions were long, drawn out and repetitive however, half way through it 'clicks' (it made sense) and what may seem as a long-winded preamble is in fact laying a firm foundation for understanding and progression. Hastily wanting to skip to some perceived 'good bit that helps hedge fund mangers etc ' is like sprinting to the end of the rainbow instead of appreciating the various colours. (Your own perceptual colours even ;-)) Anyway, a worthwhile course - so stay the course and feel better for fit
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Creativelive Student
September 2013
David is an amazing teacher, he has a gift for relating the principles of mindfulness in an accessible, relatable way. Plus, he's really funny. I'm super psyched to participate in this workshop. Thanks CreativeLIVE!
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Creativelive Student
October 2013
David is a very gifted teacher and this is an awesome opportunity to learn from him in an accessible online environment. I am looking forward to this workshop and really appreciate CreativeLive for making this happen.
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