Meditation Classes
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Peggy Steffens offers a variety of classes that are excellent for the beginner and advanced meditators. The introductory classes will teach you the basics and answer common questions. Each class will provide a safe environment for you to learn, grow and take your meditation practice to the next level. Classes can be repeated numerous times as you will receive information when you are ready to incorporate it into your life.
The following courses are for individuals or groups. Contact Peggy below if you would like more information about private sessions or having her offer classes to your group. |
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Next Scheduled Class
Make Each Day Precious: A Journey Within Retreat
Theme: Setting your Intentions
Date: Tuesday, January 24th from 10:00 – 4:00
Location: Peggy Steffens House – Northwest side of Tucson near Foothills Mall (you will receive the specific location prior to class)
Cost: $40.00
Read the Workshop Description and Sign up here
Make Each Day Precious: A Journey Within Retreat
Theme: Setting your Intentions
Date: Tuesday, January 24th from 10:00 – 4:00
Location: Peggy Steffens House – Northwest side of Tucson near Foothills Mall (you will receive the specific location prior to class)
Cost: $40.00
Read the Workshop Description and Sign up here
Introductory Classes
Introduction to Meditation – We will discuss what meditation is, give an overview of the basic principles and techniques of meditation from the work of Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. David Simon and davidji. We practice a simple meditation technique.
Introduction to Mindfulness – Mindfulness is a current buzzword and we will discuss what it is, based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Rick Hanson. We will participate in a mindfulness activity.
Introduction to Meditation – We will discuss what meditation is, give an overview of the basic principles and techniques of meditation from the work of Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. David Simon and davidji. We practice a simple meditation technique.
Introduction to Mindfulness – Mindfulness is a current buzzword and we will discuss what it is, based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Rick Hanson. We will participate in a mindfulness activity.
Walking Meditation on a Labrynth
Meditation and Mindfulness Technique Classes
Mantra and Breathing Meditations – We will examine a common meditation technique of following the breath, discuss mantra meditations and continue to discuss meditation practices.
Guided Meditations – We will talk about the numerous types of guided meditations that are available online for free and for purchase. We will discuss the Insight Timer and other meditation apps. We will participate in a guided Buddhist Loving-kindness (Metta) Meditation.
Mindful Eating – We will discuss how to be more mindful when we eat. We live in a society that eats on the go; we eat while we are driving, in front of the television, or on the computer. We will talk about healthy eating concepts from the book What are you Hungry For? by Deepak Chopra and willpower research by Dr. Kelly McGonigal and participate in a mindful eating activity.
Visual Meditation – We will practice a Drishti meditation, which is an open-eyed form of meditation, where you softly focus your gaze on an object while turning your attention inward.
Sound Meditation – We will discuss chanting meditations and listen to a variety of chants from artists including Deva Premal, Beth Nielson Chapman and Krishna Das. You will experience how sound reverberates through your body and connects you to a deeper level of being.
Walking Meditation – We will discuss walking meditations and examine the ideas of Thich Nhat Hanh and Mark Coleman as we practice being mindful with movement.
Mantra and Breathing Meditations – We will examine a common meditation technique of following the breath, discuss mantra meditations and continue to discuss meditation practices.
Guided Meditations – We will talk about the numerous types of guided meditations that are available online for free and for purchase. We will discuss the Insight Timer and other meditation apps. We will participate in a guided Buddhist Loving-kindness (Metta) Meditation.
Mindful Eating – We will discuss how to be more mindful when we eat. We live in a society that eats on the go; we eat while we are driving, in front of the television, or on the computer. We will talk about healthy eating concepts from the book What are you Hungry For? by Deepak Chopra and willpower research by Dr. Kelly McGonigal and participate in a mindful eating activity.
Visual Meditation – We will practice a Drishti meditation, which is an open-eyed form of meditation, where you softly focus your gaze on an object while turning your attention inward.
Sound Meditation – We will discuss chanting meditations and listen to a variety of chants from artists including Deva Premal, Beth Nielson Chapman and Krishna Das. You will experience how sound reverberates through your body and connects you to a deeper level of being.
Walking Meditation – We will discuss walking meditations and examine the ideas of Thich Nhat Hanh and Mark Coleman as we practice being mindful with movement.
Supplemental Workshops
Make Each Day Precious: A Journey Within Retreat - During this day-long workshop, we will spend the day in self-reflection using journaling and other tools. Part of the day will be set in silence for inner reflection and finding peace. There will be many activities and Peggy will be talking during the day as she leads you in a guided meditations and provides prompts for journaling. Each workshop will have a theme. This is a fabulous way to pamper your body, mind and spirit.
Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Each class will focus on one of Dr. Deepak Chopra's Seven Spiritual Laws of Succes, which are simple yet powerful principles to help you create success in all areas of your life. The class will include background information, the chakra associated with the law, time for personal reflection and journaling, and end with a guided meditation. The Laws are:
- The Law of Pure Potentiality
- The Law of Giving
- The Law of Karma or Cause and Effect
- The Law of Least Effort
- The Law of Intention and Desire
- The Law of Detachment
- The Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life
Soul Questions Workshop - Prior to each meditation, we ask ourselves the four soul questions and then release them before going into meditation to allow the Universe to work out the details. In this 4-part course, you will be guided to journal and reflect at a deeper level about each Soul question and then be led in a guided meditation. The four Soul Questions are:
- Who Am I?
- What do I want?
- What is my Dharma or Purpose?
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