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    Inner Tranquillity: A Guide to Seated Meditation

    Darren Main

    Darren Main

    In this hour long course, meditation instructor Darren Main shares how to set up and engage a regular seated meditation practice. Using relatable analogies and personal stories, he artfully explains why it is so important to include this ancient practice in a modern lifestyle.

    If you have ever wanted to try meditation but were confused by all the different techniques, or felt bewildered as you sat down on the cushion, this short course is the perfect introduction that explains why you should even care about meditating, how to physically set up the posture, what to do as you sit there, how to maintain your motivation for practicing, how to overcome common obstacles, and how to set up an ongoing practice structure that works for your life.

    6 modules course
    Billed $197 annually. You can cancel anytime.

    Module 1

    Promo Video to Inner Tranquility: A Guide to Seated Meditation

    Darren Main invites you to join him for Inner Tranquility: A Guide to Seated Meditation. In this hour long course, meditation instructor Darren shares how to set up and engage a regular seated meditation practice and explains why it is so important to include this ancient practice in a modern lifestyle.

    01:46

    Module 2

    Introduction to Inner Tranquility: A Guide to Seated Meditation

    Darren shares about his personal experience and how a meditation practice can benefit your life.

    09:35

    Module 3

    Learning To Sit

    Darren explains the fundamentals of the meditation posture and offers different approaches for you to try at home.

    10:53

    Module 4

    The Practice of Meditation

    Darren explains what you’ll actually be doing as you sit to practice.

    12:38
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