Meditation as a practice has gained much popularity due to its numerous benefits. Scientific research has shown, among other things, that consistent meditation practice improves relaxation, helps with depression, reduces autoimmune reactions, and counteracts the adverse effects of stress and anxiety. It sounds like a perfect antidote to the modern lifestyle, and yet it remains a practice that is generally misunderstood and therefore inaccessible. Many mindfulness techniques and exercises are often incorrectly called meditation, which gives the term multiple meanings. After completing the course, you will understand how to introduce and guide your meditation practice, as well as eliminate common mistakes and beliefs, to strengthen your students' experience.

During the course, we will present the perspective offered by one of the yogic texts: the Patanjali Sutras. The Yoga Sutras are an ancient yogic text containing very detailed information about yogic practices. I will share with you the most important information in a simplified way to provide a definition of the meditations described in the Sutras.