Meditation for Beginners: Learn Basic Meditation Practices for Stress Relief & Mindfulness
Learn to meditate with our comprehensive beginner meditation workshop. Master Samadhi concentration, Vipassana insight, and Metta lovingkindness practices for lasting stress relief and emotional resilience.
Basic Meditation: Foundation Practices for Mindful Living
Discover how meditation for beginners can transform your relationship with stress, anxiety, and present-moment awareness. Our Basic Meditation workshop teaches three essential meditation streams—Samadhi (concentration), Vipassana (insight), and Metta (lovingkindness)—plus practical techniques like RAIN for working with difficult emotions.
In a world of constant stimulation, learning to meditate becomes a revolutionary act. This isn’t about achieving a perfect meditative state—it’s about befriending your own mind and cultivating the gentle persistence that allows presence to become your default mode of being.
What You’ll Discover
🎯 Three Core Meditation Streams
Learn Samadhi (concentration for mental stability), Vipassana (insight into the changing nature of experience), and Metta (lovingkindness for self-compassion)—and why they work best together.
🌧️ RAIN Technique for Difficult Emotions
Master a four-step practice for working skillfully with anxiety, anger, and sadness: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture.
🚶 Meditation Beyond the Cushion
Bring mindfulness into daily life through walking meditation, eating meditation, mindful listening, and working with presence.
📅 6-Week Progressive Curriculum
From breath awareness through insight practice to lovingkindness—each week builds on the last to create a complete meditation foundation.
💼 Building a Sustainable Practice
Learn what makes meditation stick: how to start with 10 minutes daily, overcome common obstacles, and design a practice that fits your life.
🧠 Understanding Your Wandering Mind
Discover why mind-wandering isn’t failure—it’s the practice. Each time you notice and return, you’re building the muscle of awareness.
💚 Self-Compassion & Emotional Resilience
Transform your inner critic into a wise, kind friend through Metta practice and develop tools for emotional regulation that actually work.
🌱 Who This Serves & What You’ll Gain
From complete beginners to experienced meditators refining their practice—discover measurable outcomes including reduced stress, improved focus, and genuine self-compassion.
Workshop Pricing & Formats
Complete 6-Week Series (Recommended)
6 sessions × 90 minutes
- Week 1: Introduction to Samadhi (breath awareness, posture)
- Week 2: Deepening concentration (counting breaths, body scan)
- Week 3: Introduction to Vipassana (expanding awareness, noting)
- Week 4: Introduction to Metta (lovingkindness practice)
- Week 5: RAIN for difficult emotions
- Week 6: Building your sustainable practice
Includes:
- Guided meditation recordings for home practice
- Practice journal and resources
- Private community forum access
- Weekly email support between sessions
Investment: Sliding scale $240-$480
Individual 4-Hour Intensive Sessions
Perfect for those with existing practice wanting to deepen specific techniques:
- 🎯 Samadhi Immersion — Deep concentration practice with extended sitting
- 👁️ Vipassana Deep Dive — Insight meditation with noting and contemplation
- ❤️ Metta Cultivation — Extended lovingkindness including difficult persons
- 🌧️ RAIN Technique Workshop — Working with difficult emotions as they arise
Investment: Sliding scale $60-$120/session
Private Workshops
Custom-designed meditation programs for:
- Corporate wellness initiatives
- Healthcare settings (clinicians, caregivers)
- Educational institutions
- Retreat centers and facilitator training
Contact us for custom curriculum and pricing.
What Participants Say
“I’ve tried meditation apps a dozen times and always quit after a week. This workshop taught me WHY my mind wanders and how to work with it instead of fighting it. Six months later, I still meditate every morning.”
— Sarah T., Marketing Director
“The RAIN technique changed my relationship with anxiety. Instead of spiraling when panic hits, I now have a clear path through it. This is the most practical thing I’ve learned in years.”
— Marcus J., Software Engineer
“After 10 years of on-and-off meditation, this workshop finally gave me the structure and understanding I needed. The combination of Samadhi, Vipassana, and Metta is genius—they really do support each other.”
— Dr. Priya N., Psychologist
How to Register for the Meditation Workshop
📧 Request More Information
Email us with your interest, meditation experience (if any), and any questions:
workshops@creativecodingtech.com
We’ll send you:
- Detailed week-by-week curriculum breakdown
- Upcoming session dates and times
- Sliding scale pricing guidance
- Registration information and payment options
Why Learn These Three Meditation Techniques Together?
Samadhi gives you stability — Without concentration, the mind is too scattered to observe clearly. You’re building the foundation.
Vipassana gives you wisdom — Without insight, concentration becomes mere absorption. You’re seeing reality as it is.
Metta gives you warmth — Without lovingkindness, practice becomes harsh and joyless. You’re opening the heart.
Together, they create a balanced meditation path: stable, wise, and compassionate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need meditation experience to join? No! This workshop is specifically designed for complete beginners. We start from the very beginning with posture, breath, and working with the wandering mind.
What if I “can’t meditate” or “can’t sit still”? Perfect—you’re in the right place. The myth of “can’t meditate” usually comes from trying to force the mind to be still, which doesn’t work. We’ll teach you how to actually work with your mind.
How much time will I need to practice at home? We recommend starting with 10 minutes daily. The guided recordings provided make home practice easy and accessible.
Is this religious or spiritual? The techniques taught have roots in Buddhist meditation but are presented in a secular, accessible way. People of all faiths (or no faith) find these practices valuable.
What if I’ve tried before and couldn’t stick with it? That’s exactly why we focus on building a sustainable practice. Week 6 is entirely devoted to designing a practice structure that fits your life, not someone else’s ideal.
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About This Workshop
Basic Meditation is one of eight transformative workshops we offer at the intersection of technology, consciousness, and creative expression.
Explore Our Full Workshop Catalog:
- ⚡ Reformed Mindfulness: Calvinism Meets Contemplative Practice
- 💻 The Conscious Coder: Engineering for Sustainability
- 🧘 Basic Meditation: Foundation Practices for Mindful Living (you are here)
- 🌀 Algorithms as Code: Generative Art & Creative Coding
- 🖌️ Conscious Art Making: Mindfulness-Based Creative Practice
- 🌍 Conscious Consumerism: Inner Alignment & Planetary Healing
- 🎵 Ableton Live + Sonic Pi: Hybrid Live Performance
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Start Your Meditation Journey Today
Whether you’re a complete beginner curious about meditation or someone who’s tried before without success, this workshop provides the structure, understanding, and community support needed to build a lasting practice.
The revolutionary act of returning to the present moment starts here.
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Present Over Perfect. Gentle Over Striving. Being Over Doing.
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