• £16

The Essence of Meditation: Online Meditation Classes for Beginners

  • Course
  • 26 Lessons

The Essence of Meditation is an audio-based course designed to help you build a strong and sustainable practice. Through a blend of theory, guided practice, and practical application, you’ll explore four key qualities: relaxation (NSDR), awareness, emotional balance, and compassion. This course offers simple, accessible tools to bring mindfulness into your daily life with a sense of curiosity and joy.

Contents

Welcome to the Course

Overview: What to Expect
  • 4 mins
  • 4.42 MB
Preview

Theory

Defining Meditation and Mindfulness
  • 5 mins
  • 3.29 MB
Purpose of Meditation
  • 3 mins
  • 2.28 MB
Cultivating the Four Qualities
  • 2 mins
  • 1.31 MB
How to Practice Meditation
  • 5 mins
  • 3.38 MB
When to Meditate
  • 3 mins
  • 1.7 MB
Where to Meditate
  • 2 mins
  • 983 KB
How Long Should We Meditate For
  • 4 mins
  • 3.41 MB

Cultivating Relaxation

Overview
  • 9 mins
  • 7.34 MB
Body Scan
  • 15 mins
  • 19.1 MB
Yoga Nidra
  • 13 mins
  • 14.7 MB
Cellular Breathing
  • 12 mins
  • 14 MB

Cultivating Awareness

Overview
  • 9 mins
  • 6.71 MB
7 Points of Posture
  • 13 mins
  • 12.7 MB
Embodied Breathing
  • 13 mins
  • 12.2 MB
Open Awareness
  • 12 mins
  • 10.6 MB

Emotional Regulation

Overview
  • 5 mins
  • 3.77 MB
Letting Go
  • 10 mins
  • 10 MB
Four Foundations of Mindfulness
  • 15 mins
  • 18.5 MB
Dissolving Emotions
  • 9 mins
  • 7.64 MB

Cultivating Kindness and Compassion

Overview
  • 6 mins
  • 4.13 MB
The Four Immeasurables
  • 9 mins
  • 9.51 MB
Tonglen
  • 8 mins
  • 8.87 MB
Buddha Nature
  • 9 mins
  • 8.85 MB

Living the Practice

Applying Mindfulness to Everyday Life
  • 9 mins
  • 6.74 MB
Integrating Meditation Into Your Daily Life
  • 7 mins
  • 5.04 MB

What You’ll Learn

This course is designed to make meditation approachable, consistent, and meaningful. Inside, you'll find:

  • Audio lessons that are easy to follow and easy to return to

  • A breakdown of meditation theory in simple terms

  • Practical guidance on how, when, and where to meditate

  • Guided sessions to explore relaxation (through NSDR), breath, emotions, and compassion

  • Everyday tools to bring more awareness and balance into your life

Whether you want to manage stress, sleep better, or reconnect with yourself, this course gives you a clear path forward.

Why Start Here?

There’s no pressure to sit a certain way, think a certain thing, or be a certain type of person. Meditation isn’t about perfection, it’s about building a relationship with your inner world. These beginner-friendly online meditation classes help you:

  • Understand what meditation really is (and isn’t)

  • Feel more comfortable practicing on your own

  • Develop self-awareness and emotional balance

  • Explore practices of self-kindness and mindfulness in daily life

Meet Your Instructor

Michael Weitzman

Michael has taught meditation and self-care to thousands of students over the last two decades. His teaching is grounded, gentle, and rooted in experience; blending traditional wisdom with modern insight to help people live with more clarity, connection, and calm

Who These Online Meditation Classes Are For

  • You’ve tried meditation before but struggled to stick with it

  • You’re new to the practice and want a clear place to start

  • You’re looking to reduce stress and feel more balanced

  • You want to bring mindfulness into your life in a real and lasting way

Course Benefits

  • Calming the mind and body through NSDR practices

  • Gain a clear understanding of meditation and mindfulness

  • Develop a steady and sustainable home practice

  • Improve emotional regulation and mental clarity

  • Cultivate self-compassion, presence, and resilience

  • Access practices anytime you need them

Course Format

Audio-based lessons you can listen to at home, on a walk, or anywhere you feel comfortable. You’ll also get tools to help you reflect and integrate what you learn, so the practice becomes a natural part of your life.

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Frequently asked questions

I’ve never meditated before — is this course too advanced?

Not at all. This course is designed for absolute beginners and moves at a steady, supportive pace. It explains everything clearly so you can feel confident and comfortable right from the start.

How much time do I need each day?

You can begin with just 10–15 minutes a day. The course is flexible, so you can move through it at your own rhythm and revisit any lesson as often as you like.

Do I need any special equipment or apps?

No special gear needed. Just a quiet space and something to sit or lie down on. The course audio files are all included and easy to access.

Will this help me manage anxiety or stress?

Yes — the practices in this course are designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and inner calm over time. It’s not a quick fix, but a steady foundation you can grow with.

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