Location: Education Bldg. (Cubberly), Rm 334 Contact: 650 721-6003 ausserer@stanford.edu Good news is worth repeating! Meditation cultivates health and positive human qualities. For 40 years, scientific research has been documenting the benefits of meditation on the immune system, the brain, emotions, well-being and behavior. Countless studies have shown that meditating promotes health, concentration, emotional balance, altruism and inner peace. This 3-week class gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of a variety of meditation practices so you can select and begin the practice that is right for you at this time. Practices presented include breath-based, walking, visualization, body-based, mindfulness, and compassion meditation. You will learn the difference between active and passive meditation and how to discern when to do which type. This class will help you know how to begin meditating— and be the good news! Instructor: Tia Rich, PhD, HIP Senior Health Promotion Specialist. As a meditation teacher, her 30-years of experience began with completion of the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy 18-month full-time residential teacher training program in 1981. Dr. Rich’s teaching also draws upon her experience with Zazen, Vipassana, Tibetan Buddhist and Judeo-Christian contemplative meditation. Sponsor: Health Improvement Program Audience: Meditation. Me? — Why, How and What Type?FacebookTwitterEmailPrintAdd to CalendarGood news is worth repeating! Meditation cultivates health and positive human qualities. For 40 years, scientific research has been documenting the benefits of meditation on the immune system, the brain, emotions, well-being and behavior. Countless studies have shown that meditating promotes health, concentration, emotional balance, altruism and inner peace. This 3-week class gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of a variety of meditation practices so you can select and begin the practice that is right for you at this time. Practices presented include breath-based, walking, visualization, body-based, mindfulness, and compassion meditation. You will learn the difference between active and passive meditation and how to discern when to do which type. This class will help you know how to begin meditating— and be the good news! Instructor: Tia Rich, PhD, HIP Senior Health Promotion Specialist. As a meditation teacher, her 30-years of experience began with completion of the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy 18-month full-time residential teacher training program in 1981. Dr. Rich’s teaching also draws upon her experience with Zazen, Vipassana, Tibetan Buddhist and Judeo-Christian contemplative meditation. When:Thursday, January 24, 2013. 12:00 PM. Approximate duration of 1.0 hour(s). Where:Education Bldg. (Cubberly), Rm 334 (Map) Sponsor:Health Improvement Program Contact:650 721-6003 ausserer@stanford.edu Admission:Register for this 3-week class at hip.stanford.eduClass Fee: $75 Class code: mwhw-01     STAP/EA Funds approved.Audience:General Public, Faculty/Staff, Students, Alumni/Friends, MembersTags:class, healthPermalink:http://events.stanford.edu/events/355/35515 More info...Last modified January 8, 2013. Register for this 3-week class at hip.stanford.edu