CLSTHMB008 - Meditation for Transformation
The stress of everyday life can keep us disconnected from our inner supportive qualities, which we all need more than ever. Ancient Tibetan traditions harness meditation and other mind-breath-body practices to transform negative emotions and enhance physical, emotional and mental well-being. Scientific studies have shown that chronic stress can contribute to a lack of well-being, expressed in almost every biological system in our body. Learn techniques to transform emotions such as anger, attachment and fear, allowing connection to your inner stillness, openness and healing potential. Practices include awareness of breath, visualization, concentration of the mind, awareness of sound, and movement. Incorporating these techniques into your everyday life may foster loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity, a relaxed yet aware state of mind and a healthier lifestyle.
Note: This course is offered for educational purposes only. Please consult with the professional of your choosing if you are seeking specific therapeutic or medical advice.
Course Details
Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Mind Body Spirit Institute of the Jung Center. He has spent more than 20 years teaching meditation to people with cancer and other conditions as well as to caregivers and health professionals at MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health. Dr. Chaoul is also adjunct faculty at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston. He holds a doctorate from Rice University focusing on Tibetan spiritual traditions and has trained with Tibetan lamas for over 30 years.
Online--Synchronous
This course will be delivered in a synchronous format online. Registered participants will receive login instructions to the course page which will provide access to the virtual classroom link and other resources. All online classes are held at Central Standard Time. Please note there is no class March 29.
Rice University Chao Center for Asian Studies; Department of Religion, Rice University; Ligmincha Texas Institute for the Tibetan Meditative and Healing Arts
This course is offered for educational purposes only. Please consult with the professional of your choosing if you are seeking specific therapeutic or medical advice. No class March 29.