Thinking about a meditation course but can’t decide which one to attend? We’ve put together some questions to ask yourself to help you find a course which can make a meaningful, positive impact on your life.

Where’s the best setting for a meditation course?

When thinking about the best place to truly throw yourself into the art of meditation and get the most out of your course, it’s important to think about the setting and how long the course is. Many choose to enroll on a meditation weekend retreat to give them a chance to take a deeper look at themselves and their life in a peaceful setting with supportive practitioners who can guide them through the various techniques to use. A meditation retreat gives attendees time to think about their goals and the changes they want to make in their life away from their usual setting which is often full of distractions, technology, and other commitments. It’s the perfect place for some respite and to concentrate on yourself.

What do you want to achieve?

Most people who enroll on spiritual courses won’t have the answers they’ve been looking for before they attend. In fact, you don’t even have to be aware of what you want to achieve. It can be as simple as taking some time to focus on yourself to make some positive changes, learning an empowering new skill, or gain clarity about where you want to take your life. You may even have something more specific you want to look at such as how to take on challenges with ease or how to break free of a cycle of suffering. That’s the beauty of meditative practices – it’s about becoming more aware of the self and how we’re in control of our own happiness and healing. You may already have an interest in meditation, but want to meet teachers and practitioners from different backgrounds to broaden your knowledge and skills. Setting an intention can help you get the most out of your experience.

Which courses encompass meditation?

There are many different weekend spiritual retreats to choose from when you start exploring, including a law of attraction retreat which teaches how we can draw success and happiness into our lives.

For an ancient tradition which focuses on healing imbalances in all aspects of the mind, body, and soul, shamanic meditation is a great choice. By learning the techniques used to form stronger connections with the spiritual world, we can address energy imbalances and learn how to stay healed. The shamanic path is one which many use to change their lives for the better permanently.

How can you find a shamanic meditation weekend retreat?

Here at the Meehl Foundation, we have a series of courses to help with your shamanic meditation and other transformational retreats. From answering the question ‘what is a shamanic journey?’ to meeting others with an interest in shamanism, we’ll delve into techniques to heal and end suffering.

To find the right meditation course for you, take a look at our spiritual retreats and book your place.