The Basics…
Welcome. I’m Eden Kozlowski, and I teach meditation. I lead introductory classes, weekly classes, retreats and private sessions all around Akron, Ohio and via skype. I teach two levels: (1) mindfulness meditation classes the focus on mind/body awareness and (2) deep group sessions that not only advance your physical and mental states but also your spiritual. The first level is taught at corporate settings, health care offices, etc. It is perfect for anyone at any stage. The second level class is ongoing and taught on a weekly basis.
The Specifics…
There are misconceptions that meditation is a passive practice, when it actually takes much attention. To “Just Be” doesn’t just mean sitting and trying to clear your mind – essentially, it is the process of learning how to co-exist with it and then to expand and enhance the way it actually functions and sees the world.
Then if you move beyond the intro class and start taking the weekly classes, this is where we start to get into the depth and spirituality of meditation… beyond just the mind and into the bigger picture of life and creation. This is where you truly start seeing yourself as a unique human being as well as a connected, single spirit with all that is.
My Role…
What is my role in this process? First, I am a teacher. The unfolding of inner depth and joy requires a committed, trusting relationship with, just that, a teacher. I am here to provide a sanctuary of non-judgment and caring. From there I utilize my 11 years of extensive study of energy work and intuition (see my full bio here). My students also learn to connect to their own energy for self-healing and to help others.
Medical Research…
Ah, we always have to add balance. Medical research has shown that meditation can help with sleep issues, improve mood, decrease stress, increase concentration, strengthen your immune system, etc. Science has also proven that it literally remaps energy patterns in the brain influencing the shifting from the alpha waves of aroused, conscious thought to the theta waves that dominate the brain during periods of deep relaxation. Finally, there are also specific studies that show it helps with heart issues, PMS, high cholesterol, addictions – a host of physical, mental and physiological issues. (See research articles/videos here.)
Summary…
All meditation requires is caring about yourself and the decision to give it time and energy.
One last note, the majority of my sessions are done in a group setting which is an additional, powerful component. All of my students express how much more they receive working with other people versus their time practicing alone. Science has also proven the amazing effects of collective intention, prayer (see the work of Dr. Larry Dossey)… however you want to define it. We are lucky enough to prove it works every week.
Is it time for you to discover all that you are… to “Just Be?”
