Workshop Syllabus


Effortless Being: Finding Freedom in the Midst of Life

INTRODUCTION

  • Effortless Being: Workshop Introduction
  • Introducing Peter Russell
  • The Structure of the Workshop

SESSION ONE

  • Returning to the State of Natural Mind: Introduction
  • What Do We Really Want in Life?
  • The State of Natural Mind
  • The Two Sides of Thinking
  • Why Meditate?
  • How to Meditate Effortlessly
  • Returning to Natural Mind: Guided Meditation
  • Guided Meditation (Downloadable Audio File)
  • Recommended Practice

SESSION TWO

  • The Evolution of Consciousness: Introduction
  • What Makes Humans Special
  • The Source of our Discontent
  • More About the State of Natural Mind
  • Recommended Practice
  • Relating to Others

SESSION THREE

  • The Art of Letting Go: Introduction
  • Clinging and Resistance
  • The Art of Letting Go
  • Dealing with Emotional Pain
  • The Meaning of Acceptance
  • Guided Meditation Instructions
  • The Art of Letting Go: Guided Meditation
  • Guided Meditation (Downloadable Audio File)
  • Recommended Practice

SESSION FOUR

  • The Ego-Mode of Thinking: Introduction
  • Two Modes of Attention
  • The Ego-Mode of Thinking
  • Letting Go of Ego-Thinking
  • Letting Go of Ego-Thinking: Practice Exercise
  • Guided Meditation Instructions
  • Letting Go of Ego-Thinking: Guided Meditation
  • Guided Meditation (Downloadable Audio File)
  • Recommended Practice

SESSION FIVE

  • Our True Nature: Introduction
  • The Nature of Consciousness
  • Who Am I ?
  • Our True Nature: Practice Exercise
  • Practice Exercise (Downloadable Audio File)
  • The Self and the Ego
  • Awakening to our True Nature
  • Guided Meditation Instructions
  • Our True Nature: Guided Meditation
  • Guided Meditation (Downloadable Audio File)
  • Recommended Practice

SESSION SIX

  • Accessing the Guidance of Our True Self: Introduction
  • Mindsets and how we Interpret Situations
  • How Mindsets Affect your Emotions
  • Accessing Guidance: Practice Exercise
  • Guided Meditation Instructions
  • Accessing Guidance: Guided Meditation
  • Guided Meditation (Downloadable Audio File)
  • Conclusion: Workshop Review and Recommendations