Chakra, Meditation, Ageless Wisdom Teachings and Spiritual Mentoring
in Madison, Wisconsin by Reiki Master Teacher, Arline Rowden

Reiki Master Teacher Arline Rowden is available in Madison (westside)
in an office on Medical Circle between Whitney Way & Odana
Her home office is in a beautiful country setting between Stoughton and Edgerton.
(30 miles southeast of Madison and 17 miles northwest of Janesville)

To make an appointment or register for a class with Arline Rowden please Email rowden@litewire.net (When you email please put this email on your allow list so you can receive a response. Thank you.) or call (608) 884-6947 (between 9 am & 9 pm Central Standard Time). Arline is available for Meditation Sessions, classes or Events. If there is a class you would like to take and it's not scheduled, please email or call and request it. Also, see my background information, including Reiki Lineage.

Your emails and phone calls are important to me and I usually can respond to you within 48 hours or sooner unless I'm away for a few days. So if you don't hear back from me within a week, please email or call again because it's unlikely that I received your email or phone call.

Chakra, Meditation or Spiritual Mentoring Sessions and Classes

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Chakra & Full Moon Meditation: Arline will facilitate a chakra meditation prior to the Full Moon Meditation so you will be able to connect more easily with the Divine Light. It will be a time to take in the Light Energy that you personally need and then to send the extra group Light out into the world. There will be time to share with like minded others.

The full moon period is a time of opportunity, a time when humanity can become receptive to spiritual impression. It is said that at the time of the full moon it is as if a door stands open between the inner and outer planes of consciousness, a door through which spiritual energies can more easily contact and impress human consciousness.

The purpose of full moon meditation is to work together as a group to contact, hold, and distribute spiritual energy in the service of the planet as a whole. The power and effectiveness of this work lies in its group focus and its selfless intent. The full moon period is a five day approach consisting of two days of preparation; the day of the full moon itself, known as the day of safe-guarding; followed by the two days of distribution when the contacted energies are released into human consciousness.

Earthsong in Janesville: Sun., June 7, 2009, 12:30-2 pm and Tues., July 7, Wed., Aug. 5, 2009, 6:30 to 8 pm. Cost: $5.
These events at this fee is a gift from Arline to community. Please spread the word.
Space is limited so please register soon or no later than 3 days prior to the event. If your plans change after you register please let me know that, too, so I can offer your spot to someone else. Minimum attendance is 3 people.
Please visit Earthsong's website for location info: Earthsong Books and Gifts

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Have you tried meditation on your own with less than satisfactory results? Do you want to meditate but don't know where to start? Most people find that the process of learning how to meditate is quite challenging. Meditation instruction, meditation cds or tapes, meeting with a group to meditate and talking about your experiences are usually very helpful.

Arline believes that meditation will not only help you to relax but can facilitate self-discovery, increased level of awareness and sense of well-being. The guided meditations on cds and tapes and meditation classes by Arline Rowden cover various techniques for: relaxation; focusing; stilling the mind; releasing and letting go; and tuning into inner guidance.

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Jump Start Meditation Class: Have you been wanting to begin to meditate but you aren't sure about how to start or you feel the need of something to motivate you to start? This two hour class may be just what you are looking for to give you a "Jump Start" on meditation. Arline Rowden will facilitate guided meditations for body relaxation and a journey in nature. An if time allows, you will have an opportunity to briefly experience mindfulness meditation. There will be time to share, ask questions and learn more about meditation and it's benefits. You can benefit from this group experience if you want to start to meditate or re-start. Arline has 30 years of personal meditation experience & over 20 years of experience facilitating meditations and teaching meditation to others.

This two hour class may be scheduled by your request for 2 or more people at either office. If you are interested in the 4 hour meditation class, please see the meditation class information below.

Home Office: By Request. Cost $30 per person.
Madison Office: By Request. Cost $35 per person.
Earthsong in Janesville: By Request. $35 per person.
Fee includes two meditation cds - a $30 retail value. Minimum attendance is 2 people.
Note: This option will include 2 meditation cds for each person at no additional fee - a $30 retail value.

Note: This class may be scheduled as an individual 90 minute to 2 hour mentoring session for $50 in Madison or $45 at home office (cds are not included in the fee for the mentoring session option but will be available at $5 each if purchased at your class). Please call or email to schedule or for more details.


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Meditation Class (4 hours on one day or two 2 hour classes in different weeks: Have you been wanting to meditate but you aren't sure about how to start or you feel the need of something to motivate you to start? This four hour class may be just what you are looking for to get you started or restarted to meditation. Arline Rowden will facilitate guided meditations for body relaxation, a journey in nature and experiencing your chakras. You will have an opportunity to briefly experience mindfulness meditation and chanting. There will be time to share, ask questions and learn more about meditation and t's benefits. You can benefit from this group experience if you want to start to meditate or re-start. Arline has 30 years of personal meditation experience & over 20 years of experience facilitating meditations and teaching meditation to others.

Home Office: By request. Cost $45 per person.
Madison Office: By Request. Cost $50 per person.
Fee includes two meditation cds - a $30 retail value. Minimum attendance is 3 people.
For a 2 hour Meditation class for 2 or more people, please see the Jump Start Meditation class below.

Registration is required 3 days prior to the class date.

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Spiritual Mentoring Testimonial:
"I have been fortunate enough to work with Arline Rowden for over four years in a spiritual mentoring relationship. Arline has been teacher, coach, and mentor; guiding me along as my own spiritual journey unfolded. She has many years of experience and learnings, and had shared her knowledge and insights most generously. She has opened the door for me to explore new paths for greater spiritual connection, and has facilitated many wonderful meditations. As a result, I have experienced some significant shifts of stuck stuff, and have grown overall through the process. I feel very blessed and grateful for all that Arline has brought into my life, and I look forward to more in the future."

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Meditation Testimonial:
"Arline, I want to let you know how valuable your meditation tapes have been to me. I listened to them all night, the night of my surgery. The doctor was amazed at how well I was doing the morning after my surgery. I told him that I listened to meditation tapes all night! He said he would have to suggest that to his other patients. Whenever the pain at home has become unbearable, I've gone straight to your tapes. Thank you so much!!"

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Exploring Our Chakras Level 1 - A Journey of Discovery
Unlocking "The Secret" of Who You Are - Series of 9 once a month classes

This nine class series is presented by Reiki Master Teacher, Arline Rowden: You are invited to go on a journey of discovery within yourself. Color, sound, movement and imagery will guide you as you travel from root to crown while experiencing the essence of your chakras. Connecting with and experiencing these energy centers within you can begin to reveal "The Secrets" of who you are. Arline will include information from her emotional nature and ageless wisdom studies. And she will set an energy space for the group using Reiki, Light Body and Soul Energies. The group energy enhances everyone's experience and acccelerates healing and awareness. This series would be beneficial to anyone whether you have studied and worked with the chakras or you are new to the whole subject of chakras. It would be of special interest to students of Reiki and/or meditation and those who are focusing on their spirituality. You will want to plan to attend all the classes for the greatest benefit. The first class will focus on an overview of all the chakras, classes 2 thru 8 will focus on each one of the major chakras, starting with the root and ending with the crown, and class 9 will focus on integration and manifesting. You will receive a manual with extensive written materials with this class series. The length of each class is 4 hours but length can vary with the size of the class. The classes are usually scheduled once a month.

New classes will begin as needed. They can be scheduled on any day of the week if there are enough participants. These classes could be available at my Home & Madison offices and at Peaceful Heart in Oregon and Earthsong in Janesville. Please email or call to let me know you are interested in this series.

A two hour small group or individual version of the chakra classes are available by request. In the shorter version the content will be mostly theory but there will be some experiential exercises. Please email or call to schedule the 2 hour version.

Home Office: Please see calendar of events for dates.
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 6 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. Registration is required.

Madison Office: New weekend series starting in August or September 2009.
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 5 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. Registration is required.

Earthsong in Janesville: New weekend series starting in August or September 2009.
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 6 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. Registration is required.

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Exploring Our Chakras - Level 2: Focusing on Our Inner Relationships - Series of 9 once a month classes
(Pre-requisite: Exploring Our Chakra Level 1 - A Journey of Discovery or comparable experience)

The first class will introduce you to archetypes, seven ray energies and how we will go deeper into our process of discovery in this level two of the chakras. You will receive a set of Archetype Cards by Caroline Myss at the first class as part of your class supplies. Then classes two through eight will focus on the chakras one at a time from root to crown. In the ninth class, we'll focus on integration and manifesting.

The energies of the Aquarian Age are focused on relating and the first step in healthy relating is to have the various parts of ourselves relate with each other in a healthy way. So we will be focusing on the first three chakras as our inner family and how we can develop healthy inner father/masculine, mother/feminine and child selves within us. Our inner child needs healthy parents so he/she can grow up and move out into the world and create a fulfilling life. At the Solar Plexus Chakra (4th) class you will receive a copy of the book Tarot As A Way of Life - A Jungian Approach To The Tarot. The Major Arcana cards are often referred to as the Way of the Hero or Humanity. The Tarot can be another tool for understanding ourselves at a deep level.

As we move into the heart we move out into the world and connect with others. So being a balanced mature individual who has a good sense of self will allow us to create healthy relationships in the world. With the throat chakra, we'll focus on how the heart can influence us when we engage in communication with the throat chakra.

In the 3rd eye chakra class we'll create an inner sanctuary in the head center and bring in light. At that (7th) class you will receive a copy of the book Astrology Illumined - Revealing Soul through Astrology as another tool for inner understanding. The crown is about reaching up to higher consciousness and cosmic order. It's the director. We'll focus on bringing in our higher direction and aligning all the chakras to that cosmic order.

We will focus on meditation as a creative process in this series. And Arline will set an energy space for the group using Reiki, Light Body and Soul Energies. The group energy enhances everyone's experience and acccelerates healing and awareness.

New classes will begin as needed. They can be scheduled on any day of the week if there are enough participants. These classes could be available at my Home & Madison offices and Earthsong in Janesville. Please email or call to let me know you are interested in this series.

Madison Office: New series starting in August or September 2009.
Each class is usually 2 1/2 hours long. Minimum class size will be 4 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis or save $15 on three classes by paying $90 at the first of each 3 classes.
Registration is required.

Home Office: New series starting in August or September 2009.
Each class is usually 2 1/2 hours long. Minimum class size will be 3 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis or save $15 on three classes by paying $90 at the first of each 3 classes.
Registration is required.

Earthsong in Janesville: New series starting in August or September 2009.
Each class is usually 2 1/2 hours long. Minimum class size will be 6 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis or save $15 on three classes by paying $90 at the first of each 3 classes.
Registration is required.

Here's just a little information about chakras:
Chakra comes from a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or disk. The idea of chakras or spinning vortexes of energy comes from the ancient yoga systems of India. Chakras are centers for receiving, processing and transmitting the energy of life. There are many minor chakras throughout the body and seven major chakras radiating from the central nerve ganglia of the spinal column.

Western science's seven major nerve ganglions are Eastern medicine's chakras. Our nervous system is like a series of wires connecting every muscle, cell and organ to our brain by way of our spinal column and sends energy and directions throughout the body. In western science, the physical brain is thought to be the only place in our body where thinking takes place. Eastern thought, regarding the chakras, teaches that varying levels of consciousness or thinking and memory occur in each of the chakras and throughout the body, not just in the physical brain.

Ideas or beliefs from life's experiences and cultural values affect our chakras. When our chakras are functioning as intended, there is energy flowing in and out and up and down through each of the chakras. Chakra exploration can be a wonderful way to approach healing. It provides a way to focus on just certain areas or themes instead of everything at once. It can be a powerful and yet gentle and loving approach.

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Email Arline Rowden at rowden@litewire.net
When you email please put this email on your allow list
so you can receive a response. Thank you.

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Exploring Our Chakras Testimonial: "The chakra classes offered by Arline Rowden are an awesome opportunity for the novice or the experienced chakra student to experience the energy of our energetic underlying "wireless nervous system". Using all our senses and abstract thinking it is possible to gain insights into why we do what we do or why we don't do something else. The group also creates an opportunity to see how each individual expresses or experiences the chakra at this moment and in everyday life and how that expression changes with insight and revelation in the group over time. Arline uses color, sound, music, dance, art, meditation, and intuition cards to help us explore each chakra’s energy. In a safe, nurturing and supportive space, Arline guides us to a deeper understanding. She is available and willing to help between sessions too, so you don't have to feel like something is left undone or a question unanswered. The course is well laid out with clear written materials to follow. The deeper sharing and relationships that can develop could change our life! There is nothing to do except be yourself and enjoy the time together focusing on a common idea and its many aspects."

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Exploring Our Chakras Testimonial: "These classes are a series of instructional lessons on the chakra system. The instructor, Arline Rowden, uses age old information along with new age thoughts on this ancient energy system. Various methods are used to bring about awareness and balance to one’s own energy centers, or chakras, such as meditation, visualizations, art work, and freestyle dance movements to soundtracks uniquely designed to be in tune with the individual chakras."

"I look forward to these classes because I always come away with a sense of peace and wellbeing. I feel more in tune with myself and feel that I have more control over my life and the events in it. Many people feel that their lives are spinning out of control in this busy world, it’s nice to know that balance can be restored if we only look inside ourselves for the answers."

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Exploring Our Chakras Testimonial: "I have recently been attending the chakra classes with Arline Rowden. I cannot express how much I have learned about my own spirituality and what makes me the person I am. We all have a path through life and Arline is there to help guide us. This experience has made me a better mother, wife, and friend. Thank You, Arline!"

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Exploring Our Chakras Testimonial: "I have thoroughly enjoyed the chakra classes offered by Arline. She is a very knowledgeable teacher and has presented the classes in interesting and innovative ways. Each chakra has been presented using different methods throughout that class day. The combination of talk, mediation, dance, music, colors and writing has really helped me to get a better understanding of each chakra. If you have wondered what a chakra is and want to know more, I recommend you take these classes."

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Exploring Our Human and Spiritual Nature Class with Meditation: When a group of people gather together to meditate and to focus on a subject, they create a powerful group energy that can be used by the entire group and the individuals in it to focus in a positive way. The groups generally meet every three weeks but different frequency can be set. This gives participants the opportunity to develop new positive habits gradually in their lives. The new energies are focusing us towards group participation. So I invite you to join together in the group energies that we will all create and benefit from and share with others. At this time the Exploring Classes are focusing on the chakra system.

Some of the material presented in these classes is from a body of materials called the Ageless Wisdom Teachings or Esoteric Philosophy. I have been studying these teachings since 1995 in a group led by Michael Strelcheck at Earthsong Books and Gifts in Janesville, WI. I've also attended classes by International Author and Esoteric Teacher, William A. Meader, when he was in Wisconsin in June & December 2006 and June & December of 2007. Most of the material that I study with both Michael and William is based on the writings of Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul through the books by Alice A. Bailey.

"Esotericism: The word esoteric simply means "that which is hidden." As such, the Esoteric Philosophy attempts to shed light on spiritual matters that are not obvious to a person's everyday thoughts and feelings. All spiritual activities that support introspection and philosophic inquiry are esoteric. Whether we consider the development of the abstract mind, a search for deeper love within oneself, or the practice of meditation and contemplation, each is designed to reveal a hidden dimension of one's spiritual nature and is therefore esoteric." William Meader

"The Esoteric Philosophy emphasizes the idea that spiritual evolution is enhanced though a deep and profound study of the soul and its nature. This tradition is founded on the notion that human consciousness is essentially spiritual, and that one's true identity is the soul itself. Its objective is to give deeper understanding to the dynamics of the soul as it gradually seeks to influence and transform the human personality. This process is believed to occur over the course of many incarnations, and is the basis of human evolution. Topics such as meditation, the psychology of the soul and the magical nature of creative thought, are all deemed useful in this regard. Each provides insight into the nature of human consciousness, as well as the challenges one faces as the soul seeks to infuse itself into the personality. Though the origins of the Esoteric Philosophy are ancient, it has been relatively unknown to the inquiring minds of modern day humanity. However, during the last few decades there has been renewed interest in this deeply mystical/scientific approach to the human mind. Humanity's increasing fascination with spiritual matters does therefore suggest that interest in this approach to spiritual development will continue to rise. It should be noted that the Esoteric Tradition is not a religion. Rather, it is a collection of profound ideas that have application to every department of human existence. As such, it is a view of life that is inclusive of religion, but by no means limited to it. The metaphysical principles it emphasizes have equal application to education, politics, sciences and the arts - to name just a few of the many domains of human-expression." William Meader

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Fee Schedule for Consultaion, Meditation and/or Spiritual Mentoring
For meditation instruction, please see the meditation class options above.

Individual Consultation and/or Spiritual Mentoring Sessions can include a meditation at Madison Office:
$50 for 90 Minutes to 2 hours. A 45 minute stress relief acupressure & Reiki session may be included in these sessions.

Individual Consultation and/or Spiritual Mentoring Sessions can include a meditation at Home Office:
$45 for 90 minute to 2 hour session. A 45 minute stress relief acupressure & Reiki session may be included in these sessions.

Group Spiritual Mentoring can include a meditation at Madison Office:
2 hours: 2 people - $25 per person; 3 or more people - $20 per person.

Group Spiritual Mentoring can include a meditation at Home Office:
2 hours: 2 people - $22.50 per person; 3 or more people - $15 per person.

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Guided Meditation CD's by Arline Rowden - Please email or call to receive an order blank.
Go to Meditation CD's by Arline Rowden to see listing of meditation titles.

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Payment Info: Personal Checks (payable to Arline Rowden) or Exact Cash.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Please notify me at least 48 hours in advance, if possible (or as soon as you know), if you need to cancel (for any session or class or event even for intro classes).

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Email Arline Rowden at rowden@litewire.net
When you email please put this email on your allow list
so you can receive a response. Thank you.

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Meditation techniques bring calm, help with healing

by Arline Rowden, Reiki Master Teacher

Meditation is one of the most well known complementary therapies today. It focuses on the whole person (mind, body and spirit) and works very well in conjunction with western medicine. It enhances the body's ability to reduce stress, create relaxation, promote healing and relieve pain, thereby improving a person's sense of overall well-being and peace of mind. A meditation practice can help to calm and smooth out one's emotional life, too. As a spiritual practice, a person, while meditating, may feel they are sensing the energy of one's higher self and beyond. Meditation, with a spiritual focus, could facilitate a deeper understanding of life and of one's place in the greater design of life.

In meditation, we concentrate on learning to focus and direct our awareness onto our breath, an object, a phrase, an image, etc. Meditation is a simple process but it can be difficult to practice. A person could become discouraged by or critical of their meditation experiences. For that reason, meeting with a meditation group or taking meditation classes can be helpful, especially when starting the process of meditation. Dean Ornish, MD, said, “It is the process of meditation that makes it so beneficial, not how well you perform." It's best to be kind, gentle and accepting of one's experience during their practice of meditation.

There are many forms of meditation for people to experience. Each person can choose a form that works best and is the most satisfying to them personally. Some of the forms are visualization (such as visualizing yourself in a peaceful place in nature); using a mantra (repeating a word or phrase); mindfulness (focusing on your breath, sensations in your body, etc.); contemplation of loving kindness, compassion or other positive concepts; relaxing or walking out in nature; or chanting, to name just a few of the more popular forms.

The reasons that people decide to meditate can be as varied as the forms of meditation. A desire to relieve stress might be the most common reason that a person begins to meditate. Thirty years ago, when I started to meditate, it was because I was experiencing a lot of stress in my work and personal life. Now it's not unusual for doctors to suggest meditation to their patients as a form of stress reduction therapy. When I started to meditate, it was not such a well-known or accepted practice here in the United States. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the benefits of meditation since that time and the medical community has come to accept and even embrace meditation as a credible complementary therapy.

Most people who meditate regularly find that they become more aware of themselves and their environment. This enhanced awareness can provide information about how they are doing moment to moment. It's important to tune into one's body and notice any sensations or feelings. This is the mind-body connection. The physical body must rely on the mind to recognize an unhealthy condition and direct action to resolve the problem. The action might be to get more sleep, relaxation, or exercise, or to go to the doctor. If the mind doesn't receive and recognize the energy communication, then the body will instinctively hold onto the message until the mind acknowledges it. This “holding on” could be what we notice as stress and pain in the body.

Once a person decides to try meditation, it's helpful to try various forms to see what works best and is most appealing. Often guided imagery for body relaxation is a good place to begin. Teaching one's body to relax, perhaps while breathing slowly and deeply, can also result in training one's mind to focus on what that person wants it to focus on. Often the beginning practices of mindfulness meditation focus on counting each inhalation and exhalation, which will result in body relaxation and mental focus, too. If you decide to take meditation classes, it could be helpful to take classes that give you the opportunity to explore various forms of meditation rather than teaching you just one form. Once you decide what works best for you, then you could decide to take training in just that form, if you are having difficulties practicing it on your own.

Sometimes meditation can be combined with other complementary practices. If a person has taken a Reiki class, then doing self-Reiki while meditating can be a very empowering experience. Some energy systems, such as the Light Body course, are learned in a meditative process. Meditation is often a part of eastern practices such as yoga. Tai Chi could be considered a moving meditation. Certain meditative practices could even be considered complementary medicine when techniques are taught for recovery from cancer, or to lower blood pressure, or to lessen chronic pain.

I believe meditation has come into the mainstream because so many people have personally experienced the benefits of a meditation practice. Scientific studies are always helpful, but it’s antidotal evidence – the personal testimonies of those who have practiced meditation – that has demonstrated how meditation can relieve stress, and so much more.

This article was printed in the 2006/2007 Issue of Healing Arts Magazine, published by NursingMatters and Capital Newspapers in Madison, WI

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