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 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.
Chakra, Meditation or Spiritual Mentoring Sessions and Classes
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.
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Wheels of Life - A Journey of Discovery - Unlocking "The Secret" of Who You Are:
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. The length of each class is 4 hours but length can vary with the size of the class.
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Wheels of Life Testimonial: "The Wheels of Life 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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Wheels of Life Testimonial: "The Wheels of Life class is 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."
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Wheels of Life Testimonial: "I have recently been attending the Wheels of Life 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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Wheels of Life 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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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.
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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. If you can not attend one of the scheduled group classes (see event calendar for dates), please let me know you are interested and what might work for you and we'll schedule other dates. Also, these classes are available on a one on one basis or for a private group as spiritual mentoring sessions, if the group classes won't work for you.
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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.
The Saturday, Sunday and Thursday series that started in September will be completed in May & June. (See Events Calendar page current class dates.) New classes will begin in as needed. They can be scheduled on any day of the week if there is enough participants. These classes will 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.
Home Office: By Request.
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 4 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. Registration is required.
Madison Office: By Request.
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 4 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. Registration is required.
Peaceful Heart in Oregon: Class 1 on Sat., Mar. 29, 2008, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm (1 hour lunch break).
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 4 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. Registration is required.
Earthsong in Janesville: By Request.
Class size determines class ending time. Minimum class size will be 4 people.
Cost: $35 per class on a pay as you go basis. 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.
"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."
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.
Registration is required 3 days prior to the class date.
The material presented in these classes is generally 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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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. 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.
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 not included in 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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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!!" (Sept. 2004)
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Fee Schedule for Consultaion, Meditation and/or Spiritual Mentoring
Individual Consultation, Meditation and/or Spiritual Mentoring Sessions at Madison Office:
$50 for 90 Minutes to 2 hours.
Individual Consultation, Meditation and/or Spiritual Mentoring Sessions at Home Office:
$45 for 90 minute to 2 hour session.
Group Spiritual Mentoring, including meditation, at Madison Office:
2 hours: 2 people - $25 per person; 3 people - $20 per person; 4 or more people - $15 per person.
Group Spiritual Mentoring, including meditation, at Home Office:
2 hours: 2 people - $20 per person; 3 people - $15 per person; 4 or more people - $10 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
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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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