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.
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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Full Moon Meditation: 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.
See home and events calendar pages for dates. 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.
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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 $60 in Madison or $50 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 Classes:
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? A 2 or 3 class meditation series 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.
Two class Version: Two classes of 2 hours each on different days or the two segments can be on the same day, if that works better:
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.
Registration is required One week prior to the class date.
Three Class Version: Three two hour classes usually 2 weeks apart:
Home Office: By request. Cost $50 per person.
Madison Office: Tuesdays, February 16, March 2 "AND" 16, 2010. 6 to 8 pm. Cost $60 per person.
Fee includes two meditation cds - a $30 retail value. Minimum attendance is 4 people.
For a 2 hour Meditation class for 2 or more people, please see the Jump Start Meditation class.
Registration is required one week prior to the class date.
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!!"
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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 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:
$60 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:
$50 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 - $30 per person; 3 or more people - $20 per person.
Group Spiritual Mentoring can include a meditation at Home Office:
2 hours: 2 people - $25 per person; 3 or more people - $20 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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LINKS TO OTHER PAGES AND TO HOME PAGE:
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Class/Event Calendar, Appointments & Fees
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Awakening Your Light Body Course
Meditation CD's by Arline Rowden
Arline Rowden - Background Info
Reiki Testimonials
Reiki, An Intelligent Force for Healing - Article
My Personal Experience with Meditation - Article
Usui Shiki Ryoho - Article
A Gift from My Soul? - Article
Walking Over Fire & Thru My Fears - Article
Let Your Light Shine
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