Acem Meditation is a relaxation method developed in Norway by doctors and psychologists since 1966, without religion or belief.
Why choose Acem?
- Easy to learn and easy to use in everyday life - No special positions or prior knowledge. You can meditate anywhere, anytime, as long as you are relatively undisturbed.
- Research-based and non-religious - No gurus or exotic teachings. Developed by doctors and psychologists and has a documented effect on stress, sleep and mental health.
- Personal development - Learn a meditation that gives you increased self-awareness and more balance in everyday life.
This is what you will learn in the basic course
- Personal guidance: You will receive individual instruction in Acem Meditation.
- Stress management: Processes stress and over time increases stress tolerance.
- Meditation in everyday life: Everything you need to get started and create a good routine.
- Psychology and thought process: A simple technique that helps you to loosen up in rigid patterns.
- Self-development: Helps you to have a freer relationship with your own thought and action patterns.
Good to know before you start
- You always learn Acem Meditation from a qualified instructor.
- The course usually takes place in small groups and usually consists of people aged 20-50.
- The basic course usually runs over five weeks, one evening a week.
- Acem meditation is practiced sitting in a regular chair. You do not need a meditation cushion or other props.
- We recommend daily meditation for best results. This is important in the learning phase, later you decide for yourself how much you want to meditate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any equipment to join?
- No. You just need to show up – we'll take care of the rest.
What if I have trouble concentrating?
- No problem. You don't need to be good at concentrating to learn Acem Meditation.
What happens if I have to be away on a course night?
- Let us know and we'll help you find a solution.
Need to know more? Get in touch!
This beginner's course is part of the International Young Retreat for meditators.
IMPORTANT PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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When ordering using the menu and button above, please remember to register the appropriate price alternative before clicking the button.
Full-time students get a discount.
If a registration is cancelled due to covid-related issues, the course fee (not travel expenses) will be refunded in full (no administration fee deducted). If a registration is cancelled for other reasons before 1 July 2022, the course fee will be refunded minus an administration fee of NOK 600. If a reservation is cancelled after 1 July 2016, the course fee is not refundable. As a protection against unforeseen circumstances, you are strongly advised to obtain suitable travel insurance and to buy refundable tickets.
It is also possible to register by sending a message to Acem and paying by international bank transfer to:
● SWIFT/BIC: NDEANOKK
● IBAN NO: NO7560260504021
● Recipient: Acem, Pb 2559 Solli, NO-0202 Oslo, Norway
● Bank: Nordea Bank Norge ASA, Pb 1166 Sentrum, NO-0107 Oslo, Norway
● Include the following information: Course number (to be found in the upper right corner of this page) + name of participant(s)
● Your registration will be valid upon receipt of your payment.
The initiator in charge of this retreat is Ellen Gravklev.