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Learn to Meditate at the Young Retreat

Research shows that Acem meditation can provide less stress, better sleep and more inner peace. And that's not all ...

Acem Meditation is a relaxation method developed in Norway by doctors and psychologists since 1966, without religion or belief.

Why choose Acem?

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. You always learn Acem Meditation from a qualified instructor.
  2. The course usually takes place in small groups and usually consists of people aged 20-50. 
  3. The basic course usually runs over five weeks, one evening a week.
  4. Acem meditation is practiced sitting in a regular chair. You do not need a meditation cushion or other props.
  5. 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.

Course number: V22098