Acem is a non-profit organization working to help people to relax and develop existentially in their everyday lives, especially with Acem meditation. Acem was founded in Norway in 1966 by Are Holen MD PhD. Acem is run by a group of dedicated volunteer instructors, all of whom have received extensive internal training in how to guide meditators. Many of the instructors and leaders in Acem have a competence in meditation on a level with their professional careers.