Chapter 14: Self-observation or effortlessness? Both differ from concentrative practices in accepting mind wandering as a natural part of the practice. At the same time, there are subtle but importa
Introduction Acem was founded by Are Holen on January 27th, 1966. It startet with seven students at the University of Oslo. Within ten years, the organization had
Chapter 1: Active Relaxation Measurable results include thorough relaxation and the processing of emotions and memories. Experience suggests that this may help the meditator work
Chapter 8: Acem Meditation in the workplace These included reduced muscular pain, reduced sleep problems, fewer worries, and less nervousness and mental distress. Stress reduction made it easier
Chapter 6: Less stress-more energy Several studies indicate that nondirective meditation increases energy by reducing pain and worries associated with the normal stresses of everyday li
What is yoga? The word “yoga” has several interconnected meanings. Primarily, yoga is a classical Indian philosophical system. It also denotes a number of methods a
Year by year 1966-2016 Before 1966The founder of Acem, Are Holen (born 1945), started practicing yoga when he was 16 years old. Soon, he also developed an interest in medita
Meditation: A scientific perspective These techniques are distinguished from each other by the type of attention addressed to the meditation object or vehicle. In some techniques, attenti
Personality development Every person has typical ways of making decisions, dealing with authority and autonomy, meeting or avoiding challenges, etc. Personality encompasses c