Learn meditation online in North America

Meditation in Acem

Acem Meditation is a simple, non-religious and powerful technique for relaxation, stress management and self development.

Originating in Scandinavia over 60 years ago, it is based on modern psychology and scientific research.

All of our instructors have university degrees, and have practiced and taught the method for over 20 years.

Upcoming beginner's classes (follow-up activities further down)

During the beginner's course in Acem Meditation, you will receive personal instruction in the technique and have the opportunity to discuss your experiences with other participants. The course consists of five sessions in total. With a group and an instructor at hand, the chance of success is greater!

Beginner's Course in Acem Meditation

Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Sunday 07 January 2024 1:30 pm

Beginner's Course in Acem Meditation - online

Online

Sunday 14 January 2024 1:00 pm

Learn to meditate at the International Summer Retreat

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 06 July 2024 6:00 pm

Learn to Meditate at the Young Retreat

Lundsholm Nordic Retreat Center, Sweden

Saturday 27 July 2024 6:00 pm

What course participants say

Molly Fitzgerald, Associate Brands Manager, Minneapolis

I learned of Acem Meditation from an acquaintance in Minneapolis. I decided to take the course and I really enjoyed it.

Mercedes Ozuna, Project manager, New York

My first meditation had an immediate effect. I didn’t believe it could make such a difference, and that I could feel such well-being.

Phillip Sader, insurance inspector, Chicago

The benefits of the Acem-method I am experiencing so far are relaxation that sustains throughout the day, better focus, and less negative reactivity to everyday issues.

Follow-up activities

International One Week Deepening Retreat with Young Edition

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 06 January 2024 6:00 pm

Advanced International Three-week Deepening Retreat

Lundsholm Nordic Retreat Center, Sweden

Saturday 06 January 2024 6:00 pm

First Follow-up Course in Acem Meditation - M1 – online

Online

Sunday 14 January 2024 1:00 pm

Webinar: Thinking about death - a contemplative room

Online

Saturday 24 February 2024 3:00 pm

Online guidance seminar with Dr. Are Holen

Online

Saturday 02 March 2024 3:00 pm

International Intensive Advanced Deepening Retreat, 16 days

Lundsholm Nordic Retreat Center, Sweden

Friday 22 March 2024 6:00 pm

9-day advanced deepening retreat

Lundsholm Nordic Retreat Center, Sweden

Friday 22 March 2024 6:00 pm

Webinar

Online

Saturday 13 April 2024 3:00 pm

Training in Interpersonal Communication

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 27 April 2024 5:00 pm

International Summer Retreat

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 06 July 2024 6:00 pm

Two-week International Regular and Deepening Retreat

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 06 July 2024 6:00 pm

International One Week Deepening Retreat with Acem's Founder

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 13 July 2024 6:00 pm

Two-week International Deepening Retreat

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 13 July 2024 6:00 pm

International One Week Deepening Retreat

Halvorsbøle International Retreat Center, Norway

Saturday 20 July 2024 6:00 pm

What happens in your brain when you meditate?

We all know that meditation helps relax people, but what exactly happens in the brain during meditation?

Study on Acem Meditation in Science Daily

What is the goal of Acem Meditation?

Are Holen, founder of Acem and medical doctor PhD and psychologist, explains the purpose of practicing Acem Meditation.

See video

The Power of the Wandering Mind

You relax more in meditation when you welcome the Wandering Mind – and do not try to monitor or control it.

More about nondirective meditation in our latest book

A course in Acem Meditation

A course in Acem Meditation
• Is inexpensive
• Does not require the adoption of any system of belief
• Is based on modern psychology and teaching methods
• Is interactive, with plenty of time for discussion
• Is not connected to a guru

Check out our YouTube channel

Find out more about Acem Meditation through interviews, presentations and webinars on our YouTube channel.

Follow-up activities

What happens in your brain when you meditate?

What is the goal of Acem Meditation?

The Power of the Wandering Mind

A course in Acem Meditation

Check out our YouTube channel

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