Wiggo Smeby
(1949 - 2024) Acem instructor since 1972. He had a PhD from University of California, Berkeley in 1982. He has was the CTO (chief technology officer) of the Norwegian company DNV and a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley.
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!
Information: This is a two-day course.
Day 1: Fri 29th of May 2015 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Day 2: Sat 30th of May 2015 2.00pm - 5.00pm
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