Meditation Courses for Beginners: No More Confusion, Just Calm

Struggling to quiet your mind or meditate daily? Our beginner-friendly meditation courses make it simple to reduce stress, improve focus, and build lasting inner peace — even if you’ve tried before and failed.

Why Beginners Struggle with Meditation

Most beginners sit down to meditate full of hope… only to feel frustrated minutes later. Thoughts keep racing, the mind won’t settle, and doubts creep in: “Am I even doing this right?”

Without guidance, meditation can feel confusing and discouraging. Many give up because:

  • They can’t stop their thoughts.
  • They feel restless or bored after just a few minutes.
  • They’re unsure which method to follow.
  • They struggle to stay consistent in daily practice.

The truth is, meditation isn’t about “emptying your mind.” With the right beginner-friendly guidance, you’ll learn simple techniques that work for real life — helping you relax, focus, and build a practice you’ll totally enjoy.
Meditation is not a chore; it is a joy, the best part of your day. That’s why we created our meditation courses for beginners — to take away the confusion and show you step-by-step how to meditate with ease and confidence.

From my first meditation with Ajayan I experienced an ecstasy that is simply indescribable. This meditation is so sublimely natural and effortless. I never dreamed it could be like this. The words that came to my mind were, “Eureka! This is it! This is what I’ve been searching for!” Thank you! —Marsha Holden

Explore Our Online Meditation Courses for Beginners

Choose the perfect beginner course or membership to start your journey with ease.

Effortless Mind 1

Effortless Mind 1 is an elegantly simple but profoundly deep meditation taught by Ajayan over four short modules. You can be meditating deeply on your own today!

Shanti Membership

Learn to Meditate Effortlessly, Achieve Deep Peace, and Reverse the Harmful Effects of Aging. Shanti membership is for you if you want all the benefits of basic meditation and more! It gives you Effortless Mind 1 AND 2, as well as guided meditations for abundance, loving kindness, compassion, and energetic protection. It also includes a complete course on Toning Your Energetic Body and a Kriya Meditation Course. If you are a spiritual explorer, Shanti Membership is for you, even if you’re new to meditation!

Why Choose Our Beginner Meditation Courses?

Our beginner friendly online meditation courses are designed to make your journey simple and stress-free. With clear, step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn how to meditate with ease — no confusion, no overwhelm.

Imagine sitting down to meditate and actually knowing what to do. You’ll start to feel calmer, sleep better, and carry more focus into your day. With expert guidance and easy-to-follow practices, you’ll build a meditation habit that fits your lifestyle and lasts a lifetime.

Choose our beginner meditation courses today and take the first step toward a calmer, clearer, happier, more balanced you.

Real Stories, Real Peace: Hear What Our Students Say

Crista Engom

Wife and Stay-at-Home Mom

I attended this last weekend’s class. I just wanted to thank you so much for sharing your warm heart and spirit. This was my first experience with meditation. I am at a point in life where I am looking for more. More peace, more calmness, more empathy for my spouse and children. I have been lost spiritually and I feel that I have found something with your teachings. With the first practice of meditation that we did in your course, I felt bliss equal to that of giving birth to my children. I saw the most beautiful golden rays of light in my brow chakra followed by the appearance of Buddha’s silhouette. I have never felt so much peace. I knew that this was meant to be. I can’t thank you enough for the experience that you have shared with me.

 

Joe Davis

Embedded Software Analyst

The techniques I received from Ajayan are perhaps the most blissful and useful of any I have experienced in over 25 years of seeking. When I practice them, they provide me with instant relief from tiredness, depression, irritability, and the like. More importantly, though, they truly awaken an experience of Ultimate Truth, which is indescribably exquisite, joyful, and simple.

At first I had a tendency to think “This will never work,” but was I wrong! After meditating, I feel so much energy filling my body that it’s actually hard not to be constantly smiling. There are no words to do justice to the bliss that these practices produce, they take one to a place so beautiful. This is truly where all meditation should have gone by now (given the years of practice.) It’s almost indescribable. And this degree of sophistication and elegance in transcendental matters is prevalent throughout any teaching Ajayan offers.

Dr. Henry Pedack

25-Year Meditator

Thanks to meditation, I feel more creative, more alive. It’s great to experience this every day in simple things— like noticing that people look forward to having me come to the office. Yet if it weren’t for meditation, I know I wouldn’t feel that same spark.

As for Ajayan’s teaching, when I want something done right, I go to the best there is— the professional, the expert, the master. Ajayan Borys knows more about meditation than any teacher I’ve ever met. He’s a connoisseur of spiritual experience and a consummate teacher.

About Ajayan, Effortless Mind® Meditation Founder and Course Teacher

Ajayan has been exploring and teaching meditation since 1970 and is widely respected for his deep wisdom and gentle guidance. A former teacher of the Transcendental Meditation Program®, he studied under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and spent years immersed in the yogic traditions of India’s Himalayas.
Ajayan founded Effortless Mind® Meditation to make deep, life-changing meditation accessible to everyone — from beginners to advanced seekers. His teachings are rooted in decades of experience, global exploration, and a heartfelt commitment to human potential.

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FAQ about Meditation Courses for Beginners

Q: Do I need experience to start?

A: No experience is needed. Our meditation courses for beginners are designed for first-time meditators with step-by-step lessons that make learning simple and stress-free.

A: You don’t need to stop your thoughts to meditate. In our beginner meditation courses, you’ll learn how to go deep into meditation and get all the benefits of meditation even with a busy mind. Even so, as you come into a new relationship with your mind, your thoughts will naturally quiet down.

A: Just 10–20 minutes once or twice per day is enough. Our meditation courses for beginners fit into busy schedules and still help reduce stress, improve focus, and support better sleep.

A: Yes, all our beginner meditation courses are mobile-friendly. You can access lessons anytime, anywhere — from your phone, tablet, or computer.

A: Our meditation courses for beginners are guided by Ajayan, a teacher with 50+ years of experience. Unlike apps, you’ll get authentic techniques taught in simple, easy-to-follow steps. Soon, you’ll find you can meditate anywhere, anytime, with or without a device.