Insight and Awareness
Yoga, Meditation, Relationship Education, Psychotherapy, & Personal Growth Coaching
All that is is a result of your thoughts.
~ The Buddha
Meditation
Description:

Meditation is an ancient technique and system of training the mind, body, emotions, and spirit to be
calm, centered, relaxed, and in harmony with self and others. This practice leads to improved
mental and physical health, emotional stability, and spiritual fulfillment. In private instruction or
class, you will learn and practice basic techniques of concentration and meditation with primary
attention focused on your breath. You will learn how to apply meditation in your daily life with the
ultimate goal of self-realization. Classes will include the philosophy and psychology of meditation
practice, an overview of meditation practices, relaxation and breathing exercises, gentle yoga
stretches, and meditation techniques.

Benefits:

The practice of meditation is therapeutic, healing, and calms the mind; improves focus and
concentration; increases awareness, intuition, and insight; enhances energy and creativity; reduces
stress, tension, and reactivity; manages anger, anxiety, depression, and pain; lowers and balances
blood pressure; strengthens the immune system; leads to inner peace, and awakens your connection
to Spirit.

Teacher:

Steve Chappell has a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling with postgraduate
work in clinical counseling and holistic health. He has studied and practiced meditation with the Self
Realization Fellowship, Ananda Marga Society, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Siddha Yoga
Dham Association, Himalayan Institute of Yoga, The Hard & The Soft Astanga Yoga Institute,
Insight Meditation Society, Vipassana Meditation Center, and the Kwan Um Zen School. His
approach is influenced by Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Zen Master Seung
Sahn, and Swami Muktananda Paramahansa.

Registration:

Class and space size is limited at the Executive Office Building, so students will receive personalized
attention. Classes will begin when a minimum of five students and a maximum of six students have
registered. Class times are available in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and on weekends. Please
call or e-mail Steve at #937-293-2050/SChappell@InsightandAwareness.com to inquire what
classes are currently available, to register, or to set up an appointment for private instruction or
class for your group.

Fees:

The fee for a  5-week 1 & 1/2 hour class is $65. It is requested that all fees be paid in advance or
on the first day of class. The fee for classes at your site are $75 per person with a minimum of 8
students.

Equipment and Preparation:

Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes and bring a mat, blanket, or cushion to lie or sit on.
Chairs will be available to those who so desire. You may also bring water and a warm wrap or
shawl. Please do not eat a heavy meal before class. This class is open to all skill levels and is
suitable for any age, ability, and experience. All are welcome.

Private Instruction:

Individual Meditation instruction is also available at this location. The fee is $75 per hour or sliding
scale based on your ability to pay.
Please call or e-mail Steve for an appointment.

Location:

Nancy R. Milam, Psy.D.
Psychological Growth and Consultation
Executive Office Building
1250 West Dorothy Lane, Suite 208 (Second Floor)
Kettering, OH 45409 (Park in back of the building and enter at SW rear door)