Meditation Studies
Master meditation and mindfulness through interactive digital applications and in-person immersions. Learn to design, simulate and visualize meditation practices digitally before applying those skills in intensive retreats during immersion weekends.
Required In-Person Immersion
This course requires attending two weekend immersion sessions per semester in Austin, TX. During these sessions, you'll apply your digital meditation knowledge in intensive practice. Please review the immersion schedule below and ensure you can attend before enrolling.
Meditation Digital Projects
Complete these digital projects to develop your meditation knowledge and prepare for the in-person immersion sessions. Each project builds upon skills from previous ones and prepares you for intensive practice during the weekend immersions.
Meditation Practices Visualizer
Build an interactive application for exploring different meditation practices, techniques, and their effects on mind and body.
Mindfulness Tracking Application
Create an interactive application for tracking, analyzing, and visualizing personal meditation practices and mindfulness progress.
Meditation Neurological Effects Analyzer
Develop an application for visualizing and analyzing how different meditation practices affect the brain and nervous system.
Advanced Meditation Experience Simulator
Create a comprehensive simulation environment for advanced meditation states, including altered consciousness, deep focus, and transcendent experiences.
Upcoming Immersions
This course requires attendance at two weekend immersion sessions per semester. During these sessions, you'll apply your digital knowledge in intensive meditation practice. Select the sessions you plan to attend.
October 6-7, 2023
Mindfulness Center, Austin Campus
Two full days (7am-5pm)
Introduction to meditation practices and mindfulness techniques. Students will apply their digital visualization knowledge to real meditation practices.
December 1-2, 2023
Mindfulness Center, Austin Campus
Two full days (7am-5pm)
Advanced meditation techniques and mindfulness tracking. Students will implement their digital tracking concepts in actual meditation practice.
February 23-24, 2024
Mindfulness Center, Austin Campus
Two full days (7am-5pm)
Neurological effects of meditation and advanced measurement techniques. Students will apply their digital analysis models to real meditation sessions.
April 19-20, 2024
Mindfulness Center, Austin Campus
Two full days (7am-5pm)
Intensive meditation retreat with advanced techniques. Students will experience and document effects studied in their digital simulations.
Immersion Requirements
For Digital Projects
- • Computer with modern web browser
- • GitHub account for project submissions
- • Basic understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- • Camera for recording walkthrough videos
For In-Person Immersions
- • Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for meditation sessions
- • Personal meditation cushion or bench (some provided on campus)
- • Journal for recording experiences
- • Water bottle and personal items for comfort
- • Your completed digital projects (for reference during practice)
Travel & Accommodation
- • Students are responsible for travel to Austin, TX
- • Recommended accommodations list provided
- • Campus location: Ludwitt Mindfulness Center, Austin
Your Progress
Course Instructor
Recent Achievements
Mindfulness Tracker
Successfully created a comprehensive mindfulness tracking application
Digital Meditator
Developed your first interactive meditation visualization application