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Meditation

Authentic Silent Meditation Training for Inner Peace and Self-Transformation

 

Master Mika's Meditation Training offers authentic, lineage-based silent meditation techniques — going far beyond what meditation apps or guided recordings can teach. Available in Charlotte, NC, New York, NY, and online.
 

Where Meditation Begins

For a beginner, meditation starts simply:

  • Bringing awareness back to the present moment
  • Quieting the mind
  • Releasing the constant stream of thoughts that pull toward the past or future

It is a skill that gives you the capacity to return to alignment when life becomes chaotic or overwhelming, with correct and diligent practice.
 

Meditation at Its Deepest Level

At its deepest level, meditation is an indispensable tool for purifying the mind and creating lasting inner peace — the beginning of true self-transformation.

 

Heart Centered Meditation
Selene Meditation Space

The Setting of Our Meditation Training


Master Mika's meditation teaching is for those who want to learn authentic, silent meditation — beyond what is commonly available online or through apps.

Meditation today is widely taught in two forms, each with a real limitation:

  • Guided apps and recordings — offer relaxation, but not the actual skill. When the guidance stops, the mind returns to its habitual patterns.
  • Religious settings (such as a Buddhist center) — offer depth and tradition, but come with a specific belief system that isn't for everyone.

Master Mika's teaching offers a third path: authentic silent meditation techniques drawn from genuine lineage-based training, taught eclectically and non-religiously — a capacity you develop that stays with you for life.

 

"Master Mika's teachings are incredibly inspiring and have brought a new sense of peace and harmony into my daily life." (F, 30s)

Who Will Benefit from This Training

 

This training is for you if:

  • You struggle with an overactive mind, anxiety, overthinking, or restless sleep and want a real, lasting tool for relief
  • You have tried guided meditation but feel something deeper is missing
  • You are ready to learn genuine techniques and commit to a personal practice
  • You are seeking a foundation for spiritual growth and development
  • You want to learn in a structured, progressive way — from foundational skills to advanced practice

The techniques aren't difficult to learn. What matters most is the willingness to learn and practice.

 

Peaceful Meditation Moment
Meditation in Light

What You'll Learn


Through this training, you will learn to:

  • Overcome inner chatter and calm the mind
  • Practice the five fundamental skills of silent meditation
  • Create stillness of the mind and inner peace
  • Build a sustainable, lifelong meditation practice

Advanced students continue into the Esoteric Meditation series — astral meditation, sacred geometry, and deeper energetic and spiritual practice, guided by the Green Path.

 

Voices from Our Students

 

Anxiety & overthinking relief

"The Beginner's Course improved my daily life by helping relieve a lot of anxiety. My mind is not racing like it was before the start of the program. I feel I have opened up more. My relationships have improved and I feel more connected to myself." (F, 30s)

Daily life integration / emotional regulation

"This Course has helped me incorporate meditation into my daily life. I'm more in control of my emotions, more in line with my goals, and I procrastinate less. My life is now manageable and I can diagnose my mental state." (F, 40s)

Outlook / self-discovery

"This Course greatly helped me. It made me feel more positive about going for my goals in life. It changed my outlook on life. I learned who I really am and what I can do." (F, 30s)

Grounding / energy / sense of belonging

"Since beginning the Meditation Course I've become calmer and more grounded. I smile more often. I've become happier and more content. I'm also more aware of other peoples' energy." F. 40s) 

Part 1 Meditation Master Courses

 

This foundational course guides you through the essential skills for quieting the mind — moving from inner chatter to inner calm and lasting peace. It is the first step toward a sustainable meditation practice, and the foundation for all advanced meditation and spiritual work that follows.

What you learn:

  • How to overcome inner chatter and calm the mind

  • Five fundamental skills to practice silent meditation

  • How to create stillness of the mind and inner peace

  • How to begin a sustainable meditation practice

Style of Practice: Taoist, Buddhist, eclectic

Length: One day seminar (8 hours including 1 hour break)

Format: Choose either one

  • Live group seminar

  • Recorded online seminar (coming soon)

 

The second training focuses on body-mind integration and cultivation — a critical foundation for advanced meditation. The body is the foundation and temple of your soul; strong energy, balance, and groundedness are essential for a sustainable advanced practice. This course introduces advanced Taoist meditation techniques to achieve this deep integration of body and mind, cultivating self-love and compassion along the way.

What you learn:

  • How to cultivate the body-mind connection
  • Advanced Taoist meditation techniques, including:
    • Strengthening your energy centers to build energy for health, vitality, longevity, and groundedness
    • Creating and balancing the flow of energy
    • Communicating with your organs for healing and self-love

Prerequisite: Meditation Level 1

Length: One day seminar (8 hours including 1 hour break)

Format: Choose either one

  • Live group seminar

  • Recorded online seminar

 

Astral Meditation is an advanced meditation practice derived from the Western esoteric tradition. Unlike silent meditation, which cultivates stillness and inner presence, astral meditation is an active practice — engaging all senses to connect with and experience the energy field beyond the physical dimension. Through this practice, students develop a deeper and more authentic connection with the divine and the Earth.

The Astral Meditation series is the natural next step after completing Meditation Training Levels 1 and 2. Each course builds progressively on the last, guiding the student deeper into the esoteric dimensions of meditation practice.

Prerequisite for all Astral Meditation courses: Meditation Training Levels 1 and 2


Astral Meditation 1: Sacred Geometry


Sacred Geometry Meditation is an esoteric style of astral meditation that uses the symbols of sacred geometry to facilitate entry into the astral realm. Sacred geometry has been used across cultures and traditions for millennia as a bridge between the physical and the divine — and in this practice, its symbols become a living tool for deeper connection and experience.

Prerequisite: Meditation Training Levels 1 and 2

Length: 3-3.5 hours

Format: Choose either one

  • Live group seminar

  • Recorded online seminar

 


Astral Journey Meditation is an esoteric style of astral meditation that teaches the student how to project into and consciously experience the astral realm. This practice opens the door to profound healing and guidance that goes beyond what the ordinary mind can access.

Prerequisite: Meditation Training Levels 1 and 2, and Astral Meditation 1

Length: 3-3.5 hours

Format: Choose either one

  • Live group seminar

Recorded online seminar
 

Coming soon!
 

Prerequisite: Meditation Master Courses 1 and 2, and Astral Meditation 1 and 2

Length: 2 hours

Format: Recorded online class

 

Master Mika's Lineage

 

There is no shortage of meditation teachers today. What is rare is one who has trained deeply across multiple traditions. Master Mika has done that — and built from it a truly original way of teaching. She has been teaching meditation since 2007.

 


Four Lineages, East and West

Her training spans four lineages, both from the East and the West:

  • Taoist tradition

  • Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma tradition

  • Himalayan yogic tradition

  • North American Mystery School tradition

After learning from individual traditions, Master Mika has naturally drawn the essence from the four lineages to weave the wealth of skills. They are mutually inclusive, never exclusive.

 


The Meditation Master Courses

At the heart of her teaching are five fundamental techniques for authentic silent meditation, which was cristalized as the Meditation Master Courses. 

This style is comprehensive, practical, and deeply effective. They are rooted in the Taoist tradition and refined through all four lineages. They form the foundation of everything that follows. Students trained by her 20 years ago still use her approach above any other — because it works.

 


The Advanced Esoteric Meditation Series

For the Advanced level, she teaches the Advanced Esoteric Meditation series that was drawn from her Western esoteric lineage. 

This series is rooted in her lineage under the North American Mystery School tradition in the context of consciousness, awareness and spiritual connection. It belongs to the Green Path, one of the Three Spiritual Paths Master Mika created based on the Western esoteric framework.

 


A Universal Practice

Master Mika's teaching is non-religious and open to everyone, drawing equally from Eastern and Western wisdom to serve a universal practice.

 

Master Mika's Lineage

Part 2: Advanced Esoteric Meditation

 

Selene Tranquil Meditation

Once the foundational skills are established, meditation can open into a deeper dimension. This is esoteric practice, drawn from Master Mika's training through Western esoteric tradition. It moves beyond stillness alone into the energetic and spiritual realm. It deepens your connection with the divine and accelerates spiritual growth.

This section introduces the spiritual knowledge behind this path and the lineage it comes from. This series is advised to take after completing Meditation Master Courses 1–2 and Universal Qabalah Master Course Level 1.

 

Meditation as Foundation for Spiritual Attainment

 

Meditation is the foundation of ALL spiritual growth. Without a quiet mind, deeper spiritual practice stays out of reach. It is a lifelong loyal companion on the journey.

According to Buddhism, the mind, speech (mantra), and body form the "Three Doors" that transform our existence to a higher state of realization. Meditation is the primary practice through which these three doors are opened and purified — gradually, systematically, and sustainably.

Master Mika's teaching draws from authentic Eastern and Western esoteric lineages. It includes Buddhism, Taoism, Hermetic knowledge, and Universal Qabalah. These traditions are passed down through direct, oral transmission — teacher to student, for thousands of years.

 

Master Teacher Mika Ichihara
Green Path

The Green Path According to the Western Esoteric Tradition

For advanced students, Master Mika's training organizes spiritual development into Three Paths. Each Path cultivates a different aspect of growth. Together, they create complete balance. These three Paths are deeply interconnected.

  • Purple Path — Healing, divine love, and compassion
  • Green Path — Consciousness, awareness, and spiritual connection
  • Orange Path — Sacred knowledge and wisdom

Meditation is the practice of the Green Path — it develops your ability to connect with the divine and the natural world through meditation, mindfulness, and energy practice.

This Advanced Esoteric Meditation series supports students in cultivating the Green Path.

 

How to Register the Meditation Course

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Testimonials - Meditation Courses

 

Here are some of the wonderful voices from the students who attended our Meditation Workshops…

 

“The Beginning Meditation Program has given me an awareness of my childhood as well as my breath.  I have greater clarity and am able to listen better than before.” K.N.
 

“This program has made me more aware of the connection between spirit, universe, body, and soul.  It helped me gain some daily reflection time as well.  It was a very comprehensive program: I learned about different types of meditation and my dream recollection is even better.” . V.W


“The meditation program has helped me focus my thoughts.  I feel more energized and aware of my physical body.  When I start to stress out meditation gives me steps to follow to relax again.  I feel more grounded and connected with the world around me, and therefore, the people around me.  I worry less about how I will ever get to my end goals, and instead, focus on one step at a time.” S.D.
 

“This Meditation Program helped me gain perspective.  It also encouraged me to slow down and ground myself.  I now have a realization my connectedness to the universe.” A.R
 

“This program helped me deal with difficult people and situations.  It helped me connect with my body and parts of it I had lost touch with.  It also empowered me to feel more comfortable with different ways of meditating.” E.
 

“The Meditation Program greatly helped me.  It made me feel more positive about going for my goals in life.  It changed my outlook on life.  I learned who I really am and what I can do.” J.P.
 

“The program helped me relax and see things that I didn’t before.” D.B.
 

“This program helped me calm my energy and focus to create inner peace.  It made me more conscious of my mind and body.” B.K.
 

“I learned how to calm my thoughts.  Now, when I notice I have a mood swing I am able to address it.”  J.W.
 

“Master Mika’s program has completely changed my outlook.  I now have the ability to make meditation a part of my daily life.” J.B. 
 

“I now have a better awareness of my body.” Y.
 

“This program helped me become calm and focused.  It also opened my heart and soul, and brought a greater sense of well-being to my life.” F.K.
 

“The Beginner’s Meditation Program improved my daily life by helping relieve a lot of anxiety.  It’s not completely gone yet, but my mind is not racing like it was before the start of the program.  I feel I have opened up more.  My relationships have improved and I feel more connected to myself.” S.
 

“This program helped me breathe and deal with stress better.  It is very encouraging knowing that there are other ways to heal.” M.
 

“The program has helped me reflect on my life and the things I want to work on.  Learning different forms of meditation has been so wonderful.  I can choose which form will work the best depending on my state of mind.” B.G.
 

“This program has helped me breathe deeply and focus on each moment rather than the future or the past.  It also helped me to appreciate the day-to-day things and to be really grateful for the little miracles every day.  I feel stronger, more grounded, and more confident.” J.S.
 

“I became more in tune with my spiritual side which encouraged me to become more spiritual and reflective.  It did change my life.” S.T.
 

“This program has helped me incorporate meditation into my daily life.  I’m more in control of my emotions, more in line with my goals, and I procrastinate less.  My life is now manageable and I can diagnose my mental state.” C.N.
 

“I learned how to take time to connect to the inner me.” C.N.
 

“This program improved my life tremendously.  I feel a deeper purpose in my daily life – a sense of security and of being a part of something - I don’t feel alone.  I have become more focused.  Each week I feel stronger and more trusting of my experiences.” D.C. 
 

“The program opened up my chakras, especially my heart chakra.  I feel I have better communication and openness with others.  I am able to give and receive love and compassion.” K.K.
 

“I feel grounded, peaceful and joyful.  Friends that have not seen me for a while have commented that my appearance/aura is brighter.” A.C.
 

“I have found that through the weekly classes and daily meditation using what I’ve learned, that my anxiety levels are already lowering.  I feel like I’m understanding myself better and becoming more centered and grounded.” A.B.
 

“This program helped me to keep focus, enhancing my self-awareness and commitment with life.” K.W.
 

“I feel energy in my body that I had never experienced before.  My spiritual trust and self-confidence have grown and I feel excited as I commit to meditation as a spiritual practice.  I feel like a more empowered being.” R.S.
 

“People outside of the group have noticed a change in my energy.  This is the best thing I have done for myself.  I feel blessed that Master Mika is in my life.” M.
 

“I feel more grounded and more in touch with the positive nature of my body.” 07/08—G.B.
 

“This program helped me regain my personal power.”  A.B.
 

“I feel a sense of belonging with other people who are also trying to help themselves.” C.
 

“I now have a much more powerful outlook on life and people.  I feel more confident in myself and not as dependent on others.  I also realize behaviors in myself that are negative but now that I’m aware of them I am able to work on changing them.” A.L.
 

“I am more positive, happier, and aware of my thoughts.  When they turn negative, I can choose to let them go.  I feel lighter and more at peace – nothing seems as permanent or as important as before.  I check in with my energy and emotional state more often each day.” E.
 

“The Meditation Program showed me new ways to meditate beyond basic breathing, including important energy-moving exercises, mantras, and different ways to focus.” C.
 

“I now know I can receive help from the universe and that there is a force guiding whatever we do.  People and things don’t bother me like they used to.  I feel calmer and more relaxed.” W.S.
 

“I’ve had difficulties with meditation, as my change of lifestyle manifested itself through panic attacks centered around meditating.  I kept at it though, worked through it, and now the panic attacks are gone and I’m loving meditating!” L.H.
 

“Master Mika’s teachings are incredibly inspiring and have brought a new sense of peace and harmony into my daily life.” C.P.
 

“This Meditation Program helped me to better deal with my suppressed emotions.  It’s been six weeks since I’ve been depressed.” S
 

“This program gave me a set of tools to help deal with daily stress. Now that I can meditate anywhere, anytime and it always has a grounding effect. I really looked forward to class each week and made a point to schedule meetings and other events around it.  Doing so made me realize how important it is to make time to meditate alone and not to let the office run my schedule.” A.
 

“The Meditation Program helped me become focused, calm, and centered.  Learning the visualization and meditation techniques, as well as the philosophy behind it made my transformation more fulfilling. F.K.
 

“I feel calmer and less stressed out.  I also feel that I’ve achieved more discipline in my practice.” M.
 

“Since beginning the Meditation Program I’ve become calmer and more grounded.  I smile more often.  I’ve become happier and more content.  I’m also more aware of other peoples’ energy.” I.C.
 

“I highly recommend this program if you are seeking spiritual and emotional growth.” D.
 

“I learned how to nurture myself and respect my needs.  I learned how to be still and trust the answers I already have within me.  My mind is clearer.  I no longer feel like the sky is falling.  I’ve learned to trust the universe.  I feel like a flower beginning to bloom only to show even more of its beauty.  The excitement grows with each passing day.” J.