Intro to Meditation
Beginner Meditation Classes in Franklinville, NJ
Learn to meditate — even if your mind won’t slow down
If you’ve tried meditation before and it didn’t work,
if your mind feels too busy,
or you don’t know where to start —
this 5-week series was designed for you.
Who This Class is For
Feel overwhelmed or stuck in your thoughts
Struggle with anxiety or overthinking
Want to reduce stress naturally
Have tried meditation before but couldn’t stick with it
Are looking for meditation classes in South Jersey that feel approachable
Want guided meditation for beginners in person, not just online
Ages: Teens through seniors
Experience: None required
This series is designed for real people with real lives — especially if you:
This series blends mindfulness meditation, beginner-friendly breathwork, and simple mantra practices into an approach that feels accessible and grounded. You’ll learn how meditation works, practice techniques like breathwork and mantra, and begin to feel less overwhelmed, more focused, and more at ease in everyday life. This is a progressive meditation workshop series, meaning each week builds on the last. Below is the week-by-week breakdown:
What You Will Learn
Week 1:
Understanding Your Mind
Learn how meditation actually works and why your thoughts aren’t something you need to control.
Practice: Breathwork + short guided meditation
Home Practice: 5 minutes daily
Week 2:
Breath & Nervous System Regulation
Learn how breathing directly impacts your stress response and how meditation supports nervous system regulation.
Practice: Alternate Nostril Breathing, meditation
Home Practice: 8–12 minutes
Week 3:
Mantra & Focus
Explore mantra meditation as a tool for working with a busy mind and building focus.
Practice: Sat Nam mantra meditation
Home Practice: 5–15 minutes
Week 4:
Building Consistency
Understand how habits form and how meditation creates emotional resilience over time.
Practice: Extended mantra meditation
Home Practice: 11–18 minutes
Week 5:
Creating Your Personal Practice
Bring everything together and build a sustainable daily meditation plan.
Practice: Integrated meditation
Home Practice: Continue your personalized routine
Series Details
Series Length: 5 weeks
Day: Mondays beginning 4/20/26 - 5/18/26
Class Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Waves of Change Studio - 1088 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ
Group size: Capped at 12 participants
Registration: Pre-registration is required
Investment: $110 full series bundle
Frequently Asked Questions
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That’s exactly why this series exists. Most people were never taught how meditation actually works — this gives you that foundation.
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You’re not supposed to. This series teaches you how to work with your thoughts — not get rid of them.
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This is guided meditation for beginners in person, with real-time teaching, structure, and support — which makes it easier to stay consistent.
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Between 5–20 minutes per day. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
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Yes. This program includes meditation for anxiety and overthinking, along with breathing techniques that support nervous system regulation.
In-person Meditation in Franklinville, NJ
This class is held at the Waves of Change studio in Franklinville, NJ and welcomes students from Newfield, Buena, Vineland, Williamstown, Glassboro, Clayton, and surrounding South Jersey communities.
Meet Your Instructor
Rooted in her 200HR Kundalini Yoga training and years of holding space for others, Samantha brings a steady, nurturing presence that weaves together mindful movement, breath, and compassion to support deeper ease, clarity, and inner strength.
Samantha Torres