Details
- Learn how to set up an effective meditation group, lesson plans and teaching techniques
- Guide three different types of meditation in private lesson settings and group class environments
- How to teach 2 different types of meditation: Shamatha (mindfulness and strengthening concentration), Yoga Nidra (for insomnia & anxiety) and guided walking meditation
- Help yourself and others overcome stress and anxiety by inducing the relaxation response
- Identify and overcome common obstacles to meditation practice
- How to evaluate signs of progress
This course is open to complete beginners, therapists, yoga teachers and meditation teachers. It is not necessary to have any previous experience, although it would be beneficial to start attending regular meditation classes prior to the training.
Outline
Day 1
Restorative Yoga
Get to know you session and full program overview
Barrier removal exercises
Introduction to the relaxation response
Guided Yoga Nidra practice and group discussion
Practicum: Student guided Yoga Nidra sessions in small groups
Tips for working with insomnia
Day 2
Restorative Yoga
Why do we need meditation? Group brainstorming exercises.
Retrain Your Brain! A brief introduction to the nuts and bolts of Shamatha meditation
The four parts of a meditation session
Meditation Session I
Setting yourself up for success: The basics of seated posture and what to focus on when meditating.
Meditation Session II
How to do walking meditation
Student guided walking meditation practices
Yoga Nidra
Day 3
Restorative Yoga
How to overcome noise, discomfort and the monkey mind.
Meditation Session I
Additional tips for common challenges: The five faults of meditation and their eight antidotes.
Meditation session II
What to expect from your practice: The five moods of meditation
Meditation session III
Yoga Nidra
Day 4
Restorative Yoga
The 9 stages of meditation
Group assimilation exercises and art show
Afternoon meditation retreat
Yoga Nidra
Day 5
Restorative Yoga session
Silent morning meditation retreat
Student guided shamatha practices
Final Q and A
Graduation
Certification: Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a certificate that will allow you to offer your own meditation classes. Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers are eligible to receive 40 CEUS for taking this training.
*Please note: If you are not a currently registered Yoga Teacher, some locations may require additional hours of training before allowing you to begin teaching.
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