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200 hours Teacher Training in Meditation
Certified by YAI (Yoga Alliance International)
and AMRITA
Through the practice of meditation we return to our mind’s primordial state full of clarity, simplicity and love
We invite participants into a journey of discovering the Divine voice in their hearts and to the recognition of the most perfect nature inside them and in everything around them
Gain the ability and the required skill to teach others the art of meditation
This teacher training program is addressed to beginners, as well as to individuals who already teach yoga or/and meditation and aims to create a solid basis, for those who want to deepen their knowledge and experiential wisdom
The participants:
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Will learn to teach meditation using techniques for body, emotions and mind
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Will acquire skills for applying wisdom and compassion on relationships, conflict, trauma and societal change.
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Will develop skills for leading meditation groups and teaching a wide range of practitioners in meditation
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Will deepen and mature in the spiritual path
If you really want to learn something, teach it
Learning to share these practices and teachings with others will deepen your understanding, awareness, compassion, and well-being
Supporting Others in Healing and Awakening
There is genuine gratification in being able to support others in their healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening. Through the program you will train in a wide variety of skills and will experience the joy of teaching them to benefit others wherever you are
Serving the Healing of Our World
Teaching meditation and compassion directly contributes to the evolution of global consciousness and the healing of our world
Blessings of the Community
Participation in this teacher training program will give you the opportunity to learn, grow and continue evolving spiritually, in an international community of practitioners
Certification
With successful completion of this teacher training program, you will receive a certificate from YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL (YAI) and AMRITA
These credentials will support you in establishing meditation classes, workshops, and trainings in communities, organizations and institutions throughout the world
Further training
This program is the basis for more in depth trainings, on the path of liberation presented regularly in our school, by world renowned teachers
The Training:
During the program, we will engage in:
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An in-depth curriculum with new online teachings every week, designed and taught by M.Mourtzis, together with Q+A sessions on the issues/difficulties that you might have discovered during your practice
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One Intensive residential retreat with transmissions, initiations and in depth training and practice. Here the trainees will be asked to present to the group their first lesson as teachers as a result of their preparation after the 3rd module
In total there will be 4 modules:
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Module 1 :1st cycle of online classes:
Monday January 8th 2024 and every Monday until June 24th 2024
Online classes of 2hrs duration (21:00-23:00)
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Module 2: 2nd cycle of online classes
Monday September 9th 2024 and every Monday until December 16th 2024
Online classes of 2hrs duration (21:00-23:00)
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Module 3: 3rd cycle of online classes
Monday January 6th 2025 and every Monday until June 16th 2025
Online classes of 2hrs duration (21:00-23:00)
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Module 4: Final 6-day residential retreat for the completion of the training
*The dates of the residential retreat will be announced soon
*The participants are allowed to participate in one or more modules as they choose and they are not obliged to attend the full program.
In order to receive the certification, attending all four modules is mandatory
Mentorship sessions
For 6 months beginning from the end of the residential retreat, M. Mourtzis will be available to support your learning process, to help overcome obstacles that may rise when teaching to others, to address your personal questions and to inspire you in areas for growing
Group practice sessions
Opportunities to connect with your study group for feedback and support
Practicum
After the third module, you will be asked to initiate your practicum, which you will present to the group during the residential retreat
24/7 Access
There will be a 24/7 access to the online teachings on our website so you can review and deepen your practice at your convenience
Access to retreat materials
Full access to presentations, recordings, images and teaching material will be given to participants after the completion of the retreat
Program Contents:
Technical skills
Mantra, Meditation, Concentration and Mindfulness
Psychology and Spirituality
A theoretical study of Yogic, Psychological and Spiritual methods of Self Realization and Healing. These can vary and will include: Koshas, Chakras, Nadis, Chitta, Manas, Buddhi, Ahamkara, Samskaras, Vasanas, amongst others
Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology and astral/energy/subtle Anatomy
Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle
Philosophy and ethics for the Meditation Teacher, and an understanding of how to develop a healthy lifestyle. Study of the Teachings of the Great spiritual Masters of past and present
Teaching and Communication skills
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher and the student’s process of learning. Receiving feedback, observing others, teaching and giving feedback
Participants will be taught under 3 general categories
1. Self-observation
2. Spiritual training
3. Personal development
Through the work presented in the above areas, we aim to train teachers reach a deeper state of harmony and unity with their spirit and the world around them
The training spans across 21 main areas:
1. Body relaxation
2. Cultivating observation
3. Observing on multiple levels
4. Understanding the inner flow
5. Pulsation and existence
6. Purifying the karmic network- Chakra Dharana and Nyasas
7. Purifying fears
8. Empathy
9. Realising Energy movements and kundalini
10. The center of existence
11. Understanding and managing space
12. Experiencing the subtle bodies - subtle anatomy
13. Recognising beauty in life
14. Expansion of consciousness beyond the body
15. Simultaneous observation
16. Compassion
17. The Self
18. Interconnectedness
19. Connecting with Grace
20. Entering and remaining in true nature
21. Experiencing true nature in everyday life
Basis for the training will be Traditional approaches from different schools, mainly Tantra (Kashmir Shaivism) and Vedanta, together with Buddhist sources (from the vehicles of Mahayana and Theravada)
At the same time basic principles in teaching meditation for groups from the participants will be developed in terms of:
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Presentation
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Energy management
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Personal practice and trouble shooting
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Maintaining meditation practice in everyday life
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Adapting ancient practices in the modern way of life
Additionally every student will be called to:
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Form and teach their own meditation class, as well as assisting in classes taught by others and presenting them to the group
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Every student will create an original thesis - program that will serve as a tool for the teaching of their future students
Language
The program will be taught in English or Greek, depending on the majority of the participants’ spoken language. In either case simultaneous translation will be offered from experienced translators
Classes will be taught by:
The director of studies Michalis Mourtzis MD (A.M.). (Swami Chandrashekarnada)
For more info, please contact us at: info@amrita.gr