This 80hr Online Accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training is for those who might feel drawn to bringing the power of mindfulness and compassion practices to others, or simply wanting to deepen their practice to shore-up the foundations of their own inner refuge.
Students often share how profoundly mindfulness and self-compassion are transforming their lives and then they ask: What is the pathway to becoming a teacher myself? I love this path I want to share it.
In this livestream training Deborah Berryman shares the qualities, personal experiences and attitudes that are important in those drawn to teaching meditation, as well as the challenges and pitfalls that may arise.
Course Overview:
In this course, we’ll explore the major considerations when approaching the role of teaching.
different motivations that draw people to mindfulness meditation,
personal qualities that contribute to being a good teacher,
deepening your own practice of mindfulness and self-compassion,
ways to prepare for being a teacher,
challenges of teaching,
what mindfulness and compassion teachers actually teach,
ways to address the deep sufferings our students bring to us,
elements that make up a good class,
ever-increasing opportunities for teaching in a world that so needs mindfulness and compassion everywhere.
Deborah will draw from over a decade of experience in training others to teach. You’ll hear inspiring stories, examples and reflections that allow you to use this learning as a way to grow for both you and your students.
Course Content
• defining meditation and mindfulness – what it is and is not
• the historical background to meditation in the yoga traditions and in Buddhism, and their expression in modern mindfulness practices
• the psychology of the mind in Pātañjala yoga and in Buddhism
• the effects of meditation on health and wellbeing: contemporary research
• different styles of meditation: concentration, awareness, and heart-based practices
• different meditation postures
• āsana and breathing practices to prepare for meditation
• the use of language and silence in teaching meditation
• structuring a guided meditation
• incorporating meditation in general yoga classes
• designing a meditation course
• trauma sensitive and inclusive teaching
• skilfully holding space, self-care and boundaries
• emotional responses and contra-indications
• obstacles to practice
• resources for continuing and deepening practice.
Course Structure and Dates
There will be six study days on the following dates. Each day will run from 9.30 to 15.30 UK time (with an hour lunch break). Between teaching weekends, you will have a home practice along with written assignments to complete.
Spring Course
11, 12 and 13 March
13, 14 and 15 May
Autumn Course
1 and 2 October
5 and 6 November
3 and 4 December
Delivery Method
Online (Livestream via Zoom) This allows for real time interaction between teacher and students. Relevant links will be provided on joining. Sessions are also recorded for participants to review in their own time for a limited period after the event.
Fees
Full Price: £450
Early Bird Price: £399 ends 30 January 2022
I endeavour to support anyone in genuine financial hardship. Please email directly.
Other information
Total Number of hours: 80 – including training, reading, self-study, assessments and assignments
Maximum participants: 24
Who’s it for?
This course offers you the chance to train specifically to teach mindfulness meditation. To be eligible for the course, you will have a regular personal meditation practice (recommended 1 year). The course is open to
• experienced meditation practitioners, health practitioners and/or yoga teachers wishing to share standalone meditation practices with others, in an individual or group setting
• yoga teachers looking to add or deepen their ability to bring meditation into their regular classes
• experienced meditation practitioners, health practitioners and/or yoga teachers wishing to offer meditation classes/courses
To be eligible for a Teaching Certificate, you will also need to be a yoga teacher, trainee yoga teacher, or have experience in another relevant field (e.g. as a school teacher, counsellor, or healthcare professional).
Cancellation Terms - please take time to read this carefully before booking -
• 60 days or more prior to the course date: Your payments will be refunded, less £50 which is your non-refundable deposit.
• 59 days or less prior to the course date: payments are not refundable.
