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COMMUNITY MEDITATION SESSIONS: See the Westminster Studio Schedule

 

MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING:

Students, order your books here!

Download your application Here

Download your 2012 Financial Forms (TEACHING TRACK) here

Download your 2012 Financial Forms (PERSONAL ENRICHMENT TRACK) here

This program is offered at BOTH the Baltimore and Westminster locations as well as in distance learning format. It is co-facilitated by Jeanne Deignan-Kosmides, Diane Finlayson, Pat Grimm and Marissa Vargas and is ideal for those who want to learn about both the theories and practices of meditation with an eye toward teaching meditation to mixed faith populations as well as for those who wish to have a more in depth knowledge of meditation in order to deepen their personal meditation practice.

Students will engage in reading about THEORY as well as experiencing PRACTICE. The yama therapeutics programs use in-depth in-person weekend trainings once a month for group practices supplemented with an on-line classroom where you will engage in homework and discussion with your cohort between training sessions. This also allows our distance learners to maintain connection and dialogue with the community at large.

Yama therapeutics interfaith meditation facilitator training incorporates information from many traditions so you can develop a practice that meets your needs and for those teaching, to meet the needs of those you teach.

All meditation paths share the ability to enable us to experience life more fully by reducing stress and bringing integration to mind and body. As Yoga practice gives us a means of accepting where we are in our lives, meditation helps us to transcend our difficulties and integrate all levels of our experience to create a greater sense of awareness of our connection to “All-that-is”.

As we become more fully acquainted with our authentic identity we can face adversity in our lives with grace and ease. Life’s challenges become opportunities for growth as our meditation practice is integrated into our daily lives.

yama therapeutics Meditation Facilitator Training Course Content

Patanjal’s Yoga Sutras is the foundation to our practice as well as Anthony Newburg’s “Why God Won’t Go Away” and Mihaly Csikszentmihaly’s “Flow” to see how modern science supports the ancient wisdom of the sutras.

During the course you will learn:

  • Preliminary practices to meditation
    • Relaxation techniques
    • Concentration excercises
  • Meditation Styles
    • Mindfulness practice
    • Japa/mantra
    • Antar Mouna/Inner Silence
    • Walking Meditation
    • Gazing practice
    • Yoga Nidra
  • Physical, Mental and Spiritual benefits of meditation
    • Reduction of stress
    • Improved physical health
    • Clarity of internal vision and more
  • Common meditation experiences
  • How to structure a class and more!

Those on the teaching track will demonstrate the ability to teach:

  • A lecture on the benefits of meditation
  • A lecture on how to meditate
  • A lecture of your choice
  • A 6 week internship class

Teaching track participants will also demonstrate the ability to:

  • Lead a meditation group
  • Teach basic meditation techniques
  • Use guided meditations and visualizations in a group setting
  • Problem solve questions and concern regarding a meditation experience

Prerequisites for al wishing to join either track:

  • Daily personal meditation practice
  • Understanding of the transformation that is possible through meditation
  • Vision of the group with whom you wish to share this knowledge (Teaching track)

Deep meditation practice can bring issues to the surface. Those wishing to participate in the yama program must commit to spiritual direction with a spiritual director of their choice at least twice a month and those in therapy must stay the course of their treatment and have clearance from their therapist/doctor in order to participate.

Baltimore Spring 2012 Training Dates:

  • Feb 4 & 5 2012
  • Mar 3 & 4, 2012
  • Mar 31 & Apr 1, 2012
  • May 5 & 6, 2012
  • June 9 & 10, 2012

Hours each training weekend are noon to five at each location.

Cost of the program for personal enrichment is $1500. Cost of the teaching track program is $1750. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due with registration in order to hold your place in class with the balance due the first day of class. Monthly payment plans for the duration of the training are available by special arrangement for those who demonstrate financial need and wish to attend the training.

Class size is limited to 12 in order to address individual needs!

Register Online for Classes!