Dates
Saturday 4 March + Sunday 5 March: 15:30-18:30 GMT
Saturday 11 March + Sunday 12 March: 15:30-18:30 GMT
Open to those who have completed level I. You can purchase the recording of the level I course by emailing hello@triyoga.co.uk.
If you have trained in buddhist meditation techniques you may be eligible - please email hello@triyoga.co.uk.
Open to:
Meditators who would like to deepen and refresh their practice
People who want to offer meditation instruction in a group setting such as a yoga class, school group, nursing home, library
In Level 1 of this course, you learned a clear and straightforward technique for practicing mindfulness meditation, as drawn from the Buddhist tradition. You will learn how this down-to-earth method of mindfulness meditation will lead to personal insights, clarity, groundedness and joy.
In Level 2, you will learn specific structures for writing dharma talks as well as how to teach this simple, effective technique in groups and one-on-ones.
This training includes 14 days access to the online content if you are not able to make the live time or would like to re-watch within that period.
This 15-hour mindfulness meditation teacher training level II (12 hours online plus homework) is for people interested in learning to teach meditation to a group. In addition to longer sitting meditations sessions to develop stamina and insight, Level II includes:
how to offer meditation instruction to a group (not one-on-one)
how to structure and confidently deliver a pithy 5-minute dharma talk
the chance to practice this several times!
how to field questions (including an FAQ handout) and lead group discussions.
receiving constructive feedback from Cyndi
connecting the Four Noble Truths to Mindfulness Meditation practice & technique
dharma talks on heart practices: the path of the bodhicitta; maitri practice and the truth of interdependence
The training will include:
4-5 dharma talks
8 meditation sessions
Journaling exercises
Small group assignments
Movement snacks of simple stretching and restorative yoga to reawaken stagnant physical energy
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE A WRITTEN TEST AND GIVE A 5-MINUTE TALK IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
Total CEUs / CPDs
15 hours
Pre-Homework:
Required reading: HOW TO MEDITATE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOUR MIND by Pema Chodron
Recommended reading: MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH by Bhante Gunaratana