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Meditation Teacher Training at Ananda of
Portland
Starting September 8, 2010
Meditation is becoming well known in today’s world as an invaluable
tool for enhancing one’s quality of life –
mentally, physically,
emotionally, and spiritually. Meditation teachers are needed and wanted
in yoga studios,
churches, businesses, health clubs – the list goes on
and on.
Ananda Portland has been helping people learn to meditate for
decades.
Our curriculum prepares you to teach meditation skills to
anyone.
You'll learn and discuss:
- What meditation is and what it is not;
- How to get comfortable for a silent, sitting meditation;
- Using the breath to calm the body and mind;
- Concentration techniques to overcome mental restlessness;
- How to use affirmations, visualization, walking meditations, and
nature meditations;
- Energy and its effect on meditation
- How to open the heart and develop your feeling nature;
- Music as an aid to meditation;
- Effective presentation skills and how to overcome stage fright;
- Becoming a truly dynamic teacher;
- How to organize and market your classes.
In addition to inspiring classes offered by some of Ananda’s finest
and most experienced meditation teachers,
you’ll participate in daily
meditations and Ananda Yoga® practices, and receive a comprehensive
teaching manual. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion.
Daiva and Gangamata Glazzard
Directors of Ananda Portland
Application: Download and print (PDF)
Details:
13 sessions - 3 1/2 hours each -
11 Wednesday
Evenings, 6-9:30. 2 Saturday Mornings, 8:30-Noon (Saturday classes are Sept 11 and Nov 13)
Each Session will include practice, time for a light meal (prepared by
students), philosophy
section; time for Q&A.
Students may attend other meditation classes offered at Ananda Portland for free, during the length of the course.
Personal guidance and meeting with one of the 4 instructors
Certification as a Meditation Teacher
Cost: $700, includes 100 page course manual, classes, individual support, certificate,
and attendance of the Thanksgiving Gratitude retreat Nov 13.
Deposit of $200(or full payment) is due with the application. The deposit is applied to the total cost,
and full balance is due when the class begins. Payment options can be discussed in person
at time of application.
Pre-requisites for Certification: Completed Application;
Personal Daily Practice of Meditation for minimum of 6 months prior to
course; Completion of the Art and Science of Raja Yoga Course, Level 1
Auditing Track: Those
who wish to take this course for their own personal development are
welcome to participate.
In this case the Personal Daily Practice
Requirement of 6 months prior to the course is waived. Those who later
wish
to certify can, once their personal practice has developed, document
their practice and certify for a small process fee.
The auditing track assumes full participation in the course and is full
price.
Teachers:
Sabrina Tusing, PTA, CMT, RYT 200
Lorna Knox, RN, CMT
Gangamata Glazzard, CMT, RYT 200, Co-director of Ananda Portland
Daiva Glazzard, CMT, Co-director of Ananda Portland
For more information e-mail us at
info@anandaportland.org. |
