Meditation Teacher Training
Our Meditation Teacher Training Course runs twice a year. The course runs for 90 minutes each Monday night over 12 weeks (divided into two 6 week blocks with a break between each half) at our Clifton Hill venue.
Our first course for 2012 will commence on Monday, January 30 and conclude on Monday, June 4. There will be a seven week break between Monday, March 12 and Monday, April 23.
Our second course for 2012 will commence on Monday, September 23 and conclude on Monday, December 16. There will be a one week break on Monday, November 5.
Only 12 places are available so please book early to avoid disappointment. Full cost of tuition is $880 or $770 concession.
To enrol in the Teacher Training Course you must have completed one of the Melbourne Meditation Centre's Basic Meditation Courses. Note, that it is possible to complete the Basic and Teacher Training Courses concurrently, as they both run on the same evening in Clifton Hill. It is also recommended that you complete an Intermediate Course.
This Meditation Teacher Training course is suitable for health care professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, psychologists, massage therapists and yoga and wellness instructors, as well as for those interested in teaching or guiding meditation in their community (e.g. schools, TAFE colleges, wellbeing centres, etc.), and those with a personal interest in meditation.
The course aims to equip participants with the instructional skills to successfully teach meditation and to enhance their personal or professional abilities, and the knowledge and steps necessary to run and conduct a meditation group or class.
Provided that you complete the relevant course work and assignments and your attendance is satisfactory you will be awarded a Meditation Teacher Training Certificate, which can be used to obtain the necessary insurance (Public Liability and Personal Indemnity Insurance) most places require in order for you to teach.
The course covers:
- how to present meditation in easily digestible and understandable terms
- how to lead/guide a meditation skillfully
- how to establish an appropriate setting for a meditation class
- common misconceptions and difficulties and how to overcome them
- how to answer challenging questions
- the role(s) of a meditation teacher
- your ethical responsibilities as a meditation teacher
- how to explain meditation to potential clients or organisations
- brochure design and advertising considerations
- starting and running a small business in the alternative health industry
The content of the course and the time spent on each facet will be customised to the needs of the group. Time will be allocated for questions and group discussions pertaining to topics relevant to the course.
Each student will get the opportunity to practice guiding meditations during class as well as in a 'live' situation.
Course notes provided.
The Meditation Teacher Training Certificate will be awarded only if the participant has attended at least 9 of the 12 sessions and has completed all the required assignments satisfactorily.
Prerequisites
The course is open to anyone with an interest in guiding or teaching meditation; however, ideally, students will be expected to have two or more years meditation experience.
Students enrolling in the Meditation Teacher Training course must have completed the Basic Meditation Course. Please note that there are no exceptions for this requirement, regardless of your previous experience. By completing The Basic Course you are introduced to essential principles and practices that we refer to during the Teacher Training course. Past students, many with decades of experience, have agreed that The Basic Course provides a crucial platform for the Teacher Training course and provides a wonderful opportunity to participate in the course from the unique perspective of a trainee teacher.
You can register for the next course online or by contacting Matt Young:
p. 03 9531 1607
e. matt@melbournemeditationcentre.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Meditation Teaacher Training course accredited?
At present, to the best of our knowledge, there are no 'officially' recognised meditation teacher training courses in Australia. Unlike many other modalities, government accreditation is not available.
Will I be able to offer Medicare Rebates having completed the course?
No. As there is currently no governement accreditation for meditation courses, meditation teachers are not able to offer rebates.
Will I be able to obtain personal indemity and public liability insurance having completed the course?
Yes. The Meditation Teacher Training Certificate is considered valid for the purpose of obtaining insurance.