Meditation Teacher Training
The 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.
In 2010 the first course will commence on Monday, February 22. There will be a 4 week break during April (due to the Easter break and Anzac Day Holidays), and the second half of the course will commence on Monday, May 3 — continuing through to Monday, June 7.
The second course for 2010 will commence on Monday, September 20 and conclude on Monday, December 13. There will be a one week break on Monday, November 1.
Only 10 places are available so please book early to avoid disappointment. Full cost of tuition is $770 or $660 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.)
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.
The course covers:
- how to present meditation in easily digestible and understandable terms
- how to lead/guide a meditation
- 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.
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.
The Basic Course covers the fundamental principles of meditation and introduces a range of practices that can be easily implemented by beginners and used by more experienced meditators to deepen and develop their practice. A good understanding of these principles and an appreciation for a variety of meditation styles and techniques is actually the most important and useful aspect when it comes to teaching.
You can register for the course online, or for more information contact Matt Young:
p. 03 9531 1607
e. matt@melbournemeditationcentre.com.au