2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Two ONLINE ONLY

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DATE:
Saturday 4 May 2024 (12:00 -16:00)
Sunday 5 May 2024 (12:00 -16:00)
LOCATION:
Toronto Shambhala Center
TEACHER_FEMALE : Erika Berland
Program Price : $108.00
Prerequisites apply. The topic of this weekend program is Embodiment and how to convey a sense of the experience of embodiment to others and how to guide people towards being embodied in their meditation practice:

2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors Weekend Two

This is Weekend Two of three different weekend programs designed to support those interested in sharing the practice of meditation with others, to cultivate the understanding and skills to assist others along their meditation path. 

You do not need to attend all three weekends. Participation does not, in itself, lead to authorization as a Meditation Instructor.

Prerequisites:

While Weekend Two is open to all, it is intended for practitioners who have experience in Shambhala, including Shambhala teachings and a strong meditation practice, or are currently on the Meditation Instructor path.

Location: Register below for a live Zoom link with Shambhala Online. 

Shambhala Teacher: Erika Berland

Contact: [email protected]

Price: $108.00 USD

The following topics will be discussed, as well as how to convey a sense of the experience of embodiment to others and how to guide people towards being embodied in their meditation practice:
  • An overview of Mindfulness of Body
  • Discovering ease and joy in the physical posture of meditation 
  • Connecting our bodies to the body of the earth and the elements of our natural world
  • Feeling the energy of emotions in your body and holding your seat, with yourself and others
  • Communicating with others from an embodied place. 
  • Learning to work with physical discomfort through mindfulness of body
  • Exploration and familiarity with the Four Postures of Meditation
  • Tips on how to lead body-centered practices such as shamatha yoga with an emphasis on permission language and adaptations
  • Bringing “mindfulness of body” into everyday life

Please note the following special instructions before you register:

  1. Course fee is in USD. If you need a discount based on your financial situation, request this before you register
  2. On the registration form, please indicate Toronto as your Centre
  3. Enter this Revenue Share course code: 2024CONTINUING50

Our Centre will receive a share of registration fees for Toronto participants, and expand the program until 4pm.

For detailed course information and to REGISTER, click HERE

https://shambhala.org/event/705590-2024-continuing-education-for-meditation-instructors-weekend-two/

Plan ahead:

June 22-23, 2024: Weekend 3 with senior teachers Janet Solyntjes and Elaine Yuen, is by invitation only for authorized Meditation Instructors and those being mentored into the role.