Meditation Teacher Training Certificate
What you'll learn
- Deepen your understanding of meditation
- Teach mediation to others
- Understand how to teach safely
- Add a meditation qualification to your CV
- Loving-kindness, focused, mantra, gazing and open monitoring meditation
Requirements
- Students should have a basic familiarity with meditation
- If you are new to meditation, complete our free 5-Day Mindfulness course first
Description
Meditation is a transformative practice that empowers individuals to cultivate inner peace, clarity, and well-being. It involves training the mind to focus on the present moment, fostering deep self-awareness and a profound sense of calm.
Through meditation, individuals can reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration and creativity, and develop emotional resilience. It's a powerful tool for managing the demands of our fast-paced lives, fostering a profound connection to our inner selves, and promoting overall mental, emotional, and physical health.
In our Meditation Teacher Training course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to not only experience these benefits for yourself but also to guide others on their journey towards a more balanced and harmonious life through the practice of meditation.
You will learn:
Explore the diverse cultural contexts of meditation, from Hinduism to Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity.
Gain a deep understanding of meditation theory and its various definitions, including its role as an altered state of consciousness.
Discover the wide range of meditation techniques, from focused meditation to mantra meditation, and learn how to practice and teach them effectively.
Explore the extensive health benefits of meditation, including stress reduction, relaxation techniques, and its application in mental health.
Dive into the world of meditation research, from its early origins to the modern mindfulness revolution, and understand the challenges in researching meditation.
Develop teaching skills and a structured approach to guide students through their meditation journey, utilising the Kolb learning cycle and effective class structures.
Prioritise safety and well-being in meditation practice, learning to address adverse experiences, mitigate risks, and follow best practices for a safe and supportive learning environment.
We’ll explore different meditation techniques through practical exercises so you can get hands-on experience with different types of meditation. For each one, you’ll get an introduction, practice and list of teaching points. We’ll cover:
Loving-kindness meditation (Maitrī, mettā)
Focused meditation (breath, object-focused)
Mantra meditation
Gazing meditation (Trataka)
Open monitoring meditation (mindfulness)
Each module is assessed by a multiple-choice exam. By the end of the course, you'll earn a certificate accredited by the International Association of Therapists.
The course is thoughtfully designed, featuring video lectures, downloadable resources, quizzes, practical exercises, and a comprehensive course handbook. Students undertaking this course should have an interest in meditation. However, no formal training is required to undertake this course as all concepts are explained from the ground up.
Looking to decide between this and our best-selling Mindfulness Teacher Training course? The mindfulness course goes deeper on that subject and is perfect for students who want an approach that concentrates on evidence-based approaches and mental health. This course is more suited to students who want to explore the historical context of meditation and a wider range of techniques. Both courses complement each other and all of the lessons are individual to each course.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to deepen their own practice of meditation
- Anyone who wants to teach meditation to others
Instructors
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- 112,161 Students
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Chris Worfolk is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and a software consultant. He is the author of nine books and has taught over 100,000 students online. He specialises in software, career coaching, mental health and resilience.
Chris is the founder of the mental health charity Anxiety Leeds and co-founder of the Leeds Anxiety Clinic. He is the author of Do More, Worry Less: Small Steps To Reduce Your Anxiety. He has an MSc in Psychology (Conversion) from Leeds Beckett University.
Previously, he has spent over ten years working in the IT industry helping companies including Sky, Asda, Capita and the NHS improve their digital products. He is the author of numerous books including How to Exit VIM and the IT Contracting Master Class. He holds a BSc in Computing from the University of Leeds.
In his spare time, he is an Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and a competitive public speaker. He lives in Leeds with his wife and daughter.
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