*MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS TEACHER TRAINING COURSE* 🧘‍♂️ *A Certificate Residential Program at Govardhan Eco Village on occasion of International Yoga Day* 🛕 *Deepen your understanding, practice and teach meditation to others* 🧎‍♀️ Since ancient times meditation is well-recognised all across the globe for unlocking spiritual growth, inner peace and holistic well-being.🧎 In today’s demanding world with 24-hour connectivity to work and constant digital overload, work-life balance has put us in more more stress and under more pressure than ever before. This brings in all kinds of short and long-term health issues. Meditation is now considered a body mind complementary medicine which can act as a circuit breaker for this non-stop lifestyle, giving both the mind and the body a chance to recharge & connect with our truer and higher self.🧎‍♀️ Embark on this journey of self-exploration through meditation and mindfulness & bring some balance back to our world by learning the art of sharing these life changing practises with others too. The participants will be confident and ready to practice and share meditation techniques with other aspirants *Teacher* : Aarti ( Chakra & Holistic Lifestyle Counsellor) *Module 1 – Introduction* - History and Origin of meditation - Philosophy and Science of meditation - Meditation & Pancha Kosha - Impact of meditation on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health & well-being - Concepts of Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharana (Concentration) & Dhyana (Meditation) as per Patanjali Yog sutra. - Obstacles on the path of meditation - Preparations & General guidelines for meditation - Do’s & Don’ts of meditation *Module 2 – Preparation* - Shatkarmas (cleansing actions) as a preparation for meditation. - Understanding the importance, science & benefits of correct posture during meditation. - Various yogic postures as recommended in yoga scriptures with variations, modifications & appropriate props for meditation practices as recommended in yoga scriptures (Do’s & Don’ts of sitting posture) - Sukshma Vyayam (Energetic movements), warm ups and asanas for spine to help one sit in meditation for longer time with ease - Preparatory Breath-work and pranayama as a foundation for meditation. - Essential Mudras for meditation. - Different types of Dristhis (Fixing the gaze) during meditation. *Module 3 – Different Meditation Techniques* - More than 15 authentic meditation techniques from yogic scriptures including kaya-sthairyam (preparatory meditation) .Antar mouna, cyclic meditation, chakra meditation, mantra meditation, five senses meditation, AUM meditation, heartfulness meditation etc along with the theoretical understanding & explanation of all the steps of each meditation technique. - General meditation for stress relief, anxiety, gratitude, forgiveness, loving-kindness meditation, diseases etc. - Several mindfulness ideas & techniques Visualization meditation - Understand the usage of various sounds & musical instruments during guided meditation *Module 4 – Teaching Methodology* - Meditation Teaching Methodology. - Art of designing meditation with systematic stages - Art & science of designing need based personalised therapy & healing meditations for self/others - Understanding the contra-indications of certain types of meditation and care to be taken while conducting meditation for specific mental health conditions. - Important tips & guidelines while reading the guided meditation scripts for others. - Guidance on setting up the classroom for meditation practise *Who Should Do this Course?* It is a highly recommended training course for all health care professionals, Yoga teachers, therapists, Holistic health practitioners, Healers, Reiki practitioners or any individual who wishes to serve in the health & wellness community. You can use this course to upskill. You don’t need any previous experience. Anyone who is self-motivated and willing to learn and teach meditation can join. It is open to all individuals – Beginners to Intermediate practitioners. *Dates* : 13th June, 11am to 16th June 7 am *Detailed Schedule* 13th June, Friday 11-12 noon- Settling down 12-1 pm- Yoga Nidra & Orientation 1-2.30 pm- Lunch & Rest 2.30- 5.30 pm - Module 1 5.30- 6.30 pm - Meditation Practice on the Banks of Vaitarna River 6.30-7.30 pm- Darshan & Kirtan Meditation in Vrindavan Forest 7.30-8.30 pm- Dinner 8.30- 9.30 pm- Indoor Meditation Practice 14th June, Saturday 6.30-8 am- Lake Side Meditation Practice in the foothills of Sahyadri Ranges 8- 10am- Breakfast & Free time 10-1 pm- Module 2 1- 3 pm- Lunch & Rest 3-6 pm- Module 3 6- 7.30 pm- Darshan & Kirtan Meditation in Vrindavan Forest 7.30-8.30 pm- Dinner 8.30- 9.30 pm- Indoor Meditation Practice 15th June, Sunday 6.30-8 am- Lake Side Meditation Practice in the foothills of Sahyadri Ranges 8- 10am- Breakfast & Free time 10-1 pm- Module 4 1- 3 pm- Lunch & Rest 3-6 pm- Assessments & Presentations 6- 7.30 pm- Darshan & Kirtan Meditation in Vrindavan Forest 7.30-8.30 pm- Dinner 8.30- 9.30 pm- Certification Ceremony 16th June, Monday 6-7 am- Vedic Yagya 7 am- Departure *Course Fees:* Non-AC Room (Twin Sharing) - Rs 12000 per person Non-AC Room (Single Occupancy) - Rs 15000 per person AC Room (Twin Sharing)- Rs 18000 per person Single Occupancy AC Cottage- Rs 24000 per person Food charges not included in above package. Food can be honoured in any of the cafes at GEV *For Details & Registration* Email : [email protected]