MINDFULNESS TEACHER TRAINING
Turn Your Passion into Purpose
100-hr Teacher Training Program
If you are interested in developing the foundational skills to become a mindfulness meditation teacher, join Anthony Profeta, for his introductory yet INTENSIVE 100-hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program.
This training immersion will help you gain a more complete understanding of mindfulness meditation with a thorough exploration into Buddhist philosophy and its meditation techniques; especially its mindfulness and compassion practices.This training will strengthen your own practice and give you the necessary knowledge and experience to lead mindfulness meditation in a clear way to others in both a group and 1-1 setting.The program is aimed at those who wish to become more skillful in presenting mindfulness – such as therapists, social workers, yoga teachers, health care professionals, educators, life coaches, and anyone seeking to integrate mindfulness meditation practices into their work. But, it is also open to anyone who may have no desire to teacher but simply wish to deepen their own practice & study.
During the training participants are required to make a serious time commitment. There will be group practice, teaching exercises, additional individual practice and study requirements. Students will be asked to practice mindfulness meditation for a minimum of 30-60 minutes per day for the duration of the program (and hopefully for the rest of their lives). In addition to six training weekends and study days, you will need to complete regular homework assignments and readings, weekly check-ins with peer groups, practice teaching assignments, 2 teacher one-on-one meetings, and monthly videoconference calls.Details will be presented for group practice & mock teaching sessions once the program is underway. There will be tests and a full-day retreat at the end of the program.
Who is Eligible
Anyone looking to deepen their own practice and understanding of meditation & mindfulness
Anyone looking to move toward helping others with their meditation practice.
Recommended For
Yoga students, Yoga teachers, Social workers, Therapists, School teachers, Leaders in any field, etc.
Meditation instruction and practice is beneficial to all other modalities, including one’s every day life and relationships.
Requirements
Completed Application
1 year or more of consistent meditation practice or completion of prerequisite course.
Full attendance in the program (Have to miss something, we get it! Everything will be recorded, but if you miss more than one weekend you don’t get certified).
Successful completion of weekly readings, homework, tests & completion of our full-day retreat.
Information & Costs
We strive to make this training accessible to people of all income levels and offer early bird pricing with payment plans.
There is a small number of scholarships that will be available for school teachers from The Peace & Compassion Foundation.
To request a scholarship application or to nominate a teacher please contact us.
Cost
Full Tuition: $2400
Full Tuition For Students Who’ve Taken Prerequisite: $1997
Earlybird Pricing (up to 1 month before start date): $1897
Payment & Refund Policy
Upon acceptance, participants must submit a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the program tuition. The remaining 75% of the program tuition can be paid in installments and must be paid in full by the 4th weekend of the program
Because we can accept only a limited number of applications, we cannot offer refunds.
Payment plans can be arranged for all tuition pricing.
Contact us if you’re interested in arranging a payment plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Completion of the online application and two brief letters of recommendation with contact info.
THE PROGRAM
Six Training Weekends
Full-Day Retreat & Graduation
Biweekly Video Conference calls
(Meetings will be held on weekday evenings, and will be scheduled on dates which are determined by considering class and teacher availability.)
Sundays 1-7pm
Weekends include meditation practice, discussions, exercises, and practice teachings.
WEEKEND 1
July 11th & 12th, 2020
Meditation & Mindfulness History and Practice
During this sessions we will discuss the history of Meditation & Mindfulness practice and the difference between these methods. Introduction to posture and preliminaries in beginning a practice. Also touch upon the the contemporary view of mindfulness meditation. Instructions for guided mindfulness of breath practice and some other methods.
WEEKEND 2
August 15th & 16th, 2020
A Deeper Dive Into Mindfulness
Some say mindfulness has been watered down by modern society. During this session we will dive deeper into the roots of this ancient practice and learn more about the purpose of mindfulness from a Buddhist perspective. We will also discuss how to incorporate these practices into all aspects of our lives. Touching upon it’s benefit in dealing with difficult emotions and thoughts Approaches and techniques to work with hindrances including overwhelming emotions, difficult thoughts, physical pain.
Weekend 3
September 5th & 6th, 2020
The Cultivation of Compassion & Heartfulness
In many asian cultures the word for mind and heart is the same and therefore John Kabat-Zinn “the father of modern mindfulness” states: “if we hear mindfulness and also don’t like of heartfulness we haven’t truly understand what it is about.” So, during this weekend we will touch on the History and practice of traditional metta (lovingkindness), forgiveness, and compassion meditation. Approaching self-compassion and learning and practicing mindful communication with ourselves and others
WEEKEND 4
October 3rd & 4th, 2020
The Science Behind The Practice
During this weekend we will discuss the science and research of mind-body connection. The process and mechanics of what happens in our mind during and after mindfulness meditation practice. We will touch upon the benefits. As well as the recent findings on the benefits of Compassion meditation practice.
Weekend 5
November 7th & 8th, 2020
Working The Practices With Others
This week we will discuss the different types of setting and environments of conducting a practice. We will touch up the ethical guidelines of being a teacher and working with private, one-on-one students, working in group settings, and working in healthcare institutions. You get tips and guidance in establishing a career as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, etc… Final presentations may begin this weekend also depending on class size.
WEEKEND 6
December 5th & 6th, 2020
Student Presentations & Final Full Day Retreat
Students will develop a curriculum and lead and instruct the class in a presentation on applications of mindfulness,, research on mindfulness, as well as a guided meditation of their choice. The weekend will end with a Full Day Retreat Conducted for the most part in Noble Silence.
Interested in my Mindfulness Teacher Traning?
If you’d like to apply for the Mindfulness Teacher Training with meditation teacher Anthony Profeta, please apply below!