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SUMMARY:Become a Certified Meditation Instructor
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Instructor Certification Program\nABOUT\nMindfulness meditation is now a cultural phenomenon! Research has shown that it can help regulate blood pressure and reduce symptoms in stress-related illnesses. It can help prevent relapse into depression when included as part of a treatment protocol. It lowers the stress hormone cortisol. Those who practice it regularly report greater self-confidence\, improved communication skills\, and an increased ability to navigate conflict and uncertainty. \nIf you are a yoga teacher\, life coach\, business coach\, nutritionist\, therapist\, health care professional\, or anyone who works with others directly\, acquiring the skill to be a meditation instructor can bring great value to the relationship. \nIt may appear that teaching meditation is a simple thing—what is so complicated about sitting down and breathing?! However\, 2600 years of mindfulness-awareness practice has shown us that though the technique is simple\, the results it produces are not. A responsible meditation teacher has some knowledge of how to guide others as their practice takes root. \nThe Open Heart Project is proud to announce its first-ever Meditation Instructor Certification Program. This online program is specifically constructed to serve those who work one-to-one or in small groups with clients or patients. Our program has been recognized by the International Coaching Federation. Federation members may claim 28 CEUS (14 core and 14 resource development) toward maintaining their coaching certification. \nThe program was created by Susan Piver and Jenna Hollenstein. Susan is the New York Times best selling author of 9 books\, a long-time meditation teacher\, and founder of the Open Heart Project\, an online mindfulness community with close to 20\,000 members. Jenna is a meditation guide in the Open Heart Project and a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist. She is founder of  Eat to Love and uses a non-diet approach to work one-to-one with clients struggling with chronic dieting\, disordered eating\, and eating disorders. \nParticipants will gain the necessary skills to teach the meditation technique clearly\, answer the most frequently asked questions with confidence\, and gain insight into the teacher-student relationship. This program is not about becoming a spiritual guide\, but about learning to impart this ancient technique responsibly\, kindly\, and skillfully. \nCURRICULUM\n\n28 hours of class time over 9 weeks and a commitment to practice meditation daily\nClasses will be held on nine consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET. Each class is recorded so if you have to miss one\, you may catch up by watching the recording. However\, we ask that you miss not more than one class.\nThere will be nine mid-week check-ins on Fridays from 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET. This is a chance to discuss your practice\, share reflections about the homework\, and ask questions.\n\nWeek 1: Introduction  \nWhy is meditation important to someone working as a coach\, therapist\, or wellness teacher? \nThe foundation\, process\, expected outcome of this course \nAn overview of the three-tiered learning objectives: \n\nTo help clients become more mindful;\nTo develop a personal mindfulness practice\, and\nTo become more present within the coaching flow\n\nIntroduction to meditation as a spiritual practice (that has nothing to do with religion) \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 2: Entering the Path \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nIntroduction to the philosophy and principles of mindfulness \nReview of the most common obstacles to practice and their antidotes \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 3: Keeping it Genuine \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nHow to create a a strong personal practice \nThe importance of simplicity \nThe secret to personal discipline \nThree steps to keep your practice sacred (rather than self-help) \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 4: Opening Your Heart \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nHow meditation opens the heart\, how to support yourself and others who may feel increasingly vulnerable\, and how to view vulnerability as a source of power \nIntroduction to the Four Immeasurables: Lovingkindness\, Compassion\, Sympathetic Joy\, and Equanimity \nMaking the connection between meditation practice and heart-opening and how that can influence the coaching relationship \nReflections on what may be holding you back from fully expressing your gifts as a coach and how the Four Immeasurables can help \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 5: Turning Your Practice Outward \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nBringing mindfulness off the cushion and into real life \nCreating a lifestyle of mindfulness \nHow your practice can benefit others\, especially your clients or patients \n5 steps to creating a mindful environment \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 6: Sharing the Practice with Authenticity \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nHow to offer this practice to others with confidence and authority \nPracticum intensive: Students break into dyads to provide meditation instruction to one another \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 7: Teaching Skillfully \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nPracticum intensive: Students again break into dyads to provide meditation instruction to one another \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 8: Creating a Strong Bond while Maintaining Boundaries \nGuided meditation practice by Susan \nHow to establish an appropriate relationship with meditation students \nHow to protect the sacred nature of the practice \nHow to establish confidence in the mind of your student so he or she can trust you and listen to you \nHow to prepare to give meditation instruction \nLetting go of expectations of yourself as a teacher\, of your student\, of the instruction \nDiscussion and homework \nWeek 9: Testing Your Knowledge: The Warrior’s Circle \nThe “Warriors Circle” is a different way of testing knowledge. It is both more gentle than traditional testing methods and more intense. Each student must be prepared to verbally answer every one of the test questions\, but only one will actually be posed to him or her. \nGoing forward: How to bring your new certification into your business to create more value for yourself and your clients or patients. \nREQUIREMENTS\n\nCompleted application form.\nThe ability and commitment to attend classes and check-ins. Attendance is required for all classes and check-ins. If you need to\, you may miss one class or one check-in\, to be made-up by watching the recording before the next session. Attendance in classes #1\, #6\, #7\, and #9 is mandatory.\nA commitment to your own personal practice. The most important quality of a meditation teacher is his or her own strong practice. You will receive all the instruction and support you need to establish your personal practice—and the commitment to practice regularly is required.\n\nCOST\n$1295 Early Bird (June 7 – Aug 7) and $1495 thereafter. \nPayment in full is required before attending the program. No refunds. \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS PROGRAM AS WE HAVE REACHED OUR PARTICIPANT CAPACITY.  PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT REGISTRATION FOR OUR JANUARY COURSE. \n  \nQuestions? Please email Michele. \n  \nSusan Piver is a Buddhist teacher and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books. A student of Buddhism since 1995\, she graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004 and was authorized to teach meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage in 2005. \nShe teaches workshops and speaks all over the world on meditation\, spirituality\, communication styles\, relationships and creativity. \nIn 2011\, Piver launched The Open Heart Project\, an online meditation community with nearly 20\,000 members who practice together and explore ways to bring spiritual values such as kindness\, genuineness and fearlessness to everyday life. \n  \nJenna Hollenstein\, MS\, RD\, CDN\, is a writer\, nutrition therapist\, mindfulness teacher and Open Heart Project Meditation Guide. \nShe is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the author of Understanding Dietary Supplements\, a handy guide to the evaluation and use of vitamins\, minerals\, herbs\, and botanicals for both consumers and clinicians\, and more recently the memoir Drinking to Distraction. \nShe will be co-teaching the NEW “How to Become a Meditation Instructor” certified E-Course program with Susan Piver. \nINTERESTED IN RECEIVING UPDATES ABOUT THE PROGRAM BEING HELD JANUARY 24 – MARCH 21\, 2017? Please submit your email via the form below and we’ll be sure to let you know when registration is available.\nLoading…\nHaving trouble submitting via the form? Please email Michele and she’ll add you to the list.
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