Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Level 2
Welcome to the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Level 2 course!
Are you ready to take your knowledge and skills to the next level!?
We are excited about our Level 2 course coming up on the weekend of 4-5 November (in-person or via livestream) and would love you to join us. We have some NEW elements this year.
With a focus on meditation and mindfulness as therapeutic tools, Level 2 will provide a broader range of techniques to guide your clients towards a deeper experience of meditation. It will also enhance your confidence and abilities in guiding sessions, along with more on self-care to avoid burnout.
This year we have also added a new section exploring the fascinating history of meditation practice and philosophies, along with the use of meditation in complementary forms.
If you are keen to qualify for provisional membership of the national peak body Meditation Australia, completion of this Level 2 course is a core element. See below for further information.
Led by John Burston, with teachers Gretta Koch and Ian Nuberg joining, this is an in-depth and high-quality training course in a fun, supportive and creative environment. We are very responsive to individual requirements, to ensure you get what you need.
“The Lifeflow teachers create a learning atmosphere that is as engaging as it is informative – the perfect blend of theory, practical and open group discussions.”
– Jake Stewart, NDIS Mentor, Employment Options Inc.
Course aims
This training has been designed to extend your skills, knowledge, and repertoire of teaching and guiding meditation. This will enable you to enhance your confidence and abilities in guiding meditation and mindfulness sessions.
Main outcomes include:
- An in-depth exploration of the use of meditation and mindfulness as therapeutic tools.
- A deep dive into the history of meditation, philosophies and complementary practices.
- Better understanding of the use of suggestion within a meditation script, so you can build your own meditations or adapt from others.
- Greater knowledge around self-care – essential for avoiding burn out.
- An important step towards professional membership with the national peak body Meditation Australia
Completion of this course forms a core element in qualifying for Provisional Membership of Meditation Australia. See below for further information.
Here's what you can expect from the training
- Dive deeper into the differences between meditation and mindfulness, and how these practices can be applied as therapeutic tools in areas such as therapy, personal growth, and developing wisdom.
- Learn how to skilfully use suggestion when guiding meditation, including the different types of suggestion and how to build your own style of guiding.
- Explore how to adapt your presentation of meditation and mindfulness for different situations and lead groups of people with confidence.
- Discover the fascinating history of meditation practice and philosophy, including meditation in complementary forms.
- Understand possible contraindications and learn how to safeguard against them, ensuring your clients enjoy their meditation practice.
- Embody your own practice and develop your skills in self-care, which is essential for successfully teaching meditation to others.
- Refresh your teaching and guiding skills with new meditation exercises and share your experiences in a supportive and understanding environment.
- Receive a complete training manual and set of prompt cards for new meditations for guiding.
Prerequisite
A prerequisite for the Teacher Training Level 2 course is the completion of the Mindfulness Meditation – Teacher Training Level 1 course, as well as experience in teaching and guiding meditation and mindfulness exercises. We also recommend attending our Level 2 Meditation course and having a regular meditation practice to get the full benefit of this training program.
Enrol now to take your meditation teaching skills to the next level and get on track to become a qualified Provisional Member of Meditation Australia.
Course structure
Over a weekend, this course will take you on a journey of deepening your knowledge and skills in mindfulness meditation teaching. Starting with a revision of core material from Mindfulness Meditation – Level 1, the course will further develop your understanding of how meditation and mindfulness can be applied within different contexts.
Day 1 - Saturday
- Introduction to the course and key concepts.
- An in-depth examination of mindfulness and its various applications.
- The use of suggestion in guiding meditation, including pitfalls to be aware of.
- Introducing new meditation exercises to add to your teaching repertoire.
Day 2 - Sunday
- Reflecting on what has worked and what hasn’t when guiding meditations.
- Understanding contraindications and how to protect your clients.
- Exploring history of meditation practice and philosophy and complementary forms.
- Further, develop your understanding of the importance of self-care and group care in teaching meditation.
Assessment
Assessment is a crucial part of the learning process in this course. During the training, you will have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills by revising a poorly worded meditation text. This exercise will require you to demonstrate your understanding of appropriate suggestions used in guiding meditation by submitting a re-worded meditation text.
To complete this assessment project we ask that you also submit an audio recording of you delivering your re-worded meditation. (This can be easily achieved with a smart phone and instructions on how to do this will form part of the course material.) We ask that the meditation is no longer than 10 minutes from start to finish.
You will also prepare a two-minute audio presentation summarising your learnings on meditation history/philosophies from various texts, OR on meditation in complementary forms. This will be explained in detail during the course.
We understand that time is valuable, which is why we provide you with 21 working days from the completion of the course to submit your project. Our team will then provide written feedback within three weeks of receiving your project.
Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be awarded a Mindfulness Meditation – Teacher Training Level 2 certification. This recognition will serve as a testament to your hard work and dedication in honing your meditation teaching skills.
Qualifying for Provisional Membership of Meditation Australia
This course forms a core element in qualifying for Provisional Membership of Meditation Australia.
To complete all of the requirements, you will need to:
- Complete the Learn to Meditate course (on demand or in person course)
- Complete Teacher Training Levels 1 and 2 (in person or via livestream)
- Complete all three of the Level 2 modules as a student (in person or via livestream)
Once all of the above have been satisfactorily completed, we will issue a certificate which will allow you to become a Provisional Member of Meditation Australia.
Key information - 2023 intake
Dates & times:
Saturday 4 November
Sunday 5 November
9:30 am-4:30 pm each day
12 contact hours
Cost:
$825
Early Bird discount:
Enrol by Friday 1 September and pay only $742.50
Special rate for Lifeflow Members:
Pay only $695. This rate closes on Friday 1 September.
Prerequisite:
Completion of Mindfulness Meditation – Teacher Training Level 1 course
Location:
Lifeflow Studio
8 / 259 Glen Osmond Rd
Frewville
Enrolments close:
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Contact Lifeflow for further information
p: (08) 8379 9001
How to pay
Online:
Phone bookings:
Call us on (08) 8379 9001 with your credit card details.
In person:
You can enrol during office hours with cash or credit card. Mon–Thurs between 9:30 am–4:30 pm.
Places are limited so please enrol and make your payment early to avoid disappointment.
Bookings, cancellations and refunds policy – Teacher Training Level 2 course
- Please see above section for booking close date.
- A $50 administration fee applies to all refunds given for any reason. Please direct cancellations and requests for refunds in writing to info@lifeflow.com.au
- No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 14 days prior to the course starting unless we are able to fill the vacancy created by the cancellation, in which event the $50 administration fee will apply.
- Lifeflow Meditation Centre reserves the right to cancel a course that does not have sufficient numbers, or in the event of unforeseen circumstances. An alternative course or full refund will be offered.
Great course, great instructors. I both learnt a lot and enjoyed the course thoroughly.
– Dr Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide
Great course, great instructors. I both learnt a lot and enjoyed the course thoroughly.
– Dr Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide
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