This training is perfect for:
- yoga teachers looking to deepen their understanding of meditation and pranayama
- practitioners seeking to enhance their personal practice
- or anyone interested in the healing powers of breath and meditation.
With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, you'll emerge from this training not only with the knowledge to teach but with a profound personal experience of the practices.
You do not have to be a yoga teacher to take this meditation training... But if you are, it counts for Continuing Education Hours ❤ This 50 hour training offers you the tools to skillfully instruct students through several different types of guided meditations and pranayama. This course includes study on the Chakras, exploring the layers and their meaning. Learn to script meditation and pranayama into a regular yoga class. Review the business & sales of meditation and breath-work as workshops, full classes or in your own business. This Meditation Teacher Training Includes home study hours as homework and required reading. Completing the training offers Continuing Education hours towards Yoga Alliance, as well as a certificate.
Welcome To Our 50-Hour Meditation & Pranayama Teacher Training
Deepen Your Practice and Learn to Teach with Authenticity and Depth
Embark on a transformative journey with our 50-Hour Meditation & Pranayama Teacher Training that is Yoga Alliance registered. This comprehensive program is designed not just to teach you about meditation and pranayama but to immerse you in these practices, allowing you to teach from a place of deep understanding and personal experience.
Experience-Based Learning
At the heart of Frik-Shuhn's philosophy is the belief that true teaching comes from experience. Our training emphasizes extensive practice of each meditation and pranayama technique before teaching it. This ensures that as a teacher, you're not just passing on knowledge but sharing your own journey and insights.
Curriculum Highlights
Diverse Meditation Practices: Explore various meditation techniques, including mindfulness, mantra, visualization, silence, metta (loving-kindness), and nidra (yogic sleep). Discover the unique benefits of each practice and how to integrate them into teaching.
Comprehensive Pranayama Techniques: Dive deep into pranayama (breath control) practices such as conscious breath, three-part breath, ujjayi (victorious breath), square breath, abdominal breathing, nostril breathing, cooling breaths, and kapalabhati (skull shining breath).
Teaching Methodology: Learn effective strategies for teaching meditation and pranayama, including how to introduce these practices to beginners, create a conducive environment, and address common challenges.
Mantras and Malas: Gain an understanding of mantras, their purposes, and how to select mantras for specific outcomes. Learn the significance of malas (prayer beads) and how to use them in your practice and teaching.
Holding Space and Chanting: Master the art of holding space for your students, creating a safe and nurturing environment for their practice. Explore the power of chanting and its role in meditation and pranayama sessions.
Understanding Prana: Delve into the concept of prana (life force energy), the benefits of pranayama, the vayus (winds or directions of prana), and how they influence our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The Chakras and Koshas: Explore the chakra system and the koshas (layers of being), understanding their relevance to meditation and pranayama practices.
Nidra Experiences: Experience the profound relaxation and awareness that comes with Yoga Nidra, and learn how to guide others into this restorative state.
Scripting and Resources: Access resources for finding and creating scripts for meditation and pranayama practices. Learn how to tailor scripts to your audience and integrate them into your teaching.
The Business of Meditation: Navigate the practical aspects of teaching meditation, from integrating meditation into yoga classes to establishing dedicated meditation sessions and building your brand in the wellness industry.
Bonus Practices and Flexible Learning: Benefit from bonus pranayama and meditation practices, along with pre-recorded content that allows you to learn at your own pace.
Plus, join monthly calls with a community of students enrolled in Frik-Shuhn trainings for ongoing support and inspiration.
Why Choose This Training?
This training is perfect for yoga teachers looking to deepen their understanding of meditation and pranayama, practitioners seeking to enhance their personal practice, or anyone interested in the healing powers of breath and meditation. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, you'll emerge from this training not only with the knowledge to teach but with a profound personal experience of the practices.
Join Us - Step into a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Expand your teaching and personal practice with our 50-Hour Meditation & Pranayama Teacher Training. Embrace the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors, connect with a supportive community, and cultivate a deep, personal understanding of these ancient practices.
For Students:
Counteracting Stress: Regular meditation and pranayama practices have been shown to significantly reduce stress levels. They achieve this by activating the parasympathetic nervous system—the body's rest-and-digest response—counteracting the fight-or-flight response triggered by stress. This physiological shift lowers cortisol levels, reduces heart rate, and decreases blood pressure, promoting a state of calm and relaxation.
Enhancing Mental Clarity and Focus: Both meditation and pranayama improve concentration and cognitive function. By training the mind to focus on a single point of attention—whether it's the breath, a mantra, or a visual image—practitioners can enhance their ability to concentrate and reduce mental clutter, leading to greater productivity and efficiency in daily tasks.
Emotional Balance and Resilience: Regular practice helps in managing emotions, reducing the intensity of reactions to stressful situations, and increasing resilience. By observing thoughts and emotions without attachment during meditation, individuals learn to respond to life's challenges with equanimity rather than being reactively overwhelmed.
Physical Health Benefits: Pranayama techniques, in particular, improve respiratory function and increase the efficiency of oxygen use by the body. They can also boost the immune system and enhance energy levels, making practitioners more resistant to illness and fatigue.
For Teachers:
Teaching from Experience: When teachers practice meditation and pranayama themselves, they gain personal insights into the challenges and benefits of these practices. This experience allows them to teach from a place of authenticity, making their guidance more relatable and effective for their students.
Creating Impactful Practices: Understanding the nuances of how meditation and pranayama can alleviate modern stressors enables teachers to design classes that address the specific needs of their students. Whether it’s a session aimed at reducing workplace stress, improving sleep, or enhancing focus and creativity, teachers can tailor their offerings to meet contemporary demands.
Empowering Students with Tools for Self-Care: By educating students on the benefits of meditation and pranayama, teachers empower them with powerful self-care tools. These practices can be integrated into daily life, providing students with accessible methods to manage stress, improve their health, and enhance their overall well-being.
Fostering a Community of Wellness: Teachers play a crucial role in building communities where individuals support each other in their wellness journeys. Through classes and workshops, teachers can bring people together, fostering a sense of connection and shared experience in navigating the challenges of modern life.
This Training Will Prepare And Certify Students To:
- Skillfully instruct students through guided meditation & pranayama.
- Introduce students to several different types of meditations & pranayama.
- Dive into the chakras. Learn to script meditation & pranayama into a regular yoga class.
- Review the business & sales of meditation
- Learn breath work as workshops, full classes or in your own business.
- Feel comfortable and confident sharing all of these teachings with students.
In Relation to Modern Day Living
The acceleration of life’s pace, the omnipresence of technology, and the constant bombardment of information can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout. Meditation and pranayama offer a sanctuary from the external chaos, a way to turn inward and find peace amidst the turmoil. They teach practitioners to ground themselves in the present moment, cultivating mindfulness that can transform their experience of daily life. Incorporating these practices into regular routines can serve as a preventive measure against the detrimental effects of stress, enhancing physical health, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall quality of life. For both students and teachers, meditation and pranayama are invaluable resources for navigating the complexities of the modern world with grace and balance. Discover the power of meditation and pranayama to heal, to reveal, and to awaken.