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meditate part 1 (50hrs)

self study program

 

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throw yourself into the practice and theory of meditation. studying both the modern science of meditation & the tradition of dhyāna (坐禪), learn to just be.

in a stressed-out world, being complex is encouraged... is even easier. this course is a balance. the meditating mind is not complex - it is the opposite. and therein lies its power, its potential.

this program is open to all.

10 weeks of step-by-step training

 

you will receive a total of 5hrs of instruction each week over a total of 10 weeks. these are in 2 parts: a lecture and a practice.

this training will be systematic, inspired by studying both contemporary research on the power of sitting and the thousand-year-old taoist philosophy of sitting... just sitting.

there is much in common.

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accreditation

- receive a full 50hrs of ya accreditation either as part of our 300/500hr program, or as a part of your continuing education credits.

group energy

 

you can go at your own pace, but we'll all be going through the program together. we will have our own private communication forum where we can support, share and learn together.

this adds a wonderful group dynamic that makes learning much more fun.

on demand now, 
one year's access

remember; if you cannot join live one week or at all, don't stress. all lessons are on-demand and can be accessed at your own pace on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

once you have finished, the whole program can be taken again at any time. It will always be yours, whenever you need it. this is a wonderful boon of online study.

big benefit to online learning

big benefits - online learning

 

- take from anywhere in the world. 
rome, moscow, hong kong, new york... we can get together!

 

- take live. then deepen your learning with recorded content. this course is super content rich! multiple passes makes a massive difference...

- or take recorded. if you can't make it live, take the program when you can,
as you can.

- one year access to curriculum. don't remember stuff? need clarification? it's right here, any time.

 

- increased personal teacher interaction & exchange. Aamax of 30 students per course. we're literally staring each other in the face. it is close, it is intimate, it is powerful.

 

- full ya accreditation

 

 what you get, 365-day access to:

  • 10 weeks of meditation practices (30mins a day)
  • 10 recorded lectures
  • training manual with journaling assignments
  • the 'mastery in community' private study group (ask questions, share your journey)
  • my practice library with over 200 recored yoga classes
  • my weekly saturday yin yoga and q&a session
  • copies of all training materials
  • course reading list
  • 50hr certification or continuing education

all coursework must be completed in full within one year of the purchase date for ya accredited certification.

curriculum

 

there is no better time to find space in our lives. meditation is often not done or it is mystified... but there is nothing to learn really past basic technique. you may not always enjoy it as meditation takes us out of our habitual patterns and habits.⁠ but that misses the point. meditation is not designed to be fun. neither is it supposed to be hell. instead, it is a life skill designed to give you mental space however that comes.

meditation is the foundation of many modern approaches to mental health; addiction recovery, depression, ocd/add, etc... it is fabulous to get to know it better, and I invite you in. someone you know or teach will benefit greatly from it - including you.⁠

wondering exactly what is taught in our 10-week program? here's the curriculum*:

 

week 1:

practice: awareness

theory: fundamentals

week 2:

practice: begin

theory: introduction to the science of meditation

week 3:

practice: count

theory: the ox

week 4:

practice: count

theory: the default mind

week 5:

practice: watch

theory: taming the ox

week 6:

practice: count

theory: addiction

week 7:

practice: count-less

theory: riding the ox

week 8:

practice: letting go

theory: metacognition

week 9:

practice: no count

theory: release

week 10:

practice: nothing

theory: no ox, no self

 

  • the curriculum is subject to change before we begin. the above is a guideline only.

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repeat. repeat. repeat

 

each week you will be given several 30-minute guided meditation practices, each with a different approach.

you must do your meditation five times a week. this grows habit, skill and builds awareness. at first, it will seem strange, difficult, foreign. but as time passes this will change.

if you are looking for a certificate for this course, you must complete all of the course hours. this includes both lectures and practices.

learn technique

 

there are many ways of approaching meditation. they are all great. we will focus on the simplest...awareness.

progress and awareness arrive by simply noting what is happening in your mind. though at first glance, crude...when you shine your mind with the light of awareness, the implications of what you experience can be profound, view-altering, or just relaxing.

go deep. not broad.

 

each week's meditation will build on the experience of the last. what at first seems either impossible or boring (total opposites) will, as you ease into it, become familiar, even comfortable.

with deepening practice, your mind and your emotions settle, you find clarity, a blurring of complete subjectivity and a good dose of compassion.

weekly live lectures

 

feel as if you're in a live class with me! these sessions will make it easy to study on your own and set the tone and focus for each week.

get your questions answered live or in our group chat, watch later or again and again. join with your laptop, phone, or tablet.

with practice to do 5 times after each lecture, you have lots to do. play everything from your laptop, or load the practices to your phone or tablet and take them wherever you go.

a webcam is helpful for live sessions. it is nice to see each other.

course reading & journaling

 

along with the lectures and practice, you will be assigned two books to read: one on the science of meditation, and another on the traditional approach to meditation. reading is there to enrich the context in which we study and enhance your awareness of topics and ideas we practice and learn about.

 

lastly, you will be offered a journaling framework for each week in the course manual. journaling provides an opportunity to see progress, change and objectivity in an often emotional landscape. it can be powerful and insightful.

discover the benefits of online learning.

your investment:

the full investment for the program varies. the earlier you join, the better a deal you get.

what you get, 365-day access to:

    • 10 weeks of meditation practices (30mins a day)
    • 10 recorded lectures
    • training manual with journaling assignments
    • the 'mastery in community' private study group (ask questions, share your journey)
    • my practice library with over 200 recored yoga classes
    • my weekly saturday yin yoga and q&a session
    • copies of all training materials
    • course reading list
    • 50hr certification or continuing education

    all coursework must be completed in full within one year of the purchase date for ya accredited certification.

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what students say

Bob - UK

"I do like your teaching style.  These are not just sweet words. You have a good combination of intensity in your delivery, interest in engaging all of your students... and a slightly self effacing humour."

Yves - Thailand

 

"I didn't think I would like online learning. But I have just finished our morning session and surprisingly I found out that I’ve missed some important points! So I am listening again...wonderful!"

Tessa - UK

 

" You make learning fun. You make it calm and collective. I never feel anxious or silly for asking questions and you invite a vulnerability to people that makes them more open to learning and seeing things from a different point of view by explaining them in ways we would understand."

Wendy - Australia

"What keeps me coming back is the quality of the class content. It is top quality and not airy fairy whimsical stuff."

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