Meditation & Yoga Nidra Continuous Education Program

The workshops that are a part of the meditation and yoga nidra training will prepare and certify students to:

• Teach and practice inspiring and safe group and private Meditation and Yoga Nidra classes in a yoga studio, gym or corporate environment, yet also in your own home and various other wellness settings.
• Comprehend and apply intelligent creation of meditations and nidras with a clear focus on relaxation, de-stressing and calming the nervous system.
• Offer informed, compassionate, and experiential classes that support students in understanding the reasoning behind restoration, meditation and nidra.
  Utilize yoga philosophy to build compelling, inspiring yoga classes and use it as a tool for personal growth
• Hold space for your continued personal expansion and the personal transformation of others
• Have an in depth and firm grasp, and excitement to go deeper into the use of meditation and nidra as powerful tools for supporting students in healing their bodies, de-cluttering their minds and reconnecting to their own inner guidance.
• Field the most common questions and issues from beginner students, including (but not limited to) mental and physical health issues and benefits of a practice with such conditions, appropriate use of props, creating a successful meditation practice, how to sit longer, how to quiet the mind and how to use meditation and nidra as an effective tool for physical, mental and emotional growth.
• Understand how to safely work with these mental health and physical health conditions in a nurturing, therapeutic manner.
• Understand the art and value of contemplation (meditation) and be able to lead others in the same from direct experience.
• Study the breath in all its beauty, fluctuations, and variations and prescribe different breathing techniques for different effects.
• Grasp the foundations and supporting energies of yoga nidra, with emphasis on the Yoga Sutras, ethics, professionalism and the business of meditation.
• Feel comfortable and confident sharing all of these teachings with students.

50 Hour Training Curriculum

The process of learning to teach requires that you dive into your own life, your own practice and therefore requires that you prepare to go deep – emotionally, physically, intellectually & spiritually. There is a lot of material to cover in 1 week, so please ensure that you arrive for this experience ready to dive in and participate. Please ensure as much as possible, that you are able to address obligations and outside commitments before you arrive. Get started on your reading requirements, begin a 5 minute a day meditation practice and start journaling the process.

There is a heavy emphasis on meditation, self-care, yoga nidra and professionalism. So please be prepared to be on time, to have daily reading, practice and journaling assignments, and to complete a final teaching demo with in person feedback, and be prepared not to miss any classes. There will be time for silence, self-sadhana and if so inclined, the spa services offered at Anamaya. Be prepared to really care for yourself during this time and abstain from the internet and technology as much as possible.

Remember, meditation is a journey of self-discovery and building our sensitivity to the world around us. We will be discovering and releasing attachments to that which is familiar and constricting, in order to build our light to shine brighter than ever. In order not to disrupt each other’s process, we will, as a group, abstain from drinking alcohol, smoking, or using drugs for the duration of the course. This training is not a time to vacation and party; think of it more as an intensive or cleanse dedicated to honest self-reflection, purification, and clarity. Time off and evenings are for you to enjoy in a healthy and conscious way, always being aware of the collective and the community we are creating during the week.

***No Special requirements for this program just your commitment to being present and open!

Anamaya Partnering With School Yoga Institute

For this 50 hour training, Anamaya is partnering with School Yoga Institute. For almost 20 years, School Yoga Institute has been guiding students to step into their own unique practice as teachers, healers, and empowered individuals seeking to create impactful change in their community. They are a spiritually focused organization, built upon a foundation of love, radical self-acceptance, personal growth, and deep connection. They offer 21 day 200 hour yoga teacher training and multiple continuing education courses that are yoga alliance certified in breathtaking & sacred locations, interweaving yoga and shamanism.

They invite their students to immerse themselves in understanding through deep spiritual inquiry while being guided in the ancient shamanic teachings of the medicine wheel. Courses move through a series of four directions, each providing lessons that allow us to ground, connect and embody our most authentic self. They believe this connection to spirit is what makes these programs uniquely profound. Far beyond asana or the yoga alliance certifications, this is an invitation to explore your mindful practice and truth. Surrounded by the ocean and sacred mountains, you will be held and uplifted by like-minded souls and world class facilitators.

Prices Including Meditation & Yoga Nidra Training

These prices include your accommodations, 3 meals per day including coffee & tea (plus 2 snacks), and tuition for the program. These prices do NOT include the 13% Costa Rican sales tax or any extras (drinks, spa services, travel, etc).

Dorm – $1495 + tax

Triple – $1645 + tax

Double – $1795 + tax

Single – $2345 + tax

A deposit of 60% is required to reserve your spot and the remaining 40% will be paid at check-in.