Important Meditation Teacher's Training Tips

The noblest profession on Earth is that of a meditation teacher. This is the one profession, whereby one deepens one own understanding of the Truth and helps to spread the light. For those interested in becoming a meditation teacher, I recommend a good meditation certification program, which will give you the necessary tools and knowledge to become a great teacher.

One part of such a program should be instructions on how to teach a meditation class, and in this article I will give you some important guidelines on how to teach the most important aspect of a meditation class, the meditation technique itself. This is information from my own meditation teacher's certification program from my Mastery of Meditation and Yoga website, the link to which you will find in below this article.

The primary reason for a meditation class is for the students to learn and practice meditation with you. So this phase should be the primary focus of the class. Sometimes you can teach meditations based on special requests, or else you can pick ones you want to teach.

I suggest the practice of Silent Mind Meditation, Zen Meditation, Chakra Meditation, Mantra Meditation, and other awareness techniques for long term consistent practice in your classes. Such meditations continue to bestow benefits on those who practice it, and they allow each student to practice at their own level and pace.

Some meditation can only be done in groups and such meditations are also fun and suitable for classes. Such meditations such as the Healing Circle or Sufi Meditations can be a great experience for the students as well.

Keep in mind that many meditations can be quite advanced, so don't forget to follow the safety instructions that are given with each technique. Specially be alert when meditations require students to hold their breath, host difficult mudras (hand/eye positions), or require body locks. Such meditations should be approached with respect and intelligence, and developed gently over time.

In general, you are going to only have time for about a 30 minute session left for meditation during a typical class. Keep in mind that this is A LOT for a beginner. They might not be able to sit for this long, so be gentle with them. Instruct them that they can take a break after 5, 10 or 15 minutes, to stretch their legs and then restart again. The intermediate or advanced meditators should not be given this option. Unless they are about to injure themselves, encourage them to sit through the entire session.

If you have a longer class, and have 40 minutes or more for the meditation phase, then I suggest breaking up this phase into 2 (20) minute meditation session, but giving the option for advanced students to continue right through the entire session.

I also suggest having a suitable environment for the students when you teach meditation. This includes having Zen zafus to sit on, a quiet atmosphere, good ventilation, dim lights and a comfortable temperature. Being a meditation teacher is one of the most rewarding of careers to have. It is one that allows you to earn a good living as well as earn good karma. So seek out a good meditation teacher's training program and get started on this highest of paths.

Anmol Mehta is a modern Yoga & Meditation master. He is the director of the #1 anmolmehta.com/meditation-training-program/meditation-certification-program.php Meditation Teacher's Training Certification Program on the internet, which is hosted on the largest anmolmehta.com Free Meditation and Yoga site.