Awakening the Heart: Teaching the Path of Meditation
An online immersion for dedicated practitioners and yoga teachers who want to deepen their meditation and teach with clarity, confidence & heart.
Meditation is not an optional extra in yoga - it is the steady centre.
In a time when attention is fractured and teaching can become very physical orientated, meditation brings us back to what is essential - presence, clarity and a heart that can stay open without becoming overwhelmed.
This training is a call to return to the living core of yoga.
Rooted in the wisdom traditions of yoga, this online immersion explores meditation not as a theory but as a lived practice. Together we will study, practice and refine essential meditation methods while also learning how to structure, articulate and guide them for others.
Dive into the profound roots of yoga with Teaching Meditation. This is a course exploring the art and practice of meditation. Historically, meditation has been the heart of yoga, guiding practitioners inward to the "Heart," the atman, or pure awareness. This course bridges traditional teachings with modern yoga practices, showing how meditation complements and enriches asana practice.
Participants will learn foundational meditation techniques, step-by-step templates for teaching meditation, methods to share experiences in workshops, and how to integrate class themes into meditative practices. Perfect for deepening your sadhana and teaching skills.
Who Is This For?
This course is for anyone who wants to understand the practice of meditation to enrich their own experience or that of their students.
- For yoga teachers & trainees, who want to meditate with more depth, clarity and confidence.
- This course will help yoga teachers incorporate and make time for meditation in your own practice
- For yoga teachers and trainees who want to learn to share and schedule short meditation time in regular classes
- For yoga teachers who already have a personal yoga practice and would like to go deeper and learn how to guide others through the inner landscape
- Curious practitioners who would like to learn and deepen their own experience
What You Will Deepen?
Module 1: Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Philosophical Intention: A grounded understanding of meditation within the wider landscape of yoga - Rooted not Floating
Meditation is the most direct path to experiencing the essential Self—the Divine presence within each of us. As the foundational practice of yoga, meditation deepens and supports all other aspects of yoga, including asana, pranayama, and self-reflection. This module explores meditation as a complement to hatha yoga, offering tools and insights to establish meditation as an integral part of a holistic yoga practice. Participants will learn how meditation nurtures inner connection and fosters spiritual growth.
Adhikara: Developing Your Personal Practice - Refining your ability to sit, observe and stay present with steadiness and compassion
This module emphasizes the importance of cultivating a regular, personal meditation practice as the foundation for teaching with authenticity and authority. Meditation is a deeply transformative process, inviting you to step inward, disconnect from external distractions, and nurture your connection to the Heart. Your commitment to this inner work not only enriches your personal growth but also strengthens your ability to guide others with confidence and compassion.
Includes:
- Definitions of Meditation
- Theory of Meditation
- Goals and Benefits of Meditation.
- Home Practice of Meditation
- Meditation & Savasana
- Meditation & Journaling
Module 2: The Path of Meditation
Clear practical frameworks for teaching meditation including language, pacing and structure
This module introduces two guiding templates for meditation, tailored to students' experience levels:
1. 3-Step Template
Perfect for beginners, this template helps asana teachers without a regular meditation practice "Make Space for Meditation." It draws on the First Principle, Opening to Grace, to connect students with their inner Shakti and open them to the possibility of deeper awareness.
2. 4-Step Template
Designed for experienced meditators, this template incorporates physical preparation, guided focus, and the use of universal mantras, inspired by Tantra’s “Mantra Marga,” to deepen meditation This module explores creating a safe and supportive environment for group inquiry and reflection on meditation experiences. Sharing allows participants to learn from one another, fostering understanding of the inner world and building group intimacy.
Module 3: Group Sharing Sessions
- Invite participants to describe their best meditation moment with a single word, creating a "virtual pot" of positive experiences like Love, Expansion, and Connection.
- Facilitate discussions on highs and lows, leading to insights about purification and bliss. This practice enriches both personal and collective growth.
Module 4
Q&A and Discussion. Closure.
Registration
This module is designed to inspire and support yoga teachers in developing and sharing meditation practices.
Key goals include:
1. Encouraging teachers to establish a regular personal meditation practice.
2. Emphasizing that teaching meditation requires a foundation in one’s own deep practice while integrating simple meditation moments into asana classes.
3. Inspiring teachers to grow their meditation practice and offer it regularly to their students, fostering a deeper connection within their community.
This journey combines personal growth with teaching excellence.
CPD Points - ASHY. YAP. YA.
Fees: €220
Dates: May 15th & 16 and June 5th & 6th, 2026
Venue: Online