"Meditation Training"

"This course is ideal for enthusiasts or teachers who wish to integrate meditation into their practices or classes. Upon completing your 50-hour program, you will be able to:

• Understand key and fundamental meditation practices
• Practice or teach mindfulness meditation sessions
• Understand the fundamental concepts of meditation
• Adapt classes for beginners
• Understand the business and ethical aspects of meditation"

This introductory Meditation Teacher Training (MTT) course has been meticulously developed to provide the principles and methodologies of various meditation styles, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness and yogic meditation. The study will encompass history, theory, and practice, as well as appropriate techniques for sitting, self-care, and teaching methodologies.

By the end of the course, you will have both practical and theoretical knowledge to incorporate meditation into your personal life, professional teaching, or clinical practice. You will learn to:

• Incorporate meditation into your daily life
• Understand Pranayamas and various meditation techniques
• Understand chakras and other meditation concepts
• Understand the ethics and business aspects of meditation
• Understand the history and philosophy of meditation
• And much more

Through this program, you will have the opportunity to deepen your connection to yourself and others. You will experience greater calmness and equanimity in your thoughts and emotions, and you will connect with a greater sense of ease and joy of mind. For those wishing to teach or deepen their practice, you will gain an understanding of appropriate meditation techniques. You will learn more about chakras and meditation techniques for each chakra.

What are the prerequisites? Meditation has no prerequisites. Only a willingness and intention to explore the depths of our own consciousness are required.

Can you tell me more about the program? This course is applicable to many professions, whether you are a yoga teacher, school teacher, therapist, social worker, or anyone wishing to offer meditation instructions. Rahmi Fitness' Meditation Teacher Training is 80% practical. With Rahmi Fitness' teacher training, you will immerse yourself in practice while expanding your knowledge of meditation in different styles and techniques. We will walk the path with you and help you confidently develop your abilities as a facilitator/teacher. This training is personalized and specifically designed for you and your students to use ancient and modern techniques to refine meditation practices as the foundation for a better life. We offer an inclusive approach to teaching that allows for a wide variety of techniques, teachings, and understandings. Our goal is the expansion of individual consciousness and providing the teacher with the necessary tools to facilitate this learning.

How long will the course last? This entirely depends on your personal progression in the program. A typical completion duration is 1 to 6 months if you are working part-time and following the provided pace.

What is the structure of the training? Our training is divided into 2 parts: The first part focuses on mindfulness meditation or Shamata (which means calm, stability, or rest in peace). This part is where we cultivate the foundations of self-knowledge and confidence in one's own goodness, discernment, and compassion. The second part focuses on how, as trainers, we guide others in meditation. We will guide you on how to give instructions, structure a dharma talk, and answer questions.

What are the ways to practice with you? We teach both online and in-person. You can check out our schedule for in-person teaching and our online practice opportunities. Do you take students for private instruction? Since we have a full teaching schedule, we use any free time to turn inward and continue deepening our own practice and study. When our schedule is more open, we see students through meditation practice mentorship. Do you work with students one-on-one as mentors? Yes, and there are two ways to do this. The first is through meditation practice mentorship. You can learn more by emailing us. What are the prerequisites? Meditation has no prerequisites. Only a willingness and intention to explore the depths of our own consciousness are required. As experienced meditation practitioners and teachers, and through careful listening, practical guidance, accountability, and inspiration, we aim to help you create the conditions for fruitful practice and to increase awareness and compassionate action in daily life. Who is it for? Meditation practice mentorship is for those who wish to: Establish a regular meditation practice Embody self-love Cultivate compassion and joy Navigate life's ups and downs with more ease What is the format? Sessions last at least 30 minutes, and we meet at the frequency that best suits your practice or budget. Where does this take place? Our sessions take place on the Zoom video conferencing platform, or by phone if you prefer.

What is meditation? The dictionary defines meditation as a reflection, contemplation, or extended or expanded thought. It's simply about pausing our busy lives, taking a few deep breaths, sitting quietly, and turning our attention inward. Meditation is about training in mindfulness and gaining a healthy perspective.

Where does meditation come from? At its roots, meditation dates back to ancient times. Scholars even speculate that primitive societies may have discovered altered states of consciousness and meditative states by gazing at the flames of their campfires. Meditation techniques can be found in Indian texts dating back 5,000 years.

Can meditation really improve my health? Yes, meditation can make you healthier, both physically and psychologically! Researchers have published hundreds of studies on the health benefits of meditation, and the results consistently indicate that people who meditate regularly have better health.

Can everyone meditate? Pretty much. Individuals who have experienced schizophrenia should exercise caution before starting to meditate, and while meditation can help with depression, I wouldn't advise anyone to begin meditating if they're feeling deeply depressed (they should wait until they feel more balanced).

Why meditate? Meditation rests on the principle that the natural state of the mind is calm and clear. It offers a way to train our minds to stabilize in this state. Our initial reason for meditating might be that we want a little freedom from our restless mind. We want to discover the fundamental goodness of our natural mind.

Do I have to give up my religious beliefs to meditate? Absolutely not. You can apply basic principles and techniques of meditation to any spiritual or religious tradition or orientation. In fact, many people find that Eastern-origin meditation methods deepen their connection with their own faith.

I can't sit still for more than five minutes. How can I stay still? Like anything in life, meditation simply requires practice. There's no real trick other than that. Many people struggle to sit for even a minute, so consider yourself ahead of the curve. But if you remember that learning meditation is like exercising a new muscle, then you'll be more patient with yourself when you don't instantly get the results you want. It just takes time, effort, and commitment. Commit to sitting still for five minutes, day after day, until you're ready to try for six minutes. If you don't get it the first time, try again the next day. Eventually, if you're serious enough, you'll learn to sit still like a Buddha for as long as you wish.

If I choose to practice sitting meditation, is it important to sit on a traditional cushion or on a chair? Not really. But you might find that adopting a traditional cross-legged posture helps (it's been done that way for thousands of years for a reason). The most important things are to be comfortable, so you can completely relax, and to keep your spine straight, so you can stay alert and awake (and so you don't hurt your back).

What's the ideal length of time to meditate to really benefit from the practice? It really varies from person to person, depending on your level of development in meditation practice. For beginners, even trying to meditate for five minutes at a stretch is good, and twenty minutes is fantastic. For more experienced practitioners, pushing for an hour is significant, and trying for 90-minute sessions is admirable. Many meditation centers divide their sessions into periods of 45 or 60 minutes, punctuated by stretches and bathroom breaks. But generally, the more you invest, the more you receive in return.

Is it better to meditate alone or with other people? Both are necessary to experience all dimensions of the practice. If you have the opportunity to meditate with others, or even with just one other person, then you should, as mutual support can only help you, and meditating with others can also reveal new depths of meditation through the subtle "field" of awareness that is generated among everyone. But don't become so dependent on others' support that you start to lose your own strength and autonomy in practice. Often, you'll find it more tempting to scratch or fidget on your cushion when you know no one is watching and you won't disturb anyone else but yourself. But learning to independently maintain your own internal resolution, willpower, and calm when you're all alone is a surefire way to build deep self-confidence and autonomy through meditation practice.

Is it better to meditate in the morning or evening? It's a matter of personal preference. But if you can't decide what works best for you, why not try both? I can't stop my mind. I just keep thinking and thinking no matter what I do. Congratulations! You're officially a human being. The idea that you should be able to completely stop your mind is a common myth in spiritual circles, and while there are some arguments in its favor, it's generally not the case at all.

I don't know if I'm really meditating or not. How can I tell if I'm really meditating? Is your breathing relaxed and regular, and is tension in your body slowly disappearing even as you remain perfectly still? Are you deeply relaxed, completely comfortable, and at the same time fully awake and attentive? Does your awareness feel wide open, spacious, and without clear limits? Do thoughts and feelings come and go freely as you find yourself able to observe them, detached, without getting swept up and lost in them? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then you're probably meditating correctly and on the right track!

When I start to meditate, what can I expect? Do you already have results or plans listed in your head or maybe even on paper for what you're going to achieve through your practice? Maybe you hope for more happiness/peace, to relieve physical pain, to improve your memory, or to strengthen your social/emotional skills. My big advice: Let it go. In reality, all the items listed above can be accomplished, and then some. I can't even begin to describe the monumental blessings that meditation has brought into my life. But, especially at the beginning, I invite you to wipe the slate clean. If you start with a checklist, you're setting yourself up for hardship, you can't relax into what is, and so you can't open up to the unexpected. In one word... expect nothing and gain everything.

What's the ideal duration: five minutes, 20 minutes, once a day, twice a day? Meditation isn't one-size-fits-all. I always recommend starting somewhat freely. Commit without overcommitting or feeling pressured to do so.

Are there facilities for wheelchair users and what other facilities are available? Classes take place in specially designed meeting rooms, most of which are wheelchair accessible, and some are equipped with audio induction loop systems.

I have a question that's not addressed here, is there someone I can ask directly? Yes! Check the contact page for our phone number, there's usually someone there, or leave a short message with your number and we'll call you back.