Meditation
Teacher Training Course 250hrs
with
Marco Peralta
This
course is designed to train teachers of meditation, the intention of
the course is to teach meditation in all its aspects and aspects,
physical, emotional, psychological, metaphysical etc. without any
kind of belief, or tradition in particular, giving before a
Background of meditation with practical application for our day to
day life and to work with groups or individually, but always keeping
in mind the original purpose of meditation practice.
Contact
Hours: 225 hours
1.
Training and Practice (85hrs)
2.
Teaching Methodology (35hrs)
3.
History, philosophy and psychology of yoga and yoga therapy (30hrs)
4.
Practical teaching experience (30hrs)
5.
Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga (30hrs)
6.
Other topics (15hrs)
Non
contact hours: 25 hours
SYT
Hours: 160 hours
Total
hours: 250 hours
MODULES:
Training&Practice
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Meditation with and without attributes (object and objectless
meditation)
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Practical teaching of various types of meditation (mindfulness,
guided, using symbols and images, sounds, yantra dhyana , mantra
dhyana, yantra mantra dhyana, vipassana, zazen, etc.)
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Classical meditation postures and adapted postures: with chairs,
cushions, bench, etc.
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Yoganidra - Deep relaxation techniques as a preparation for
meditation
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Asana
sequences to prepare the body before meditation (hips, neck,
shoulders, etc.)
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Meditation and Movement
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Pranayama – conscious breathing as a preparation for meditation
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Bandhas
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Drishtis - the eyes in meditation practice : Eyes open vs. eyes
closed
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Mudras - Hand gestures for meditation (how to put your hands to
meditate)
Teaching
Methodology
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Philosophical dialogue, Satsanga, inquiring dialogue, group
facilitation: with themes, open and free; ways of inquiring, ,
mahavakyas, koans, scripture study, study groups, etc.);
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Teaching complex philosophical concepts in interactive dialogues in a
non-invasive way
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Always teach based on your personal experience
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Teach in a way beyond your personal beliefs
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Teaching Meditation techniques that have beginning, middle and end
(create scheme to create the practice ex: yoganidra type scheme)
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The language of teaching the different techniques of meditation: how
to start and end meditation practices, create content for
meditations, key words, how to guide a meditation, etc.
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Work with beginners: recommendations, special attention, etc.
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Meditation for physically handicapped practitioners: using chairs,
benches, bolsters and cushions
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Integrated teaching: combining various techniques for a meditation
class (ex: sequences of positions to prepare the body, deep
relaxation, meditation, questions and answers)
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Teaching of traditional meditation positions (and knowing how to give
modifications, alternatives etc according to the practitioner)
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Observation: in the sense of perceiving if there is dispersion in the
practice of meditation ex: facial expression, shoulders, spine
position, etc.
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Teaching Styles: various ways to teach meditation - depending on the
audience, circumstance, location, intent (purpose), etc.
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Teacher Qualities, roles / functions, ethics and responsibilities of
a Meditation teacher: yama and nyama , Gita values, etc
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Meditation Teaching Ethics
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Mental Health and Meditation
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How to distribute meditation students in the room: patterns :
checkers, line, circle, facing the wall, etc)
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Music in the practice of Meditation
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Create thematic content in a Meditation class: acceptance, loving
kidness, etc.
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Manifest your vision, dream and ideal as a professional teacher of
Meditation
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Establish yourself professionally as a Meditation Teacher
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Work market for a meditation teacher : yoga schools, hospitals,
prisons, airports, private lessons, etc.
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Pedagogical, ethical and legal aspects of the profession of
Meditation Teacher
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How to set up / prepare a meditation lesson: create meditation lesson
plans, monthly schemes, 8 week programs, retreat schemes, etc.
Anatomy,
Physiology and Psychology
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Greater emphasis on application in practice and not just on theory
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Basic anatomy of the brain and central nervous system
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Basic anatomy of the respiratory system: physiology of respiration
(see effects on states of consciousness) (bandhas and respiration)
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Anatomy of Meditation postures
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Energetic and subtle anatomy (chakras, nadis, Kundalini, Koshas,
etc.)
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Benefits and Contraindications of Meditation
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Meditation and stress management
History,
Psychology and Philosophy of Meditation
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Philosophy and History of Meditation: Eastern and Western approachs:
India, Tibet, Japan, South America, Ancient Greecee, etc.
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Philosophy applied to meditation: Consciousness, self, free will,
non-duality, altered states of Consciousness, memes, creating small
introductory texts to themes and combining them with the practices,
etc.
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Several meditative approaches: extactic , with movement, using
sounds, images, etc.
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Meditation on values
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Meditation and the concept of Consciousness don´t belong to a single
school, tradition, culture, etc. they are and always were universal
concepts
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Teacher should teach based on experience; It is important not to make
statements that cannot be substantiated, etc.
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Meaning of the terms: meditation, mindfulness, vipassana, zen,
Dhyana,etc.
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Introduction to the roots and History of Meditation
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Chronology of the evolution of Meditation in the West, teachers and
circumstances that guided this evolution (beat generation, hippies,
etc.)
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Philosophy of Meditation
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Ethical Principles of Meditation
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Introduction and study of the main scriptures concerning Meditation
and its central themes and contemporary authors (No duality and
duality, yoga sutra, hi hsing ming, tao (tao te ching) ashtavakra
gita, heart sutra, vijnana bhairava tantra, ribhu gita, Cloud of Not
Knowing cloud, eckhart tolle, krishnamurti, etc.
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The history of Meditation establishes the fact that Meditation
prevails and gives rise to all religions and philosophical systems
hence its Universal nature
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Sexuality as meditation: tantra, maithuna, etc.
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Abstract and paradoxical philosophical concepts, described in an
integrated way in the day-to-day reality, that is in a comprehensive
and demystified form
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Brain, Mind, Consciousness, Memory and Meditation
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5 senses
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Psychology applied to meditation: thoughts, mind, conscience, waking
state, sleep, deep sleep, neuroscience, neurobiology, neuroplasticity
etc., conscious and unconscious states, emotions, etc.
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Mental health: depression, anxiety, mood swings
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Benefits of Meditation: - List of traditional (spiritual) benefits;
List of scientifically proven physical and mental health benefits
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Creating the habit of sitting down to meditate regularly through
prior understanding of the scientifically proven benefits that
regular meditation practice have (satisfying the mind)
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Basic understanding of psychology concerning contraindications of
meditation with people with profound depression or extreme anxiety
Theory
of the process of Meditation and Pránáyáma (breathing techniques)
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The theory and practice of Pranayama
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Pranayama and Meditation: Influence of breath in the states of
consciousness
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Theory of the process of Meditation: differentiate the reality of the
process of meditation from imagination, thus having a point of
reference for when you teach and for your own practice
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Creating a "Guide" of reference of "signposts",
pointers or qualia that "everybody experiences" in the
process of meditation
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Create and study a F.A.Q about the meditation that will inevitably be
placed as soon as you begin to teach, to give knowledge, confidence
and integrity so that the student / prof. answer these questions.
Teaching
Experience
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Great emphasis will be placed on preparing the future teacher of
Meditation for the actual practical experience of teaching.
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Practical training with fellow students: train to give all kinds of
meditation, yoganidra, asana sequences to open shoulders and hips
etc.
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Supervised teaching
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Assistance in teaching practical classes / Assisted teaching
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Creating and presenting lectures on the theme of Meditation
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Philosophical study groups (satsanga) how to facilitate, etc.-
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Work with beginners, intermediate and advanced students
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Different ways to give Meditation Lessons
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Working with private students
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Silence and Meditation retreats : how to work in this environment,
what to teach, how to guide the retreat, etc
Other
Topics to be addressed
-Keeping
a Meditation Journal
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Non-dual awareness
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Building and developing a personal daily meditation practice
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Meditation and Pregnancy: Benefits, etc.
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Meditation for children: techniques to use etc
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Meditation with a partner
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Applying what you study and practice regularly during the course so
that if frictions, doubts, questions, difficulties, etc. arise, this
can be dissolved, solved, clarified and can also serve as a study
tool of Meditation by teacher and students
Other
Topics to be addressed
-Keeping
a Journal of Meditation: provide example, talk about apps, etc.
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Non-dual awareness
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Building and developing a personal daily meditation practice
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Meditation and Pregnancy: Benefits, etc.
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Meditation for children: techniques to use etc
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Double Meditation / Pairs
Apply
what you study and practice regularly during the course so that if
frictions, doubts, questions, difficulties, etc. arise, this can be
dissolved, solved, clarified and can also serve as a study tool by
teacher and student
Criteria
for joining the course:
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2 years of regular meditation / yoga practice (minimum 5x per week)
- at least 25 years old
- As a future student of this training course you will be asked to fill a form with this information:General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - As a student of your training course, I consent to my contact details (name, email and phone number) being passed onto our partners, Yoga Alliance Professionals, so they can contact me directly and invite me to register as a Trainee and Teacher. I understand that I have the option of opting out of this registration process.
Retreats
The
course includes two weekend retreats (silence from Friday night to
Sunday morning)
+info: marcoperaltayoga@gmail.com
Code of Conduct
Students
conduct
Students
must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Meditation Teacher
Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta. Students whose
conduct reflects discredit upon themselves or the school may be
subject to probation and/or termination. The student must adhere to
conduct that will not interfere with the learning process of any
other students, the classroom presentation by the instructor,
presentations by visitors, or the progress of the class or Brahmi in
general. The administration of the school reserve the right to place
on probation and/or terminate a student on any of the following
grounds:
- Excessive absences or tardiness
- Nonconformity of rules and regulations of scholl where the mediation teacher training is taking place
- Conduct that is unsatisfactory to Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta, its staff, faculty, and its students
- Falsifying School records
- Breach of Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta enrollment agreement.
- Failure to pay fees when due and/or to make available required documents
- Entering school premises while under the influence of alcohol, or drugs
- Aiding, abetting, or inciting others to commit any act that would detract from the normal operation of the Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta
- Meditation
Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta teacher
training Code of Conduct is a compilation of acceptable, ethical, and
professional behavioral standards by which all Brahmi Yoga trained
teachers agree to conduct themselves through their teaching and
business practices.
- This code
is intended to serve as an expression of the core values of
Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta
teacher training and as a broader basis for the advancement of
meditation ethics as a whole.
As a traine
in the Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco
Peralta , I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the
following professional Code of Conduct:
- Refrain from any behavior that would be determined to be discriminatory, harassing, or unprofessional to include both verbal and written personal statements, and to conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner.
- Maintain and respect the confidentiality and dignity of all students and members of Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peraltaand the global meditation community´s.
- Foster a welcoming and nurturing environment that is safe, sanitary and supportive for the practice of mediation.
- Honestly present professional qualifications, training and the limitations of my skills and scope of practice. Where applicable, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment, or direction.
- Adhere to the traditional meditation principles, while developing and employing the discretion to build upon and adapt those principles to all situations.
- Develop, foster, and live the inherent integrity of the meditation principles in every aspect of my life, and to make the practice of mediation in all its forms an integral part of my experience.
- To always seek to expand my understanding of meditation through a commitment to furthering my education and experience
- Routine of
the course should be strictly followed. Discipline is an integral
part of this training program.
- No student
would be allowed to enter in the classroom, once the class starts.
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General Conduct
Policy:
- Meditation
Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta strives to
provide an environment conducive to learning, growth, and
professionalism. Students are expected to behave courteously and
respectfully, to observe Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior
Teacher Marco Peralta policies, and to devote themselves earnestly to
their studies. The following may be grounds for disciplinary action
and possible dismissal from the program and/or the school premises:
- Verbal or
physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens or endangers
the health or safety of any person at Meditation Teacher Training
250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta related functions.
- Theft of
property or the property of any member of the Meditation Teacher
Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta community at the
premises.
- Willful or
reckless damage to property or the property of a member of the
Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta
community.
- Obstruction
or disruption of teaching or other components of academic process.
- Failure to
comply with Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher
Marco Peralta policy at any time.
- Possession
or use of controlled substances, illegal drugs, or alcohol on
Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta
premises.
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Harassment, sexual or otherwise, or intimidation of any member of
Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta
community while on school premises. This includes any behavior that
creates a hostile or offensive environment for any student, employee,
or guest at Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher
Marco Peralta
Assessment criteria
and procedures
- The Meditation Teacher Training Program is designed to be innovative, challenging, and enjoyable, while being structured as a course of intensive study. Assessement is ongoing throughout the course and students are expected to complete/undertake independent study, practice and reading. Homework and essays will be assigned. A minimum number of non-contact hours are stipulated in the course curriculum , while to successfully graduate, all students will be required to pass all areas of the course, write 2 essays (oneA&P, one philosophy), produce a Personal Research Project ( elected subject), Mid course examination, an A&P exam/questionnaire, produce required class plans, and teach 3 planned classes & make small group presentations while being ´assessed’.
- The first assessed taught class is held within the final residential intensive. The second and third assessemntes to be arranged by each student, with a mutual agreed teacher assessor.
- Thought the duration of the course, as part of the ongoing assessment process each student will be required to assist/observe classes with Marco Peralta and other approved teachers
Graduation
Requirements:
In order to
graduate, a student must:
Assessments
and graduation
Graduation is
not automatic: your progress will be assessed throughout the course,
and in order to graduate, you will need to have:
- Attended each of the weekend modules, and satisfactorily completed any preparatory work and homework
- Attended one intensive (final of the course)
- Attended 3 group sessions with your mentor
- Written 2 papers, each of 300 to 4000 words, on topics to be agreed with your mentor
- Observed at least 6 classes and assisted in at least 5 classes
- Taught at least 12 classes ( with a minimum of 15 hours of teaching time)
- Had your teaching observed by your mentor
- Submitted a detailed class plan for your final teaching assessment
- Taught part of a public class during the final course module
- Maintained a regular meditation practice, both by developing your own self practice and attending taught classes
Certification
criteria
Certification
will not be granted to any student who fails to demonstrate the
following:
- A basic understanding of the principles underlying the Meditation system, as well as the specific philosophies, teachings, techniques, and methodology essential to Meditation
- Competency in the full range of practical skills required to safely teach Meditation to others
- A level of emotional maturity, mental stability, and personal integrity sufficient to create and maintain a safe and sacred environment that allows the personal transformation of student to occur.
- The ability to be a Meditation teacher, including the good judgment required to interact with students in a professional manner that safely and effectively brings them the benefits of Yoga, as reflected in the student’s conduct inside and outside of class during the course of the training.
Please
understand that your completion of the above requirements will be
assessed through a set of standards that include attendance policy,
review of homework assignments, the evaluation of practice teaching
sessions, and behavioral guidelines. While efforts will be made
thought the training to provide students with input on teaching or
other challenges that might impede certification, it is important to
understand that not every student who is accepted, pays tuition, and
participates in the Meditation teacher training is guaranteed
certification, even upon the completion of all required assignments.
At
the star of the program, you will be given and asked to sign a
written agreement detailing your responsibilities as a student and
the standards used to assess my eligibility for certification.
-An
understanding that this is an intensive program, and as such requires
a firm commitment to hard work and enthusiastic participation.
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All required reading must be complete, and attendance at all classes
is mandatory.
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Each teacher trainer is required to participate actively in a
non-judgmental and non-competitive environment.
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Each teacher trainer must be in agreement that this training is not
about physical practice alone, but one that also entails an
exploration of the mental and spiritual foundations of Mediation.
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Each teacher trainer should have the ability to not take themselves
too seriously.
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Some of the best Meditation instructors/teachers have physical
limitations; our program is open to participants with a wide range of
physical ability and has no age limit. There is no necessity to have
mastered advanced or difficult postures as the program respects the
needs of each individual and prioritizes anatomical integrity over
excessive flexibility. While taking part in the program you will feel
supported and encouraged to discover and build upon your unique
gifts.
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Certification will be based on: - Mid-term stances; - Research
project; - ; -Final practicum
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The criteria for receiving the diploma are: - acceptable attendance
during the program and satisfactory completion of all assignments of
the program
Attendance
Policy
Students
are required to maintain a minimum of 100% attendance over the length
of the program. All absences must be pre-approved by the instructor
and arrangements made to complete the missed amount of classroom
time. Failure to make such arrangements may result in termination. If
a student must be absent, he/she must call Brahmi within thirty (30)
minutes prior to class start time.
Tardiness
Tardiness
and leaving class early is subtracted from the total time of the
program, and counts against the minimum required attendance.
Make-up
Work
Assignments
and projects not completed on schedule during a course must be made
up within the time frame of the course. Arrangements MUST be made
with the instructor.
Grading
System
Whether
the student passes or fails the program is based on completion and
participation in all assignments, electives, observations, and
performance evaluations given during the course of the program.
Grievance procedure
Dispute
resolution policy and procedure for students involving Meditation
Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta
Individuals
should always try to resolve issues informally. If a more formal
appreoach becomes necessary,Meditation Teacher Training 250h with
Senior Teacher Marco Peralta provides a fair and
reasonable mechanism for resolution.
Step 1. Put
your complaint in writing to the individual designated by Brahmi for
handling disputes. He or she will request submissions from all
involved parties, including witnesses; conduct an investigation and
set up a meeting within 48 hours. The designated person will provide
a written decision to all parties within 48 hours of meeting. If this
doesn’t work proceed to Step 2.
Step 2.
Repeat step one with a higher authority within the Meditation Teacher
Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta, if
possible. If no resolution is forthcoming proceed to Step 3.
Step 3. The
parties appoint an outside mediator/arbitrator within 48 hours. The
requesting party will bear the cost of mediation/arbitration.
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The student
who feels his or her rights have been violated should meet with the
person against whom they have the complaint outside of class, and
attempt to resolve the conflict. If the grievance is with an
instructor, the student must first attempt to resolve the matter with
the instructor. If this fails to rectify the problem, the student
should bring the incident to the attention of the studio manager.
For any
student who wants to express an opinion or dissatisfaction in matters
regarding Brahmi policies or programs, may do so by filling a formal
complaint in writing to the studio manager within 7 days of incident.
The studio manager will respond in writing within 10 days of receipt
of the complaint. If the student feels the response is
unsatisfactory, he/she can submit a letter explaining his/her
position along with copies of the original complaint and manager
response to the program director within 10 days of the dated
manager’s response letter. The program director will respond in
writing to the student within 14 days.
- If the student complaint cannot be resolved by following the above grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the the local court
The Grievance
procedure outlines the students right to file a complaint with the
Lisbon state board for private postsecondary education
- If a student as a complaint, grievance or dispute with Meditation Teacher Training 250h with Senior Teacher Marco Peralta, the student shall contact Director of Teacher Training, Marco Peralta, in writing or via email. Marco Peralta the Brahmi Yoga Director of Teacher Training, will respond back to the student no later than 10 days from the receipt of contact. Marco Peralta can be reached at marcoperaltayoga@gmail.com
- If the complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution’s grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Portuguese state board for private post seconday education.
- Complaints
directed at an individual instructor or staff member must be
discussed directly with the individual involved.
- If
one-on-one discussion fails to result in satisfactory resolution, a
written complaint must be submitted to the Program Director.
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Terms
& Conditions Guidelines
Please
consider the following points when writing your terms &
conditions…
Practice
Experience
- Students should have been practicing meditation/yoga for 2 years and have a strong practice before they embark on a meditation teacher training course.
Booking
- A deposit may be necessary to secure a place on the course and should be paid at the time of the booking.
- The full fee should be paid [ ] days before the beginning of the course.
- Applications will be taken on a ‘first come first served’ basis and students who have paid their deposit will have priority over those who haven’t.
- Reserving the right to refuse a place to students who have not paid their deposit or full fees by the required date.
- The fees must be paid in full and any private sessions paid for before a graduation certificate will be issued.
What
fees include/ what is not included
E.g.
Included:
- Training and assessment by a qualified Yoga Alliance Professionals SYT
- A full manual and other appropriate paperwork
Not
included:
- Flights, accommodation and food for yourself
- Insurance (you can get this from Yoga Alliance Professionals for just £15)* If you reside in the UK or £20 if you reside in Ireland
- A certificate (paying the fees do not guarantee you a certificate as you will need to successfully pass all assignments and attend a minimum of 80% the course.
Refund
Policy Guidelines
Please
consider the following points when writing your refund policy…
Payment
Deposit Dates
- When you expect payment deposits to be made
- Is this non-refundable?
Student
Pulling Out of Course
- When a cancellation can be made in relation to start of course
- How much will be refunded in this circumstance
- What circumstances can a student pull out of the course
- How much of the course will be refunded
Procedure
on how to make a cancellation
- Who to contact? In writing?
- Do you require evidence of reason where appropriate?
During
the Course:
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Student’s conduct during the course
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Minimum attendance rate
- Time
limit once course official finishes to complete the course
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Re-sitting any assignments (additional charges for this)
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Expectations regarding daily practice of students
- Extensions granted if student is unable to complete the requirements due to unforeseen circumstances. What evidence is required. Logistics of re-arranging the classroom modules.
Cancelation
of Course:
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Course leaders reserve the right to cancel the course at any point.
Related circumstances. Refer to the refund policy.
Complaints Procedure
There
are three stages that you can follow to try to resolve the issue. We
will always try to resolve any complaint as soon as possible.
You
may wish to involve an advocate, friend or someone else to support
you at any stage. If you need a sign language or community language
interpreter, please let the person dealing with the compliant know
and every reasonable effort will be made to provide it.
Stage
One:
Speak
to the individual(s) concerned and try to resolve the complaint
informally on the day.
If
you are not satisfied with the response you have received, try to
resolve the issue by following stage two.
Stage
Two:
Outline
the details of your complaint by letter or email and send it to the
person who will investigate the complaint.
Your
complaint will be acknowledged within 3 working days from the date it
is received. The response will contain the following information:
- Name of the person who will investigate the complaint
- The date(s) that the incident happened
- What support you can expect to receive during the process of the complaint
- An expected response date
In
fairness to all parties and to ensure the investigator is able to
investigate the complaint in an open and meaningful way, we cannot
guarantee your anonymity. In exceptional cases, however, where a
child or vulnerable adult is involved, in accordance with national
guidelines and good practice the identity of individuals at risk with
be protected.
When
the person(s) who are dealing with the complaint, have had an
opportunity to review it, they will write to the tutor or person
about whom the complaint has been made. The letter will outline the
main elements of your complaint and ask for a full written response.
At
this point, if further relevant information comes to light, you may
be asked for your comments to ensure the investigator has a balanced
understanding. When your response has been received, the
investigator will consider all the information available to them and
make a decision.
The
response will include the following information:
- Details of the investigation
- A decision about whether the complaint was upheld or not
- The reason for the decision
- The re-dress, if appropriate, which will be offered to you , for example, an apology, additional help or directing you to other sources of advice or support
- Any other action that may be taken in light of the complaint
- If it is not possible to provide a full answer to your complaint within 30 working days, the letter will outline reasons why and give a date by which a full answer is expected.
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