ILS International Meditation Instructors Training & Certification The need and demand for meditation instruction in the workplace, home, fitness center, health organization, spiritual gathering, and many other places is growing exponentially. Whether the student seeks relaxation, stress relief, pain management or enlightenment, the quality and depth of the instructor’s understanding and expertise is vital. The Inner Life Society (ILS) International Meditation Instructors Training & Certificationis a very unique and creative program that helps you to become an experienced and masterful instructor able to empower students to go beyond the outer, mainstream "fringes" of the meditative experience (relaxation, visualization, mantras, postures) and into more profound layers where they can break (not just manage) the internal cycles and reactions that create difficulty in their lives. For health, wellness, empowerment or spiritual practitioners who are committed to facilitating their clients’ complete well-being, meditation lays a crucial therapeutic foundation. To be of service, the professional practitioner must engage in more than an intellectual study of the meditative arts and sciences. The value and power of proper training and effective practice in the field of meditation can perhaps be demonstrated through a few personal experiences shared by the program founder, Dr. Antonia Martinez: At a corporate health fair in New York City, I shared basic information about meditation with one of two women at my table. “I may sit in meditation for an hour or more,” I explained, “but meditation doesn’t end when you get up. The idea is to hold your meditative presence throughout the day, regardless of what you are doing. Even while picking zucchini’s at the supermarket.” The second woman looked at me and said, “I’ve been meditating for 20 years and I didn’t know that. I can’t even imagine meditating for more than 20 minutes.” That was the moment I decided I needed to create this training. Being able to apply meditative practice with deliberateness to your everyday life so that you can bring your life into balance and a state of growth is an invaluable skill. In 2003, for example, I was able to turn a devastating financial situation completely around in a matter of weeks and heal a chronic back muscle pain in a matter of days just by using simple meditation techniques designed for those kinds of problems—or energy manifestations, I should say. During that same time, a colleague who was teaching yogic practices, was unable to help herself in the same way because she didn’t understand how to take her meditation deep enough and, more importantly, never seriously considered that meditation would make a difference in dealing with everyday problems. It does make a difference. In the ILS Meditation Instructors training, you learn how to create that difference consciously.
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Program Content: The International Meditation Instructors Training & Certificationprogram consists of three semesters and includes faculty mentoring and support. Each module lasts 3 - 4 months and integrates conceptual knowledge with practical, experiential learning and coaching support. The Inner Life Society’s (ILS) International Meditation Instructor’s (Level 1) Certification program places great emphasis on practical and experiential study of meditation, energy and consciousness, as well as hands-on training for students. The course prepares you to effectively teach diverse audiences in individual or group settings and, teaches you how to create the conditions by which you and your clients who desire it, may become mindful, realized human beings living your awakened dream. By embodying, not just learning, meditative science, practice and principles—and their applications in everyday life—ILS-certified Meditation Instructors are equipped to help clients meet and exceed their meditative goals. You will complete three levels of study as you advance through the program. To significantly accelerate and expand your personal and professional success in the meditation field, supplemental live group instruction is made available periodically during weekend or extended retreats. Each level will prepare you to work in different areas of meditative practice: | ||
Level 1: Learn essential methods and techniques to enhance and deepen your skill as a meditator and instructor. You will gain a profound understanding of the meditative process and it's affect on the human spiritual anatomy. Level 1 certification is ideal for those who want to become better meditators and instruct others in basic techniques. Partial List of Topics
| Level 2: Learn about developing meditative awareness, and it's affect on human psychology, physiology, and spirituality. Learn to use meditation to facilitate personal and professional growth,and transformation. Level 2 certification is ideal for those who will be coaching or counseling others in addition to teaching meditation. Partial List of Topics
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| Level 3: Explore advanced studies in meditation, consciousness and kundalini awakening. Receive business development assistance. One-on-one supplemental instruction with faculty is also available. Level 3 certification is those pursuing the path of a spiritual leader.
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- Cost: $495.00Level 1 - Begins Sept 15, 2010
Learn essential methods and techniques to enhance and deepen your skill as a meditator and instructor. You will gain a profound understanding of the meditative process and it's affect on the human spiritual anatomy. Level 1 certification is ideal for those who want to become better meditators and instruct others in basic techniques.
Partial List of Topics- The Processes of the Meditator
- Meditative Techniques (various: eastern, western, indigenous, urban, etc.)
- Managing Stress, Pain, and Emotions through Meditation
- Breath Science
- Meditative Presence & Stillness
- Effective Use of Affirmations and Visualizations
- Cost: $495.00Level 2 - Begins January 12, 2011
Learn about developing meditative awareness, and it's affect on human psychology, physiology, and spirituality. Learn to use meditation to facilitate personal and professional growth,and transformation. Level 2 certification is ideal for those who will be coaching or counseling others in addition to teaching meditation.
Partial List of Topics- Mantras, Mudras & Meditative Postures
- The Metaphysics of Meditation & the Mind
- Meditation & the Ego Identity
- Meditation & the Inner Senses
- Meditative Chemistry & the Physical Experience of Inner Peace
- Cleansing and Purification through Meditation
- Meditation & Longevity
- Public Speaking
- Cost: $495.00Level 3 - Begins May 16, 2011
Explore advanced studies in meditation, consciousness and kundalini awakening. Receive business development assistance. One-on-one supplemental instruction with faculty is also available. Level 3 certification is those pursuing the path of a spiritual leader.- Kundalini, Spiritual Anatomy, and the Human Energy Potential
- The Levels of Consciousness & the Path of Awakening
- Life as Meditation
- Enhancing/Deepening Meditation
- Working with Clients (various types and ages)
- Starting, Managing & Promoting Your Professional Practice
- Instructional Techniques & Methodologies
- Public Speaking
