In our days, we often hear people extolling the practice of Meditation, as a method of focusing and balancing the mind. For instance, you may often feel that your mind is overwhelmed by thoughts, and seek a way to find calmness; or you may be in a critical situation in your life, which someway nudges you to seek refuge in and be connected with your Innermost Self.

The practice of Meditation (among others)

• Works deeply therapeutically as it allows elements of the psyche to surface to be observed and healed.
• Brings crystal clarity, focus and strength to the mind.
• Leads to experiencing the nature of the Deepest Self, which is characterized by True Existence, Awareness and Bliss.

The practice of Meditation thus gradually leads to creating a steady inner “center of gravity” and being poised in it, allowing you to assume full control of your life.

This Training is addressed to:

• Yoga practitioners who wish to go deeper and more refined in their practice.
• Yoga teachers, as Meditation is the pinnacle of Yogic practice, and essentially synonymous with the concept of 'Yoga'.
• Anyone who feels that the mind is often overwhelmed with conflicting thoughts and feelings, and wishes to find more calmness, focus and clarity
• Anyone who feels drawn to Meditation, but is unsure of how to begin with it
• Anyone who has (or had) started a Meditation practice, and is seeking answers to the questions and issues that arose
• Experienced Meditation practitioners who are looking for new breath, renewal and inspiration in their practice.

Why choose this training

• You will be step-by-step introduced to and acquainted with the principal “methods” of meditation practice (along with the proper preparation)
• You will be invited to share your experiences with the group
• You will be skillfully and insightfully guided to deal with whatever arises through the practice

Eventually, you will be guided to “build” your own personal meditation practice, specifically designed to suit yourself. This practice will then serve as a true and precious partner in every moment of your life.

Benefits of Meditation

• Meditation increases calming hormones melatonin and serotonin, and reduces cortisol.
• It heals or at least has a positive effect on high blood pressure.
• Secretion of "hormone of youth" DHEA, which, among other things, reduces stress and improves memory.
• 35 % of people with chronic pain were able to decrease medication when they meditated.
• Reduction of headaches and migraines.
• Improving symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• 75% definitive treatment of insomnia and 25% improvement.
• Meditation gives a capacity to withstand painful or negative emotions, and eventually dissolves them.
• It increases positive emotions like love, compassion, clarity, warmth, generosity.
• It gives focus and clarity to the mind.
• It increases the capacity for concentration.
• Meditation helps to free us from the fears, tendencies and limiting ideas that keep us from recognizing our kinship with others, with the earth, and with the divine.
• It gives us access to peace, love and joy that is not affected by outer circumstances.
• Meditation allows us to love and respect all of life.

Prerequisites

• Completed registration form
• Meeting with the teachers training facilitator
• Certificate from a general practitioner that the trainee is allowed to practice yoga and exercise during the current year.

Certification

Οι σπουδαστές που θα παρακολουθήσουν επιτυχώς ολόκληρο το εκπαιδευτικό  πρόγραμμα, συμπληρώνοντας όλες τις ώρες μαθημάτων από την Anahata Yoga Academy, μπορούν να διδάξουν στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό. Επίσης λαμβάνουν διεθνή πιστοποίηση διδασκαλίας από τη Yoga Alliance USA στην κατηγορία "Continuing Education" category (applies to students already enrolled in Yoga Alliance USA) με 16 ώρες Συνεχιζόμενης Εκπαίδευσης (Yoga Alliance USA 7.5 hrs of CE).

Cancellation Policy

1. Deposits are non-refundable.

2. In case of cancellation up to one month prior to the beginning of the training, the entire amount of money is refunded, except for the deposit.
3. In case of cancellation less than a month before the training, the amount of money is non-refundable.