Meditation Teacher Training

During Meditation Teacher Training, you will learn not only how to deepen your own meditation, but also how to guide others in establishing a practice of their own. The curriculum includes studying meditation theory and techniques, learning how to overcome obstacles during meditation practice, integrating meditation into daily life, and discovering the importance of asana and pranayama.

Swami Satchidananda said: “Meditation is the most important practice. Most of our problems in life would be solved if we meditated regularly.” Why? Because our whole experience of life is based on the condition of the mind, and meditation enables us to gain mastery over the mind.

You will develop a personal practice plan and gain the knowledge, skill, and confidence to teach a six-week course, as well as meditation workshops. In a world that is so much in need of peace, meditation is a time-honored practice that will empower you—and your students—to discover the peace within.
Testimonials
It was a big privilege to hear Swami Karunananda's wisdom.
—Luciano Vizzocini
Swami Karunananda has an amazing capacity to explain complex things in an easy way.
—Participant



Tentative Schedule
All activities at the Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia Ashram are structured around the daily schedule of the ashram which includes meditation and Hatha Yoga each morning and evening prior to breakfast and dinner, as well as noon meditation held in Guru Bhavahan and Lotus prior to lunch.




Time
Activity


5:30 AM
Wake up


6:00 – 6:30 AM
Meditation


6:40 – 8:10 AM
Hatha Yoga


8:15 – 9:15 AM
Breakfast


9:30 – 11:20 AM
Morning Session


11:20 – 11:30 AM
Announcements


11:45 AM
Van leaves for LOTUS (behind VV dorms)


12:00 – 12:30 PM
Noon Meditation


12:45 – 1:30 PM
Lunch


1:30 – 3:00 PM
Study/Free Time


3:00 – 5:45 PM
Afternoon Session


6:00 – 6:30 PM
Yoga Nidra or Meditation


6:35 – 7:15 PM
Dinner


7:30 – 9:00 PM
Evening Session


9:30 PM
Academy building closes


10:00 PM
Lights Out