Boston Yoga Collective & Laughing Dog
facilitated by Fez Aswat & Ryan Cunningham
9 Weekends | September 2022 – April 2023 – ONLINE on Zoom
Friday 5:30-7:30pm
Saturday/Sunday 10-3:30pm
Sep 16-18 | Oct 14-16 | Nov 18-20 | Dec 9-11 | Jan 20-22 | Feb 3-5
Mar 3-5 | Mar 31- Apr 2 | Apr 28-30
Encouraged, but optional:
One Saturday per month 9-12 pm – Check-in, group practice, questions
The primary purpose of this training is to help each participant view their personal relationship with meditation practice as the basis for sharing practice with others. In a culture with a diversity of views on mindfulness and meditation, it is beneficial to learn about the practice in a way that integrates and appreciates a diverse set of influences and experiences. Informed by Buddhism and Yoga, our hope is to present principles of meditation that support each practitioner to engage more fully in their everyday lives. It is from consistent practice and understanding a clear set of instructions that folks can begin to share meditation practice for others.
The first 6 months of the training will be primarily focused on developing a shared language for practice, discussing key concepts, and practicing together – a lot. After stabilizing in practice, we will begin discussions about teaching, working towards students being able to lead guided meditations and classes.
Who is this training for?
- People who already have explored meditation and are seeking to learn more.
- People seeking to develop a regular practice and cultivate an understanding of meditation that integrates with their daily lives.
- People who want to support others with clear meditation teaching and instruction.
Tiered Tuition
In keeping with our pricing policy at BYC, we offer this training with a Tiered Tuition model. Please choose a pricing option that is workable for your budget at the time of applying. When you are able to choose a higher pricing option it goes a long way in helping us to keep this training affordable.
Base Tuition – $200 Deposit + 200/mo (Sep 1 – Apr 1) totalling $1800
Supporting Tuition – $200 Deposit + 225/mo (Sep 1 – Apr 1) totalling $2000
Sustaining Tuition – $200 Deposit + 250/mo (Sep 1 – Apr 1) totalling $2200
Contributing Tuition – $200 Deposit + 275/mo (Sep 1 – Apr 1) totalling $2400
Weekend Details:
Sep 16-18 – Orientation + What is Meditation?
Oct 14-16 – Establishing a Practice | Technique as Choice
Nov 18-20 – Intention + Sensation
Dec 9-11 – Learning to Listen
Jan 20-22 – Mind + Emotions
Feb 3-5 – Practice Weekend
Mar 3-5 – Sharing Practice I
Mar 31 – Apr 1 – Sharing Practice II
Apr 28-30 – Integrating Practice + Teaching