Teacher Training Application As you fill out the application below, think of it as your, “Here’s a glimpse of who I am,” moment. There’s no right answer to any question because your authentic answer is the right answer. This is a very personalized program, not a one-size-fits-all experience. Please keep written responses short, to the point, and true. Read through the entire application first to get an idea of how the questions flow. Need more time to finish the application? Scroll to the bottom and click the 'Save and Continue Later' link. 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If this applies to you, why do you want to become a Meditation Teacher?*TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL PRACTICE, IF YOU HAVE ONE.Do you have a formal meditation practice?* Yes No If yes:How frequently do you meditate “on the cushion” in formal meditation? How long do you sit when you meditate? What are the main techniques you practice and most enjoy?If you answered, 'No, I don’t have a formal meditation practice,' then what kind of meditation do you do, when you do it?How do you use your mediation practice—how does it show up—in your daily life?*Has your meditation practice changed you?* Yes No If yes:What has meditation done for you that has prompted you to apply for this program?Do you use meditation primarily as: Please choose three.* Spiritual practice Stress Relief Improve Sleep Understand Life and other People Calming Improve my Personality Transcend physical world Physical Healing Mental Stability Emotional Well-being Live in the Present Moment Help with challenging events Help with challenging people Help with major life changes Move through Grief Other If other, explain: What year did you begin your practice?* PREVIOUS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEWith which teachers and/or traditions have you studied? Please note if this was in person or online or home-study..*What other types of meditation have you practiced?*Have you read any books on meditation?* Yes No If yes, which one(s) resonated with you? Why?What experience do you have meditating in a group?*What experience do you have meditating on a retreat?*PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCEDo you have any previous teaching experience?* Yes No If yes:What subjects / topics do you have experience teaching?How much teaching experience do you have with this/these topics?What age groups have you taught?What size groups do you have experience teaching?Have you led workshops? Retreats?AND LASTLY, JUST A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOU.What do you hope to gain from participating in this course?*Do you have any health—physical, mental, emotional— limitations or concerns that will impact your ability to participate in the Teacher Training?*Is there anything else you’d like me to know about you?*When you hit submit you will be taken to a pay where you can pay your $35 application fee. Thank you for applying to the program. I will get back to you as soon as possible to let you know if your application has been accepted—however it could take as long as thirty days. given my personal travel schedule over the next several months. So don’t stress if you don’t hear from me right away! In the meantime, keep meditating. It’s the best thing you can do for your self, your family, your friends and your world. Blessings, Caren CAPTCHA Δ
