The training was very powerful and has inspired me to deepen my practice and continue to connect with others.
- Brooke Murphy, Meditation training alumni, March 2025
Why meditate?
This course will help you gain a more complete understanding of why we meditate; the importance of developing a mindful meditation practice.
We will explore the stages of the path, deepen your own practice, and develop your ability to present the teachings in a clear and genuinely helpful way to others.
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Course Curriculum:
Discuss the roots of meditation
Interactive discussion on the science of meditation
Learn the foundations and basic meditation principles
Understand and experience the benefits of various meditation practices
Explore Mindfulness, Awareness, Contemplation and Compassion practices
Review and Practice….Practice… Practice… various meditation techniques, including closed eyed, shamatha vipashyana (opened-eyed), walking, mala , mantra, metta and more…
Overview of the Buddhist path and stages of meditation
Establishing a new habit.
Who is the program for? Anyone interested in:
Learning the basic principles of meditation
Deepening their knowledge and practice
Learning the tools to teach others
This training is open to all not just teachers to develop or deepen your knowledge of meditation; includes basic instructions on how to teach.
Meditation instruction and practice is a beneficial addition to all other modalities, including one's every day life and relationships. It is our ability to bring attention to the present moment without judgement or bias and see what arises. This is done with gentleness and precision. The overall feeling is one of curiosity and kindness to ourselves. This allows the syncing up the body and mind. In the same way we sync up the body and breath in yoga.
What previous alumni are saying:
I really enjoyed the teachers, and it was a great group! I learned a lot and found ways to start a personal meditation practice.
- Frieda Kraft, Meditation training alumni, March 2025
It was a beautiful, grounding, enriching experience. Susan and Lexy created a welcoming environment for all no matter our level of experience!
- Jennifer Degen, Meditation training alumni, March 2025
Dates: Saturday April 18 - Sunday April 19
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm each day
Teachers: Susan Layden & Gina Norman
Location: New Canaan
Investment: $425
Savings for Kaia Members: Monthly & Annual All-Location Unlimited Members receive 10% off trainings.
This program fulfills 20hrs of Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Credits.
Susan Layden, 500hr E-RYT, RCYT/YACEP, Meditation Certifications
Susan did her yoga training at Kaia Yoga with Gina Norman. She considers Gina her mentor and teacher. She is a 500hr E-RYT and YACEP(continuing education provider with yoga alliance and holds a 100hr certification from Little Flower Yoga, to teach yoga and mindfulness to children. She received her 100hr meditation certification from David Nichtern and Kaia Yoga. She received another 100hr certification to teach from Dharmamoon and USTibet House.
Take a virtual class with Susan here.
Owner & Founder Kaia Yoga Gina Norman
Drawing from her extensive training and experience, she infuses her teachings with mindfulness techniques, guiding students towards inner peace and self-discovery. Her understanding of the mind-body connection is enriched by her studies in Thai yoga, cranial sacral therapy, and years of practice and training in yoga and meditation.
Gina's journey has been shaped by influential mentors such as Cyndi Lee, Alan Finger, and David Nichtern, whose wisdom continues to inform her teachings and inspire her own evolution as a teacher.
Want to learn more about our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program?
This is a required core module for the 300HR training.
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