Teacher Training Application

As you fill out the application below, think of it as a “Here’s a glimpse of who I am” moment.

There’s no right answer to any question because my goal is to help you become the best meditation teacher YOU can be. Which takes authenticity. So think of filling out this application as a moment of "informal practice" in being authentic. To that end, keep written responses short and true. Please read through application first to get an idea of how the questions flow. It’s okay to keep all written responses short, to the point, and true.
Name*
First Last
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date of Birth*
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Phone*
How did you find out about this program?*
MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION
Let’s start with the most important questions of all… Why do you want to be a Meditation Teacher, or if you don’t want to teach, Why do you want to take this Meditation Teacher Training?*
YOUR PERSONAL PRACTICE
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 is the rhythm, the flow, of your formal practice? Please include the main techniques you practice and most enjoy.
If no:
Why not? What happened to it?
Do you have an “off the cushion” informal practice?*
- Yes
- No
If yes:
What is your informal practice?
If no:
Why not?
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:
Please briefly share how meditation has changed or shifted your personality?
Please briefly share how meditation has affected your relationships with the people in your life?
Please share briefly how meditation has affected your health?
Physical.
Mental.
Emotional.
Spiritual.
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 EXPERIENCE
With 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 ones resonated with you?
What experience do you have meditating in a group?*
What experience do you have meditating on a retreat?*
PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Do 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?*
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
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Price:
If you are accepted into the program this fee will apply toward your tuition.
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When you led us through each of our senses, when we got to taste, I had the sudden impression of the word "sorrow”. Sorrow I could taste… it made sense. I was steeping in sorrow of the past (mistakes) and dread of the future (empty nest) instead of just living joyously in the present.

- Cathy

Teacher Training Application

MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION

YOUR PERSONAL PRACTICE

PREVIOUS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE

AND LASTLY, JUST A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOU.