Meditation Immersion Course

January – April, 2025

Lead Instructor:

Malati Elliott

Study with an esteemed master and senior teachers whose wisdom and experience will enrich your journey.

Led in tandem with Yoga Life Society.

Embark on a transformative journey with our 75-hour Yoga Alliance Certified YACEP Meditation Course. This program is meticulously designed to help you experience the direct effects of meditation and equip you with the skills to lead others in their practice.

Part I: How to Meditate

The training encompasses four main categories of meditation techniques:

**Mantra:** Learn the power of sound vibrations and their ability to focus the mind and elevate consciousness.
**Inquiry:** Engage in deep self-exploration to uncover truths about your inner nature.
**Visualization:** Utilize the creative power of the mind to achieve clarity, healing, and personal growth.
**Breath:** Master various breathing techniques to calm the mind, energize the body, and deepen your meditation practice.

Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum combines theory with practical application, ensuring you integrate meditation into your daily life. Key areas of study include:

Theoretical foundations of meditation
Practical techniques and their benefits
Incorporating meditation into daily routines
Understanding the physiological and psychological impacts of meditation

Part II: How to Teach

By the end of this training, you will:

Experience profound personal growth and inner peace
Develop a deeper understanding of meditation
Gain the confidence to lead meditation sessions
Foster a loving and compassionate approach to teaching
Enjoy the process of learning and sharing meditation

About Reverend Jaganath

Reverend Jaganath Carrera is the author of Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Sourcebook for the Study and Practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Inside Patanjali’s Words: Explore the Heart of Yoga, and Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation, the manual for this training.

Also known as Guruji, is the founder and spiritual head of Yoga Life Society and its first Yoga Life Center in Woodland Park, NJ. He is a direct disciple of world-renowned Yoga master and leader in the ecumenical movement, Sri Swami Satchidananda, the founder and spiritual guide for the Integral Yoga Institutes and Satchidananda Ashrams worldwide. Guruji has taught at universities, prisons, Yoga centers, and interfaith programs both here and abroad. He was a principle instructor of both Hatha and Raja Yoga for the Integral Yoga Teacher Training Certification Programs for over twenty years and co-wrote the training manual used for that course. He served for eight years as chief administrator of Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville, founded the Integral Yoga Institute of New Brunswick, NJ, and established the Integral Yoga Ministry and developed the highly regarded Integral Yoga Meditation and Raja Yoga Teacher Training Certification programs. He currently presents ongoing courses in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and other sacred scriptures, presenting them all in the Light of Yoga.

Course Schedule

Part I

January
Thurs, Jan 9th | 7-8:30 PM
Sat, Jan 11th | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Jan 12th | 1:30-5 PM

February
Sat, Feb 1st | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Feb 2nd | 1:30-5 PM
Thurs, Feb 6th | 7-8:30 PM
Thurs, Feb 20th| 7-8:30 PM

March
Sat, Mar 1st | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Mar 2nd | 1:30-5 PM
Thurs, Mar 6th | 7-8:30 PM

Part II

Thurs, Mar 20th | 7-8:30 PM
Sat, Mar 22nd | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Mar 23rd | 1:30-5 PM

Thursdays: Virtual Sessions via Zoom
Saturdays & Sundays: In-person at Gopi Yoga Center

Why Choose This Training?

This program is not just about learning meditation techniques—it’s about cultivating love, joy, and fun in the practice. You’ll emerge from this training ready to share the gift of meditation with others, and a mind equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends ancient wisdom with modern practices, guided by instructors who embody the essence of meditation.

Pricing Part I: $548

Full Course: $987 (10% discount)

Completed a teacher training with us? Enjoy 10% OFF.

Have questions? Email malati@gopiyogacenter.com and put “Meditation Immersion” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.