2-Part Series: January – April, 2025
Lead Instructor:
Co-Instructors:
Study with an esteemed master and senior teachers whose wisdom and experience will enrich your journey.
Part 1: 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
Course Schedule
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
Thursdays: Virtual Sessions via Zoom
Saturdays & Sundays: In-person at Gopi Yoga Center
Pricing
Part 1: $548
Part 2: How to Teach
Gain the skills and confidence to lead meditation sessions with compassion and ease. This training focuses on fostering a deep understanding of meditation and equipping you with the tools to share it effectively and joyfully.
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
Course Schedule
March
Thurs, Mar 20th | 7-8:30 PM
Sat, Mar 22nd | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Mar 23rd | 1:30-5 PM
April
Thurs, Apr 3rd | 7-8:30 PM
Thurs, Apr 12th | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Apr 13th | 1:30-5 PM
Thurs, Apr 17th | 7-8:30 PM
Sat, Apr 26th | 9 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, Apr 27th | 1:30-5 PM
Thursdays: Virtual Sessions via Zoom
Saturdays & Sundays: In-person at Gopi Yoga Center
Pricing
Part 2: $548
Full Course: $987 (10% discount)
Completed a teacher training with us? Enjoy 10% OFF.
Led in tandem with Yoga Life Society.
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.
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.
Have questions? Email malati@gopiyogacenter.com and put “Meditation Immersion” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
