Guiding Meditation

The module will include a mix of discussion, practical exercises, and different meditation practices. Topics covered will include: - Posture: preparatory postures for establishing a meditation seat, helping students find a comfortable meditation posture (including use of props), post-meditation release postures. - Breath: preparatory breathing practices, integrating pranayama and meditation. - Planning: how to structure a guided meditation, how seamlessly and effectively to integrate meditation into a general yoga class. - Teaching tools: use of language in guiding meditation, post-meditation inquiry. - Cautions: challenges which might arise in guiding meditation and how to address them.