Nature Meditation Teacher

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The Training “Nature Meditation Teacher” in Detail

In this training to become a Nature Meditation Teacher, you will learn various techniques that allow you to provide your clients with a genuine connection to nature and inner tranquility. The practice of meditation in natural surroundings can enhance concentration by offering an environment with fewer distractions and disturbances compared to urban areas. The natural environment and the serenity of nature contribute to stress reduction and calming the nervous system. Fresh air and physical movement in nature can improve physical health by strengthening the immune system and promoting better respiratory function.

We will teach you how to create an appropriate framework for conducting meditations in natural settings and provide you with a comprehensive insight into various meditation techniques, enabling you to lead your own sessions in the future.

Contents

Here are the contents of the training for Natur-Meditationslehrer*in (Nature Meditation Teacher):

• What is meditation? How does it work (in nature)?
• Types of meditations (sitting meditations, walking meditations, and others)
• Introduction to different meditation techniques
• Mindfulness meditations
• Scientific foundations (effects on body and mind)
• Learning and practicing how to guide meditations
• Meditations in the resonance space of nature
• Effects of meditation in the natural environment of various landscapes
• Self-reflection and feedback
• Legal, safety, and permissions in outdoor settings
• Developing your own meditation practice

These topics cover a comprehensive approach to understanding and teaching meditation techniques in natural settings, emphasizing mindfulness, scientific principles, and practical guidance skills.

ADVANTAGES

This diverse and practice-oriented training program for Nature Meditation Instructors takes place 70% in natural surroundings. Studies have demonstrated that meditation in nature can help reduce depressive symptoms and enhance overall well-being. Nature provides a simple and tranquil environment that allows individuals to focus on their meditation and calm the mind. Meditation in nature supports stress reduction, improves concentration, increases mindfulness, enhances mood, and boosts creativity. Moreover, it strengthens the connection to nature, fostering a sense of unity and belonging, which in turn can lead to heightened compassion and a sense of community.

PROGRAM

A 3-day full-time onsite seminar. Participants will learn and practice various meditation techniques. The entire training for Nature Meditation Instructors is grounded in a holistic and scientific understanding of meditation, developing skills for application and integration into daily life. Comprehensive seminar and exercise materials will be provided. The emphasis is primarily on personal experience of meditation in nature. Additionally, participants will develop a concept for their own nature meditation practice within the framework of this 3-day training program.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing the Nature Meditation Instructor training, you will know how to design and offer courses and integrate them into your work (e.g., as a coach, therapist, or trainer). You will be capable of independently leading meditation sessions with groups or individuals in natural settings.

FIELDS OF ACTIVITY

The training is designed so that you can offer courses and workshops as a self-employed Nature Meditation Instructor. Potential fields of activity include (nature) coaching and training, schools, adult education centers, rehabilitation clinics, health centers, sports clubs & fitness studios, as well as an additional offer in yoga studios or other areas.

CONCEPT

The Nature Meditation Instructor training includes, in addition to the mandatory theoretical part, a significant practical component to comprehensively understand the key aspects and scientific foundations. The focus is on self-experience and the direct application of the learned techniques. The training provides you with a solid foundation to independently teach meditation courses as a coach.

CERTIFICATION

After an on-site teaching demonstration and successful completion, the IANHFB certifies your professional qualification to lead nature meditation courses with the Nature Meditation Instructor certificate, authorizing you to conduct courses independently.