5 WEEKS TO TRASFORM YOUR MIND AND LIFE

Our internationally celebrated 100hr - Level 1 Meditation Teacher Training is now available in a 5 Week ONLINE format, specifically for those who can’t get away to Bali or take big chunks of time off from work or family responsibilities.

Just like the in-person training, this program will provide you with the exact methodology, motivation and mindset to master your inner and outer worlds, PLUS give you the tools to teach Meditation at a PROFESSIONAL LEVEL.

In addition to connecting you into the ancient Kriya Meditation tradition, it will also connect you to a stable, strong and like-minded community of dedicated practitioners and teachers who are committed to living with integrity and purpose.

NOW THESE TEACHINGS HAVE COME TO YOU.

Our extended ONLINE training format spanning 5 Weeks provides the perfect environment for a truly deep and authentic Meditation experience - More time to study, more time to practice, more time to connect, more time to integrate this vast ocean of ancient wisdom and knowledge and make it your own.

WHY ARE YOU HERE?

You are here, at this critical juncture in humanity’s story, to access your own inner power and learn how to use it in a way that serves humanity and brings more healing, clarity, inspiration and evolution to our world.

For thousands of years, Meditation has provided a direct path to achieve exactly this.

WHAT IS (AND ISN’T) MEDITATION?

Meditation is the time-tested ancient science of absorbing the mind into the subtle essence of highly potent and positively charged Meditation objects. When this occurs, through ongoing committed daily practice, unhelpful mental tendencies are slowly uprooted and are systematically exchanged with mental virtues, such as calmness, courage, single-pointedness and joy.

As the mind becomes more clear and free of clutter, information from the highest aspect of our being flows into our mind and begins to guide the way we show up in the world. This allows us to live with more authenticity, freedom, joy and conviction, and with far less fear.               

Meditation is not Mindfulness. It is not Binaural Beats. It is not Joe Dispenza. It is not a medicine journey to find your spirit animal. And it is not just sitting in a candle-lit room with incense burning watching the mind drift.

Meditation, which is the core essence of Yoga, is a science. For it to be effective and truly transformative, we must be willing to let go of all the new-age gimmicks and get back to what has already proved its worth over thousands of years.

Come and learn the original science of Meditation.             

WHAT IS TANTRA?

Tantra is the Yogic path designed specifically for householders like us. It recognizes that we lead busy lives and have busy minds and therefore, will not befit from the classical Yoga methods suited to renunciates, who have no worldly responsibilities to consider.

Tantra, also unlike the renunciate path, invites us to engage fully in life and weave together all dimensions of it, including our spirituality, our relationships, our purpose, our finances and health.

The goal of Tantra is to break down the wall that separates the sacred and mundane aspects of our life. Tantra seeks to bring presence, power and reverence to everything that we do.

WHAT ISN'T TANTRA?

Tantra isn’t sex. There will be zero content in this training focused in that direction, quite simply because the modern understanding of Tantra as sex is completely false and a total distraction designed to disempower people and guide them away from true evolution.

WHAT IS TANTRIC MEDITATION? 

Tantric Meditation, also known as ‘Kriya Meditation’ is a system of Meditation that seeks to simultaneously quieten the mind and also transform and empower it. If our goal is to thrive in life, an empowered mind is essential.

The word ‘Kriya’ means ‘action’ or ‘movement’ and refers to the underlying structure of Tantric Meditation. Ask yourself this question: when you want your mind to be quiet and still, does it automatically obey you? For most of us, the answer is no. To make the mind still, we have to meet the mind where it’s at: in activity.

Tantric Meditation has two key stages.

The first, called the Active stage of the Kriya, involves captivating the mind and drawing it inwards. Here, we don’t still the mind, instead we link it with the breath and guide it along inner energetic pathways that begin the process of mental transformation.

The second stage, called the Static stage, involves the dissolution of the breath and bringing the mind to a still point within a highly charged, inner, energetic zone.  

Once the breath has been reduced to a very subtle state, the mind naturally becomes still. At this point we present the mind with a potent and positively charged inner symbol, Mantra or Chakra to focus on, become absorbed into, and ultimately be transformed by.

In this way, over time, the mind takes on the positive qualities of the Meditation object and becomes a living embodiment of the virtues held within it. As we transform the mind, we become more positively empowered and expand our capacity to thrive in life.

WHERE DOES BREATHWORK FIT IN?

Breathwork, traditionally known as Pranayama, is the quintessential Meditation preparation technique, for two reasons. Firstly, it begins the process of internalizing and focusing the mind. Secondly, specific Pranayama techniques prepare the energetic landscape in key Meditation zones, such as the navel, the heart and the center of the forehead, so that the Kriya is more stable, enlivened and impactful.

Breathwork allows us to get more out of our Meditation practice and therefore will be a key feature of this training.

IS THIS TRAINING FOR YOU?

If you have a desire to be a healing force in the world, then the answer is yes. Sharing Meditation to a world desperately in need of more self love, self worth, self respect and personal power, might be the greatest service you can provide to humanity right now. 

WHAT DOES THE TRAINING INVOLVE? 

This is a ‘Facilitator course’ or ‘Teacher Training’, so the focus will be on learning how to Practice Tantric Meditation and Breathwork for yourself, and also on learning precise teaching skills and techniques so that you can facilitate your own classes with confidence and precision.

A maximum of 20 students will be accepted onto this training. This will provide the right environment for a high degree of personal development and one on one feedback time, which is needed to become an exceptional Meditation teacher.      

You WILL be required to teach during this training to develop your skills and also for assessment purposes. You will not be permitted to only attend the practices and lectures and skip the teaching component. We require 100% commitment and involvement from all students.

OUR GUARANTEE 

100% of the content covered in this training has been passed down through the ancient practice of Parampara (from teacher to student). We are not innovators. We simply have a single-pointed burning desire to deliver the teachings of the Yoga tradition as they were intended: undiluted. 100% of the content of this training has been fully integrated by the teacher/s delivering it through intensive self-practice over decades of commitment to this path. This is our commitment to you, to the tradition and to ourselves.

TOPICS

Living a Tantric life 

Tantra is the path of self-empowerment through the fusion of our energy and mind. Tantra encourages us to become dynamic healing forces in this world and shows us how to bring freedom, joy and fearlessness to everything that we do.

The science of Meditation and Samadhi 

Meditation is an exact science. To be specific, it is the time-tested process of absorbing the mind (Samadhi) into the subtle essence of inner Meditation objects. These objects transform the mind by uprooting limiting programs and reminding us of the virtues that reside within us, innately.        

Understanding the mind from the perspective of Meditation

The mind is a tool. It allows Consciousness, which is the true Self, to engage with the material world. The mind is the window between the worlds. Through an intimate understanding of the mind, coupled with correct Meditation practice, all of the answers we have sought in the outside world, about who we are and why we are here, reveal themselves to us.  

The ideal Meditation set-up

To succeed in Mediation, particularly in the early years of practice, the set-up is extremely important. The place, sitting position, time of day and even the direction we face, all play a part in influencing and enhancing our Meditation experience.     

Meditation Gates and Objects

As a science, nothing about Meditation is arbitrary. Everything is precise. There is a system. Two major features of Meditation practice are Meditation Gates and Meditation Objects. The Gate refers to a highly charged inner, energetic zone that stabilizes the mind and amplifies the potency of the Object. A Meditation object is the main focal-point of the Meditation. It might be a symbol, a Mantra, or an inner energy point. Its function is to absorb the mind and transform it.            

Traditional Breath training

 The way we breathe deeply impacts our energy and state of mind. Most people breathe with approximately 10% of their lung capacity. This is not enough to thrive in practice or in life. Learn how to breathe correctly.   

Key Pranayama techniques to support Tantric Meditation 

Learn different traditional breathing techniques (Pranayamas) in relation to how they prepare the inner landscape for Tantric Meditation practice.

Key traditional Tantric Meditations 

Learn to practice and teach a selection of the most transformative traditional Tantric Meditations available. You will not find these practices on the internet. They have been passed down orally over thousands of years. Now they have arrived to you.

Living a life that supports Meditation 

The life choices we make impact the quality of our Meditation practice. Here we will discuss how what we eat, how we sleep, how we exercise and how we view the world all contribute to our Meditative success.     

How to guarantee success in practice 

Success in practice hinges on two fundamental concepts: Sankalpa and Purashcharana.

Sankalpa implies that when we practice, we do so with a clear intention of ‘why’ we are practicing. It is never random or based on superficial desires. Meditation is always tied to a deep desire to embody virtue and move towards self-excellence. Sometimes this involves embracing the things that we resist.

Purashcharana speaks to a time-bound context within which the practice takes place. In order for Traditional Tantric Kriyas to be effective they must be completed over 40 unbroken days. This ensures sufficient neurological re-wiring and enduring transformation.                

IS THIS TRAINING CERTIFIED? 

Currently Yoga Alliance does not certify Meditation Teacher Trainings, however the training will count towards your YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Points) should you desire. 

At the end of the day, your success as a professional Meditation teacher will have more to do with your work ethic, integration of the techniques and your authenticity, than it does with a piece of paper. This training will give you a set of very unique tools and techniques that will put you at the top of the industry.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Online Program schedule:

All LECTURES will be run in real-time via ZOOM. Each session will be available for download approximately 4 hours after the class has finished. There is a certification requirement for all students to attend a minimum of 50% of the sessions LIVE.

All PRACTICES will be pre-recorded and sent out prior to scheduled class time. Pre-recorded classes will ensure that there is no interruption to practice due to electricity or internet issues, which can sometimes happen here in Bali. Questions related to individual practices will then discussed in the PRACTICE BREAKDOWN lectures.

SCHEDULE – All times listed are in reference to BALI time.  

The training will run every over 5 WEEKENDS plus a weekend off midway through for integration and assignment ‘catch-up’ purposes.

We will also meet on Wednesdays for 2 hours for teaching skills, drills and an overview of the week’s assignments.

Here are the dates:

WEEK 1: MAR 6 – 7 & 10

WEEK 2: MAR 13 – 14 & 17

WEEK 3: MAR 20 – 21 & 24

WEEK 4: MAR 31 (MAR 27 – 28 OFF)

WEEK 5: APR 3 – 4 & 7

WEEK 6: APR 10

Each weekend will include a combination of study and practice, including live and pre-recorded content. Session times listed in Bali time:

Saturdays: 1pm – 730pm (approx.) with a 1 hour break

Sundays: 1pm – 730pm (approx.) with a 1 hour break

Wednesdays: 1pm – 3pm

It is fine if you cannot attend all sessions. We simply ask that you attend as many as possible and work hard to stay up to date with missed content.

There will also be practices and assignments to complete during the days between sessions. During this time, we will stay connected and keep the conversations flowing on our private group MeWe page.

Based on the online programs that we have run so far, we know FOR SURE that this model of delivering the teachings works exceptionally well. The integration level of the content is superior, as you will see for yourself.

Online considerations and requirements

We will use Kajabi as our main online training platform where you will receive access to all classes and lectures. This content will be yours indefinitely.

We will use MeWe for our daily communications and posting. Instructions to sign up to MeWe will be provided.

Students will be required to download Zoom and ensure (pre-training) that they are confident in using Zoom.

The Practice Team will provide students with all relevant links and instructions for joining the Zoom sessions.

Certification requirements, requirements for course completion.

To qualify to be a fully registered, Practice certified Level 1 Meditation teacher, the following requirements must be fulfilled:  

Minimum ‘live’ attendance of 50% of sessions.

Satisfactory submission of ALL minor and major teaching assessment videos.

Students who complete all requirements will receive 100hr certification from The Practice and will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance under the YACEP classification, if they so desire.

It is our firm conviction that by completing this training in its entirety (if you put in the hard work) you will have more knowledge, experience and teaching capacity than 95% of the Meditation teachers worldwide – even the ‘famous’ ones.

IN THE END, YOUR OWN DEDICATED EFFORTS IN STUDY AND PRACTICE ARE THE ONLY ‘CREDENTIALS’ THAT MATTER. THEY ALONE WILL BE THE CATALYST FOR YOUR SUCCESS IN THE MEDITATION WORLD AND THE KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO MORE JOY AND FEARLESSNESS IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE

 OCTAVIO SALVADO

My mission is simple: to share Meditation and Yoga with the world in the way that it was intended – as a spiritual science, not a ‘mindfulness’ practice or exercise routine. Everything I teach is lineage-based, integrated over decades of uncompromising commitment to personal practice. I consider myself a student above all else; a relentless student with unwavering commitment to this extraordinary path that has the potential to truly heal, realign and empower the world.

As a teacher, it is my firm resolve to spend this life helping other dedicated students find more depth in their practices and more purpose, self-reliance, joy and freedom in their daily lives. I have absolute certainty that Yoga and Meditation, when practiced correctly, can provide this.

I currently live in Bali with my beautiful wife, Emma and our wild little family honouring the Tantric path of weaving all dimensions of life into one sacred experience.