Foundations of Meditation Weekend Training

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

283 E Center St, Manchester, CT, United States, Connecticut 06040 | Manchester

Samadhi Yoga Studio
Publisher/HostSamadhi Yoga Studio
Foundations of Meditation Weekend Training
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Foundations of Meditation
This advanced training is designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners ready to go beyond asana and into the transformative world of yogic meditation. Rooted in the ancient traditions of India, this program offers an in-depth exploration of the theory, practice, and teaching of meditation as an essential limb of yoga.
You’ll study classical techniques drawn from key yogic texts and lineages, including those that shaped Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain contemplative traditions. Through guided practice, discussion, and self-inquiry, you’ll gain both experiential depth and practical tools to teach meditation with authenticity and confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
The historical and philosophical foundations of yogic meditation
Key techniques from ancient and classical yoga traditions
The stages of meditation: from concentration to absorption (Dharana to Samadhi)
Pratyahara and the role of the subtle body in meditation
Meditation and the nervous system: yogic and modern views
How to create and guide meditation practices for diverse students
Integrating meditation into your classes, workshops, and personal practice

This training will help you access the deeper dimensions of yoga and empower you to share them with clarity and care.
Join us for this immersive journey into the meditative roots of yoga, and enrich your teaching with depth, clarity, and authentic connection to the heart of the practice.
We invite yoga teachers and advanced practitioners from all traditions to join us for this program.
Training Hours are:
Friday 5:00-9:00
Saturday Noon-8:00
Sunday 8:00-5:00
*These times include breaks for meals*
Price: $355 (plus sales tax)
$ 345 if paid by cash or check (plus sales tax)
Early bird pricing ends 2 weeks prior to the start of the Module
Sign up by for Early Bird pricing by December 5th
Early Bird: $335 (plus sales tax)
Early Bird: if paid by cash or check $320 (plus sales tax)
Note: Samadhi YTT graduates from any year get $50 off
This Module is a part of Samadhi's Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program, but is open to anyone wishing to study the topic. 20 CE's are available.
About the instructor:
J. Amy Thompson, MA, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Amy brings a wealth of experience and a deep reverence for the practice of yoga to our program. Her journey began in 2010 with the completion of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Samadhi Yoga Studio, marking the start of a lifelong commitment to the path of yoga.
Inspired by the teachings of Swami Kripalu, Amy went on to deepen her studies through a 500-hour YTT with Pranakriya, which she completed in 2016. She later expanded her knowledge with a 200-hour Kundalini Yoga YTT in 2019 and is also a certified LoveYourBrain lead instructor. Over the years, Amy has led a wide range of classes-in studios, online, and in nature-and has facilitated international retreats, workshops, private sessions, and Teacher Trainings. Her breadth of experience and leadership in YTT programs make her a natural fit as a Lead teacher in the 300hr YTT.
Amy is passionate about the physical, emotional, and psychological benefits of yoga. With gratitude for the practice and all it has offered her, she brings to her teaching a grounded presence, compassionate heart, and a belief in yoga’s power to transform.
To register, email [email protected] or text (860) 609-1446
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