The joy of sharing
The peace and joy that we experience in meditation, the way it has transformed every aspect of our lives – these are the precious things the heart longs to share with others. While daily practice of meditation is of primary importance, imparting it to others is both a science and an art. The Ananda Raja Yoga School is dedicated to impassioned meditators who want to become proficient and inspiring meditation teachers. The techniques themselves are not difficult to explain and in fact are widely available in written materials. Communicating them in an authentic and inspiring way can best be learned from experienced and inspiring teachers. The Ananda Raja Yoga School brings together enthusiastic meditators with inspiring teachers so that the joy of inner peace can spread around the world.
A comprehensive training program
During this extensive training program you will learn how to teach the timeless truths of Sanaatan Dharma – taught by the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda, as the Science of Self-realization – in ways that fulfill the needs of our times. The curriculum includes historic background, philosophical foundations, exploration of deeper dimensions of meditation and energy recharging, and practical tools, protocols and communication approaches for presenting the techniques to a variety of audiences.
AN AUTHENTIC TRADITION
The tradition followed in the School is based in Sanaatan Dharma, “the eternal wisdom” of ancient India, the foundation on which all true spiritual paths and religions are based.
SELF-REALIZATION
The Science of Self-realization teaches us to harmonize our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual natures, accelerating our evolution and bringing greater fulfillment to our lives.
PRACTICAL TEACHINGS
The curriculum gives you the knowledge you need to be a good teacher, group practices that give you deeper experiences of the techniques, and step-by-step guidance for presenting the practices in an inspiring and engaging manner.
DIVINE FRIENDSHIP AND BROTHERHOOD
You become part of the Raja Yoga family of teachers with whom you grow together in greater understanding and mutual support, friendships that last a lifetime.
Always remember, nothing can touch you if you are inwardly calm. You must learn to stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds
– Paramahansa Yogananda
Teachers
Nayaswami Shivani
Co-founder of the Yogananda Academy of Europe and founder of the Schools of Raja Yoga and Life Therapy
Darshan Lotichius
Teacher of the Raja Yoga Academy
Nayaswami Manu
Principal teacher of the Schools of Raja Yoga and Life Therapy
Brahmacharini Ahimsa Rivera Garcia
Ananda Yoga Teacher and Registrar and Coordinator of the Schools of Raja Yoga and Life Therapy
Nayaswami Bhajana
Teacher of the Raja Yoga
Nayaswami Clarita
Raja Yoga and Life Therapy teacher
Nayaswami Uma
Raja Yoga and Life Therapy teacher
Jayadev Jaerschky
Director of Ananda Yoga School Yoga
Nayaswami Kirtani
Spiritual Director of Ananda Europa; Raja Yoga and Life Therapy Teacher
Nayaswami Anand
Spiritual Co-Director of Ananda Europa and Raja Yoga teacher
Nayaswami Premi
Raja Yoga and Ananda Yoga teacher
Shantidev
Raja Yoga teacher
Narya
Raja Yoga teacher
Testimonial
I am grateful to God for having given me this opportunity that has opened my mind and has expanded my consciousness on this Raja Yoga path toward growth..
— Lucilla di Somma
Meditation Teacher
Training
Based on the teachings of sage Patanjali, Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda, this training program gives primary emphasis on your deepening practice of meditation and energy recharging, through guided group sessions. You will learn how to present these techniques in an effective way, and also gain a solid foundation in the philosophy of the science of Raja Yoga, the “royal path” that unites Bhakti Yoga (devotional yoga); Karma Yoga (right action yoga); Gyana Yoga (the way of discrimination) through the practice of meditation.
How to participate in the courses
The majority of the courses are offered in three different ways:
✓ ONLINE: you can follow the lessons and the practices live in the morning and in the afternoon; you can see the recorded lessons during the day at the time which suits you best. You must read the manual for each course before the lessons begin.
✓ AT HOME: you can study the manual for each course and watch the recorded lessons at your own pace and any time it suits you.
✓ RESIDENTIAL at Ananda: you can follow all the scheduled activities in our international yoga and meditation center near Assisi, in its beautiful, natural setting full of inner peace and spiritual communion.
How the school is structured
The curriculum includes two levels of study:
✓ Level 1: Ananda Meditation Instructor (650 hours)
✓ Level 2: Ananda Meditation Teacher (500 hours) Level 2: Ananda Meditation Teacher (500 hours)
Click on each level to see the complete description of the courses and the necessary requirements:
LEVEL 1: Ananda Meditation Instructor (650 hours)
The curriculum includes a series of practical activities guided by the teachers (energization exercises, meditation, relaxation, visualizations, affirmations, chants, prayers, introspection), theoretical lessons with the teachers, the study of written texts (manuals and books) and watching recorded talks, as well as doingindividual exercises.
The students will be closely followed throughout their preparation and will be able to interact directly with the teachers during the lessons or via email or phone.
The training will help you to deepen your own personal practice, and understand more deeply the principals on which the teachings are based, thereby enabling you to learn how to convey the techniques in a clear, creative and magnetic way.
By the end of the training period the meditation instructor will have acquired experience, the necessary knowledge and personal growth to be able to share what was learned, and to be able to organize, independently, courses on meditation and energization exercises, as well as creating a meditation group.
You will receive 650 hours of training distributed as follows:
Spiritual practices during the courses: 160 hours
Lessons with a teacher:180 hours
Readings of texts and manuals: 180 hours
Written exams and summaries:70 hours
Thesis: 35 hours
Oral exams(with preparation included): 25 hours
The following programs are included in the Ananda Meditation Instructor training:
a. Three 5-day courses on the philosophy of Raja Yoga, with a written exam to be completed at home:
- ARYTT Raja Yoga 1: The Four Paths of Enlightenment: Gyana, Bhakti, Karma and Raja Yoga
- ARYTT Raja Yoga 2: Eight steps to Samadhi: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- ARYTT Raja Yoga 3: Sanatan Dharma: Personal and Planetary Evolution
The courses of Raja Yoga 1, 2 and 3, available online or for study at home, can be taken in any order and at any time during the training period.
b. Three courses for teaching the basic techniques, with a written exam to be completed at home:
- ARYTT Teaching 1: Teaching the Energization Exercises
- ARYTT Teaching 2: How to teach the Meditation Techniques
- ARYTT Teaching 3: Methodology and Ethics of Spiritual Teaching
The Teaching courses 1, 2 and 3 are exclusively online and residentialand can be taken only after a regular twice-a-day practice of meditation and energization exercises (see pre-requisites and admission).
c. A 5-day meditation intensive. Residentialonly
d. An oral exam (with presentation of the thesis). Residentialonly
- A 2,500-word written thesis
- Written summaries on some of Swami Kriyananda’s talks
- Oral presentation of the basic techniques
This is the final stage for receiving certification that qualifies you as an Ananda Meditation Instructor and allows you to teach the meditation techniques, the Energization Exercises and to create a meditation group.
e. Required reading
The manuals for each course will be sent to you upon registration. The manual must be read before the program begins.
You must also read the following books that can be purchased directly from Yogananda Edizioni. Ask for the “Raja Yoga Teacher Training” code in order to receive a discount reserved for you: info@anandaedizioni.it
✓ The Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Swami Kriyananda
✓ Awaken to Superconsciousness, Swami Kriyananda
✓ Demystifying Patanjali, Swami Kriyananda
✓ The Hindu Way of Awakening, Swami Kriyananda
We will let you know as soon as the process of certification has been completed. We will let you know as soon as the process of certification has been completed.
REQUIREMENTS, ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION
Prerequisites:
✓ The courses of Raja Yoga 1, 2, and 3 are open to all those who wish to learn about the path of Raja Yoga in depth.
The courses can be taken in any order. If your meditation practices and Energization exercises are not yet on a regular basis (twice a day), we invite you to take these three courses first.
✓ The Teaching 1, 2, and 3 courses are exclusively open to those who have a daily, well-established and regular routine, and have been practicing Hong-So for at least two years and the Energization exercises for at least one year.
The Teaching 1 and 2 courses can be taken in any order, while the Teaching 3 course must be taken last, after the first two courses have been completed (written exams included).
Admission:
For information on Admission contact ahimsa@ananda.it
Registration:
It is possible to register for the training ONLY after admission has been granted. Registration in the Ananda Raja Yoga Academy is mandatory for all those who wish to obtain the certification as an Ananda Meditation Instructor or Teacher. You will receive the Registration form and the Code of Ethics, to be signed and returned to us upon admission.
To complete registration, you will have to pay a one-time registration fee of €200,00 which is valid for any Yogananda Academy of Europe School (Raja Yoga, Ananda Yoga and Life Therapy) .
The registration fee can be paid in one of the following ways:
✓ Reception: you can pay the registration fee with cash, credit card or check at the Reception office at Ananda.
✓Bank transfer: give this information to your bank: – Account name: Ananda Associazione, Via Montecchio 61, 06025 Nocera Umbra (PG), Italia – Bank name: Unicredit, Fil. Gualdo Tadino
IBAN : IT 14 U 02008 38473 000102090324
BIC/SWIFT: UNCRITM1J21
CAUSALE: FORMAZIONE INSEGNANTI DI RAJA YOGA e Nome e Cognome.= Please indicate on the draft: Your full name and “Ananda Raja Yoga Teacher Training Registration Fee.”
✓ Credit Card: if you wish to pay by credit card, contact Marianna by phone, or write to: marianna@ananda.it; you will be asked to give the following information: your first and last names, credit card expiration date, card number, and your authorization via email or fax.
All the activities promoted by Ananda Associazione (in affiliation with CSEN) are in accordance with the Italian laws and are reserved only to associated members.
The annual association fee includes an injury insurance policy.
For information and clarifications regarding payment, contact: Tel. 0742.813620
For information and clarification regarding the training, write to: ahimsa@ananda.it
THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR ANANDA RAJA YOGA TEACHERS
Guidelines
- Live daily the practices that are taught
- Respect God in each student and maintain a professional relationship
- Uphold the dignity and integrity of the teachings
- Teach according to Paramhansa Yogananda’s instructions and to what you have learned at the Ananda Academy
- If you have any doubts or questions, contact the Director or teachers from the school of Raja Yoga, or the Spiritual Director of Ananda Sangha for Self-realization
Relationships with Students
Recognizing the trust placed in me by my students, I agree to:
- Show only the highest regard for my students’ personal beliefs and values
- Offer the meditation and Raja Yoga teachings to all persons regardless of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation – to the extent I am competent based on my training and experience.
- Avoid any action that I know will conflict with the highest interests of my students
- Avoid taking unfair advantage of students financially, sexually, romantically, or otherwise
- Refrain from initiating a romantic or sexual relationship with a current student, even if invited by the student
Professional Conduct
In conducting my teaching practice, I will:
- Offer only those services that I am competent to provide
- Not attempt to diagnose a student’s physical or psychological condition, prescribe a treatment, or suggest or approve of going against a physician’s advice.
- Take continuing education in Raja Yoga teachings on a regular basis
- Be honest, straightforward, fair, and conscientious in all business dealings
- Manage my business finances according to accepted business and accounting practice
Advertising
In brochures, advertising, and other descriptions of my services (including verbal), I will:
- Make no exaggerated claims as to the benefits of meditation practices or of my lessons
- Represent my training, qualifications, abilities, and affiliations accurately and unambiguously
- Not falsely imply sponsorship by, representation of, or endorsement by any organization (including Ananda)
I understand that any reports of my breaching this code will be fairly investigated by the European Ananda Raja Yoga School, and that it could lead to revocation of my Instructor/Teacher certification.
Having read and comprehended the Code of Ethics, I pledge to honor it in its entirety.
Name in print:________________________________________
Date and signature:____________________________________
For questions related to the ethics of the Ananda Raja Yoga teachings, contact Nayaswami Shivani, Shivani@ananda.it
LEVEL 2: Ananda Meditation Teachers
(total training: 500 hours)
You will receive 500 hours of training distributed as follows:
- Pratiche spirituali
- Recorded video lessons
- Readings
- Thesis
- Oral exam
The following programs are included in the Ananda Meditation Teacher training:
a. Four courses on the study of the Scriptures:
- ARYTT Level 2: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: from ignorance to enlightenment
- ARYTT Level 2: The Bhagavad-Gita II, The essential teachings
- ARYTT Level 2: Revelations of Christ: The promise of immortality
- ARYTT Livello 2 Le Rivelazioni di Cristo: la promessa dell’immortalità
These video courses can be taken AT HOME, in any order and at any time during the training.
b. Three useful teaching courses on how to teach and guide people:Tre corsi d’insegnamento utili sia per insegnare sia per guidare le persone:
- ARYTT Level 2: Teaching 5: How to teach the Raja Yoga course
- ARYTT Level 2: Spiritual Counseling
- ARYTT Level 2: Discipleship
These video courses can be taken AT HOME, in any order and at any time during the training.
c. A 5-day meditation intensive course. Residential only.
d. An oral exam (with presentation of the thesis). Residential only.
- A 2,500-word written thesis
- Oral presentation of the Raja Yoga teachings
This is the final stage for receiving certification that accredits you as an Ananda Meditation Teacher and allows you to teach Self-realization courses, give lessons on discipleship, and open an Ananda center to share the meditation techniques and Raja Yoga.
e. Required reading
When registering for some of the courses, the corresponding manual will be sent to you. The manual must be read before the program begins.
You must also read the following books that can be purchased directly from Yogananda Edizioni. Ask for the “Raja Yoga Teacher Training” code in order to receive a discount reserved for you: info@anandaedizioni.it
✓ Revelations of Christ, Swami Kriyananda
✓ Demystifying Patanjali, Swami Kriyananda
✓ The Bhagavad Gita, Swami Kriyananda
✓ The Holy Science, Swami Sri Yukteswar
✓ The Promise of Immortality, Swami Kriyananda
We are getting certified with UNI EN ISO 90001_20015. We will let you know as soon as the process of certification has been completed.
Prerequisites:
Students must have the Ananda Meditation Instructor certification.
Admission:
Regarding admission, contact ahimsa@ananda.it
Registration:
It is possible to register for the training ONLY after admission has been granted.
Calendar
Here you will find the complete calendar of all training courses, both online and residential at the Ananda Assisi Center
ONLINE COURSE: ARYTT Teaching 3 – Methodology and ethics of the spiritual teachings
This online course is offered by the Yogananda Academy: Ananda Raja Yoga School of Europe. Students of the school who have the prerequisites listed below in the description can participate. This course is offered only in English.
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