Level 1

Prerequisites

• A statement expressing your interest, past spiritual journey, & current intent, and

• Thorough practice of the 8 Taoist Foundational meditations ​above  or

• Complete Taoist Meditation Level 1 at Yo San University or

• Complete a 2 day intensive Taoist Expertise & Mastery Foundation retreat or

• Achieve certification in Taoist Meditation Level 1 through C.H.I. 

  
  

Post requisite

• To sustain certification, remote participation in an online workshop/retreat or joining one in-person retreat at least every other year is required to reinforce mastery and also to encourage & support spiritual development in oneself and others.   

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To deepen Taoist meditation practice, the ground floor must be stable and strong.  Level 1 includes creating a traditional altar, Feng Shui, energetic regulation during meditation, posture, and hand positions.

 ​Each month, meditators will master one meditation in each of the 8 Taoist Meditation Pillars deepens and fortifies meditation practice to a level of mastery in each of the following Pillars.

8 Taoist Meditation Pillars

1.   Symbiosis with Nature Meditation

• Solar, Lunar, & all of Nature

2.  Visualization Meditation

• Clear, Nourish, Shield ​

3.  Contemplative Meditation 

• Tien Yin Tzu or Wu Tao

4.  Healing Sounds Meditation

• 6 Healing Sounds with 手印 shou yin (hand positions & postures)

5.  念咒 Nian Zhou/ Invocation Meditation

• Dao In Invocations 1 - 21

​6.  Gratitude Practices

• Renewal

7.    I Ching Meditation

• ​Consultation with the Divine Elements of I Ching

8.  Meridian Tracing Meditation

• Microcosmic Orbit

Foundations/Level 1 Logistics  

The 8 month certification program is primarily independent practice, using Insight Timer for accountability of practice time.  Daily practice of at least 20 minutes is required to complete the program.  Daily journaling and reflection will also be required for completion.  There will be monthly lectures delivered live via Zoom, with time for questions, conversation, and group practice. Ongoing support is available with your meditation guide.    

Whether you plan to teach professionally or just intend to deepen your own practice through certification, learning how to share meditation in a careful way is relevant.  The glow of inner peace is attractive, and so you will likely encounter opportunities to teach.​

A Teaching Intensive will be available at the end of the certification, and it is optional.  It covers important aspects of how to teach, and the logistics of teaching meditation.  Certification must be completed satisfactorily.  

We will typically meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1 PM PST for the lesson and meditation practice.  

We will meet again typically on the last Saturday of the month from 2:30-4 PM PST to practice and respond to questions.  

Lessons will be recorded and available to watch or listen to, allowing you to keep pace with the group should a live session be missed.  

Teaching Intensive & Certification TBA

*300 hours cost:  

*$640. paid in full or in 8 monthly payments of $80. each.  

If you find this course is not for you, you may cancel at anytime.  

Once complete, you may enroll in the Teacher Training Intensive ($80, in person or via webcast) for teaching guidance and certification. Teacher Certification may require a final examination, both written and practical.  

For more information contact us