Next step for teacher training? Took online live 8 week MBSR

Oasis Institute
#1

Good morning,

I took the online live 8 week MBSR course through CFM. At the completion of my class I asked about the next step/class in the teacher training process and was directed to the Oasis Institute teaching training info page. I could not figure out what my next step was so I put it on the back burner. I would like to continue toward teacher certification, however I am still not sure what the next class is that I need to take.

Would it be:

  1. Retreat #1
    then
  2. SR-401-9D MBSR Fundamentals - 9 Day

Could I please receive clarification if these would be the order of my next two steps? FYI, I do not live near in-person training and would need to come for the 9 Day intensive.

Thank You,
Michelle

#2

Hi Michelle,

From my understanding, you’ll have to attend a 5-7 day silent retreat. That forms part of the pre-requisites for the teacher training programme. So, once you have completed the (1) 8 week MBSR course 2) have at least a year of meditation practice and 3) attended a teacher-led 5-7 day silent retreat, you are eligible to apply for the teacher training programme.

I am in a similar situation. I completed the online MBSR 8 week programme, and have just registered to attend a 6 day silent retreat. After that I’ll apply for the teacher training programme.

I don’t live in the States so I’ll have to attend the 9 day teacher-
intensive. So that’s an option. Other than that there is a 8 week option with sessions it looks like twice a day.

It was REALLY confusing for me to understand at first and I keep checking the website to make sure I’ve got it right. You can find more info here: http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/training/MBSR-Teacher-Education/

Or you can try emailing them as well. Hope this helps!

#3

Hi Makeda,
Nice to see you here.
I have a similar situation. Like you, I just finished the 8 week SR 201. And I need to book the next step which is a 5-7 silent retreat. I missed the registration for the one in August with Eowyn in MA. The next one available is in November which is quite a while away. So I’m looking for something in August, or September. I put my name in the waiting list for August, but I doubt I will get an open spot.
If you find something would you kindly let me know?
Thank you,
-Inge

#4

Hi Inge,

Nice to “see” you on here as well! I’ll be at the retreat in August with Eowyn. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that a space opens up for you!

Will you be logging in to Ted’s practice circle thing on Sunday?

#5

Hi Makeda,

I’m glad you got registered for the August retreat. You must have registered early.
I don’t have any hope that I will get in, but thank you.
I’ll have to register for the one in November…
Thank you for reminding me about the meditation circle that Ted leads.
Do we have a link to login?

Take good care of yourself and I hope to see soon,

-Inge

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#6

Hi hi :)

The link for the practice circle is:

Next session is today - Sunday 23rd July.

It’s the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.

Hope to “see” you there!

Makeda