Meditation Immersion + Instructor Training
10-month Online Program with Fez Aswat + Ryan Cunningham
Meditation Immersion + Training
Facilitated by Fez Aswat and Ryan Cunningham
Sept 2023 – May 2024
10 Weekends
Friday 6-8 pm
Saturday 10-4 pm
Sunday 10-4pm
Want to Learn More?
Join us for a FREE Info Session on Sunday, July 23rd at 7 pm with Ryan + Fez.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this training is to help each participant view their personal relationship with meditation practice as the basis for sharing practice with others.
In a culture with a diversity of views on mindfulness and meditation, it is beneficial to learn about the practice in a way that integrates and appreciates a diverse set of influences and experiences. Informed by Buddhism and Yoga, our hope is to present principles of meditation that support each practitioner to engage more fully in their everyday lives. It is from consistent practice and understanding a clear set of instructions that folks can begin to share meditation practice for others.
Establish and refine a regular meditation practice.
Learn a diverse set of strategies for meditation practice.
Learn Buddhist and Yogic Philosophy underpinning “mindfulness” meditation.
Understand how to begin sharing practice with others.
Meet Your Teachers
Fez Aswat
he/him
Fez has been teaching yoga and meditation in the Boston area since 2000. He views his yoga practice as both a natural extension of and a pathway back to his meditation practice which serves as the basis of his teaching.
The different and complimentary styles of Fez and Ryan are the perfect pair of lenses through which to learn- I truly could not have wished for better guides. They combine deep experience and knowledge with humility and openness, cultivating an environment of communal exploration. - Maggie
Ryan Cunningham
they/she
Ryan has been practicing and teaching for over 15 years. They view the practice as both an experience of, and a path towards cultivating wellness through the practice of embodiment, meditation, prayer, and reflection.
Weekend Retreats
10 Retreats to immerse yourself in practice with a supportive community of humans
Monthly Check-Ins
Monthly Meetings to gather, practice, and ask questions.
Support + Guidance
Each month the group will focus our practice around a specific theme, and receive suggested reading.
Weekend Retreat Schedule
Sept 29 – Oct 1
Oct 20 – 22
Nov 3 – 5
Dec 1 – 3
Jan 12 – 14
Feb 2 – 4
Mar 1 – 3
Apr 5 – 7
May 3 – 5
May 17 – 19
All weekend retreats will be taught via zoom. Depending on the group we may offer a hybrid (in-person + online) weekend toward the end of the training
Path
The first 6 months of the training will be primarily focused on developing a shared language for practice, discussing key concepts, and practicing together - a lot. After stabilizing in practice, we will begin discussions about teaching, working towards students being able to lead guided meditations and classes.
This immersion provided me with the tools I needed to dive deep into my mediation practice. Fez and Ryan are amazing teachers who give support to their students.
- Sara
Tiered Tuition
In keeping with our pricing policy at BYC, we offer this training with a Tiered Tuition model. Please choose a pricing option that is workable for your budget at the time of applying. When you are able to choose a higher pricing option it goes a long way in helping us to keep this training affordable.
You do not have to decide on a tuition option until you receive your acceptance letter and choose to enroll
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Get In Touch
Let us know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a time to briefly discuss the program or simply fill out the Application