Meditation Immersion and Teacher Training
YOGIC MEDITATION IMMERSION
+ Optional Teacher Training
with Ben Vincent & Tanya Boigenzahn
CEs: 108 with Yoga Alliance for RYTs for the Immersion + 24 more for Teacher Training
**You can still sign up until Feb 12! Contact us to get you started.
This immersive program is for all sincere seekers and students of Yoga looking to (re)commit to, deepen, and refine their practice of meditation. It begins with a year-long immersion to learn the essential purpose, preparations, processes, and practices of Yogic meditation – all with the support of experienced teachers and a sacred community. Tanya and Ben will guide you to becoming firmly established in your meditation practice so that you may embody its peace and power in all aspects of your life.
TAs Needed: 1 – Get up to $500 off tuition for light TA duties such as room set up and ZOOM support
Please read our Cancellation Policy below before signing up.
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About the Program
Yoga is a sacred science (vidya) of Self-Realization – a holistic system of teachings and practices to know our true Selves, commune with the Ultimate Reality (brahman), and bring forth the greater potential and purpose of life. For thousands of years, meditation has been at the heart of the Yoga tradition. The process of Yogic meditation is unique in that it mirrors the journey of human life. It helps us to sustainably unfold and bring healing and awakening to all the layers of our being. As we continue the journey of practice we realize freedom, fulfillment, joy, and connection with the whole of life.
The timeless teachings and practices of Yogic meditation are as relevant today as ever. Amidst the busy-ness, stress, and turbulence of our modern lives, the postures, breathwork, and relaxation of Hatha Yoga have become very popular. However, without meditation it is an incomplete science. Meditation allows us to experience our unchanging essence, True Self or Soul, allowing us to live skillfully and gracefully in a world of change.
This immersive program is for all sincere seekers and students of Yoga looking to (re)commit to, deepen, and refine their practice of meditation. It begins with a year-long immersion to learn the essential purpose, preparations, processes, and practices of Yogic meditation – all with the support of experienced teachers and a sacred community. Tanya and Ben will guide you to becoming firmly established in your meditation practice so that you may embody its peace and power in all aspects of your life.
Following the year-long immersion, graduates will then have the opportunity to enroll in our 3-4 month teacher training module to learn how to transmit and share Yogic meditation as a teacher.
Tanya and Ben have created this program based on more than 50 years of combined study, personal practice, study and teaching.
The Program Consists of 3 or 4 Parts
1) Essentials of Yogic Meditation (January – April 2024)
2) Deepening the Well of Practice/Sadhana (May – September 2024)
3) Steep + Embody: The Sankalpa of Sadhana (October – December 2024)
4) Meditation Teacher Training: Learn to Transmit + Share (January – March 2025)
(Part 4 is an optional additional module, for those interested in learning to teach)
PART 1: The Essentials of Yogic Meditation (January – April 2024)
Part one will build a strong foundation for cultivating a practice of meditation, and a life of greater freedom and fulfillment. Guided by teachings from Classical Yoga and Tantra, you will learn the purpose, process and essential principles for making yogic meditation a thriving, lifelong practice.
- What is Meditation? What is its purpose? Why now?
- Meditation in the Yogic Tradition(s): Classical, Tantra, Jnana, Bhakti, Buddhist
- Foundations of Process + Practice
- Preparatory Practices to Prepare for Meditation: Posture, Breathwork, Chanting
- Applied Ayurveda + Sankhya: Balance and Right View for Cultivating Sattva
- Yamas + Niyamas: Life Observances for a Harmonious Heart-Mind
- Asana: Posture, Preparing the Body to Sit
- Pranayama: Breathing Practices for Balancing Mind + Energy
- Experiential Anatomy: Breath, Prana + the Nervous System
- How to Go Inward: Pratyahara
- Witness Awareness: Cultivating Equanimity + Non-Reactivity
- Dharana: Objects of Concentration – Breath, Mantra, Kriya, Bhavana
- Prana + Citta: Harnessing the Forces of Energy + Mind
- Raja Yoga: The Royal Path of Yogic Meditation
- Tantric Yoga: Awakening the Flame of Spirit
- Personal Guidance Session 1-on-1 with Tanya or Ben
PART 2: Deepening the Well of Practice/Sadhana (May – September 2024)
Once you have planted the seed in foundational practice, nourish and deepen your meditation by engaging with a breadth of practices from across the Yoga traditions. You’ll be supported by ongoing teachings and practices in a communal setting.
- Jnana Yoga: Wisdom, Self-Inquiry + Contemplative Practices
- Karma Yoga: Meditation as Dharmic Selfless Action
- Bhakti Yoga: Devotional Practices for Reverence + Surrender
- Kriya: The Tantric Practice of Cultivating Shakti Through Active Meditation Utilizing Breath, Vision, Sound, Bhavana
- Chanting + Mantra: Channeling the Power of Sacred Sound
- Practices for Working Skillfully with Emotion and Desire
- Traditional Texts of Yoga Meditation: Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, Bhagavad Gita, and others
- Personal Guidance Session 1-on-1 with Tanya or Ben
PART 3: Steep + Embody: The Sankalpa of Sadhana (October – December 2024)
Part 3 gives you the opportunity to take your practice through several longer dedicated timelines. Continue to refine, adjust, “steep,” and be mentored through the process of integrating Yogic meditation as a daily ritual. Through awakening Sankalpa Shakti you’ll learn to stay committed to practice, trust the process, face and learn from life’s obstacles and challenges, and feel the peace, empowerment, and blessings of ongoing practice.
- Purascharana: Commit to Two 40-day Practices
- Kriya 40 days
- Mantra 40 + 4 days for Internal Fire Practice
- Personal Guidance Session 1-on-1 with Tanya or Ben
- Meditation Retreat (in person at the House of Prayer in Collegeville, MN or virtual)
OPTIONAL – PART 4: Meditation Teacher Training: Learn to Transmit + Share (January – March 2025)
Bring together your practice as an offering to others in integrity and service. You’ll learn to sequence, guide, and transmit the meditative process and experiences for healing and awakening in personal and group settings. Launch your love of these Teachings and practices as a gift to the world!
- Review
- Practice Teaching
- Sharing Knowledge and Timeless Wisdom in Modern Life
- Approaches & Therapeutics
- Guided vs. Unguided Tools
- Structuring Meditation Practices and Preparation Ideas
- Integrating Meditation Into Group Yoga Classes
- Presence, Voice, and Cultivating Sacred Space
- The Art of Personalizing Practices
- Be the Light / Role of Teacher-Guru
- Case Studies
- Class Final Presentation
Dates & Times
**You can still sign up until Feb 12! Contact us to get you started.
LOCATION: LIVE at Devanadi + LIVESTREAM – ZOOM (recorded for easy makeups)
TIMES (US Central): 1 Sunday/month: 1-5pm & 2 Mondays/month: 6-8pm
DATES – 2024 Meditation Immersion:
Jan 21, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 25 | Mar 4, 18, 24 | Apr 15, 22, 28 | May 6, 19, 20 | Jun 9, 10, 24 | Jul 8, 21, 22 | Aug 5, 11, 19 | Sept 8, 9, 23 | Oct 7, 21, 27 | Nov 4, 17, 18 | Dec 2, 16
+ December 6-8 – Group Meditation Retreat (In Person or Virtual) at The House of Prayer in Collegeville, MN. There will be an additional $150-250 fee for lodging for those attending in person. Single and double rooms available. Room preference given by order of sign up.
DATES – OPTIONAL Meditation Teacher Training 2025:
Jan 13, 27, 12 | Feb 10, 24, 9 | Mar 3, 10, 16
Registration + Payment Info
+ For all students, the Dec 6-8, 2024 meditation retreat is included either in-person or virtual, with in-person lodging adding $150-$250 additional cost.
TAs Needed: 1 – Get up to $500 off tuition for light TA duties such as room set up and ZOOM support
Please read our Payment Rules & Cancellation Policy below before registering.
INVESTMENT:
Immersion Only
PAYMENT IN FULL:
Regular Students: $2900 ($3100 after Dec 1)
Alumni Students*: $2700 ($2900 after Dec 1)
PAYMENT PLAN:
Regular Students: $3100 ($3300 after Dec 1)
Alumni Students*: $2900 ($3100 after Dec 1)
INVESTMENT:
Immersion + Teacher Training
PAYMENT IN FULL:
Regular Students: $3450 ($3650 after Dec 1)
Alumni Students*: $3250 ($3450 after Dec 1)
PAYMENT PLAN:
Regular Students: $3650 ($3850 after Dec 1)
Alumni Students*: $3450 ($3650 after Dec 1)
If you need any help with registration, please contact us.
Please use a computer to sign up (not the MindBody Online app which is just for yoga classes)
FAQ + Payment Rules & Cancellation Policy
Location: Live + Livestream Details
All sessions are hosted live in person at Devanadi Yoga as well livestreamed via Zoom and recorded for easy make-ups.
recording Access
ALL students (both live and livestream) will have access to the online classroom portal where all recordings and other material will live for 1 YEAR from the end date of the course.
Who is this immersion for?
This is a course for anyone – those new to yoga, experienced students, and especially for yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainers!
Who is this Teacher Training for?
Anyone, but you must complete the year long immersion first.
Books / Resources for home study
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- Meditations from the Tantras by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- Inside the Yoga Sutras by Jaganath Carrera
- + 1-2 more books TBD
Want Continuing Education (CE) credit?
CEs: 108 with Yoga Alliance for RYTs for the Immersion + 24 more for Teacher Training
To earn CEs, students must attend all scheduled contact hours OR submit notes upon completion of watching recordings. Certificate of Completion given upon completion.
Payment Rules:
Pay your $300 deposit (non-refundable, non-transferable) or payment in full to reserve your spot.
- *Alumni Pricing = You must be an alumni/grad student of either Devanadi’s 235/340hr TT or Thai Yoga Bodywork Programs, or Ben’s Yoga Studies Program to register at this price.
- Early Bird Dates: Sign up by the dates noted above to get the Early Bird Pricing.
- Payment In Full: Pay your $300 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit to hold your spot, then balance by Jan 4, 2024.
- Payment Plans: Pay your $300 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit to hold your spot, then $300 on or before the 1st of the month starting Jan 1, 2024 until PIF.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation is accepted by contacting us or emailing: info@devanadiyoga.com. You will receive a refund or studio credit, less $300 cancellation fee, prorated from your cancellation date. No refunds after April 30, 2024.
Meet Your Teachers
Ben Vincent
Ben is a yogi, teacher, musician, healer and based in Minneapolis. He aspires to share yoga that is authentic, transformative and accessible – supporting those who aspire to freedom and fulfillment in life. His teachings are rooted in The Himalayan Tradition, Krishnamacarya Lineages and Para Yoga – and integrate diverse wisdom traditions, including: Tantra, Classical and Hatha Yoga, Buddhism, Taoism, mysticism, psychology, music, mythology and ritual. His offerings include in-depth programs exploring Yoga and Tantra, retreats and immersions, private and therapeutic sessions, and public classes.
Ben also enjoys time with his family, travel and being in nature. Sharing yoga is a great honor and responsibility – as there is no greater service than a work of dharmic love.
Tanya Boigenzahn
Tanya is an inspired yogini sharing the gifts of yoga and wellness with clarity, fun, ease, and joy. Dedicated to the constant evolution of her own soul, she also mentors students from all walks of life to living in light and reaching their fullest potential. Her background is diverse with including a rich study of Tantric Hatha Yoga, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Buddhism, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Restorative, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Reiki, and Yoga Nidra. She is also the Founder/Director of Devanadi Yoga & Thai Yoga Bodywork, LLC.
Tanya blends her loves of travel and yoga in her wellness retreats around the world including Thailand, Costa Rica, Portugal, etc. Outside of yoga, she enjoys early morning walks around her neighborhood lake, cooking Thai curries, hiking in National Parks, and cheering on her teenage son, River, in baseball.
