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Unit details

The Teaching and Philosophy of Meditation

Unit summary

The Teaching and Philosophy of Meditation aims to integrate Yoga philosophy into class teaching and equip students to lead a guided meditation

Unit details

Y/601/9375
BWYQ
Dip1Part3Unit7
Level 4
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
  • 13 Education and Training
    • 13.1  Teaching and Lecturing
8
40
Pass
Available from:
01/08/2010
Expiry:
31/05/2015
Available only to the AB who owns the unit to award credit (private)
n/a
This Unit is matched to LLUK Learning and Development NOS and CTLLS Level 4
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
1. Know and understand Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 1.1 Recognise and discuss the purpose of Patanjali’s System of Yoga.
1.2. Identify, consider and explain key aspects of Patanjali’s system
1.3. Consider and discuss the Yamas and Niyamas and discuss their relevance in the modern western world.
1.4. Identify, consider and discuss objects of meditation.
1.5. Consider and explain the meaning of Dharana Dhyana and Samadhi.
2. Know and understand aspects of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita 2.1. Consider and discuss a central theme from the Bhagavad Gita or the Upanishads.
3. Know and understand how to integrate philosophical principles into class teaching 3.1 Explain how to integrate a philosophical principle into the teaching of a general Yoga class.
4. Understand how to plan the teaching of principles of Yoga for inclusive learning 4.1. Consider how to include principles at a level appropriate to individual learners and/or the group.
4.2. Consider how to interpret philosophical principles in a way that is relevant and appropriate to individual learners and/or the group.
5. Be able to weave underlying principles of Yoga into class teaching. 5.1. Describe or demonstrate how to weave a principle of Yoga into general class teaching.
6. Know and understand how to plan for inclusive teaching of meditation 6.1. Choose an object or focus for concentration or meditation practice suitable for individual learners and/or the group
6.2. Plan a practice of meditation that meets the needs of learners.
7.Know and understand how to lead a guided meditation 7.1. Teach a guided meditation that includes explanation of the focus chosen for practice, settling into practice, guided meditation and gradual return.