Online Courses and Trainings
“The real preparation for education is a study of one's self. The training of the teacher who is to help life is something far more than the learning of ideas. It includes the training of character, it is a preparation of the spirit."
Dr. Maria Montessori
Spiritual Preparation of the Adult Album
Weekly live or recorded sessions offering philosophy and practices that align with Dr. Montessori’s teachings to aid in creating a reflective journal/ album to discover, create or guide your personal spiritual journey.
Dr. Montessori’s definition of spiritual preparation is open to interpretation which will be an exploration in this course. Spiritual preparation is also a personal journey and unique to the individual and one’s culture of adaptation. The intention of this course is to offer practices that aid in self-reflection, observation, presence, embodiment, ongoing development... and observing and allowing our own experiences as they arise. These practices may simply offer opportunities for self-care.
“An ordinary teacher cannot be transformed into a Montessori teacher, but must be created anew, having rid herself of pedagogical prejudices”
Dr. Maria Montessori
Modules
Dr. Montessori’s Principles and practices with emphasis on the spiritual preparation of the adult and how it is reflected in our work with the whole child.
Mindfulness- 8 Week Introductory Course- Developing a practice of knowing what is happening while it is happening without preference.
Ayurveda- The Science of Life- Based on the ancient wisdom of the sages of India, offering aid in the development of lifestyle and dietary routines to promote balance within each elemental constitution throughout the day and throughout the seasons.
Yoga- Daily breath work with movement practices to support well being in mind, body and spirit and aid in developing awareness and integration of the whole adult. There will be offerings for all bodies and will include yoga dance, a journey through the chakras.
Aligning with the Natural World through Mindfulness- Practices to aid in our awakening more fully to the natural world through our self reflection. Awakening to the interconnectedness of all that exists in the cosmos which is reflected within us. In addition tuning into the benefits to overall health and well-being when we allow ourselves to feel the union with the natural world.
"The stars, earth, life of all kinds form a whole in relation with each other, and so close is this relationship that we cannot understand a stone without some understanding of the great sun!"
Dr. Montessori
