Meditation Teacher Training at SoulCentre

Meditation Teacher Training at SoulCentre

By Sally Forrest
Managing Director of SoulCentre, www.soulcentre.org

14th March 2018     

Sally took the opportunity recently to interview Robin Liu about his meditation journey with Vikas Malkani at SoulCentre.

She asked Robin 3 questions and his answers are very enlightening.

1) Why did you want to learn meditation?

3 years ago I was troubled by something in my life. A little voice in my mind posed a very simple question that moved me to act. That voice asked, “How’s your life today?"
I was perplexed! I started doing a soul search and realised that whilst I was doing well in my job and almost all areas in my life, something seemed to be missing. I was stressed, worried and experienced anxiety. This felt just not right and I was neither happy nor feeling fulfilled at all. That is when I embarked on a spiritual journey.

I used to meditate when I was a teenager, but somehow the everyday life had taken over and I stopped meditating. Remembering that peace and serenity that I have when I meditate, I decided to go back to the practice.

It was also around that time that I decided to visit Bhutan. That trip changed my life for good: I understood what it means to feel contented and live in balance and harmony with yourself. On one of the trips a simple quotation on the rear windscreen of a mini bus struck me at the core: “If you want to know your past, look at who you are today. If you want to know the future, look at your mind today.” It was strange, just like that little voice that asked about my life today! I knew I had to do something at that moment and discipline my mind. I knew meditation was the way to go but I also knew that what I was doing was not enough and I should learn more about meditation from a teacher to truly benefit from it. That is how I landed at SoulCentre and I immediately clicked with what Vikas taught during the preview session.

2) How has it benefited you?

Meditation has effectively calmed me down and “re-conditioned” my mind to be more focused. It is also through meditation that I have learnt to be more open minded. I choose my response to any situation instead of just reacting to it.
I have not only gained more confidence, but I also live a happier life. I have overcome my stress, worries and fears.
Through meditation, I learnt more about myself than any personality and psychometric tests I had ever taken. Meditation allows me the space and security to reach into my deepest consciousness and be truthful to myself. It makes me a better person, knowing my strengths, weaknesses, deepest fears, beliefs and desires. Through meditation, I have learnt to harness these aspects of me to achieve a balance in both my inner and outer world.

Hence, meditation has benefited me in 3 ways,

- Control my emotions and thoughts;
- Choose to respond and not react; and
- Contentment that allows me to know I am blessed, to be positive and to have a happiness that emits internally.

3) What qualities do you have as a teacher that you want to share with your students?

Having gone through that period of soul searching an encountering that life changing question “How’s your life today?”, I am now able to identify and understand what most of us are going through in life. My life has changed because of this question. Richness in life is not only about material wealth, but also about inner peace, fulfillment and happiness. 

Having achieved the 3 “C”s, Control, Choice and Contentment, through the wisdom that was taught by Vikas, I know with certainty that the system works and it will work for you too.

As a teacher in meditation, I will be able to guide and provide that support you need to grow and achieve that balance in your inner and outer world. My passion is to make a difference and see that my students will be confident to answer the question “How’s your life today?” with a strong affirmative and positive answer.

Thank you Robin, true words of wisdom.

I am confident that you will inspire many more people globally now that you are a Meditation Teacher at SoulCentre.

It’s great to see that Robin “walks the talk” and inspires everyone he meets with his calmness and wisdom.

SoulCentre is Asia’s Premier Centre for Meditation & Mindfulness, and many students (and teachers) from around the world have learnt with us. We have taught over 25 different nationalities, and so we know the training and processes work across all cultures.

Vikas Malkani is the creator of our unique proprietary meditation programs, and he will personally train students to become a certified teacher.

Vikas is one of the world’s leading teachers of wisdom and meditation, who has taught leading companies and personalities, and anyone will be fortunate to have him as a guide. He is sought out by people from all over the world. 

We love to work with people who are passionate to be with us, and we grow as a wisdom family. 

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Meditation Teacher at SoulCentre, please connect with us at: info@soulcentre.org

How to Meditate – A simple meditation technique for beginners

Many people believe that Mediation is "difficult" and have preconceived ideas about what you have to do in order to meditate.

Allow me to clear your mind and to dispel some of these myths and in doing so encourage you to meditate.

The myths are as follows:

1) Meditation is religious - This is simply not correct. Meditation predates religions and is simply a practice that brings stillness and peace to the mind. Hence all religions use it in their teachings.

2) You have to sit cross– legged to meditate - Again this is not correct. As meditation is ancient, often there were no chairs around in the good old days and so people sat on the ground and “naturally” sat cross-legged. In today’s modern world you can meditate sitting down, lying down, on a plane, walking, at your desk …you name it – you can meditate doing it.

3) It’s so hard to meditate - Again this is not correct. We learnt to walk, talk, eat, dress ourselves, drive a car…so why so we think its hard to meditate? What if I told you it was easy peasy?

4) I do not have time to meditate - If you cannot find 5 minutes in your day to meditate - then you REALLY do need to meditate! Make it a routine like brushing your teeth, putting on your clothes, reading the paper. Spend less time checking Facebook and more time meditating – your life will thank-you big time.

Now for a simple technique that everyone can do – especially beginners; it's called "Anapana Sati" or meditation on the breath.

It's best to do it alone and in a space that is less chaotic than a busy office/home environment to start with. So plan 10 minutes when you can be alone and have some "me" time.

The technique is easy, try it and feel the difference:

• Sit comfortably / lie down (but do not fall asleep).• Close your eyes.• Fix your attention at the tip of your nose.• Now simply feel your body as you breathe in and breathe out.• Do a few breaths with awareness and see how you feel.• Once you master this and you want to advance, you can introduce a count of 4-2-6.• Count 4 as you breathe in – then hold for 2 – and breathe out for 6.• Repeat this for at least 5-10 minutes and your whole energy will be calmer.

Your mind and body will benefit as a result and suddenly the world will become a calmer and happier place.

Join SoulCentre and it's team of expert meditators to take your practice to deeper levels. You will love the new you!

Rosie Deane - Teaching SoulCentre Meditation Programs in the UK

Rosie Deane, is teaching ‘Meditation Made Simple’ and other SoulCentre meditation programs to students in the UK.

Rosie is a SoulCentre certified meditation teacher and was recently featured in Om Yoga, a prominent UK publication, for the work she does.

Learning meditation with Vikas at SoulCentre benefited Rosie’s life tremendously and now she is benefiting others too with the same wisdom.

We are so proud of you Rosie and all the joy you are spreading.

Keep shining bright and sharing meditation & yoga with your students in the UK and beyond.

For learning MMS or our other meditation programs in the UK, connect with Rosie at:

+44 7804 446552

rosiehdeane@gmail.com

Rosie is a wonderful teacher of meditation and Yoga and I am certain all her students will benefit tremendously,

- Vikas Malkani

5 Mins with Vikas Malkani in Cosmopolitan (October 2015)

Cosmopolitan features SoulCentre Meditation & Vikas Malkani in it's latest issue.
We are privileged to be the only centre in Singapore, selected for this feature.

Simple Meditation Strategies to transform Negative Energy into Positive Energy

Meditation can help you with simple but effective ways that can be used at any time of the day to bring you happiness and inner peace. You can use these strategies at work, at home and even while you are in the middle of something else:

• Take out a few minutes of time to be yourself on a regular basis. During this quiet time, listen to your inner voice, check your intentions and re-evaluate your goals and daily activities.

• Simplify your life! Start eliminating the unnecessary. Also, don't sweat the small stuff!

• Take deep, slow breaths frequently, especially while on the phone, in the car, or waiting for something or someone. Use any opportunity to relax and revitalize yourself.

• Exercise regularly! Stretching your body releases tension.

• Remember, it takes less energy to get an unpleasant task done "right now" than to worry about it all day

• Take time to be with nature, people, music and children. Even in the city, noticing the seasonal changes of the sky or watching people's faces can be a great harmonizer.

• Practice consciously doing one thing at a time, keeping your mind focused on the present. Do whatever you're doing more slowly, more intentionally.

• Choose not to waste your precious present life on guilt about the past of concern for the future. Plan ahead but focus on today and do the best you can now.

If you would like more information about the unique meditation programs created and taught by Vikas Malkani at SoulCentre^® please contact:

Vikas Malkani / SoulCentre

Mobile: (65) 9875 2372

Email: info@soulcentre.org

Website: www.soulcentre.org

Life is the Greatest Gift of All!

The wiser one becomes, the more one clearly sees that life is the greatest gift of all.  One begins to celebrate life, understanding its uniqueness, value and impermanence.

The wiser one becomes, the more one moves from complaining to creating.

Life is the greatest gift of all; the wise celebrate it with gratitude!

If you would like more information about the unique meditation programs created by Vikas Malkani and offered by SoulCentre^® please contact:

Vikas Malkani / SoulCentre

Mobile: (65) 9875 2372

Email: info@soulcentre.org

Website: www.soulcentre.org

Meditation - The Essential Life Skill

I believe that meditation is the most essential life skill that adults need to acquire.  It is the one ability that makes the rest of your life beautiful.

Meditation teaches you what your mind is, how it works, how to train it and how to use it to create the life of your choice. 

You are then able to turn stress into inner peace, failure into feedback and unhappiness into a state of contentment.

Life is uncertain and ever changing and in the midst of this constant change meditation gives you the powerful wisdom and effective tools to keep you grounded, stable and empowered to respond wisely to whatever life brings.

Its only when you can manage your mind, that you can manage your life too!

Meditation – don’t leave home without it.

Meditation - an essential life skill!

If you would like more information about the unique meditation programs created by Vikas Malkani and offered by SoulCentre^® please contact:

Vikas Malkani / SoulCentre

Mobile: (65) 9875 2372

Email: info@soulcentre.org

Website: www.soulcentre.org

Meditate to Make Your Life Better

One of the great truths of life is that - Your perspective creates your experience of reality.

Remember that whether something is an obstacle or an opportunity is up to you. Your mind-set dictates how you see life and everything in it. 

All input from the external world to you is filtered through your own set of beliefs and conditioning. This mind-set then elicits a response or a reaction from you.  Over time this process builds up the fabric of your life.

Meditation teaches you to take charge of your mind-set and gives you the tools to effectively evolve your perspective. 

When you evolve your mind, your life evolves too.

To make life better, meditate!

  

If you would like more information about the unique meditation programs created by Vikas Malkani and offered by SoulCentre^® please contact:

Vikas Malkani / SoulCentre

Mobile: (65) 9875 2372

Email: info@soulcentre.org

Website: www.soulcentre.org