Gillian Sanger - Clarifying Your Vision as a Mindfulness Teacher
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2h 10m
There's a universal thread that weaves the teachings of all mindfulness teachers to the same qualities and concepts. However, as a teacher, you also have a unique role to play in the world–the teacher that only you can show up as. What does that look like for you?
In this interactive workshop, you'll gain clarity around your teaching path, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your vision. Through meditation, visualization, journal exercises, and discussion, you'll explore:
✨ Your deeper calling—why mindfulness teaching matters to you
✨ A vision for your unique way of showing up in this role
✨ Any inner objections, fears, or doubts that might be holding you back
✨ A path forward, moving ahead with confidence and connection to purpose
Learn more about Gillian Sanger here: https://www.gillianflorence.com/
Explore Guided Imagery Teacher Certification here: https://www.theinnerforest.com/courses/guided-imagery-certification
00:08 - Gillian introduces herself and the intention of the session
04:40 - Mindfulness meditation practice guided by Gillian
14:50 - Students share their experience with the mindfulness practice
17:45 - Writing exercise led by Gillian
25:11 - Guided visualization led by GIllian
47:09 - Writing about the guided visualization experience
54:40 - Students share their experience with the guided visualization
01:14:11 - The meanings of archetypes and symbols
01:18:12 - Guided meditation led by Gillian (Awareness of Fears and Resistance)
01:30:53 - Writing exercise led by Gillian
01:33:53 - Final reflection prompts
01:39:49 - Students share experience with last meditation and journaling exercise
01:42:38 - On ‘starting a business’ versus ‘sharing wisdom’
01:49:51 - A student shares her teaching journey
01:53:44 - On balancing a vision for the future with allowing for the journey to unfold
01:55:41 - On being ‘called to serve’
01:58:38 - Appealing to ‘pain points’ versus appealing to what people want
02:03:00 - Question about the guided visualizations versus mindfulness meditations
02:06:25 - Closing guided meditation led by Gillian
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