Are there any meditation teacher ethical guidelines? Just as there are many styles of Yoga, there are also many kinds of meditation and many different opinions about the best way to teach the art. While all of them have their strong points, the one thing that remains constant is the need for knowledgeable and ethical teachers. For many meditation teachers, the ethical information and policies regarding teaching students in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong also apply to meditation.
• Professional level of expertise and experience concerning the rituals, practice and function of meditation
• Reasonable length of time spent in the study and practice
• Some indication of qualifications and skills
• Quality services for reasonable prices
• References from former students
• Confidentiality of personal information
• Preservation of public welfare above personal interests of staff or clients
• Ethical and moral conduct both inside and outside of classes
• Fair representation of training and experience
• Respect of the client/instructor relationship
• Equal treatment of all students
• Avoidance of personal conflicts or public criticism within the group or among individuals
Meditation has been an integral part of the Eastern world for thousands of years. It is commonly believed that meditation was relatively unknown to the Western hemisphere until the middle of the 20th century. Since that time, its increasing popularity has led to a variety of practices based on the old standards.
As teachers of the 21st century, meditation teacher ethical guidelines keep us on track as we introduce derivatives of this ancient practice, techniques sometimes seem unnecessarily intimidating to beginners. While meditation is mystical, it is not mysterious. By avoiding elitist attitudes and embracing newcomers, meditation teachers not only help individual students; they make the world a better place.
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