The training was very powerful and has inspired me to deepen my practice and continue to connect with others.
- Brooke Murphy, Meditation training alumni, March 2025
NEW ONLINE Option!
This course is available online. You decide to join in-person in studio or from your home or maybe vacation location.
50% Refresh Offer
Already completed Level 1*?
Refresh and deepen your practice — join us again for 50% off and experience the training from a new perspective.
Whether you're looking to reconnect with your meditation foundations or revisit the material with fresh eyes, this is a beautiful opportunity to return and grow.
*(Required proof of certification)
Why meditate?
This course will help you gain a more complete understanding of why we meditate; the importance of developing a mindful meditation practice.
We will explore the stages of the path, deepen your own practice, and develop your ability to present the teachings in a clear and genuinely helpful way to others.
Meditation instruction and practice is a beneficial addition to all other modalities, including one's every day life and relationships. It is our ability to bring attention to the present moment without judgement or bias and see what arises. This is done with gentleness and precision. The overall feeling is one of curiosity and kindness to ourselves. This allows the syncing up the body and mind. In the same way we sync up the body and breath in yoga.
I really enjoyed the teachers, and it was a great group! I learned a lot and found ways to start a personal meditation practice.
- Frieda Kraft, Meditation training alumni, March 2025
Course Curriculum:
Discuss the roots of meditation
Interactive discussion on the science of meditation
Learn the foundations and basic meditation principles
Understand and experience the benefits of various meditation practices
Explore Mindfulness, Awareness, Contemplation and Compassion practices
Review and Practice….Practice… Practice… various meditation techniques, including closed eyed, shamatha vipashyana (opened-eyed), walking, mala , mantra, metta and more…
Overview of the Buddhist path and stages of meditation
Establishing a new habit.
Who is the program for? Anyone interested in:
Learning the basic principles of meditation
Deepening their knowledge and practice
Learning the tools to teach others
This training is open to all not just teachers to develop or deepen your knowledge of meditation; includes basic instructions on how to teach.
It was a beautiful, grounding, enriching experience. Susan and Lexy created a welcoming environment for all no matter our level of experience!
- Jennifer Degen, Meditation training alumni, March 2025
Dates: Every day from Monday August 18- Thursday 21
Times: 9:30am-2:00pm each day
Location: New Canaan
Led by: Susan Layden and Lexy Tomaino
Investment: Early Bird $375 | After Aug 4 $425
Savings for Kaia Members: Monthly & Annual All-Location Unlimited Members receive 10% off trainings (*Not valid with Early Bird Rates).
Zoom: Option to join via zoom and do the complete course virtually!
This program fulfills 20hrs of Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Credits.
Enhance your training
Deepen Your Practice. Strengthen Your Teaching
Meditation Level 2 with Susan Layden & Lexy Tomaino
October 3-5, 2025 at Kaia Yoga New Canaan
Early Bird $375 | After Sept 19 $425
Get additional $75 off when you sign up for Level 1 & 2 via programs@kaiayoga.com.
Susan Layden, 500hr E-RYT, RCYT/YACEP, Meditation Certifications
Susan did her yoga training at Kaia Yoga with Gina Norman. She considers Gina her mentor and teacher. She is a 500hr E-RYT and YACEP(continuing education provider with yoga alliance and holds a 100hr certification from Little Flower Yoga, to teach yoga and mindfulness to children. She received her 100hr meditation certification from David Nichtern and Kaia Yoga. She received another 100hr certification to teach from Dharmamoon and USTibet House.
Take a virtual class with Susan here.
Lexy Tomaino, 500hr E-RYT
Lexy believes the effort you put forward on the mat will transform both body and mind. She completed her 200-hour and 300-hour certifications at Kaia Yoga, additional 200-hour trainings with Jonny Kest and in the Baptiste Yoga style at Down Dog Yoga in Washington DC, as well as a second 300 hour certification through Laughing Lotus/LL Studio. She is a certified meditation teacher through David Nictern, a certified Classical Pilates teacher, and a a lawyer who practices wellness and environmental law.
Take a meditation with Lexy
Join Lexy weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30-7am virtually for a FREE Streamed Kaia Yoga Meditation!
Want to learn more about our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program?
This is a required core module for the 300HR training.
Already enrolled? Email us at programs@kaiayoga.com to reserve your spot.