AN ENERGY APPRENTICESHIP:

A multi-dimensional self-exploration and personal development course

To be tutored and facilitated by Lina Mookerjee BSc, DMS, Dip BWY, MIYN, Systemic Integration Therapist

 27/28 February, 7 and 27/28 March, 25 April, 9 May, 13 June, 3/4 and 18 July, 5 September 2010

12 days (three weekends and six Sundays, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm)

Interview fee: £35. Course fee: £575.00 or £550.00 (see below)

About the course:

This course is intended as both a personal development experience, for those who are intrigued by and attracted to this approach, and as a CPD event for those who work in a helping, supportive or therapeutic role with others and who wish to gain both personally and professionally by means of a uniquely different paradigm. It provides an opportunity for you to acquire a sound understanding of the principles of the energy system (including working with the chakra map), and to be able to put them into practice for self-healing and personal development. The focus of this course is to offer you the resources and encouragement necessary to embark on a journey of integration -- providing you with a self-empowering process for growth and transformation -- towards fulfilling your potential for regaining wholeness.

Introduction:

The aim of this course is to enable you to appreciate, understand and access the potential for your own growth, healing and self-actualisation through the energetic system. This carefully planned and structured course will draw on ideas, theories and knowledge, as well as the wisdom and practices from 3 domains:

Eastern Philosophy - particularly that of Tantra Yoga

Western Psychology - Rogerian and Jungian concepts

Physical Sciences - Quantum theory and the laws of electro-magnetism

Eligibility:

Entry requirements are both simple and demanding:

A thirst for knowledge and learning

An interest in and commitment to self-exploration

A willingness to be open to new ideas and experiential learning within different dimensions - energetic, physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual

A willingness to engage actively in group discussions, exercises and projects in support of your own and others' learning

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course students will:

Understand the fundamental principles of Tantra Yoga philosophy, the Person-centred approach and Jungian concepts in relation to the 'enlightened self'

Understand the meaning of Quantum theory and its relevance to growth and healing through the energetic dimension

Thoroughly understand the practical energy distribution system and the Chakra map

Appreciate the significance of the body's automatic survival mechanisms and their place in personal and spiritual growth

Respect the function of the Ego and its place in personal growth and spiritual development

Appreciate the power of mindfulness and know how to prepare their physical body for mindful somatic awareness

Be able to operate their energy system - grounding, 'earthing', psychic protection and aura (electromagnetic field) awareness

Be able to work with the fight/flight/freeze 'alarm' reaction

Be able to work with fear in a healthy way

Be able to work with anger in a respectful way

Be able to describe their understanding of how the chakra map explains various dimensions of human experience and existence

Be able to practise techniques to access different dimensions of the self, corresponding to each Chakra portal (also known as energy transformers)

Be able to work with energy transformers safely, mindfully and with high alertness, whilst their feet are firmly rooted to earth

Be able to self-regulate and manage their anxiety/anger reaction

Course Content: 

The main syllabus headings are as follows:

Introduction - Setting the scene

Integration - Eastern and Western meanings of 'enlightenment'

Operating the Energetic System - safely and creatively

Developing my internal observer - practising mindfulness

Valuing my physical body - preparation for somatic awareness

Exploration of the Universe through my own electrical energy body

Meeting Myself head-on

Managing the inner conflict between my 'Survivor' and my 'Growing Self'

Regaining Wholeness - My Mindful Chakra Journey

Methods:

A wide variety will be employed, mostly interactive and/or experiential, including:

Theoretical teaching, discussions, physical practices, self reflection and journal writing, talks, meditations, visualisations and guided imagery, pairs and small group work, observations, guided reading. An optional 'assignment' will be offered - that of producing a piece of creative work during your experiencing of the course - to act as a representational learning statement, either about some aspect of your journey, or its outcome so far. More details and guidance will be given at an early stage.

About Lina Mookerjee:

As a Yoga teacher and trainer of Yoga teachers Lina has gained national acclaim for her distinctive person-centred approach and unique ability to combine her experiences within a Hindu Brahmin Tantric cultural upbringing with her current understanding and application of Humanistic philosophy.

After almost a decade of working in the energy distribution industry as a professional electrical engineer, she gained her BWY Teaching Diploma in 2002 and Diploma Course Tutor licence in 2005.  She completed running her first 3-year Teachers Diploma in 2008.   Lina has vast experience of and considerable expertise in working with the concepts of energy, the Chakric energetic system, and Tantra Yoga - with individuals and in group settings. Lina also works therapeutically with individual clients, incorporating a psychophysical and neuro-energetic approach into her practice -- a way of working  she refers to as systemic integration therapy.

The word 'Yoga' means to combine, unify or integrate, and it is in this true sense of working towards 'integrity' that Lina applies herself in her dealings with students, colleagues and clients.   She welcomes the opportunity to facilitate the learning of those who wish to deepen their awareness of what Yoga has to offer as part of their every day lives.   "Authentic living Yoga is", Lina maintains, "a life-long enabler of personal development - not an 'Indian keep-fit regime' as some may perceive it".