Meditation Teacher Training Weekend
29-31 May 2026 | The Wee Retreat, Glasgow | £350
Transform Your Practice into Purpose
Join experienced yoga and meditation teacher Brídín for an immersive weekend that will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to guide others in the transformative practice of meditation.
About Your Teacher
Brídín Mullan is the founder of Orba Yoga Retreat & Health Spa in Northern Ireland, with 20 years of teaching experience and many many hours of vast and varied training. A passionate advocate for mindful, ethical living, she has guided students through Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training programmes and led international retreats in Spain and India. Her teaching weaves together ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience, creating accessible, grounding practices that honour both tradition and contemporary understanding of the mind-body connection.
Brídín’s approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion and a deep respect for the power of meditation to create lasting transformation – on and off the cushion.
What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive weekend training covers everything you need to begin teaching meditation with confidence and integrity:
The Science of Meditation
- Neuroscience of meditation: understanding brain waves (alpha, beta, theta, delta)
- How meditation affects the nervous system and supports parasympathetic tone
- The relationship between breath, brain and body
- Evidence-based benefits of regular practice
Meditation Techniques & Practices
- Breathwork and pranayama for meditation
- Body scan and progressive relaxation
- Mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Guided visualisation and imagery
- Mantra and sound meditation
- Movement meditation
- Loving-kindness (Metta) practice
Teaching Skills & Methodology
- How to structure and sequence a meditation class
- Voice modulation, pacing and presence
- Creating safe, inclusive spaces for practice
- Working with different experience levels
- Handling common challenges and resistance
- Ethics and responsibilities as a meditation teacher
Philosophy & Tradition
- Historical roots of meditation practice
- Understanding different meditation lineages
- Integrating philosophy without appropriation
- Finding your authentic teaching voice
Practical Application
- Guided practice teaching sessions with feedback
- Building confidence in holding space
- Creating meditation scripts and themes
- Integrating meditation into yoga classes, wellness programmes or standalone offerings
Who This Training Is For
- Yoga teachers wanting to deepen their meditation offerings
- Wellness practitioners seeking to add meditation to their toolkit
- Anyone with an established personal practice who feels called to share meditation with others
- Those working in healthcare, education or corporate settings who want to bring mindfulness practices to their communities
- Complete beginners to teaching (personal meditation practice recommended but teaching experience not required)
What’s Included
- 3 full days of comprehensive training (approximately 20 contact hours)
- Course manual and teaching resources
- Qualification and certificate of completion
- Ongoing support and guidance as you begin teaching
- A welcoming, supportive learning environment
Venue
The Wee Retreat CIC, Glasgow
Located in the vibrant Southside of Glasgow, The Wee Retreat is a beautiful wellbeing haven dedicated to supporting physical, emotional and mental health through community and self-care. As a Community Interest Company, their focus is on creating safe, nurturing spaces where people can pause from the stresses of everyday life and prioritise their wellbeing.
The studios provide the perfect setting for this transformational weekend – peaceful, accessible, and held by an organisation that shares our values of compassionate, community-focused wellness.
Address: 2 Myrtle Park, Glasgow G42 8UQ
Investment: £350
payment plan options available – please enquire: 07596592117
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited to ensure personalised attention and quality learning.
To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Brídín at 07596592117
“Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but recognising that you are more than your thoughts. As teachers, we hold space for others to discover this truth for themselves.”