Inner School Leaders Training Module on Concentration
with Kainat Norton and Naima Brown
Online, Saturdays, 10 AM - 6 PM EDT, Oct. 16 & 23, 2021
" The whole of mysticism, of esotericism, is based upon the idea of concentration. " - Hazrat inayat Khan
We invite you to the Concentration Leaders Training Module offered by of the Inner School of the Inayatiyya. The Inner School’s Leaders Training Modules are a comprehensive, deep course of study in foundational meditation practices for teaching classes and guiding Murids. Concentration is the first stage in the stages of unfoldment of Concentration, Contemplation, Meditation, and Realization, as described by Hazrat Inayat Khan, invaluable material for teaching classes and guiding Murids.
The presenters for this course are two senior teachers of the Inner School, Kainat Norton and Naima Brown. During the two days Kainat and Naima will guide participants through the foundational practices of Concentration in a sacred atmosphere. There will be opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and engage in an online community of friendship. Participants will receive a manual of the concentration practices which are covered in the course.
Completion of the Leaders Training Modules are a requirement for appointment as a Representative. Representatives in training in the Inner school of the Inayatiyya Leadership Training program will need to have completed this course during or before their training; existing Coordinators and Coordinators in training are also encouraged to take this course. Existing Representatives and Coordinators are also invited to take this course for ongoing enrichment or as a refresher.
The course is also open to Murids who have studied for sometime and are recommended by their guide to participate, who seek a comprehensive overview of our foundational practices in Concentration.
For questions please contact Widad Sabina Cox sabinananda@yahoo.com.
When : Saturdays, Oct. 16 and 23, 2021. Participants must attend both days.
Time : 10 AM - 6 PM EDT (New York) with a lunch break from 1:00-2:45.
Where : Your sacred space! This is an online class through Zoom.
Registration : Coordinators, Representatives, and Coordinators or Representatives in training in the Inner School of the Inayatiyya may register by going to https://inayaticoncentration2021.eventbee.com. All are welcome to attend at whatever cost they can afford.
Cost : Early Registration: $130.00 by Oct. 10th; Registration: $150 after Oct. 10th, 2021; Refresher or current Suluk Attendee: $95 (Refresher is for those who wish to retake the modules to further grow and enhance their skills). To request a lower price contact Widad Sabina Cox sabinananda@yahoo.com to get a discount code to use during registration.
Upon registration the instructions for connecting to the course will be sent via email. PC, Mac, Android, and IOS are all supported.
Kainat Felicia Norton is Emeritus Vice President of the Inayatiyya Ziraat Activity, devoted to inner cultivation joined with sacred ecology http://www.ziraat.org. She is a Senior Teacher, Retreat Guide, Cheraga and Representative. Kainat has served on the faculty of Suluk Academy and has taught the segment on ‘Concentration’ in both the Shama and Jabalqa classes and served as mentor in the Gulzar class in North America. She offers meditation retreats and workshops in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.
Naima Khabira Brown serves as Vice President of the Inner school of the Inayatiyya. She sustains and directs various programs within the Inner school including training for Coordinators and Representatives. She is a founding mentor of Suluk academy, advisor to the program and is currently serving on the Global Suluk Committee. Naima is a Representative and Retreat Guide, and offers leaders training modules, esoteric classes and retreats online and in various locations. She is a center leader and teacher for the Inayatiyya in the greater Boston area.