We live in a time that is more than uncertain, it is urgent. As spiritual seekers, it is within our nature to seek a higher perspective, a greater meaning, and a way that we can be of service.

In 1982, Alternatives (then called Turning Points), started with a mission to provide a platform for spiritual teachers and a home for spiritual seekers. In what now seems like a turning point in human consciousness, where outdated systems are being overturned and destroyed, we have to decide what to build in its place.

Could the foundation of a new world be spiritual?

For over 40 years at Alternatives, our role has been to host world leaders in contemporary spirituality including Ram Dass, Thich Nhat Hanh, Byron Katie, Julia Cameron, Elizabeth Gilbert, Caroline Myss, Cheryl Richardson, Tara Brach, Robert Holden, Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle.

Alternatives core values are Love, Wisdom, Compassion, Service and Community. These core values are the basis of how we run as a community and more importantly they are the characteristics of an authentic spiritual teacher.

In times of crisis, teachers are born. You may have felt the calling yourself. Are you experiencing an emergence of ideas, new clarity, and an urge to say more, do more, and to teach?

The world of contemporary spirituality is growing rapidly and new spiritual teachers are needed.

In this 3 part online masterclass, we will share everything we have learnt about what it takes to be a successful spiritual teacher, leader, facilitator, coach, and speaker

Venetia David is the Senior Director of Alternatives, and your host for this course.

In this masterclass, you will learn

- what is a Spiritual Teacher

- the Tenets of a Spiritual Life

- answering the call

- momentum, the student becomes the teacher

- self-realization, grounded in both worlds

- defining your work

- meeting your students

- a framework for the future

For those taking part in this masterclass, we hope to be able to provide you with the practical tools and support you need to become an authentic spiritual teacher.

In honour of our commitment to nurture new spiritual leaders of the future, one participant will be given the opportunity to offer an event on the Alternatives programme in the Autumn of 2023.

Timings

This interactive 6-hour course will be held online via zoom with the replays made available for you. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and assignments set between classes.

Session 1 - 6pm - 8pm Tuesday 13th January

Session 2 - 6pm - 8pm Tuesday 20th January

Session 3 - 6pm - 8pm Tuesday 27th January

Livestream + course recordings £180 (early bird until 12th February, £220 thereafter)