Episode #46: How To Teach Presence with Michael Galyon

What does it really take to become a meditation teacher? 🌿In this inspiring conversation, David Gandelman and Michael Galyon dive deep into the real journey of teaching meditation — from starting with zero students to reaching millions online.You’ll discover:✨ How Michael went from preschool teacher to global meditation guide✨ The fear of being seen and how to overcome it as a teacher✨ Why compassion and emotional regulation tools are the foundation of great teaching✨ How to find your authentic voice as a meditation guide✨ What spiritual leadership really means in today’s worldIf you’ve ever dreamed of teaching meditation, whether in your community, online, or as a new career, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step.👉 Join our year-long Meditation Teacher Training beginning in 2026:https://www.meditationschool.us/meditation-teacher-trainingThis training is designed to help you deepen your personal practice, overcome fear, and step confidently into the role of a compassionate and impactful meditation teacher.

In this talk recorded live talk, we explore the power of laughter combined with the art of letting go through meditation. A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr⁠⁠⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠⁠ Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/44nFQUY⁠⁠⁠ Download the Meditation School App Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q⁠⁠⁠ Android: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠⁠⁠ QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz⁠⁠⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠⁠ Meditation School Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/32IP54J⁠

In this talk, I discuss how to open to Synchronicity and miracles by opening your heart and aligning your energy with life. Part of that journey is through mediation, and part of it is just being in the moment and connect to Life. A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr⁠⁠⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠⁠ Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/44nFQUY⁠⁠⁠ Download the Meditation School App Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q⁠⁠⁠ Android: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠⁠⁠ QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz⁠⁠⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠⁠ Meditation School Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/32IP54J⁠

In this talk recorded live talk, we explore the power of laughter combined with the art of letting go through meditation. A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr⁠⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠ Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/44nFQUY⁠⁠ Download the Meditation School App Apple: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q⁠⁠ Android: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠⁠ QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz⁠⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠ Meditation School Podcast: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/32IP54J⁠

In this episode, we explore the essence of mindfulness and the pitfalls of constantly striving for self-optimization. This meditation emphasizes the importance of being present and experiencing reality as it unfolds, rather than using meditation as a tool to achieve future goals or states of enlightenment. We discuss how living through anticipation or memory can detract from the richness of the present moment, which is the true portal to reality. Let go of the continuous drive to improve and instead embrace the quiet, unassuming beauty of now, finding peace not in change but in acceptance of the current moment. A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠ Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: ⁠https://bit.ly/44nFQUY⁠ Download the Meditation School App Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q⁠ Android: ⁠https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠ QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: ⁠https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz⁠ Meditation Teacher Training Certification: ⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠ Meditation School Podcast: ⁠https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/32IP54J⁠

Welcome to Day 5 of our breakthrough program! In this session, we'll tackle the energy of stuckness and learn a powerful tool to help us release it. We'll explore how our attempts to fix, heal, or understand can sometimes freeze us in place. Through meditation, we'll gently shift our focus and let go of the energy that's been holding us back. Get access to the full Daily Meditation Breakthrough Program: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: https://bit.ly/44nFQUY Download the Meditation School App Apple: https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q Android: https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz Meditation Teacher Training Certification: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School Podcast: https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32IP54J

Welcome to Day 4 of our breakthrough program! We'll explore our relationship with mistakes and regrets in relation to our chosen topic. With humor and gentle guidance, we'll confront any feelings of "I messed up" and allow ourselves to acknowledge and process these emotions. Through meditation, we'll shift our energy, moving towards acceptance and self-forgiveness. Get access to the full Daily Meditation Breakthrough Program: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: https://bit.ly/44nFQUY Download the Meditation School App Apple: https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q Android: https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz Meditation Teacher Training Certification: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School Podcast: https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32IP54J

Welcome to Day 3 of our breakthrough program! We have a special session with Desi, who will guide us through a hypno journey focused on self-worth and self-love. Desi will lead us in connecting with our subconscious, using imagery to uncover and embrace our inner wisdom. Get access to the full Daily Meditation Breakthrough Program: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: https://bit.ly/44nFQUY Download the Meditation School App Apple: https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q Android: https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz Meditation Teacher Training Certification: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School Podcast: https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32IP54J

Welcome to Day 2 of our breakthrough program. In this session, we'll explore how our chosen topic impacts our self-worth and self-love. Through meditation, we'll assess how this energy affects us and begin to unravel its layers. With humor and gentle guidance, we will face our inner beliefs and learn to accept ourselves as we are. Get the full Daily Meditation Breakthrough Program: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: https://bit.ly/44nFQUY Download the Meditation School App Apple: https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q Android: https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz Meditation Teacher Training Certification: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School Podcast: https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32IP54J

Welcome to our month-long breakthrough program, where we'll meditate together five days a week. This unique journey is a meditation science experiment on your consciousness. We'll start each session with laughter, shaking off the weekend, and diving into the essence of breakthroughs. Together, we'll explore our energy, face our tendencies to distract, avoid, or override, and commit to presence, persistence, and patience. Get the full Daily Meditation Breakthrough Program: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr A Year of Healing: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3DjDn5P ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49aI25X⁠⁠ Aligned Virtual Teams: ⁠https://www.alignedvirtualteams.com/⁠ Come sit live with David in Meditation School with a 30-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/3xZ2yZr Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Learn, Heal, & Grow Free Meditation Bundle: https://bit.ly/44nFQUY Download the Meditation School App Apple: https://apple.co/3Fr8p7Q Android: https://bit.ly/4dH3KzB The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN QUIZ - The 7 Energies of the Soul: https://bit.ly/3pgSbbz Meditation Teacher Training Certification: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School Podcast: https://bit.ly/2QsOxNC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4cQmyfV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32IP54J