Meditation Teacher Training Certification
- In-person/ online Hybrid
- In Person the weekends of January 20th-21st, March 23rd-24th, and May 18th-19th (8am-4pm), Sept. 7th (Capstone Presentation Day) and self-paced, online learning in between.
- Self-paced online program begins after first weekend
- Students have 3 months after final in person weekend to complete mentor supported capstone and practicum
Steps to certification...
- History and Philosophy
- Modern Science
- Personal Practice
- Course work is presented through lectures, podcasts, audio, visual, reading, and even YouTube videos.
- Assignments can be handed in using any format: essay, written word, song, art, PowerPoint or visual art, interpretive dance, etc.
- All students must complete a capstone project to receive certification. It is detailed below.
- 9 Modules + 3 Months for practicum. (training takes 7-9 months to complete)
- Mentor and teacher support throughout your training
- Registration Open
- Space is limited
Tuition: $2200
Early Registration Tuition $1999 when registered by Dec. 31st.
Payment Plan: $500 non-refundable deposit due at booking, 6 equal, monthly installments to follow
OM Center Meditation Teacher Training
Become a Direct Path Institute Certified Meditation Teacher
In-Person: September 9th and 10th Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
Module 2: Building personal practice, yogic philosophy, Buddhism
Module 3: Modern study and science, breath, pranayama
In-person: November 11th and 12th 8am-5pm
Module 5: Trauma, mental health, scope of practice
Module 6: Working 1:1, special populations, ethics
In Person: January 13th and 14th 8am-5pm
Module 8: Building courses and working with groups
Capstone: Students have until April 14th to complete
Graduation and capstone presentation: date TBD
Who is this program designed for:
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– Teachers: Meditation facilitator training can enhance the skills of teachers, enabling them to incorporate mindfulness practices into their classrooms. It helps create a calm and focused learning environment, benefiting both teachers and students.
– Counselors: Meditation facilitator training equips counselors with additional tools to support their clients’ mental and emotional well-being. It provides them with techniques to reduce stress, improve self-awareness, and enhance overall therapeutic outcomes.
– Therapists: Therapists can utilize meditation facilitator training to complement their existing therapeutic approaches. Meditation techniques can promote relaxation, emotional regulation, and mindfulness, aiding clients in managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
– Yoga Teachers: Meditation is an integral part of yoga practice. By undertaking meditation facilitator training, yoga teachers can deepen their understanding of meditation techniques and effectively guide their students in cultivating mindfulness and inner stillness.
– Corporate Wellness Professionals: Meditation facilitator training can be valuable for corporate wellness professionals who aim to incorporate mindfulness programs within workplaces. These professionals can deliver meditation sessions and mindfulness workshops to promote stress reduction, improve focus, and foster employee well-being.
– Coaches: Meditation facilitator training can benefit coaches by providing them with additional tools to support their clients in achieving their goals. Meditation techniques can enhance self-reflection, clarity, and resilience, enabling coaches to guide their clients more effectively.
– Health and Wellness Practitioners: Practitioners such as massage therapists, acupuncturists, and other holistic health professionals can supplement their existing practices by incorporating meditation. Meditation facilitator training equips them with skills to support clients in achieving deeper relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing overall wellness.
– Individuals Seeking Personal Growth: Meditation facilitator training is not limited to professionals. Anyone interested in personal growth and developing a deeper understanding of meditation can benefit from this training. It offers individuals the opportunity to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and develop a regular meditation practice for their own well-being.
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Capstone
To successfully obtain certification, completion of a capstone project is a requirement for all students. Commencing during module 3, students will select a specific demographic to study and research. Progressing further, students will design a comprehensive course that caters to their selected population which is implemented after module 9. Throughout the process, our teaching staff and mentors will offer guidance and support. The capstone project is considered the final assessment and submission of this project is mandatory to obtain program completion and certification.
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Questions And Answers
This program takes about 9 months to complete
In-Person: September 9th and 10th Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
Module 2: Building personal practice, yogic philosophy, Buddhism
Module 3: Modern study and science, breath, pranayama
In-person: November 11th and 12th 8am-5pm
Module 5: Trauma, mental health, scope of practice
Module 6: Working 1:1, special populations, ethics
In Person: January 13th and 14th 8am-5pm
Module 8: Building courses and working with groups
Capstone: Students have until April 14th to complete
Graduation and capstone presentation: date TBD
We take a modern approach using empirical data and meditation research along with the practices of Yoga (the oldest of the mediation perspectives), Buddhism, and the modern perspective of teachers and researches like Jon Kabat-Zin
You can absolutely switch to the online + retreat training. This just needs to happen on or before module 6.
Yes, students will need to purchase:
- The Body Keeps the Score, van der Kolk
- Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness, Kabat-Zinn
- The Science of Meditation, Goleman, Daniel, Davidson, Richard
No. We provide learning in many different formats. Students have reading assignments, lectures, podcasts, and even a YouTube video to watch and reflect on from time to time. You can expect video, audio, and reading.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams is the co-founding director of Direct Path Institute, a teacher and mentor of the meditation teacher training program, a meditation teacher and facilitator, and world-wide retreat leader. Mike brings over 20 years of public speaking and corporate training experience and is IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) certified. As an Electrical Engineer, Mike spent his career conducting training seminars, traveling the world educating industry professionals, and holds multiple patents.
Mike’s spiritual journey began as a young adult and continues to evolve. Meditation is a fundamental aspect of his life and one that he looks forward to sharing. As a certified meditation teacher and consistent student of meditation, Eastern philosophies, and modern approaches, Mike’s focus is on offering his knowledge and supporting students and clients through their journey.
Jessica Proulx
Jess is a registered 500 hour yoga teacher and has been teaching for over 22 years. Jess has lead dozens of 200 and 300 yoga teacher training programs at her home base and across the globe and is an avid student of Yoga Darshana and Hatha Yoga.
She is a certified 500 hour Kripalu Yoga teacher, studied Buddhism as part of a collegiate study abroad program, and has been studying eastern philosophy since the age of 16.
She pulls from the ancient wisdom of Yoga, Buddhism, her many teachers over the years, and great minds like Ram Dass, Eckhart Tolle, Sharon Saltzberg, and Pema Chodron.
No. This program is non-refundable.
Each week should take you about 5 hours to complete your course work and personal practice. Some weeks a little more, some a little less.
You will receive weekly assignments that must be completed by Sunday.
We ask that you keep honest and open communication with your mentor. If you have things coming up, let them know. We can allow you to move ahead with your coursework, put it on hold, or make things up as you move forward.
Capstone is due April 14th. If not completed, you must apply for an extension at a rate of $250 for every three months.