The online meditation teacher training program
Are you ready to take the next step towards becoming a Direct Path Certified Meditation Teacher and Facilitator? Imagine completing a dynamic program from the comfort of your own home, with mentor support every step of the way. In less than a year, you could be on your way to leading meditation classes and retreats. Our lead teacher, Mike Williams, is a certified meditation teacher, facilitator, mentor, and retreat leader, and he’ll be there to guide you every step of the way. The path to your own personal and professional growth starts with you.
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.
- 10 Modules + 2 Months for practicum. (training takes 8-14 months)
- Mentor and teacher support throughout your training
- Registration Open
- Training available starting June 15th
- Space is limited
$999
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Online Meditation Teacher Training Program Breakdown
Become a Direct Path Institute Certified Meditation Teacher
Direct Path Institute, formerly called OM Center Yoga Teacher School
Modules were designed to take a month to complete. Students may complete faster based on their time and flexibility. We recommend students take their time and allow for personal practice and integration and assimilation of new material. We are here to support you through the journey!
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Module 1: Intro, History, Philosophy, Key Figures, Basic Terms, Building personal practice
Module 2: The Yogic Philosophy
Module 3: The Buddhist Perspective
Module 4: Modern study and science
Module 5: The importance of breathwork, walking meditation, movement
Module 6: Understanding trauma, mental health, and scope of practice
Module 7: Working with 1:1 Clients, ethics, special populations
Module 8: Working with Groups, ethics, special populations
Module 9: Building Courses for specific populations
Module 10-12: Sequencing, teaching styles, learning styles, building classes, business, ethics, practicum
What makes this Online Meditation training interesting?
Why choose an online meditation teacher training program?
Ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and transformation? With the convenience of learning in your own time and at your own pace, you have the power to unlock your full potential and take the time to apply the teachings to your daily life, as this is where true change happens. All while building connection with your mentors and teachers, as they are your greatest allies on this journey. If you keep pushing yourself to grow and evolve, you will see positive shifts in all aspects of your life.
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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.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Need to Know
Questions And Answers
This program takes about a year though students may go at their own pace to complete sooner. Students have a maximum of 16 months to complete the training.
Yes, you have access to both your teachers and your mentor throughout training. Your will also schedule 1:1 times with your mentor at the end of modules 3, 6, and 9 as well as communication throughout your capstone process.
Simply put…strict (ish). The program is broken down into monthly modules. Each module has 4 weekly assignments with Sunday due dates. Students cannot move onto the next module until all coursework is complete.
Students only have the month to complete their coursework. Extensions can be provided to students who give us advanced notice (let’s say you have a surgery or a vacation scheduled) and we will work out alternatives for you.
Students have a maximum of 16 months to complete their training. We understand that sometimes training might need to get put on hold or life gets in the way.
Students who have not completed training in the 16 month required period will need to purchase an extension. Program extension tuition is $450.
Module 1: Intro, History, Philosophy, Key Figures, Basic Terms, Building personal practice
Module 2: The Yogic Philosophy
Module 3: The Buddhist Perspective
Module 4: Modern study, mindfulness, and practices
Module 5: The importance of breathwork, walking meditation, movement
Module 6: Understanding trauma
Module 7: Working with 1:1 Clients, ethics, special populations
Module 8: Working with Groups, ethics, special populations
Module 9: Building Courses for specific populations
Module 10-12: Sequencing, teaching styles, learning styles, building classes, business, ethics, practicum
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- Lead Teacher
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- Co-Teacher
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.
Once students have started the training, it is non-refundable. If students need to put the program on hold, they can do so by letting their mentor know.
Students have 16 months to complete all assignments (program is designed for completion in 10-13 months). If assignments are not completed in that time, students may register for a 3 month extension. Program extension tuition is $450.
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.
Once you begin the course, you have 16 months to complete. If your work is not completed in that time, you can register for a 6 month extension. Tuition is $450.
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