Meditation Teacher Training
DIPLOMA in MEDITATION TEACHING
THE 200 HOUR DIPLOMA CONSISTS OF SIX PARTS
Practice teaching
Participation in 8 weeks of related activity (eg Yoga, TaiChi, QiGong, Sacred Dance, Martial art) (online or face-to-face)
The next Diploma course dates:
All Classes now distance learning - Weekly Zoom sessions and lessons via Moodle portal -
What the course involves
Meditation and the Mind: the science, history, and practice of meditation ( 8 weeks). Includes personal reflection and daily practice. 60 hours
Meditation Teaching Skills and Professional Studies: Teaching methodology, theory, and practice for a variety of settings, ethical and inclusive business practices (8 weeks). includes assignments and daily practice. 60 hours
An Elective: explore psychological philosophical and practical underpinnings of meditation and mindfulness in specific contexts. 20 hours
Present a 6-week course: Practice teaching a 6-week course. (Don’t panic, you will be well equipped to do this once you have completed parts one and two of the course). 20 hours
Participate in the mentoring program: individual and group supervision and mentoring program throughout the course. 10 hours
Attending classes in a related field: Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong or Martial Arts class for at least 8 weeks. 10 hours
Self-study /reading /research. 20 hours
TOTAL 200 Hours
PAYMENT PLANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Personal Requirements
To undertake the Meditation Teaching program, you must:
have 12 months of personal meditation practice
and be willing to engage fully in the program
Course Requirements
Attend 80% zoom or face to face sessions
Commit to daily meditation practice
Submit assessment tasks as required
Complete and submit a reflective journal
Complete elective study and assessment in an area of interest
Write and teach a 6-week course - under supervision with notes and recordings
Attend a Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Martial Art class at least 8 weeks
Be available for one-on-one check-in mentoring and supervision sessions during the course
Submit records of attendance, daily practice, research
All tasks must be completed by end of the course date.
Payment Options & Rates
DIPLOMA in MEDITATION TEACHING $1,900
MTTC’s Diploma in Meditation Teaching Course can be paid for in full or in parts, and includes the following:
Meditation and the Mind Certificate $540
Meditation Teaching Skills and Professional Studies Certificate $1200
Electives $250
CANCELLATION POLICY
When you pay upfront in any course or part of the course, cancellation is possible up to 5 days before the start of the course with a refund minus a $200 admin fee ($50 for electives).
Deferments are possible and will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
List of Electives
Electives can be taken as part of the Diploma in Meditation Teaching - 20hours (15 contact hours + assignments), or on their own*
*Electives on their own do not qualify for the Meditation Teaching Certificate. Some electives have prerequisites.
Earth-Based Mindfulness
Meditation for Schools
Corporate and Community Settings
Living Mindfulness
Meditation for Grief and Loss
Read more about our Electives and Certificates
Mentorship and ongoing support during the course
The Diploma in Meditation Teaching provides 10 one-hour sessions during the course, as well as course group supervision.
It is your responsibility to schedule your sessions with your mentor.
Schedule an appointment here