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Meditation Teacher Training

Kevin Ellerton · April 14, 2022

This interactive, 12-week Meditation Teacher Training course will teach you how to practice AND teach meditation, AND build an impactful, sustainable, successful career as a meditation teacher!

This course will provide you with everything you need to become a successful meditation teacher:

  • Meditations from all around the world, from mindfulness to zen to Breathwork, chakras, Tibetan bowls, and everything in between…
  • Best practices & pedagogical techniques to teach those meditations to others (including children, adolescents, professionals, individuals with trauma, etc)
  • Strategies & tools to build an impactful & profitable business as a meditation teacher

Who this course is for

  • People who want to build careers as meditation teachers
  • People who want to take their meditation teaching careers to the next level

This course is accredited by

  1. The Meditation Organization (TMO)
  2. International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance (IMMA)
The Meditation Organization

Once you receive your diploma at the end of this course, you’ll be fully certified to teach meditation to others as well!

Teachers

Click on the teachers below for more information! You can also find more comprehensive lists of credentials here.

What you’ll learn:

The Fundamentals of Meditation

  • What meditation is, and what it isn’t
  • The history of meditation techniques from around the world

Practicing Meditation Techniques

  • Breathwork (five different types)
  • Metta (compassion) meditation
  • Tibetan bowls
  • “Awakening”
  • Shikantaza
  • Lotus, kneeling, sitting, and standing postures
  • Mindfulness
  • Pranayama
  • Chakras
  • Body-scan meditation
  • Zen koans
  • Standing & walking meditation
  • Karma yoga (meditation in action)

Teaching Meditation

  • Best practices for teaching meditation
  • Tips & tricks for teaching meditation
  • Frameworks for conceptualizing meditation
  • Common mistakes that new meditators make, and how to correct them
  • What to watch out for
  • How to do no harm
  • When to “refer out”
  • Teaching meditation to kids & inner city youth
  • Actual practice teaching meditation

Building Your Career

  • Private meditation clients
  • Teaching groups & classes
  • Meditation retreats
  • Corporate workshops
  • Finding & connecting with new clients
  • How to keep your clients happy

Two Tracks: MTT-100 and MTT-200

  • MTT-100 is pre-recorded and self guided, but it does also include PRACTICE CIRCLES (meditation teaching practice sessions every Sunday at noon NYC time via zoom)
  • MTT-200 includes everything from MTT-100, PLUS live/interactive Q&As, workshops, and more via zoom
  • See meditationuniversity.us/mtt for more details!

Additional Bonuses That Come With The Course

  • Comprehensive Meditation Teacher’s Manual with practical details for teaching dozens of styles of meditation
  • MTT-200 graduates’ names are published in Meditation Magazine!
  • Students form working relationships with Meditation Magazine’s editors during the course, and have easier access to publishing articles in Meditation Magazine
  • Graduates can use Meditation Magazine and Meditation University logo on their websites (great for building authority)
  • Graduates can livestream meditations to Meditation Magazine’s 20k+ social followers (great for getting your name out there)
  • Graduates can become “moderators” (and possibly attract clients) in Meditation Magazine’s online facebook group
  • MTT-200 graduates can get meditation coaching leads directly from Meditation Magazine
  • MTT-200 graduates get a one-on-one mentorship & career building session after the course

Course Content

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INTRODUCTION
KEVIN ELLERTON: MEDITATION MASTERCLASS
DR. MANSI VIRA: BREATHWORK
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NHI NHI LE: MANTRAS & YOGA NIDRA
IZZI MEDITATES: TEACHING MEDITATION TO CHILDREN
BRETT COTTER: MEDITATION FOR TRAUMA
DR JENELLE KIM: MYUNG SUNG MEDITATION
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PUNNU SINGH WASU: ANANDA MANDALA
PRINCE DANIELS JUNIOR: CULTIVATE YOUR INNER-G
MARK VAN BUREN & KEVIN ELLERTON: TEACHING MEDITATION
KEVIN ELLERTON: HOW TO BUILD YOUR MEDITATION CAREER
BUILDING YOUR CAREER AS A MEDITATION TEACHER
RONN MCLANE: WORKSHOPS, RETREATS & MARKETING
FORREST NEAL: GENERATING INCOME
THARA NATALIE: CORPORATE WORKSHOP AND GLOBAL EXPANSION
ASHTON AUGUST: BUILDING A BRAND
BONUS MODULES
CONCLUSION
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Course Includes

  • 63 Lessons
  • 141 Topics
  • 9 Quizzes
  • Course Certificate

Testimonials: How Students Actually Feel About Our Course

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Ratings and Reviews

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Katarina Milenkovic
Posted 1 day ago
A Game-Changer in Meditation Training!

I recently completed this Meditation Teacher Training, and it's been a game-changer. The marketing and events module, in particular, stood out, providing practical insights for promoting meditation services effectively. Instructors are top-notch, blending theory with hands-on experience. The supportive community and emphasis on real-world applications make this training a must. Highly recommend!

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Daniel Arens
Posted 4 days ago
Amazing Course

I found this course by doing online research and I am so grateful that I came upon on it. The course structure, instructors and overall quality are outstanding and gave me a wealth of knowledge and confidence in stepping forward in my journey as a meditation teacher and practitioner.

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Keristan Ruddle
Posted 2 weeks ago
So glad I committed to this program!

Kevin and all of the instructors are FANTASIC! They really take a unique approach that makes you really feel seen! I'm forever grateful for this experience and the beautiful people I've connected with on this journey! I learned so much about meditation to strengthen my own practice as well as my coaching practice too!😊

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Kim Gear
Posted 3 weeks ago
Excellent and applicable training

The variety of excellent meditation trainers and practices, tools and insights that offer a well-rounded opportunity to learn and practice. I look forward to each session to learn from incredible people and to apply it to my daily life and implement it to help others as well.

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Lori Davidson Segal
Posted 4 weeks ago
A fantastic experience

MTT brings us a community of like minded seekers of self realization. The opportunity to practice and learn from amazing meditation teachers and each other. This has been such amazing experience for me and the others in the program. We are so thankful to Kevin for helping us all make this world a better kinder place ❤️🙏🏻 Lori D.

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Maureen Law
Posted 1 month ago
Confidence Booster

This was an awesome course,with a wide variety of techniques and teachers. It was easy to navigate thru the course. Learning was fun. Also the team was very responsive to any questions. This course really boosted my confidence. "Yes, I can do this". I can be of service to others in a positive way. Thank you Kevin and Team.

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Laura Metzdorff-Rivera
Posted 1 month ago
So pleased I decided to take this course!

The Meditation Magazine teacher training is just what I needed to push me towards fulfilling my dream of becoming a meditation teacher. The lessons are thorough and thoughtful, the teachers are truly decidated to their work and it shows in their teachings, and the community helped me gain the confidence I needed to put myself out there and continue on this path. I highly recommend this course!

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Christina Royster
Posted 3 months ago
Phenomenal Training

I took a leap of faith and signed up for the course after having the beautiful realization of how tremendously meditation has improved my life. I was impressed by the organization of the modules and the variety of teachers included. What really brought it together were the Sunday Circles, which was an added layer that made it a great experience. Highly recommend. Don't hesitate to sign up.

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Julie Jacobsen
Posted 3 months ago
Best of the best meditation educators

Simply stated, amazing program!

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Kimberly Morgan
Posted 4 months ago
A Variety of Meditations and Mindfulness

This course is filled with a variety of types of meditations and mindfulness. I really enjoyed learning from different instructors and their unique journey's and experiences. The Sunday Q&A sessions helped to integrate what I was learning while helping me feel like part of a beautiful community.

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