Teach meditation classes
Lead regular meditation classes for individuals and groups, in person or online, using the styles and techniques you have learned.
Practitioner training
Turn mindfulness into meaningful professional practice
Ready for work that feels meaningful, and calmer? Train to teach meditation with confidence and learn the counselling and coaching skills to support clients one-to-one. Your training draws on research into stress, wellbeing and the mind–body connection.
3 months
Live weekly training
Small supportive groups
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Approved by IICT and IPHM.
The learning roadmap
Learn how meditation and holistic counselling skills can support calm, resilience and wellbeing, and how to teach them safely to others.
Various meditation styles and techniques
Holistic counselling and coaching skills
Listening and client-centred communication
Leading guided meditations for individuals and groups
Designing and facilitating classes and workshops
Teaching online and in corporate settings
Ethics and professional boundaries
Setting up and marketing your practice
Reflective practice and ongoing professional development
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The approach
The training draws on research into stress, wellbeing and the mind–body connection, with practical application and a human approach.
You'll learn to teach meditation and support clients with holistic counselling and coaching skills. That gives you more ways to work with people.
The training draws on research into stress, happiness and the mind–body connection. It is open to people of every background and belief.
Experienced holistic counsellors and coaches guide you through the course and help you build confidence as a teacher.
This programme is approved by IICT and IPHM, supporting graduates with pathways to professional membership and practitioner insurance.
Certification
On successful completion of the programme, students receive:
A certificate recognising successful completion of the Meditation Teacher training course.
Confirming both areas of study: Meditation Teacher and Holistic Counselling Skills for Meditation Teachers. Issued by Mind and Body Education.
For students studying in Dubai
In Dubai, The Holistic Academy operates under The Holistic Training Institute DMCC, with programmes approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
If you intend to teach or work with clients professionally, the quality and recognition of your training matters.
This course is approved by IICT and IPHM, leading international professional bodies within the holistic and complementary therapy industry.
Professional association membership
Professional practitioner insurance
A recognised framework for professional practice
Professional requirements vary between countries and modalities, so students should always confirm local requirements where they intend to practise. This course develops holistic counselling skills. It does not qualify graduates as licensed counsellors, psychologists or psychotherapists.
Your qualification can open several professional pathways, depending on your goals, existing experience and the requirements of the country where you plan to practise.
Lead regular meditation classes for individuals and groups, in person or online, using the styles and techniques you have learned.
Work independently as a meditation teacher and holistic counselling skills practitioner, supporting clients within your professional scope of practice.
Deliver stress management and wellbeing workshops for companies, teams and corporate groups. The course includes a corporate teacher's manual.
If you already work in coaching, education, HR, healthcare or another helping profession, bring meditation and counselling skills into the work you already do, where appropriate to your professional scope.
Explore opportunities with wellbeing centres, retreats, community organisations and groups such as seniors or young people.
Design courses, retreats or online programmes around areas you care about, from stress and resilience to self-image and positive habits.
Some graduates begin a completely new career. Others bring meditation and counselling skills into work they already love. This programme is also the foundation for our Holistic Counselling and Empowering Coaching Programme.
This training is designed for people who want to:
Start a meaningful career in holistic wellbeing
Teach meditation to individuals, groups or organisations
Support others through stress and change with practical counselling skills
Add meditation and coaching tools to an existing practice
Deepen your own meditation practice alongside professional training
Ideal if you are confident learning independently and want to study at your own pace, with the same qualification as the group options.
Join your tutor and group live from wherever you are, completing the same professional training remotely.
Ideal if you want a hands-on, interactive experience with your tutor and group in the classroom.
Instalment payment options are available through Tabby, subject to eligibility and Tabby's terms.
No. Previous meditation, counselling or teaching experience is not required for this programme.
Yes. You can join live online classes with a group via Zoom, or choose self-study and learn at your own pace from wherever you are.
No. The course is non-sectarian and grounded in research into stress, wellbeing and the mind–body connection. It welcomes students of every background and belief.
The on-site and online group options run for 12 weeks. On-site students attend one 2-hour class each week. Online students attend one 1-hour live Zoom session each week. Self-study students have up to 6 months to complete the course at their own pace. Allow around 10 hours a week in total for classes, homework, reading and practice.
Yes. Self-study students receive the same certificate as students in the online and on-site groups. Self-study does not include live classes or tutor support, so it suits people who are confident learning independently.
Graduates receive the Meditation Teacher Training Course Completion Certificate, with a Statement of Attainment confirming both Meditation Teacher and Holistic Counselling Skills for Meditation Teachers. Dubai students also receive a KHDA-attested certificate.
No. You'll develop holistic counselling and coaching skills to use alongside meditation teaching. The course does not qualify you as a licensed counsellor, psychologist or psychotherapist.
Yes. This programme is the foundation for our Holistic Counselling and Empowering Coaching Programme. Graduates who want to take their counselling and coaching skills further can continue on to it.
The programme is designed as professional practitioner training. Graduates can pursue professional association membership and practitioner insurance. Requirements may vary depending on your country and intended scope of practice.
Yes. Instalment options are available through Tabby, subject to Tabby's approval and terms. You do not need to already have a Tabby account; eligible new customers can create one during the payment process.
Turn your interest in meditation and wellbeing into professional skills that can make a difference.
Choose the study format that works for you and begin your journey towards becoming a certified Meditation Teacher with holistic counselling skills.
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Graduates of our programs eligible for professional insurance in the following countries:
