Meditation Teacher Training Program
Australia - On-Campus
Become a Meditation Teacher.
If you're seeking a career that combines personal growth, financial stability, and the chance to make a positive impact in the world, this is the professional training pathway for you.
We believe meditation is the most important healing modality available.
There are many different meditation styles and techniques to suit every person from all walks of life.
Meditation is easy and can be practised at any time and any place, with no equipment required.
Meditation is a fast and effective way to relieve stress.
Stress is a major cause of disease and illness.
Stress causes the immune system and many other bodily functions essential for good health, NOT to function properly. No amount of surgery, medicine or other healing programs can help a person fully recover from illness while they are trapped in the stress response.
Meditation allows the body to relax and repair.
There are many different meditation styles and techniques to suit every person from all walks of life.
Meditation is easy and can be practised at any time and any place, with no equipment required.
Meditation is a fast and effective way to relieve stress.
Stress is a major cause of disease and illness.
Stress causes the immune system and many other bodily functions essential for good health, NOT to function properly. No amount of surgery, medicine or other healing programs can help a person fully recover from illness while they are trapped in the stress response.
Meditation allows the body to relax and repair.
Certificate in Meditation Teaching & Holistic Human Development
12 weeks Part-time
Next intake commences in October
Enrolling NOW
First 10 Weeks - on campus
Ten weeks in the classroom (3 hours per week)
Evening or Saturday morning classes.
Plus, 7 hours of home study per week.
Week 11 and 12 - off campus
Ten hours of home study per week plus one online Zoom workshop with Isabelle Cunningham to help you set up your new meditation teaching business and plan your marketing strategies.
You can watch the Zoom workshop as a recording if you are unable to attend the live workshop.
This professional training program is industry-accredited and internationally approved with an award-winning training provider.
Next intake commences in October
Enrolling NOW
First 10 Weeks - on campus
Ten weeks in the classroom (3 hours per week)
Evening or Saturday morning classes.
Plus, 7 hours of home study per week.
Week 11 and 12 - off campus
Ten hours of home study per week plus one online Zoom workshop with Isabelle Cunningham to help you set up your new meditation teaching business and plan your marketing strategies.
You can watch the Zoom workshop as a recording if you are unable to attend the live workshop.
This professional training program is industry-accredited and internationally approved with an award-winning training provider.
By the end of this program, you will be fully qualified, have a business plan, and be ready to step into your new holistic career - or expand your current wellbeing [practice.
Find course fees, commencement dates, and enrolment forms for your local area below.
Find course fees, commencement dates, and enrolment forms for your local area below.
Gain the professional skills, industry knowledge, and confidence to build a rewarding holistic career.
Recognized certification:
(1) Meditation Teacher
(2) Holistic Counseling Skills for Meditation Teachers
Initials graduates can use:
MBE. MedTeach.
(Mind Body Education Meditation Teacher)
(1) Meditation Teacher
(2) Holistic Counseling Skills for Meditation Teachers
Initials graduates can use:
MBE. MedTeach.
(Mind Body Education Meditation Teacher)
The perfect blend of science
and tradition to provide
self-empowering tools for good health and happiness.
The Meditation Teacher Training Program is the foundation course and the place to begin to build your career as a Meditation Teacher with international recognition and the opportunity for further study to develop your career if you wish.
You will explore a wide variety of traditional and contemporary meditation styles, learn how learning styles impact an individual's meditation practice, and discover the science of happiness
Learn about the causes and effects of stress (a recognized major contributor to serious illness), how to run fantastic classes, and how to support your clients and students on their journey of self-discovery and healing through the ancient practice of meditation, with holistic counselling skills.
You can start practising as a qualified Meditation Teacher upon completion of this training program, which includes industry-recognized modules on holistic counselling skills for Meditation Teachers.
You will also be invited to join the Mind Body Education Practitioner Support Network (completely free) to receive ongoing information, inspiration, and connection to community to help you start and build your career as a Meditation teacher.
You will explore a wide variety of traditional and contemporary meditation styles, learn how learning styles impact an individual's meditation practice, and discover the science of happiness
Learn about the causes and effects of stress (a recognized major contributor to serious illness), how to run fantastic classes, and how to support your clients and students on their journey of self-discovery and healing through the ancient practice of meditation, with holistic counselling skills.
You can start practising as a qualified Meditation Teacher upon completion of this training program, which includes industry-recognized modules on holistic counselling skills for Meditation Teachers.
You will also be invited to join the Mind Body Education Practitioner Support Network (completely free) to receive ongoing information, inspiration, and connection to community to help you start and build your career as a Meditation teacher.
Who should do this course?
This course is perfect for people wanting to develop a sustainable new career in the wellbeing industry with a strong focus on self-empowering tools.
It is also great for trained holistic therapists who want to expand their skill set to include the scientifically proven health benefits of meditation as a therapy.
Suitable for all ages over 18 years, including mature-age students.
No previous experience or qualifications are required.
It is also great for trained holistic therapists who want to expand their skill set to include the scientifically proven health benefits of meditation as a therapy.
Suitable for all ages over 18 years, including mature-age students.
No previous experience or qualifications are required.
An investment in yourself and your future Limited Places
Course Fees
Paid in full on enrolment = $997 (plus GST)
Your course fees include:
1. An internationally industry-accredited, professional-level training course that is evidence-based and heart-centred, delivered live in a holistic classroom near you.
2. Industry-approved certification that will allow you to practice legally as a meditation teacher and stress management consultant, offering coaching, training and holistic counselling to groups and private clients.
1. An internationally industry-accredited, professional-level training course that is evidence-based and heart-centred, delivered live in a holistic classroom near you.
2. Industry-approved certification that will allow you to practice legally as a meditation teacher and stress management consultant, offering coaching, training and holistic counselling to groups and private clients.
3. Your certification will allow you to get professional insurance, join relevant industry associations and participate in elective further education in this field if you wish.
4. You will have the opportunity to expand your in-class learning through regular Zoom masterclasses with the course creator, Isabelle Cunningham.
5. You will be supported and guided through your course by a fully qualified, holistic teacher who will create an exciting, interactive, safe and inspiring learning environment for you, no matter what your current level of training or experience is.
6. Once you graduate, you will be able to join the MBE Practitioner Support Network and receive ongoing support, resources and connection to a thriving community to help you establish and build your new career completely free.
5. You will be supported and guided through your course by a fully qualified, holistic teacher who will create an exciting, interactive, safe and inspiring learning environment for you, no matter what your current level of training or experience is.
6. Once you graduate, you will be able to join the MBE Practitioner Support Network and receive ongoing support, resources and connection to a thriving community to help you establish and build your new career completely free.
7. You will receive all your printed course materials and access to the online training dashboard.
Next intake - October 2023
Enrolling NOW
Step into your new career in 2024
Courses commencing in October will run for ten weeks until the week before Christmas, with the final two weeks delivered via Zoom in mid-January.
New South Wales - Sydney
Venue: Paramatta
Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm -Commencing October 18th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm -Commencing October 18th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Roger Ly
New South Wales - Sydney
Venue: Hornsby
Commencing January 2024
Commencing January 2024
New South Wales - Sydney
Venue: Narellan
Tuesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm - Commencing October 19th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Tyler Wilson
Tuesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm - Commencing October 19th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Tyler Wilson
New South Wales - Wollongong
Venue: Wollongong
Thursday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm - Commencing October 19th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Michelle Garbutt
Thursday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm - Commencing October 19th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Michelle Garbutt
South Australia - Adelaide
Venue: Hallet Cove Area
Tuesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm, Commencing October 17th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, Commencing October 14th, 2023
Tuesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm, Commencing October 17th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Lucy Flanagan
Victoria - Melbourne
Venue: South Melbourne
Victoria - Melbourne
Venue: Brunswick
Victoria - Geelong
Venue: Geelong - Deakin University
Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm -Commencing October 18th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Helena Miceli
Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm -Commencing October 18th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon - Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Helena Miceli
Queensland - Sunshine Coast
Venue: Nambour
Tuesday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, Commencing October 17th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Kerry Doolan
Tuesday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, Commencing October 17th, 2023
OR Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, Commencing October 14th, 2023
Teacher: Kerry Doolan
Western Australia - Joondalup
Venue: Edith Cowan University
Commencing January 2024
Please join the waiting list for further information
Teacher: Dr Olivia Efthimiou
Commencing January 2024
Please join the waiting list for further information
Teacher: Dr Olivia Efthimiou
This course contains the following modules.
Module One
Foundation studies in meditation
History and theory of meditation
Meditation in the western world
Brainwaves in meditation
Meditation techniques and styles
Developing meditation routines Deepening and refining your practice
Meditation techniques and styles
Developing meditation routines Deepening and refining your practice
Module Two
Understanding the cause & effects of
stress
Understanding stress
Psychological causes of stress
The fight-or-flight response Physiology of the stress response
Human behavioral manifestations of fight-or-flight
Negative effects of the stress response in humans
Positive stress
Stress management
Meditation development and practice
Chakra meditation
Concentrative meditation
Mindfulness meditation
The fight-or-flight response Physiology of the stress response
Human behavioral manifestations of fight-or-flight
Negative effects of the stress response in humans
Positive stress
Stress management
Meditation development and practice
Chakra meditation
Concentrative meditation
Mindfulness meditation
Module Three
Foundations of human happiness
The psychology of happiness
Subconscious programming and reprogramming
States of mind
Fundamentals of self-image
The pursuit of happiness
Subconscious programming and reprogramming
Guided meditation (creative visualization)
Subconscious programming and reprogramming
States of mind
Fundamentals of self-image
The pursuit of happiness
Subconscious programming and reprogramming
Guided meditation (creative visualization)
Module Four
Tools for healing
Tools for healing
Positive thinking skills
Foundations of mind-body medicine
Meditation as a healing tool & hypnotic states
Journaling and gratitude
Understanding affirmations
Tools for developing a positive self-image
Meditation as a healing tool
Movement meditation
Positive thinking skills
Foundations of mind-body medicine
Meditation as a healing tool & hypnotic states
Journaling and gratitude
Understanding affirmations
Tools for developing a positive self-image
Meditation as a healing tool
Movement meditation
Module Five
Meditation styles and techniques
Poses and positions
Breathwork
Chakras and energy meditation
Guided meditation & creative visualization
Mantras and affirmations in meditation
Gentle seated movement meditation (formally chair yoga)
Breathwork
Chakras and energy meditation
Guided meditation & creative visualization
Mantras and affirmations in meditation
Gentle seated movement meditation (formally chair yoga)
Module Six
Teaching skills
Before you teach
Talking to groups
Answering questions about meditation
Leading guided meditations
Overcoming obstacles to meditation practice
Creating safe and effective teaching environments
Group leadership skills
Talking to groups
Answering questions about meditation
Leading guided meditations
Overcoming obstacles to meditation practice
Creating safe and effective teaching environments
Group leadership skills
Module Seven
Working with specific groups
Teaching various meditation styles
Working with teenagers
Working with people with physical disabilities
Working with people with emotional disorders
Working with health care professionals
Business clients and corporate groups
Dealing with difficult clients
Working with teenagers
Working with people with physical disabilities
Working with people with emotional disorders
Working with health care professionals
Business clients and corporate groups
Dealing with difficult clients
Module Eight
Counselling & coaching skills for
meditation teachers
A client-centered approach
Your role as a holistic counselor
Building the foundations of happiness
Equipment
Outcomes of holistic counseling
Holistic counseling sessions
Assessment and introspection
Goal setting
Listening skills
Holistic counseling tools for meditation teachers
● Life charting
● Reflection time
● Needs assessment chart
● Gratitude journal
● Worry time
● Positive thinking skills
● Affirmations
● Meditation as a healing tool
Your role as a holistic counselor
Building the foundations of happiness
Equipment
Outcomes of holistic counseling
Holistic counseling sessions
Assessment and introspection
Goal setting
Listening skills
Holistic counseling tools for meditation teachers
● Life charting
● Reflection time
● Needs assessment chart
● Gratitude journal
● Worry time
● Positive thinking skills
● Affirmations
● Meditation as a healing tool
Module Nine
Designing and facilitating classes and
workshops
Designing courses and workshops
Integrity and intentions
Setting the scene
Creating strong foundations for your groups
Understanding learning styles
Choosing your teaching style
Terrific teaching techniques and tips
Student management
Working with seniors
Choosing venues
Setting the scene
Creating strong foundations for your groups
Understanding learning styles
Choosing your teaching style
Terrific teaching techniques and tips
Student management
Working with seniors
Choosing venues
Module Ten
Virtual, corporate, and community
settings
Corporate stress management workshops
Approaching community groups and organizations
Volunteer and community work
Teaching online – Using Zoom
Corporate stress management
Approaching community groups and organizations
Volunteer and community work
Teaching online – Using Zoom
Corporate stress management
Module Eleven - Online
Holistic small business management
Ethics and Professionalism
Your public profile
Fundamentals of customer service Maintaining student/client records
Charging for your services
Running a small home office
Joining organizations
Insurance and legalities
Your public profile
Fundamentals of customer service Maintaining student/client records
Charging for your services
Running a small home office
Joining organizations
Insurance and legalities
Module Twelve - Online
Marketing: The key to success
Understanding the power of branding
Targeted marketing and advertising
Building your community
How to find and use free advertising
Public image
Two-hour Zoom workshop with Isabelle Cunningham to help you set up your new meditation teaching business and plan your marketing strategies. - You can watch the Zoom workshop as a recording if you are unable to attend the live workshop. Building your community
How to find and use free advertising
Public image
Final review
Your graduation
Your graduation
Internationally Industry Recognised
This course is recognized in 27 countries:
Oceania: Australia & New Zealand
UK and Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Latvia, Sweden, Channel Islands, Norway, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Isle of Man, Netherlands
South Africa
United States
Canada
Oceania: Australia & New Zealand
UK and Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Latvia, Sweden, Channel Islands, Norway, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Isle of Man, Netherlands
South Africa
United States
Canada
What to Bring to Class
All of your coursework and required reading will be provided.
Access to our online course delivery platform will be provided for you to complete your homework.
All you need to bring to class is
1 - A yoga mat, cushion, and throw rug to keep you warm and comfortable during meditation.
2 - Drinking water.
3 - A pen and notebook.
Access to our online course delivery platform will be provided for you to complete your homework.
All you need to bring to class is
1 - A yoga mat, cushion, and throw rug to keep you warm and comfortable during meditation.
2 - Drinking water.
3 - A pen and notebook.