Online Meditation Teacher Training
Registration is open year round. The course begins on the 1st of every month.
You may register at any time.
- Allows you to study from the comfort of your own home.
- Offers the ancient techniques from Yogic, Buddhism, Christianity, Zen, Agama, Shinto and Sufi traditions.
- Gives you the opportunity to learn mantra, primarily Sanskrit, and fasting – verbal, food and sleep.
- Includes access to an online community and study materials.
- Offers retreats with in-depth one-on-one training.
- Provides you with a handsome graduation certificate when you complete the course requirements.
All levels are welcome!
Program Structure & Materials
The Meditation Teacher Training Program is a 12-month online home study course developed by Goswami Kriyananda. All the lessons and recordings for the course are located on the Temple’s Internet education portal. You will submit your assignments online. They will be graded and you will receive personalized feedback. The program is led by Swami Pranananda, Mahaswami with support from graduates of the program. Whether you are looking to establish and sustain your own meditation practice, or teach professionally, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills to be certified as a meditation teacher.
Required Books
Beginners Guide to Meditation
Intermediate Guide to Meditation
Advanced Guide to Meditation
Spiritual Science of Kriya Yoga
Please Note: No previous meditation experience is required. However, it is important to maintain a personal practice as you progress through the program.
Enrollment
The program starts on the 1st of every month. Students may sign up any time. Please complete the Application Form & we will contact you within 3 business days. Submit your application at any time.
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Purchase in 3 equal installments or add all 3 parts to your cart and receive a 20% discount.
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| The Meditation Teacher Training Program is a 12 month online home study course developed by Goswami Kriyananda. All the lessons and recordings for the course are located on the Temple's Internet education portal. You will submit your assignments online. They will be graded and you will receive personalized feedback. [More] | |
| The Meditation Teacher Training Program is a 12 month online home study course developed by Goswami Kriyananda. All the lessons and recordings for the course are located on the Temple's Internet education portal. You will submit your assignments online. They will be graded and you will receive personalized feedback. [More] |
Retreats
Virtual retreats are held twice a year, in spring and fall. Retreat dates are announced to course participants 60 days prior to the retreat. To accommodate the international student body the retreat times will be adjusted based upon the locations of currently enrolled students. Attendance at one retreat is required for course certification.
If in person retreats are offered there is a supplemental fee which will be announced at the time of the retreat.
Retreats
In-Person or Virtual
Note: The retreat dates may be subject to change
One retreat is required for certification in the program.
This years retreats have been rescheduled for October 8-11.
In person retreat is: $450.00 per person.
Virtual Retreat is $200.00.
All retreats begin on Thursday evening and conclude prior to noon on Sunday. If held during the week the same pattern is followed.
Click HERE to learn more about the Retreats.
Virtual Retreats
Students are responsible for obtaining course books. All students receive a 20% discount on Temple published books purchased directly with the Temple during the duration of the course.
