Meditation Teacher Training
The North American Institute of Meditation offers an 80-hour science-based, face-to-face online Meditation Teacher Training course, using the Mindfulness Meditation Plus program.
The program offers a well-rounded, science-based insight into all aspects of meditation and mindfulness.
As well as covering all the main types of meditation, with time spent practicing each one, the course also covers meditation for children and meditation for pain. Confidence in creating and guiding your own meditations is slowly built up and developed in a supportive and nurturing environment.
If you like science, you will enjoy this course. The science is easy to understand, and in addition to the science behind meditation and mindfulness, it also covers emotions, impulses and happiness.
Although secular, the course is still suitable for all religious backgrounds.
The structure of the course is a weekly, 2-hour lesson on zoom, for 12 weeks. Many past students have described the course as ‘transformational’.
This course has been run by Sydney Institute of Meditation since 2020, and received nothing but 5-star reviews. Please take a look at their website, or the Google Business reviews for Sydney Institute of Meditation, to appreciate how rewarding, transformational and life-enhancing this program is. We are excited to be expanding and bringing this course to you in North America.
Meditation Teacher Training Course Options
1. Learn / Deepen Your Practice:
If your goal is simply to learn or enhance your own meditation practice and understanding, you can choose to take the course without receiving a certificate. This option allows you to engage with the material at your own pace, without the pressure to complete all the course work or guide others. Plus, you’ll enjoy a US$250 discount with this option.
2. Become a Certified Meditation Teacher:
If you’d like to receive a certificate and officially become a certified Meditation Teacher, this is the option for you. If you are a health practitioner, you can also probably use it for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points.
Skills we aim to develop
- A deeper personal understanding of yourself, mindfulness and meditation, and as a result, much more self-awareness.
- Knowledge and experience of all the main types of meditation.
- How to create and guide meditations for individuals / groups / corporate sessions / children.
- Experience in leading practices, and hence confidence.
- Knowledge of the science behind mindfulness and meditation.
- An understanding of what happiness is, the chemicals in the brain responsible for it, how we evolved to have these chemicals, and how to produce them.
- An understanding of emotions and impulses.
- The science behind optimism.
- How to communicate information effectively.
There are no prerequisites for doing this Meditation Teacher Training course. It starts from basics so you do not need any prior knowledge.
When you finish this course you will be a Certified Meditation Teacher and can teach meditation.
Course Format
The course consists of 24 hours face-to-face contact, and 56 hours of self-study. The contact hours are online on zoom, and it works surprisingly well.
The self-study is approximately 5 hours of work between each lesson. It consists of reading the prescribed textbook, meditation practice of different types, preparing meditation scripts (4 in total), practice guiding, some mindfulness practices, and one assignment over the 12 weeks.
Accreditation
There is no accrediting body in North America or Europe set up specifically for the purpose of overseeing the teaching of Meditation. Consequently, this course is accredited by the Meditation Association of Australia (MA), which is currently the only accrediting body in the world that has been established purely for overseeing and maintaining standards of Meditation teaching and training courses. MA has a Code of Ethics and Practice that we follow. Therefore, the course is of the highest quality.
Upcoming Meditation Teacher Training Courses:
| Course | Day | Dates | Time | Cost | Teacher |
| 1 | Mondays | 2 June – 25 Aug 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30pm Central Time Zone | US$1150 | Susie |
Payment
You can make payment via Paypal or direct deposit.
(Payment plans are available on request).
The cost of the course includes an e-workbook. You will also need an e-textbook, which is widely available, RRP $8.99.
Terms & Conditions of Booking:
- To confirm your place on the course, please fill in the booking form and pay a non-refundable US$200 deposit.
- If the course is cancelled by us for any reason, then your deposit / payment is refunded in full.
- Balance of payment is due 30 days before the course start date.
- If you choose not to attend the course, then please notify us before the start date. After that, you can use your payment towards another course in the following 12 months.
- If the course has commenced and you wish to change to a later course, there is a US$250 transfer fee.
- The course participant is responsible for attending all classes. At least 10 of the 12 lessons must be attended to complete the course. Missed lessons can be recorded for you, however will not count as having been attended.
If you have questions, and would like more information, then please Contact Us.
Michael’s Review
“I’ve recently had the pleasure of attending the Meditation Teacher Training course, run by Susie Spinks, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! Susie’s warm and approachable demeanor makes each lesson enjoyable and easy to follow, regardless of your experience level.
Susie has a unique gift for teaching and guiding meditations. Her teaching material, clear instructions, and soothing voice create the perfect atmosphere for learning to teach meditation. Each session is thoughtfully structured, allowing you to explore the science behind meditation, the different techniques, and deepening your practice.
What sets Susie apart is her genuine care and attention to each participant. She takes the time to understand individual needs and offers personalized guidance, ensuring that everyone benefits fully from the experience. Her passion for meditation is truly infectious, inspiring you to continue your practice outside of class.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned meditator, Susie’s class offers something special for everyone. I’ve noticed significant improvements in my understanding of meditation, designing my own meditation scripts, and the overall quality of my own meditation practice since attending her course. If you’re looking for a Meditation Teacher Training class that combines expertise with a heartfelt approach, this is the one for you.
Thank you, Susie, for creating such a wonderful and supportive space for meditation!” Michael Luciano, Kelso, WA