Become a certified and accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Learn the Scientific and Spiritual/Religious approaches to multiple forms of Mindfulness. Learn how to teach individuals and groups. Learn how to market yourself ethically.
Accredited by the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance
What will you get from this teacher training?
Learn the modern, scientific and secular approaches to Mindfulness
Learn about the scientific and secular approaches to multiple forms of Mindfulness including: breath awareness, choiceless awareness, loving kindness and more. Learn from modern classics like, “Wherever You Go, There you Are” and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Research.
Learn the traditional Dharmic approaches + background to Mindfulness
Study from Buddhist texts like the Sati-paṭṭhāna-sutta, classic Yogic texts like the Yoga Sutras, explore the concepts of anatman and atman, and understand the traditional roots of Mindfulness and Meditation.
Learn in detail how to skillfully teach individuals and groups multiple styles of Mindfulness
Receive live, and direct mentor support to learn how to lead in breath awareness, choiceless awareness, and more so that you can support your community and answer any question students have about mindfulness and meditation…
Receive 1:1 Mentorship support directly from Ellis + an Online Community
Unlike other trainings that are huge, in this training you will receive 1:1 text and coaching support directly from Ellis to help you with your instructions, understanding of philosophy, and starting your business.
Additionally, be part of an online group of fellow meditation teachers in training.
Learn how to market yourself + make income as a Mindfulness Teacher
Ellis has had success growing his Instagram page to over 70,000 followers. He will help you learn how to not only be a great teacher, but how to market yourself online.
Receive an accredited Certification
Start your future today
Why study and train with Ellis?
Ellis has been teaching multiple forms of meditation and yoga for years, and has studied with a variety of teachers including:
Loyola Marymount University (Master’s studies and thesis in Yoga and Meditation) currently
University of San Diego (Undergrad studies in Religious Studies. and Psychology)
David Nichtern and Tibet House (Meditation Teacher Training)
Akasha Academy (Yoga Teacher Training)
Self Realization Fellowship (Personal Kriya Yoga Meditation Training + Initiation)
Chicago Zen Center (Personal Zazen + Zen Training)
Vedanta Society of Southern California (Personal study of Advaita Vedanta)
Mindfulness Teacher Training Accreditation (International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance)
Ellis’ teaching and training style includes lessons from multiple spiritual traditions, but is not dogmatic at all. He believes we can all access peace and insight without Religion, and that Meditation and Mindfulness is a tool to do so.
FAQs
Who is this for?
This is for health/wellness professionals looking to introduce mindfulness + meditation into their work. Additionally, anyone who wants to learn about mindfulness in a deep way, and help teach others and support their communities.
Do I need to want to teach to do this training?
No. I often tell people this is often the best way to deepen your own sense of meditation and spirituality. You will be prepared to teach, but you won’t be required to.
What work + career opportunities come from being certified?
By being certified in an accredited manner, you will have training in how to work with people 1:1 and in groups. You will have formal credibility that will support you in meditation job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Just like most yoga teachers need to have a certification to teach, or offer workshops, most meditation teachers must have certification and formal training to teach.
How much is the Investment?
4 suggested payments of $297 (This pricing is much less than the average of live meditation teacher trainings) The payments will be every 30 days after the first payment.
If you cannot afford this and want to do the program, please explain your financial situation to access the sliding scale.
What is the format and requirements?
The group program will meet once a month for 3 hours (ONLINE) on Zoom on Saturdays. Plus you will get mentorship from Ellis and a community Whatsapp group.
1) Saturday July 29th at 10AM PST, 1PM EST 2) Saturday August 12th at 10AM PST, 1PM EST 3) Saturday September 9th at 10AM PST, 1PM EST 4) Saturday October 7th at 10AM PST, 1PM EST
Additionally, you will have meditation and reading requirements outside of the classes and a final exam.
What makes this different than other Mindfulness Teacher Trainings?
This is a one of a kind teacher training because, although it isn’t Buddhist or Hindu, it goes beyond just the secular and scientific instructions of Mindfulness. And additionally, since it isn’t religious, it also isn’t dogmatic.
Furthermore, a huge benefit of this is that it is a small group size, unlike some of the other options. So you will get lots of direct 1:1 mentor support.
What if I can’t make all of the classes?
If you can’t make the classes, they will be recorded, and you will be required to watch the recording and submit a short review on what the class was about.