Do you want to deepen your understanding of meditation and learn to teach it to others? This course will give you everything you need to get started as a certified meditation teacher.

We’ll cover:

• Meditation in a range of cultural contexts including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity

• Scientific definitions of meditation and meditation theory

• How meditation can be applied for physical and mental health benefits

• A wide range of meditation techniques

• Teaching skills and keeping your students safe

We’ll explore different meditation techniques through practical exercises so you can get hands-on experience with different types of meditation. For each one, you’ll get an introduction, practice and list of teaching points. We’ll cover:

• Loving-kindness meditation (Maitrī, mettā)

• Focused meditation (breath, object-focused)

• Mantra meditation

• Gazing meditation (Trataka)

• Open monitoring meditation (mindfulness)

Each module is assessed by a multiple-choice exam. By the end of the course, you'll earn a certificate accredited by the InternationalAssociation of Therapists.

Taught by Chris Worfolk, psychologist, co-owner of the Leeds Anxiety Clinic and author of Do More, Worry Less.

Looking to decide between this and my best-selling Mindfulness Teacher Training course? The mindfulness course goes deeper on that subject and is perfect for students who want an approach that concentrates on evidence-based approaches and mental health. This course is more suited to students who want to explore the historical context of meditation and a wider range of techniques. Both courses complement each other and all of the lessons are recorded separately for each course.