Become a Modern Meditation Teacher
Join Mindfulness lecturer and author Amanda Gilbert for an industry leading five month, 200-hour Modern Meditation Teacher Training (MMTT).Answer the call to teach, lead and embody practice in today's world.
The January 2024 class is closed for enrollment. Join the waitlist for the next training.
THIS TRAINING
IS FOR YOU IF...
You seek to deepen your own meditation practice.
You aspire to teach meditation in a high impact, modern way.
You intend to share meditation with a professional certification.
You value best-in-class instruction and qualifications.
You want to create profound impact in people's lives.
You wish to join a community of 50+ Modern Meditation Teachers.
Joining MMTT was definitely one of the best (time) investment I could have made. The program gave me very practical knowledge and the skills to be a Modern Meditation Teacher. Amanda taught with so much grace and loving energy - truly infectious and inspiring. I felt engaged for the full 5 months and was always looking forward to the classes. I feel beyond grateful!
THE PROGRAM
The 5 month certification is organized into 3 comprehensive modules to strengthen your personal practice and understanding.
MODULE 1
Meditation & Mindfulness Studies
The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
Intro to Buddhist Teachings & Philosophy
The Science and History of Meditation
Teaching Secular Mindfulness to Beginners
Mindfulness Applications in Modern Life
Personal Practice Deepening
Mindful Lifestyle Development
MODULE 2
Advanced Facilitation Training
Meditation Teaching Methodology
Advanced Teaching Techniques
The Art & Musicality of Teaching Meditation
Meditation Class Format Structures
Meditation Teacher Ethics & Embodiment
Cultural Fluency: Diversity-Equity-Inclusion
Trauma Informed Facilitation
MODULE 3
Mindful Business & Brand Building
Creating a Mindful Business Model
Designing An Offering for Your Audience
Crafting a Meditation Keynote Speech
Developing Your Brand and Message
Finding Your Authentic Teaching Style
Content Creation and Social Media
Practicum and Mentoring
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WHY THIS TRAINING
LIVE, GLOBAL, BEST-IN-CLASS
Our MMTT is delivered LIVE, not prerecorded, so you get to interact with your faculty and fellow trainees.Our MMTT is offered in person and online. Online participants are invited to one Miami session complimentary "sit in."We emphasize modern practices and teachings; inclusive of the latest peer-reviewed science, business models, technologies, and content strategies.We present expert faculty that are leaders in academia, non-profit, and industry.Graduates can "sit in" on future MMTT sessions for continued professional development.We offer opportunities to start your teaching career via the Modern ŌM platform.
I began the MMTT training with an intention to deepen my practice but walked away with the tools, the passion and the desire to teach because of the impact meditation has had on my life. Amanda’s course is life changing, well organized and readied in ways I am still noticing, after the conclusion of the program.
AS SEEN IN
ABOUT AMANDA
Amanda Gilbert is a meditation teacher, speaker, university professor of Mindfulness, and author of Kindness Now. Previously, she was Director for The Aging Metabolism & Emotions Center at UCSF conducting clinical research on mindfulness and meditation. Her formal training is with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, Deepak Chopra, and Insight Meditation.Amanda has led meditation for dozens of companies, including NBC, Paramount, W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy’s and YouTube. She's a top silicon-valley content creator & writer; developing content for mobile apps, sleep products and meditation devices. She's an advisor to meditation-based tech start-up, OpenSeed.As a 17 year meditator and a full-time meditation teacher, writer and content developer, Amanda is uniquely positioned to guide a new generation of teachers to share meditation in multidisciplinary settings and for modern audiences.
SAH D'SIMONE & YUNG PUEBLO
DEEPAK CHOPRA
EXPERT FACULTY
SCIENCE OF MEDITATION
Matthew Goodman
Assistant Professor, USC
Matthew is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC where his research focuses on the relationship between central and autonomic nervous system functioning, and how practices such as meditation and biofeedback facilitate cognitive, emotional, and physiological homeostasis. Matthew provides training and consultation to USC stakeholders on mindfulness, self-compassion, and other stress-reduction practices.
FACILITATION DEVELOPMENT
Michael Krass
Facilitator, Mindful USC
Michael Krass is a writer, teacher, and longtime “sitter” with extensive experience in meditation and mindfulness practice. Through his writing and teaching, Michael is committed to the idea of presenting personal, practical, and adaptable ways of bringing awareness to your life through insightful meditation, fearless presence, and wild creativity and never, ever selling yourself short. He currently teaches private clients, including custom programs at Modern ŌM, and as part of the University of Southern California’s Mindful USC program.
BUSINESS OF MINDFULNESS
Myk Likhov
Founder and CEO, Modern ŌM
Myk is the founder of Modern ŌM, a club for Spiritual Wellness. He has been a wellness entrepreneur, investor, and pioneer for 15 years - following his personal mission of unlocking human potential and creating community. Myk started his career as venture capitalist before attending The Wharton School; out of which he launched an iconic yoga brand, Green Monkey. He has been recognized as leader in Mindfulness by the Miami Herald, LA Yoga Magazine, MindBodyGreen, Well & Good, and more.
PREREQUISITES
To complete the program, you must meet the following two prerequisites.#1 - You have a 1+ year consistent meditation practice.If you do not, you must be willing to:
Complete a meditation practice plan.#2 - You have attended a 5+ day silent meditation retreat.If you have not, you must commit to:
Join another from an approved list of retreats.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Monthly Trainings (online or in person)
Monthly Group Mentoring Sessions
Small Pod Mentoring Check In's
Monthly Coursework
Weekly Group Meditations (online or in person)
Mindfulness Buddy Participation
Daily Meditation Practice
Intro To Meditation Class Observation
3 Practice Classes
Final Certification Assignments
The MMTT program was such a beautiful and life-changing journey. My relationship to meditation was deeply strengthened, and my desire to share this practice was transformed into a clear teaching vision. I now feel confident and equipped to share this beautiful practice with others. This program is equally rigorous and nurturing. I’m so grateful that I found it.
TRAINING DATES
ONLINE
| Month | Online Training Dates |
|---|---|
| January | Sat. Jan 20, 12-8pm |
| February | Sat. Feb 17, 12-8pm |
| March | Sat. Mar 16, 12-8pm |
| April | Sat. Apr 13, 12-8pm |
| May | Sat. May 18, 12-8pm |
* all times in Eastern Standard*
WHAT YOU GET
Certification as a Modern Meditation Teacher
5 month comprehensive training with world-class faculty
6 hours of LIVE (not recorded) training with faculty
Monthly group mentorship sessions
Practice teaching on the Modern Medi Club
Access to future trainings and curriculum for continued career development
A peer-group of fellow future modern meditation practitioners and leaders
Credibility, competency and confidence to build your meditation career
1-1 mentoring
APPLICATION TIMELINE
September 6 - 15: Waitlist Window
September 16 - October 15: Advanced Rate Window
October 16 - December 1: Early Bird Window
December 2 - January 14: General Rate Window
Acceptance into the Modern Meditation Teacher Training is determined upon application. There is a $25 application fee due at time of application.
TUITION & PAYMENT
| Waitlist Rate | Advanced Rate | Early Bird Rate | General Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,295 | $2,495 | $2,695 | $2,895 |
3 part payment plans are available.
Limited partial scholarships are available. See FAQ section for more details.
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"The Modern Meditation Teacher Training far exceeded my expectations and I'm entirely grateful to Amanda, her team & her way of 'being' in guiding me through this journey.” ~ 2022 Graduate Testimonial
FAQs
What if I have to miss one or more of the monthly trainings? Are they mandatory?
Yes, the monthly trainings are mandatory to attend for certification. You can miss up to 2 monthly trainings to complete the program. If a training is missed, you can watch the replay and submit a written summary to make up that month’s training session.Do I need to have the prerequisites completed before I apply?
No. You can still apply if you are committed to completing the prerequisites during the training.What is the time commitment of the program?
Each MMTTer will determine their own commitment based on their working style and self-study schedule. Expect monthly reading assignments, written assignments, a group mentoring, a meeting with your mindfulness buddy, plus a daily meditation practice. Overall, you can plan for 2-3 hours per week for your self-study and practice.Are 1-1 mentoring sessions available in addition to the group mentoring sessions?
Yes! 1-1 personalized mentoring sessions are available at an additional cost to the full tuition. If you choose this supplemental option you will receive three 45-minute mentoring sessions with Amanda Gilbert or Michael Krass once a module (total of 3 sessions during the program). Trainees will be able to book these sessions closer to the start of the program.I am already a trained meditation teacher. Should I apply?
Yes! This in-depth training is a strong complement for already trained facilitators. You will deepen your mindfulness studies, learn advanced facilitation techniques and spend a large part of the program refining your meditation offering. Plus, Amanda will be offering her experiences, techniques and insights for building a successful meditation business.
ABOUT
Modern ŌM is the leading community for spiritual wellness in Miami and online. We taught our first meditation in April 2016 and have since led sessions for 10,000+ people across numerous mindful and spiritual modalities across Miami and on our digital platform. Learn more at www.clubmodernom.com.
Amanda Gilbert Meditation is one of today’s leading experts in the field of meditation and is on Modern ŌM's faculty. Studying with her you’ll learn to teach meditation for public audiences (in person and online), friends and family, in the workplace, and high-profile speaking events. For more info, visit www.amandagilbertmeditation.com.
If you have the intention of building a daily meditation practice, this program is for you.Join university lecturer and author Amanda Gilbert for a 10 week immersion into YOUR daily mindfulness meditation practice.
THIS IMMERSION
IS FOR YOU IF...
You want to deepen your own meditation practice
You want to begin meditating without guidance of others (or apps)
You want to begin experiencing the benefits of a consistent daily meditation practice
You appreciate the energy and accountability of the group dynamic
You are excited to connect with other meditators and grow your spiritual friend group
You intend to build a foundation of practice before joining the Modern Meditation Teacher Training
WHAT YOU GET
Weekly 90 minute LIVE group session with Amanda Gilbert
Weekly 60 minute LIVE meditation with senior teachers alongside our teacher trainees
A community of meditators
Reading assignments
Personalized mentoring (optional for additional fee)
When bundled with the Modern Meditation Teacher Training, this immersion is 50% off
LOCATION: ONLINE
Dates:
October 10 - December 12, 2023
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9pm ET
Sundays 6-7pm ET
TUITION OPTIONS
Meditation Immersion is discounted 50% when bundled with Teacher Training.
ABOUT AMANDA
Amanda Gilbert is a meditation teacher, speaker, university lecturer, and author of Kindness Now. Previously, she was Director for The Aging Metabolism & Emotions Center at UCSF conducting clinical research on mindfulness and meditation. Her formal training is with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, Deepak Chopra, and Insight Meditation.Amanda has led meditation for dozens of companies, including NBC, Paramount, W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy’s and YouTube. She's a top silicon-valley content creator & writer; developing content for mobile apps, sleep products and meditation devices. She's an advisor to meditation-based tech start-up, OpenSeed.As a 17 year meditator and a full-time meditation teacher, writer and content developer, Amanda is uniquely positioned to guide a new generation of teachers to share meditation in multidisciplinary settings and for modern audiences.
FAQs
What if I have to miss one or more of the monthly trainings? Are they mandatory?
Yes, the monthly trainings are mandatory to attend for certification. You can miss up to 2 monthly trainings to complete the program. If a training is missed, you can watch the replay and submit a written summary to make up that month’s training session.Do I need to have the prerequisites completed before I apply?
No. You can still apply if you are committed to completing the prerequisites during the training.I am already a trained meditation teacher. Should I apply?
Yes! This in-depth training is a strong complement for already trained facilitators. You will deepen your mindfulness studies, learn advanced facilitation techniques and spend a large part of the program refining your meditation offering. Plus, Amanda will be offering her experiences, techniques and insights for building a successful meditation business.What is the time commitment of the program?
Each MMTTer will determine their own commitment based on their working style and self-study schedule. Expect monthly reading assignments, written assignments, a group mentoring, a meeting with your mindfulness buddy, plus a daily meditation practice. Overall, you can plan for 2-3 hours per week for your self-study and practice.What is the MMTT program format?
Monthly Assignments
Monthly Daylong Trainings
Monthly Group Mentoring Calls
Monthly Mindfulness Buddy Meet-Ups (minimum 2 times a month)
Observing an Intro To Meditation Class
Weekly Meditation Sitting Group Participation (minimum 3 times a month)
Personal Daily Meditation Practice
Three 30 Minute Student-Lead Online Practice Classes
Final Curriculum AssignmentWhat will I receive upon completion?
Upon successful completion of the program requirement and prerequisites, you will receive a document of completion and Modern Meditation Teacher Certification. You will be able to use the title “Certified Modern Meditation Teacher.”Upon graduation, what sort of professional opportunities will I be able to pursue after certification?
Certified Meditation Teachers have a breadth of professional opportunities available to them in today’s modern world, including:
Building a career teaching classes, workshops and retreats online and in-person.
Teaching in workplace settings to start-up’s, Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations.
Work with individuals 1-1 for 1-1 meditation sessions.
Become a mindfulness leader sharing mindfulness professionally and through a personal brand.
Develop mindfulness content for brands, online platforms and mindfulness mobile apps.
Integrate mindfulness into marginalized communities, correctional institutions, schools, universities, social justice and social activism.How is the Modern Meditation Teacher Training Program different?
Our program is designed for today’s world. It is delivered LIVE, not prerecorded, and has online/offline hybrid options. We share the latest peer-reviewed science, business models, technologies, and content strategies. Our faculty comes from the top accredited universities and research institutions. Unique among trainings of this kind, graduates can "sit in" on future MMTT sessions for continued professional development and we offer opportunities to start your teaching career via the Modern ŌM platform.techniques and spend a large part of the program refining your meditation offerings while growing your business. Plus, Amanda will be offering all of her personal tips, techniques and insights from her experience in business and in teaching.What is included in the MMTT tuition?
The program components NOT included are: 1) course textbooks 2) 5+ day meditation retreat costsIs the program accredited?
We are currently assessing which accreditation is the best fit for the MMTT.Are there scholarships?
Limited partial scholarships are available. Please email support@amandagilbertmeditation.com with inquiries.What is the refund policy?
We do not offer refunds. If circumstances change after registration and you cannot continue the program, we will offer you a space in a future class for an administrative fee of $495.00.