
The Modern Meditation Teacher Training
WAITLIST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Join Author and Professor of Mindfulness, Amanda Gilbert and world class faculty for a comprehensive and industry leading five month, 200 hour modern meditation teacher training program (MMTT).Enter your email to join the waitlist.
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 live in Miami or anywhere globally.
You wish to join a community of 200+ global facilitators.
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.
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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.
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 is 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 6+ month consistent meditation practice.If you do not, you must be willing to:
Join the weekly HOME meditation sitting group every Wednesday, 9pm-10pm ET and have an application interview (Zoom).#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
TRAINING DATES
ONLINE
Month | Training Dates |
---|---|
August | Sat. Aug 19, 1-7pm |
September | Sat. Sep 16, 1-7pm |
October | Sat. Oct 14, 1-7pm |
November | Sat. Nov 18, 1-7pm |
December | Sat. Dec 16, 1-7pm |
all times in Eastern Standard
MIAMI
Month | Online Training Dates | In Person Training Dates |
---|---|---|
August | Sat. Aug 19, 1-3pm | Sun. Aug 20, 1-5pm |
September | Sat. Sep 16, 1-3pm | Sun. Sep 17, 1-5pm |
October | Sat. Oct 14, 1-3pm | Sun. Oct 15, 1-5pm |
November | Sat. Nov 18, 1-3pm | Sun. Nov 19, 1-5pm |
December | Sat. Dec 16, 1-3pm | Sun. Dec 17, 1-5pm |
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 ŌM platform
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 once a module (optional for additional fee)
APPLICATION TIMELINE
March 27 - 31: Waitlist Rate
April 3 - May 19: Advanced Rate
May 20 - June 30: Early Bird Rate
July 1 - August 11: General Rate
Acceptance into the Modern Meditation Teacher Training is determined upon application.
TUITION & PAYMENT
Tuition Schedule | Waitlist Rate | Advanced Rate | Early Bird | General Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Register by | Mar 31 | May 19 | Jun 30 | Aug 11 |
Online | $2,195 | $2,395 | $2,595 | $2,795 |
Miami | $2,695 | $2,895 | $3,095 | $3,295 |
3 part payment plans are available.
Limited partial scholarships are available. See FAQ section for more details.
1-1 mentoring is available for a supplemental fee. See FAQ section for more details.
Add yourself to the waitlist.
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). To sign up for 1-1 mentoring select the a la carte add on during your registration and payment of program tuition.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.
APPLY TO MIAMI COHORT

ONLINE SCHEDULE TIME ZONES FOR GLOBAL TRAINEES
10am - 4pm PST
1pm - 7pm EST
6pm - 1am in LON
10:30pm - 4:30am MUMBAI
2am - 8am in TOK
3am - 9am in SYD
TUITION RATES
Tuition Schedule | Advanced Rate | Early Bird | General Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Register by | Oct 15 | Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
1 Payment | $2,295 | $2,495 | $2,695 |
3 Payments | $799 | $869 | $949 |
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Oct 15 - Advanced Rate Registration ends
Nov 30 - Early Bird Registration ends
Jan 15 - Full Rate Registration ends
Jan 21 - First Training Day For All Cohorts (online)
Jan 29 - 1st In-Person Miami Training Day

Receive the Miami application by leaving your email or phone number.
APPLY TO NYC COHORT

LOCATION
Lower Manhattan
NYC
NYC TRAINING DATES
all times in Eastern Standard
Month | Online | In Person | Weekly practice |
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Jan | Sat, Jan 21 1-3pm | Sun, Jan 22 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Feb | Sat, Feb 11 1-3pm | Sun, Feb 12 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Mar | Sat, Mar 18 1-3pm | Sun, Mar 19 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Apr | Sat, Apr 22 1-3pm | Sun, Apr 23 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
May | Sat, May 20 1-3pm | Sun, May 21 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
TUITION RATES
Tuition Schedule | Advanced Rate | Early Bird | Full Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Register by | Oct 15 | Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
1 Payment | $2,295 | $2,495 | $2,695 |
3 Payments | $799 | $869 | $949 |
Modern ŌM & HOME Meditation Members get 10% off listed rate
All scholarships for the 2023 class have been allocated
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Oct 15 - Advanced Rate Registration ends
Nov 30 - Early Bird Registration ends
Jan 15 - Full Rate Registration ends
Jan 21 - First Training Day For All Cohorts (online)
Jan 22 - 1st In-Person NYC Training Day

Receive the NYC application by leaving your email or phone number.
APPLY TO TULUM COHORT

LOCATION
Venue on Tulum Beach
Tulum, Mexico
TULUM TRAINING DATES
all times in Eastern Standard
Month | Online | In Person | Weekly practice |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | Sat, Jan 21 1-3pm | - | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Feb | Sat, Feb 11 1-3pm | Sun, Feb 4 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Mar | Sat, Mar 18 1-3pm | Sun, Mar 4 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Apr | Sat, Apr 22 1-3pm | Sun, Apr 1 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
May | Sat, May 20 1-3pm | Sun, May 6 10am-2pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Jun | - | Sun, Jun 3 10am-2pm | - |
TUITION RATES
Tuition Schedule | Advanced Rate | Early Bird | Full Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Register by | Oct 15 | Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
1 Payment | $2,295 | $2,495 | $2,695 |
3 Payments | $799 | $869 | $949 |
Modern ŌM & HOME Meditation Members get 10% off listed rate
All scholarships for the 2023 class have been allocated
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Oct 15 - Advanced Rate Registration ends
Nov 30 - Early Bird Registration ends
Jan 15 - Full Rate Registration ends
Jan 21 - First Training Day For All Cohorts (online)
Feb 3 - 1st In-Person Tulum Training Day

Receive the Tulum application by leaving your email or phone number.
APPLY TO ONLINE COHORT

ONLINE TRAINING DATES
all times in Eastern Standard
Month | Online | Weekly practice |
---|---|---|
Jan | Sat, Jan 21 1-7pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Feb | Sat, Feb 11 1-7pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Mar | Sat, Mar 18 1-7pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
Apr | Sat, Apr 22 1-7pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
May | Sat, May 20 1-7pm | Each Wed 9-10pm |
ONLINE SCHEDULE TIME ZONES FOR GLOBAL TRAINEES
10am - 4pm PST
1pm - 7pm EST
6pm - 1am in LON
10:30pm - 4:30am MUMBAI
2am - 8am in TOK
3am - 9am in SYD
TUITION RATES
Tuition Schedule | Advanced Rate | Early Bird | Full Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Register by | Oct 15 | Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
1 Payment | $1,795 | $1,995 | $2,195 |
3 Payments | $639 | $709 | $789 |
Tuition Schedule | Advanced Rate | Early Bird | Full Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Register by | Oct 15 | Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
1 Payment | $1,795 | $1,995 | $2,195 |
3 Payments | $639 | $709 | $789 |
Modern ŌM & HOME Meditation Members get 10% off listed rate
All scholarships for the 2023 class have been allocated
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Oct 15 - Advanced Rate Registration ends
Nov 30 - Early Bird Registration ends
Jan 15 - Full Rate Registration ends
Jan 21 - First Training Day (online)

Receive the Online application by leaving your email or phone number.
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?
All program components are included in the full tuition rate outside of additional 1-1 mentoring sessions, course text books and any meditation retreat costs that you may need to attend as part of the MMTT pre-requisite.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). To sign up for 1-1 mentoring select the a la carte add on during your registration and payment of program tuition.Is the program accredited?
We are pursuing International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA) accreditation in 2023/2024.Are there scholarships?
Limited partial scholarships are available. Please email mmtt@clubmodernom.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.