Meditation Teacher Training

Become a Certified Meditation Teacher

200 hours. 14+ world-class instructors. Dozens of techniques from every tradition. Career paths that actually pay. Ranked among the world's top programs.

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Ranked Top MTT 14+ Instructors 5,000+ Members Accredited

Why Meditation University

What makes us different

This isn't another online certificate mill. It's the real thing.

Not just techniques — traditions

Learn from 14+ instructors who come from the traditions they teach. Not one teacher recycling scripts — real practitioners from every lineage.

We build your career, not just your certificate

Career coaching, your first clients, and the opportunity to publish your work in Meditation Magazine. You graduate ready to earn.

CE credits for professionals

Yoga teachers, school teachers, therapists, social workers, and psychologists can earn continuing education credits through our program.

5,000+ member community

You don't graduate alone. Join a global sangha of meditators, teachers, and lifelong learners who support each other's journey.

World-Class Faculty

Learn from 14+ master teachers

Each instructor comes from the tradition they teach — bringing authenticity, depth, and decades of practice.

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Dr. Jenelle Kim

Author, 5th gen herbologist, Doctor of Chinese Medicine

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Punnu Singh Wasu

Kundalini Teacher at Yoga Barn in Bali

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Dr. Mansi Vira

Naturopathic doctor, breathwork specialist

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Prince Daniels Jr.

NFL survivor, author of Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete

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Kevin Ellerton

Founder of Meditation Magazine & Meditation University

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Nhi Nhi Le

Insight Timer teacher, yoga nidra & mantras

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Brett Cotter

Stress management expert

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Isabelle Baker

Mindfulness with children & inner-city youth

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Forrest Neal

Meditation teacher, author, career coach

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Ronn Pawo McLane

Spiritual director, KC Buddhist Center

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Thara Natalie

Founder of FireShaper Tenafly yoga studio

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Mark Van Buren

Author of Your Life Is Meditation

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Ashton August

Lead instructor, RYT-500, YACEP

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Noah Mitchell

Marketing Specialist

Choose Your Path

Career specializations

All students receive the core training. Choose one or more optional career paths during enrollment.

Build Your Meditation Business

Be your own boss. Build a sustainable, profitable, ethical business centered around mindfulness and meditation.

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Teach Mindfulness In Schools

For educators, school teachers, and school counselors who want to specialize in working with kids and adolescents.

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MTT For Mental Health Professionals

For psychologists, therapists, counselors, and related professionals integrating mindfulness into clinical practice.

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Graduate Stories

Hear from our graduates

This course is incredible. It helped me grow my confidence to move into the community.

Vanessa Matthews

MTT-200 Graduate

If you're thinking about becoming a meditation teacher, in my opinion, this is the program to go to.

Tim Purkis

MTT-200 Graduate

The culture Kevin has created at Meditation University is unmatched…

Jarvis Kolen

MTT-200 Graduate

You graduate with a really great tool belt of meditation skills.

John Fuller

MTT-200 Graduate

Not only does this course provide information and history and techniques, it also gave me community…

Sarah Wennogle

MTT-200 Graduate

It changed my life. I have studied so many hours with so much pleasure!

Marco Faasse

MTT-200 Graduate

Beyond the MTT

More ways to practice and grow

Online Courses

World-class meditation courses led by expert instructors and MTT graduates.

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Global Sangha

Join 5,000+ meditators from around the world in our online community.

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Live Events

Weekly live meditation sessions and Q&As with our instructors.

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Mobile App

Take the sangha with you. Available on iOS.

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Join the free community via our website first to access the app.

Accredited & Recognized

Trusted by the industry

Ranked among the world's top MTTs by leading publications and AI platforms.

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International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance

Internationally accredited program

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The Meditation Organization

Program oversight and accreditation

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Yoga Alliance YACEP

Ashton August, RYT-500, provides CE for RYTs

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CE Credits

For yoga teachers, school teachers, social workers, therapists, and psychologists

Questions

Frequently asked

You can teach meditation professionally, start your own meditation business, integrate mindfulness into clinical practice, teach in schools, or deepen your personal practice. Our certification qualifies you for meditation teacher insurance and is recognized worldwide.
While certification isn't legally required, it provides credibility, insurance eligibility, deeper knowledge across traditions, and the career support that self-taught teachers lack.
Tuition typically ranges from $2,000 to $3,000, ensuring fair pay for our teachers and dedicated student support. Substantial financial aid grants are available for eligible students.
Yes. We offer substantial financial aid grants, allowing eligible students to pay less than standard tuition. Select the financial aid option when you apply.
Yes. Explore pre-recorded lessons at your own pace, receive your certificate, and join live Zoom sessions on days and times that work for you. You have lifetime access.
Our program is accredited by the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance and The Meditation Organization, which are recognized globally. We have graduates teaching in dozens of countries.

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