CoachingICF Level 1NBHWC Approved Training
Become a Gaja Certified Mind-Body-Spirit Coach
A 21-week online coach training that combines ICF-accredited training, NBHWC-approved health coaching education, meditation, Ayurveda, and whole-person transformation.
21 weeks onlineAbout 6–8 hours per week160 clock hoursLive weekly sessions with faculty
Now running
September 2026 cohort
Begins Sep 15, 2026 · ends Feb 24, 2027
- • Tuesdays, 8:00–10:00 AM PT
- • Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM PT
Tuition
- Pay in full$4,500
- 6 monthly payments$795 × 6
Interest-free payment plans, no credit check. Your enrollment agreement and refund policy are shown before you pay.
Created by
Gaja Collective faculty team
Reviewed by
Dallas Brown and Gaja Collective subject-matter faculty
Evidence base
Curriculum informed by faculty expertise, structured instructional design, and the standards of the accrediting bodies named on this page.
Last reviewed
Oct 2, 2026
This certification is educational and professional in nature. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care.
What you'll learn
- ✓Coach with an evidence-based, whole-person framework
- ✓Meet ICF Level 1 and NBHWC education requirements
- ✓Lead meditation and Ayurveda-informed habit change
- ✓Build a sustainable coaching practice
This is for you if
- You want a credible, accredited path to coach mind, body and spirit
- You are a health, wellness or yoga professional adding coaching
- You are changing careers and want a structured, supported path
Curriculum
4 parts, 18 lessons
Part 1: Gaja Foundations7 lessons
- •Lesson 1: Course overview
- •Lesson 2: The Gaja coaching model
- •Lesson 3: Coaching presence (SCORM)
- •Lesson 4: Meditation foundations
- •Lesson 5: Health foundations
- •Part 1 study guide (PDF)
- •New lesson
Part 2: Coaching Fundamentals3 lessons
- •Lesson 6: Coaching presence & relationship
- •Lesson 7: Listening
- •Lesson 8: Questioning & soul reflections
Part 3: Coaching Cornerstones4 lessons
- •Lesson 9: Purpose
- •Lesson 10: Intention
- •Lesson 11: Meaning
- •Lesson 12: Putting it together
Part 4: Coaching in Practice4 lessons
- •Lesson 13: Habit change & health behavior
- •Lesson 14: Ayurveda for coaches
- •Lesson 15: Building your practice
- •Certification requirements & practicum log
Certification requirements
- 1Complete all eLearning lessons
- 2Attend or watch all 20 methodology seminars
- 3Attend 4 Health Competency Q&As
- 4Complete the practicum log (10 coaching hours)
- 5Instructor sign-off
Questions
How much time does it take each week?
Plan on 6–8 hours: eLearning, one live two-hour seminar, and practice coaching.
Do I have to attend live?
You commit to one weekly seminar group (Tuesday or Wednesday). Recordings are posted for sessions you miss, but live attendance hours count toward certification.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Interest-free plans with no credit check.
Ready?
Start today.
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Ohio-licensed Gaja Collective is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. Enrollment agreements, refund policy and completion records are maintained for every student.