MeditationYoga Alliance YACEP
Teach meditation with depth, safety and confidence
A faculty-led certification in meditation and mindfulness instruction: practices, philosophy, trauma-informed methodology and how to guide groups and individuals.
16 weeks onlineAbout 5–6 hours per week120 clock hoursLive weekly sessions with faculty
Now enrolling
November 2026 cohort
Begins Nov 9, 2026 · ends Mar 1, 2027
Tuition
- Pay in full$2,400
- 4 monthly payments$650 × 4
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
Gaja Collective meditation 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
- ✓Guide breath, mantra and mindfulness practices
- ✓Teach trauma-informed, inclusive sessions
- ✓Design courses and series for groups
- ✓Hold a personal practice that sustains your teaching
This is for you if
- You already practice and want to teach
- You are a coach or yoga teacher deepening your offering
Curriculum
3 parts, 5 lessons
Module 1: Foundations of practice2 lessons
- •Why we sit
- •The breath anchor
Module 2: Mantra & sound2 lessons
- •Working with mantra
- •Guided practice: So Hum
Module 15: Teaching ethics1 lessons
- •Trauma-informed methodologies
Certification requirements
- 1Complete all 16 modules
- 2Attend 12 of 16 live labs
- 3Submit two recorded guided practices
- 4Instructor sign-off
Questions
Is there a live component?
Yes, a weekly live practice lab plus monthly mentorship.
Ready?
The November 2026 cohort begins Nov 9, 2026.
Admissions replies within one business day. Or email support@thegajacollective.com.
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.