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Meditation Instructor Course
Become a certified
Life Awareness™
Meditation Instructor
Welcome to our Meditation Instructor Course, designed for therapists, coaches, yoga- and breathwork teachers that are seeking to deepen their own practice and learn how to guide others skillfully and effectively into meditative experiences and insights.
This course will empower you with the confidence and understanding necessary to lead meditations, organize workshops and be a professional and effective instructor.
*For those that did the Breathwork Instructor Course you get 30 percent off. E-mail us at info@yogalap.com for your discount code.
3,000+
Qualified Life Awareness Instructors
191+
Countries
Become a Certified Meditation Instructor: Join the Global Movement
Meditation is gaining global recognition as a scientifically proven tool to enhance mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical well-being. With this growing interest comes an increasing demand for skilled instructors who can teach meditation with depth, effectiveness, and a true understanding of the practice.
Now is your opportunity to guide others toward holistic health, higher consciousness, and personal transformation—helping to create a better, more mindful world, one meditation at a time.
Over 3.000 people have joined other yogalap instructor courses.
This is what they have to say:
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
Passionate meditators: Who like to share their practice and want to develop the skills to do so effectively.
Yoga and Breathwork Teachers: Already, or yet to be, certified instructors wanting to specialize in teaching meditation.
Professionals: Therapists, consultants, coaches, event organizers, or corporate professionals looking to integrate meditation into their work or workplace.
What does this course offer?
Our Meditation Instructor Course provides:
Deep Insight: Cultivate a thorough and personal understanding of meditation.
Skills and Confidence: Learn how to guide diverse individuals humbly but skillfully through transformative experiences without suffering imposter syndrome.
Broad Knowledge: Explore meditation traditions, their rich history, and modern scientific insights to communicate effectively with students with different interests.
Professional Development: Build your presence as a teacher in-person and online.
Whether you’re starting your teaching journey or enhancing an existing practice, this course equips you with everything you need to inspire and guide others in meditation.
Course Overview
Your Journey to Become a Life-Changing
Teacher & Guide
The course is a transformational journey that consists of 2 parts (both parts are included in your purchase).
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The first part is all about personal practice. For the first four weeks you will be focussed on your personal practice and get familiar with the Life Awareness approach to meditation. You will be doing Michaël’s ' pre-recorded ‘Awakening Course’, and have the chance to attend weekly live meditations with Thomas, to establish a first foundational personal practice.
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The second part is all about becoming an instructor. For the next four weeks, you will take your practice much deeper, with more advanced techniques, foundations, teaching skills, science behind meditation, and more.
Part 1:
Awakening Course
We cannot give what we do not have ourselves. In the Art of Meditation course that is included in your purchase you will deepen your self practice and understanding of techniques with Michaël Bijker.
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Learn about different techniques of meditation
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Develop a daily routine of meditation
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Master the art of training your breath and mind through meditation.
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Get a profound understanding of the workings of the mind and emotions.
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Learn simple & effective stretching and strengthening routines.
This part will take around 4 weeks. How much time you need for this depends on your experience. It is not needed to have finished it before starting the instructor training; Meditation is a life-long journey.
Part 2:
A 4-week Meditation Instructor Training Program with Certification
The second part is the Instructor Course, a journey of 4 weeks guided by Thomas Mathias. Engage in twice weekly meditation and mind training sessions, and delve into the science and philosophy behind meditation in theory and philosophy classes.
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Weekly live philosophy & theory classes, Q&A's and group meditation sessions.
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An e-book with in depth information on the science, history and methods of meditation.
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An online course portal with guided meditations, theory videos
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Looking in depth into advanced meditation practice, methods for teaching, and building presence and a conscious business as an instructor
Every week for 4 consecutive weeks we will focus on one pillar to make you the best meditation instructor possible that is able to effectively and confidently guide others into meditative experiences and insights.
Week 1:
Foundations of Meditation
✓ Introduction to Meditation
✓ Benefits of Meditation
✓ Getting a deep understanding of why to meditate
✓ History of Meditation, exploring a variety of traditions with a focus on the more than 2000 year old philosophies and methods of Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, Taoism and Buddhism
✓ Learning traditional chants to open and close practices
✓ Meditation Postures
✓ Basic Pranayama Breathing Exercises for effective meditation
✓ Guided Meditations
✓ Establishing a strong foundation in your own practice for the upcoming weeks
Week 2:
Deepening the Understanding
✓ Learn 8+ Meditation Techniques
✓ Introduction to the Life Awareness Method: our signature sequence of breathwork and movements to achieve quicker and deeper meditation
✓ Learning the three stages of meditation
✓ Deepening your understanding of ancient philosophies
✓ Learning to use tools and sensory experiences in your practice like mala beads, fragrances, sounds
✓ Techniques for creating an inviting atmosphere and establishing the right ambiance.
✓ Learning Yoga Nidra
✓ Learn Scripts and Sequences for Teaching
Week 3:
Advanced Meditation & Teaching Methodology
✓ Methods of Teaching
✓ Trauma informed teaching
✓ Learn powerful personal energy cultivation techniques as a teacher
✓ Adapting instruction to different audiences
✓ Advanced meditation techniques
✓ The path of Tantra and studying its texts
✓ Advaita Vedanta and accessing non-dual states of awareness
✓ Learning powerful techniques for self-practice and teaching
Week 4:
Continuing your journey as an instructor and meditation coach
✓ Learn how to do integrate meditation in your coaching, therapy, or other professional fields
✓ Learn to build a presence and following both online and offline
✓ Learn to professionally use social media and content creation
✓ Fundamentals of conscious business
✓ Creating a healthy and empowering money-mindset
✓ Creation of retreats and workshops
✓ Receive guidance in the process of organizing your first private session or workshop
Who Is This Meditation Teacher Training Course For?
This course is for:
✓ Meditation Enthusiasts: Individuals with a genuine interest in meditation looking to deepen their knowledge and practice.
✓ Certified Yogalap Breathwork Instructors: Those who want to expand their expertise and focus on the meditation aspect of their teaching.
✓ Yoga Teachers: Educators seeking to specialize in the meditation component of their teaching.
✓ Therapists and Coaches: Professionals aiming to guide profound meditations for their clients.
✓ Corporate Visionaries: Leaders who want to introduce transformative meditation workshops in the workplace.
✓ Passionate Practitioners: Dedicated individuals who want to explore meditation on a deeper level for personal growth.
✓ BIC Graduates: Alumni of the ‘BIC’ Course eager to continue their education with LAP.
Meet Your Teachers
MICHAEL BIJKER
Meet yogalap founder Michael Bijker, one of the world's leading breath-work and Pranayama teachers. Michaël, who has welcomed over 130,000 students from 191 countries into his online courses, shares pranayama and meditation techniques with humility and passion. He has instructed over 3.000 people around to become breathwork and pranayama instructors. His carefully designed courses and retreats aim to unlock the vast potential within us all gently.
THOMAS MATHIAS
Meet Thomas, an international yoga teacher and spiritual guide. Since 2019, he has been sharing his work globally with renowned organizations and platforms, offering yoga and meditation courses, co-living experiences, silent retreats, and private mentorships. Known for his grounding presence and insightful talks, Thomas draws from a variety of ancient traditions to inspire deep spiritual practice and total transformation that is accessible to all.
What's included?
VIDEO LECTURES:
Get access to over 35 hours of high-definition video tutorials, workbooks, and lectures. These resources are designed to provide comprehensive instruction and deepen your understanding of these life-changing techniques.
LIVE Q&A SESSIONS:
Join 4 live group sessions with Thomas. These interactive sessions allow you to ask questions, gain deeper insights into the techniques, and learn how to become an inspiring breathwork teacher.
SELF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Benefit from daily journaling and weekly 'Inner Guidance' sessions. With expert guidance and support, you'll cultivate a robust self-practice and daily routine that can profoundly transform your life..
TEMPLATES:
A full e-book and other pdfs with everything you need to find clients, craft promotional emails, and plan your meditation sessions. These tools are designed to help you build and expand your practice effectively.
MOVEMENT & WARM-UP PRACTICES:
Learn techniques from QiGong and Yoga to complement your sessions. These practices are designed to prepare your body and mind, ensuring a holistic and enriched breathwork experience.
ONE YEAR FULL ACCESS:
Enjoy unlimited access to all course materials for a full year. This allows you to revisit and refine your skills at your own pace, ensuring you get the most out of your learning experience.
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I cannot attend the live sessions, can I still do the course?It can happen that you cannot join some of the Live Q&A sessions for whatever reason. It is of course best to join them, however, if you can't join the live session it is still possible to watch it afterward as well. All students will get exclusive access to all recorded material.n text goes here
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Is it possible to arrange a payment plan?Our Meditation Instructor Course can be paid in two installments of 180 EUR each. The initial payment is due at the start of the course, and the second payment is due four weeks or one month later. Please write a short email to info@yogalap to receive your payment link.
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What are the pre-requisites to join the course?To join the Meditation Instructor course one must have: First complete the ‘Awakening’ course. This course is included. (See course here) A since desire to share this knowledge and not only use it for business purposes A strong commitment for the coming 4 weeks to spend 2 x 40 minutes a day to learn more about the techniques and to become a great teacher.
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How do I change my starting date?We're pleased to offer a one-time free rescheduling service. If you still need more time to start the course after that, we ask for a small administration fee of 20EUR. Please send the new starting date in an email to info@yogalap.com.
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When and how do I join the live sessions?There will be 5 live sessions, all on Saturday at 3 PM London time. They will take around 60 minutes. You will receive a link before the session. Just follow the link on any of your devices and you can join the live group session straight away.
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What do I get out of the live sessions with Thomas?The live sessions are an important part of the course where we dive into the philosophy, science and practice of meditation, live together. This is the chance to ask any questions and fully prepare yourself to be a great instructor in the future.
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Which meditation techniques will I learn during this course?The main focus will be on understanding our three main categories of meditation: Breath, Body, and Being Which has everything to do with the stages in Yoga of Concentration, (Dharana), steady Awareness (Dhyana), and ultimately moving into Beingness (Samadhi). So the main techniques you will learn are: ✓ Breath Awareness ✓ Body Awareness ✓ Beingness Other techniques you will learn to do and understand their benefit are: ✓ Candle Flame ✓ Mantra japa practice ✓ Loving Kindness (Metta) ✓ Ho’oponopono ✓ Chakra meditation ✓ Tantric meditation ✓ Vedantic meditation ✓ Meditation with eyes open and closed ✓ Yoga Nidra
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How much time per day will I need to do this course?In this 5-week course it is not only the goal to be knowledgable in the facts scientific facts and know-how of breathwork, but also to BE a good teacher by developing your own practice and get clear what your true goal is in life and what could be blocking you from reaching this. So, besides watching and studying the pre-recorded lectures, you will also have to do daily meditation sessions (either guided sessions or by yourself) and make daily journaling assignments. This will take around 2 × 40 minutes of your day, depending on the session you want to do. The preliminary Awakening course takes four weeks, and the Instructor takes an additional 4-weeks, and consists of the following elements you will have to do every day, in your own time at your own pace: Watch/study the pre-recorded video lectures and written lectures. (5 - 20 minutes per lecture) Daily journaling assignment for the morning and evening (this will take about 5-10 minutes per session) Doing a breathwork session by yourself or do one of the guided sessions that are included in the course. (30 - 50 minutes per session) Also, there will be live Q&A sessions. If you somehow cannot join them, you can watch a recording of the session. There will be: 1 live welcoming video session with an explanation and a short meditation to set your intention for your path to becoming a great teacher. 4 live video sessions with Q&A of around 60 minutes every Saturday during the 4-week course at 16:00 (London time)
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When will the live sessions take place?During the 5-week course, there will be 5 live sessions every Saturday at 15:00 - London Time. In case you cannot make it to the live sessions, which of course can happen, you can watch a recording of the session, which will be online within 24 hours.
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For how long will I have access to the course material?You'll have one year of access to the course material.
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Why is this course so much cheaper than other instructor/coach courses?It is our mission to share this knowledge with as many people as possible, not to make it a business. There are of course a lot of costs made and people have to be paid (a programmer, web designer, marketing personnel, advertisements, instructors, etc). This is what we feel is a fair price to pay for this knowledge, to have the commitment and to support our project.
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How do I receive a certificate of completion for this course?In order to receive a certificate of completion, one must have done all the lectures and must pass the test at the end of the course. You will then receive your certificate in the app!
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I've done the breathwork instructor course before, will I learn much new?Yes, this will be a great addition to the breathwork instructor course with lots of new information. If you've done the BIC, you also get a discount code of €100 of to join this course. E-mail us at info@yogalap.com to receive your discount code.