Primordial Sound Meditation
Learn to teach the unique curriculum, rooted in ancient wisdom and backed by modern research.
Chopra Certification Course
Chopra Meditation Certification
Master the art of primordial sound healing with the Chopra Meditation Certification! Confidently learn to share Primordial Sound Meditation, the meditation practice taught and developed by Deepak Chopra for over 20 years. Get access to the latest in meditation research and an expansive toolkit of exclusive teaching and business resources.
Duration: 16 Weeks Time investment/week: 6-8 hours
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What you’ll learn
Roadmap To Your Purpose
Study the Seven Spiritual Laws and Eight Limbs of Yoga to better understand your true self.
Personalized Teaching Strategies
Learn strategies to customize your class content to your students’ needs for a unique offering.
Integration Practices
Receive interactive, supportive feedback from Chopra faculty to help you find your teaching “voice.”
Exclusive Business Development Resources
Access resources to help you define your goals and market your business.
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This course is for you if...
You're called to share the transformative practice of meditation with others.
You want to integrate mediation into your existing role or career.
You want to connect with a group of likeminded meditators.
You want expert vision and guidance.
Why get certified in Meditation?
It has become my passion to share this knowledge, and to assist others to create positive and sustainable change.
Judy B
Chopra Certified Meditation, Health, and Yoga Instructor
Chopra Certified Meditation, Health, and Yoga Instructor
The heart of my work is showing people they can feel better, heal themselves, and transform their daily life through mindfulness and meditation.
Amanda G
Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor, Amanda Gilbert Meditation Founder
Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor, Amanda Gilbert Meditation Founder
When you meditate you travel from the frivolous to the profound, anxiety to calmness, confusion to clarity, and discontent to optimism and compassion.
Diego G
Chopra Certified Meditation, Health, and Yoga Instructor, MYA Founder
Chopra Certified Meditation, Health, and Yoga Instructor, MYA Founder
Meet some of your teachers
Deepak Chopra, MD
Board-certified physician, IIN Chief Wellness Officer
Curriculum topics
Medical research and science
Roger Gabriel
Meditation Expert
Curriculum topics
Meditation
Dr. Sheila Patel
Board-certified physician
Curriculum topics
Holistic healing practices, Ayurveda
Sarah Finger
Director of Chopra Yoga, Co-Founder of ISHTA Yoga
Curriculum topics
Yoga practice, yoga philosophy
Teresa Long
Director of Chopra Certifications, Chopra Educator
Curriculum topics
Meditation, Ayurveda, Yoga
Manjula Nadarajah
Health teacher, Ayurveda expert
Curriculum topics
Ayurveda, daily practices
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Course overview
Transform your life as you change yourself at the cellular level through the practice of meditation and learning to share meditation with others. Learn to teach the four core classes of the Chopra Meditation curriculum. Get access to tools for customizing classes, receive exclusive teaching and business development resources, and learn the latest in meditation research.
Deepening Your Practice
Uncover the origins of Primordial Sound Meditation and learn how to enhance your personal practice through mindful awareness techniques backed by science.
Mantras and Meditation Techniques
Learn chants and mantras based in ancient Vedic wisdom that you can use to supplement your Primordial Sound Meditation practice.
Primordial Sound Meditation Mantras
Receive a list of the 108 Primordial Sound mantras, then practice reciting each one to prepare to perform the personal instruction ceremony with your students when you become a Chopra certified Meditation Teacher.
The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success
Learn Deepak’s seven secrets to cultivating a more connected and abundant life on a daily and weekly basis.
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Explore the eight limbs of yoga as they apply to your meditation and mindful awareness practices.
Wisdom of the Chakras
Learn meditation techniques to unblock and balance each of your seven chakras.
Sharing the Practice
Get expert guidance on sharing the basics of Primordial Sound Meditation with friends and family.
Introduction & Teaching and Presenting
Delve into the skills you'll need to become an effective meditation teacher—including presentation and teaching practices, the qualities of a teacher, responding to student questions, and public speaking.
Teaching Class 1: Introduction to Chopra Meditation
Learn how to teach the first class of the Chopra Meditation program.
Cover how you will get your students ready to receive their personal mantra instruction with an overview of the benefits of meditation, an introduction to the Gap, and information on the Layers of Life concepts.
Teaching Class 2: Personal Mantra Instruction
You will learn how to instruct the Primordial Sound Meditation ceremony before teaching your student's personal mantra and then guiding them how to use it.
Practice reciting the Shanti mantra chant.
Teaching Class 3: Perfecting the Practice
Learn how to reflect on your students' experiences during their first Primordial Sound Meditation.
Learn how to teach students tips on how to incorporate the practice into their daily routine, preparing for their meditation, and the experiences in a meditation practice.
Review leading group meditations.
Teaching Class 4: Higher States of Consciousness
Learn how to teach the seven states of consciousness.
Learn how to help your students understand how meditation helps bring their awareness to the higher states.
Customizing Your Classes
You will learn ways to take the Chopra meditation class content and customize it to better support specific groups, such as children, veterans, and more.
Receive research papers and studies you can use to uncover the science behind the practice.
Integration Week
Review each session’s recap, including downloads and knowledge checks, to drive home the key points from each class.
Practice teaching the class lessons and spend extra time during additional live sessions to ask questions and get teaching insights and answers from Chopra educators.
The Lifelong Learner
Explore Vedanta and the Yoga Sutras.
Gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind some of the core concepts in the Upanishads, the Yoga Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita.
Teacher Tools and Resources & Business Best Practices
Learn practical steps and insights to successfully begin teaching as a Chopra Meditation Teacher through business goals, marketing best practices, and much more.
Review methods to facilitate classes of all sizes and levels, in one-to-one sessions, group, and virtual formats.
How will I learn?
6-8 hours of weekly self-directed content
Live webinars with industry leaders
Online forums and cohort groups
Open office hours for live Q&A
A community of likeminded individuals
Experience the Chopra Learning Center
Find out first hand what it’s like to be a Chopra student
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Certificate
Let your Chopra Certified Meditation credential unlock doors to:
- Teach individuals and groups in every corner of the world. Chopra has been training meditation instructors for 25 years. Hundreds of thousands of practitioners have learned from us in nearly every country around the world.
- Share the power meditation with your community. Teach meditation to family members, companies, in community centers and schools –you’re well-equipped with curriculum, scientific studies, and resources to confidently share with your students.
- Join a like-minded global community of instructors. The live classroom support you receive during your training doesn’t end. Upon graduation, you'll join the ranks of more than 3,000 Chopra meditation teachers around the world and become an agent of change.
- Benefit from a lifetime of learning and support. Graduation is just the beginning. You’ll receive continued business and educational support from Chopra educators to ensure your success, plus a monthly meditation to join in community and silence with your fellow teachers.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I do with a certificate in meditation?
Many Chopra Certified Meditation Instructors start businesses teaching others to meditate in a variety of settings, both in person and online. There are Chopra instructors around the world sharing the benefits of meditation in schools, universities, wellness centers, hospitals, and private centers. Some certified teachers offer private, one-on-one instruction, while others teach large groups or lead retreats. Many others integrate meditation into their existing professional offerings. For example, doctors, chiropractors, yoga instructors, life coaches, and therapists use its tools and teachings to deepen and expand their work with patients and clients. As people around the world continue to experience the burdens of stress and overactivity, there has never been a better time or more opportunity to teach meditation.
What kind of support will I receive?
The Chopra Meditation programs are highly interactive with many different opportunities to connect with faculty and staff, ask questions and receive support. A few examples of these are weekly webinars and Q&A with Chopra Faculty, office hours with Student Support Advisors, and regular small group discussions to get to know your peers.
What makes the Chopra Meditation training program unique?
Chopra has been training meditation instructors for 25 years, and we’ve gotten quite good at it! Primordial Sound Meditation, the style of mantra-meditation practiced at Chopra, is an effective and comfortable technique that hundreds of thousands of practitioners have learned and stuck with over the years. Chopra Meditation Programs are online, making them globally accessible, but also highly interactive. In addition to the instructor-led components, Chopra employs top instructional designers and a leading-edge learning management system to ensure your course experience is premium from start to finish. Unlike other programs, graduation is just the beginning for a Chopra Meditation Instructor. You’ll join the ranks of more than 4,000 instructors around the world, participating in a global community of changemakers while receiving business and continued education support from Chopra staff to ensure your success.
How much is tuition? Do I have payment plan options?
Standard tuition is $3,995. You can choose to either pay in full or monthly payment options with Affirm.
How long do I have access to this course?
With lifetime access of the program, you can return to the rich content, resources, and interactivity whenever you're feeling inspired.
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