meditation-certification.com

What It Is

Meditation Coach Certification is a meditation coach certification program from MeditationCoach.com, personally guided by Greg de Vries. The text emphasizes that this is not simply a self-paced recorded course, but a certification pathway combining online modules, practice assignments, group Zoom sessions, and private Zoom assessments. Its goal is to train “human teachers” who can actually lead others in meditation.

Core Curriculum and Teaching Format

The course is divided into three stages: first, students work through structured online modules; then they complete written reflections, record meditations, and join group Zoom practice sessions; finally, they lead a live meditation in a private Zoom session with Greg and receive feedback. Topics include mindfulness and breath awareness, guided imagery, mantra and concentration practices, secular applications of Buddhist, Vedanta, and Christian contemplative traditions, teaching methods and ethics, trauma-informed facilitation, and how to build a Meetup, approach corporate clients, and design services.

Instructor, Certification, and Pricing

Greg de Vries states that he has been teaching since 1999, for over 25 years, and has delivered corporate workshops for organizations including Google, Yahoo, AOL, Brocade, and 8x8. After passing the assessment, participants can become a certified meditation coach, and their name will be listed on MeditationCoach.com. In terms of pricing, the page only states “One price, everything included” and does not disclose a specific amount. Veterans and active first responders can receive a verified 25% discount.

Pros and Cons

The main strength is its emphasis on real human feedback, which is especially useful for aspects of meditation facilitation such as pacing, pauses, voice, and presence. The course also goes beyond technique, covering ethics and practical commercialization. The limitations are the lack of key information: course hours, duration, refund policy, payment methods, and whether the certificate is recognized by any third-party industry body are not specified. The teaching language is not explicitly stated, but the page is in English and relies on Zoom, so Chinese learners will need sufficient English communication skills.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to people who already have a service context, such as yoga instructors, healthcare professionals, corporate wellness leads, psychologists/social workers, teachers, holistic healing practitioners, and those who want to turn a long-term meditation practice into a career. Access from China is unknown; participation via Zoom may be affected by network conditions, and payment methods are not disclosed. Alternatives to consider include MBSR-based programs, mindfulness courses on Coursera/edX, meditation teacher courses on Udemy, or mindfulness/yoga institution training in China.