Preparing for meditation
- Meditation postures and comfortable support
- Practice environment and regularity
- Breath awareness before sitting
- Recognizing distraction and restlessness
Adwait Yoga School · Learn with understanding
500-Hour Meditation Teacher Training
Understand the practice you share.
Bring foundational and advanced meditation study into one longer pathway. The program combines the 200-hour and 300-hour syllabuses, giving space for sustained practice and a broader exploration of teaching.
Purpose and progression
About this meditation course
Meditation teacher training begins with direct experience: learning to sit, work with attention and recognize the habits that shape a session. Understanding grows through practice, reflection and the study of different approaches.
Our meditation courses bring together techniques, traditional texts, human anatomy and teaching methods. Shorter courses establish a foundation; longer programs give more space to explore the syllabus and develop your ability to guide others.
Your learning focus
- Preparing for meditation
- Meditation approaches
- Texts and philosophical context
- Anatomy and awareness
- Guiding a session
- Professional practice
Plan your training
Study options and course fees
Compare the published course fees by study format. Fees are per trainee; the currency is shown alongside each amount.
| Study option | Duration | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| In person · Non-residential | 10 weeks | US$1,500 | Tuition; food and accommodation are separate. |
| In person · Residential | 10 weeks | US$3,500 | Residential option; confirm room, meal and stay arrangements. |
| Online | 10 weeks | US$1,400 | Online training; confirm the live timetable and access to learning materials. |
Confirm batch dates and daily class times before booking. For online study, check the live-session timetable, time-zone conversion and recording arrangements. For in-person study, confirm your venue and any stay or meal package.
Travel, transfers, optional services and personal expenses should be confirmed separately. Review the refund policy and terms before making a payment.
A focused learning outline
Meditation course curriculum
The outline below brings the main areas of study together. Practice, discussion and reflection connect these subjects throughout the course.
Meditation approaches
- Mantra, visualization and guided imagery
- Body scan and Yoga Nidra
- Mindfulness and Buddhist perspectives
- Traditional chakra and contemplative practices
Texts and philosophical context
- Meditation in the Yoga Sutras
- Upanishadic and Bhagavad Gita perspectives
- Different traditions and their terminology
- Ethics and the relationship between study and experience
Anatomy and awareness
- Respiratory and nervous systems
- Attention and the mind–body relationship
- Understanding the limits of scientific claims
- Adapting the practice environment
Guiding a session
- Clear invitations and appropriate language
- Pace, silence and session structure
- Choosing relevant props and support
- The difference between guiding and teaching
Professional practice
- Reflective personal practice
- Ethical commitments and boundaries
- Practice teaching and feedback
- Further study and responsible communication
Understand your pathway
Learning, requirements and completion
Who this course is for
Choose this course according to your experience and learning goals. Discuss any previous study, preparation requirements and practice limitations with the school before applying.
Practice and participation
Make time for the course timetable, personal practice and any required assignments. The school can explain attendance, practical assessment and make-up arrangements for your selected batch.
Certificate and progression
Adwait Yoga School awards a course-completion certificate after the applicable participation and assessment requirements are met. The certificate describes the training completed; it does not automatically create an external registry credential or professional licence.
Scope of the training
This is meditation education, not a qualification to provide psychotherapy, diagnose mental-health conditions or deliver clinical treatment.
Learn with Adwait Yoga School
Practice informed by study
Adwait Yoga School was founded by Sri Yogi Anand. Its course pathways connect traditional study, personal practice and the development of teaching or facilitation skills.
Meet the school and teaching team. Ask for the faculty and learning arrangements assigned to your chosen course and batch.
Before you apply
Frequently asked questions
How long is 500-hour meditation teacher training?
The course duration is 10 weeks. Review the study-options table and confirm the batch schedule before enrolling.
Can I study online?
An online option is listed in the fee table. Confirm live class times, access requirements and any recordings or study materials for your batch.
What is included in the course fee?
Use the fee table to distinguish online, non-residential and residential options. Confirm learning materials and any room, meal or other arrangements for your selected option before paying.
What certificate will I receive?
Adwait Yoga School awards a course-completion certificate after the applicable participation and assessment requirements are met. The certificate describes the training completed; it does not automatically create an external registry credential or professional licence.
How do I apply?
Confirm your course, study format and batch with the school, then complete the registration form. Review the fee, payment schedule and cancellation terms before making a deposit.
A clear next step
Find the right training for you
Share your experience and preferred study format. We’ll help you confirm the next batch and practical arrangements before you apply.
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