Meditation Coach Certification  ·  Est. 1999

In a world of screens and AI, human presence has never mattered more.

Learn to teach meditation and build a practice that helps real people find calm in an increasingly noisy world. Personally mentored by Greg de Vries — 25 years, from Google to your neighborhood.

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Mindfulness · Guided Visualization · Mantra · Spiritual & Contemplative · Personal 1-on-1 Mentorship · Zoom Assessment

Why this program

The need for meditation has never been greater.
Neither has the need for human teachers.

Person in quiet meditation practice

More than a course.
A personal mentorship.

As AI and digital tools take over more of our work and attention, something quietly essential gets crowded out — stillness, presence, the ability to simply be. The demand for meditation instruction is growing precisely because the world is becoming more overwhelming, not less.

And here's what AI cannot replace: a warm human being who sits with you, guides your breath, and genuinely helps you feel better. That's what a meditation teacher does. There is no better feeling than helping another person make their life more peaceful — and getting paid to do it.

Most certifications are self-paced video courses with no live interaction — no one watching how you guide, no one refining your voice or timing. This program is different. You'll work directly with Greg de Vries in live Zoom sessions where he listens to your guided meditations, gives honest feedback, and works with you until you're genuinely ready to teach.

When you certify, your name is listed on MeditationCoach.com — a site students have trusted since 1999. That listing has real, lasting value for your practice.

How it works

Three phases.
One clear path.

01

Learn the foundations

Work through structured online modules covering the four major meditation styles, teaching methodology, the science of meditation, and how to work with different types of students. Self-paced, revisit any time.

02

Practice & refine

Complete guided practice assignments — written reflections, recorded meditations, and group Zoom sessions with fellow students. Develop your own teaching voice before the final assessment.

03

Certify with Greg

In a private Zoom session with Greg, you'll guide a live meditation and receive direct, detailed feedback. When you're ready, you pass — and your listing on MeditationCoach.com goes live.

Who this is for

You don't have to be a monk.
You just have to want to help people.

This program is designed for people who already work with other people — and who know that stress, anxiety, and disconnection are getting in the way of the people they serve.

Wellness

Yoga & Fitness Instructors

Add a powerful credential that deepens your offerings and sets you apart. Many yoga students are more interested in meditation than asana — now you can serve them fully.

Healthcare

Nurses & Healthcare Workers

You see the effects of chronic stress every day. Meditation is one of the most evidence-backed tools for managing it — and this certification gives you the skills to teach it.

Corporate

HR & Wellness Professionals

Corporate mindfulness is a growing, well-paid field. Greg has taught at Google, Yahoo, and AOL — and will show you exactly how to approach and serve corporate clients.

Coaching

Life & Executive Coaches

Meditation deepens every coaching conversation. Add it to your toolkit and offer clients something that creates lasting change between sessions.

Mental Health

Therapists & Social Workers

Integrate meditation as a complementary practice alongside your clinical work. Help clients build a daily habit that supports everything you work on together.

Education

Teachers & School Counselors

Mindfulness in schools is one of the fastest-growing wellness movements. Bring these skills into your classroom or counseling practice and watch the difference.

Holistic

Holistic Health Practitioners

Massage therapists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, reiki practitioners — meditation is the natural complement to the work you're already doing with the whole person.

Community

Chaplains & Spiritual Leaders

Hospital chaplains, ministers, retreat leaders — meditation gives you a universal, secular tool for supporting people in their most vulnerable moments.

Career Change

Passionate Practitioners

You've had a daily meditation practice for years and you want to share it. This certification gives you the methodology, the confidence, and the credential to make it your work.

Special recognition

Veterans & First Responders

Those who have served — in the military, as firefighters, paramedics, police officers, or emergency medical workers — carry a kind of stress that most people never experience. Meditation is one of the most powerful tools available for processing that weight, and the people who've lived it are often the most effective at teaching it to others who have too.

In recognition of their service, Greg offers a 25% discount on the full certification program to all verified veterans and active first responders. Mention your service in your application.

"If you work with human beings and you want to help them feel better — this program is for you. The world needs more people who know how to create a moment of stillness for someone who can't find one on their own."

"No algorithm can sit with another human being and help them find peace. That will always be the work of a person."

What you'll learn

A curriculum built from
25 years of practice.

Module 1

Mindfulness & Breath Awareness

The foundation of all modern meditation teaching. Learn how to guide students into present-moment awareness through breath, body, and sensation — from beginners to experienced practitioners.

Module 2

Guided Visualization

Master the art of leading imagery-based meditations. Explore inner journeys, healing visualizations, and creative practices — and learn how to craft scripts that work for any audience.

Module 3

Mantra & Concentrative Practice

Understand how mantra works — neurologically, energetically, and experientially. Learn to introduce mantra practice to students who may have no prior exposure to it.

Module 4

Spiritual & Contemplative Traditions

A respectful, practical survey of the deeper roots of meditation — Buddhism, Vedanta, and contemplative Christian traditions — and how to draw from them appropriately in a secular teaching context.

Module 5

Teaching Methodology & Ethics

How to structure a session, work with groups of different sizes and backgrounds, hold a trauma-aware container, and navigate the ethical responsibilities of being a meditation teacher.

Module 6

Building Your Practice

The practical business of becoming a working meditation coach. How to start your own Meetup group, approach corporate clients for stress management workshops, find individual students, and structure your offerings. Includes ready-to-use handouts and guides you can put to work immediately.

Your teacher

Greg de Vries

Greg de Vries

Founder, MeditationCoach.com  ·  Teacher since 1999

I've been teaching meditation for over 25 years — long before apps, algorithms, or online courses existed. I started MeditationCoach.com in 1999 because I believed the internet could bring meditation to people who'd never walk into a studio or find a local teacher.

Over the years I've taught in boardrooms, conference rooms, and community centers — including corporate workshops at Google, Yahoo, AOL, Brocade, and 8x8. What I found in every setting was the same thing: people are hungry for stillness, and a skilled human teacher can give them something no app ever will.

What I've learned in those 25 years is that the technique matters far less than the teacher. The gentleness of your presence, the quality of your silence, the way you hold space for someone who's never sat still for five minutes — those are the things that actually change people. And in a world moving faster and more digitally than ever before, that human presence is more valuable, not less.

Teaching meditation has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things I have ever done. Watching someone discover that they can quiet their mind — sometimes for the first time in their life — never gets old. That's why I want to train the next generation of meditation coaches. Not to grow a business, but because more people deserve access to this technology for personal growth, and there aren't enough skilled teachers to reach them all.

This certification exists because I want more people in the world who can teach that way — and who know how to build a real practice doing it. Every student I certify gets real time with me. A conversation. A live meditation. Honest feedback. And the tools to go find their first students.

  • 25+ years teaching meditation across all major traditions
  • Founder of MeditationCoach.com — trusted since 1999
  • Corporate workshops at Google, Yahoo, AOL, Brocade, and 8x8
  • Teaches mindfulness, guided visualization, mantra, and contemplative practice
  • Free community events through Meetup — practical experience teaching real groups
  • Personal 1-on-1 Zoom assessment for every student who certifies

Investment

One price.
Everything included.

No hidden fees, no ongoing subscription. One investment — and you're certified for life.

$997

or 3 monthly payments of $369

What's included

  • All six course modules — work at your own pace, revisit any time
  • Group Zoom practice sessions with fellow students
  • Two private 1-on-1 sessions with Greg for guided meditation feedback
  • Live Zoom certification assessment with Greg
  • Certificate of completion
  • Practical handouts and guides you can use immediately with students
  • Step-by-step guide to starting your own Meetup group
  • Guide to finding and pitching corporate wellness clients
  • Permanent listing on the MeditationCoach.com Certified Coach directory
Apply for the program Payment plans available — just mention it in your application. 🎖️ Veterans & first responders receive a 25% discount — mention your service when you apply.

Get started

Ready to begin?

Tell me a little about yourself and your meditation practice. I'll be in touch within a few days to answer any questions and confirm your place in the next cohort.

You'll hear back from Greg directly, usually within 2–3 days.