Meditation Teacher Training In India

Travel to the birthplace of Yoga and earn your certification as an Integral Yoga Meditation Teacher.

In the motherland of Sri Swami Satchidananda, you will train with our Integral Yoga instructors in an intimate classroom setting. This two week immersion will gift you with the knowledge on how to deepen your own meditation practice and guide others in establishing a practice of their own.

The Integral Yoga Meditation Teacher Training program is designed to help you deepen your own practice while gaining the tools to guide your students to go deeper in theirs. You will receive instruction in both the theory and techniques of meditation, including mantra, visualization, breath awareness, witnessing, and prayer. You will also study Yogic breathing practices and learn how to refine and develop them to support meditation.

In addition, you’ll explore practical ways to integrate meditation into daily life and into the Yoga classes you teach. By the end of the training, you will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead meditation workshops and offer a six-week meditation course. This training also offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture of South India.

Program Dates:

The program begins on January 10, 2027, starting with orientation at 4 p.m. and ends at 9 a.m. on January 24, 2027.

Why a Residential Program?

The most effective teaching comes from direct experience. Our residential programs are designed to offer you the experience of living the teaching of Yoga and meditation and to present the necessary tools that will enable you to pass these great teachings to others. During your stay, you will immerse yourself in the yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit. Our residential programs offer a supportive and nurturing environment for practice and study from the distractions of everyday life.

Daily Schedule:

The daily schedule is very full; it is designed to help you fully realize the benefits of the meditation practice and provide the optimum environment for studying, practicing, and learning. Each day begins with meditation at 6 a.m. followed by a Hatha Yoga class.

During the day, you will have training courses, workshops, practice sessions, noon meditation, and some free time. You are expected to stay at the IYI for the entire time to successfully complete the program. Attendance is required for all sessions – from the program orientation on the first day through the coursework on the last day. This includes all morning and afternoon practices of Meditation and Hatha Yoga.

Curriculum:

This course will train you to teach a workshop or meditation course, which will provide your students with the information, experience, and motivation that a new meditator needs in order to begin and develop a regular meditation practice. Your curriculum includes instruction and training in the following:

• Theory of meditation
• The principal techniques of meditation, including mantra, breath, and witnessing
• Overcoming obstacles to meditation practice
• Leading guided meditations and visualizations
• Answering questions about Yoga and meditation
• Maintaining a spiritual diary
• Developing a personal practice routine and a long-term practice plan
• Deepening and refining your own practice
• Integrating your meditation practice into daily life
• An outline for a workshop of any length
• A syllabus for a 6-week meditation course

Prerequisites:

The course is available to certified Yoga instructors of all traditions who have had a regular daily meditation practice for at least six months, and to anyone with a well-established meditation practice. We recommend that all students not trained through Integral Yoga (IY) familiarize themselves with the IY method of teaching by taking classes at an IY Institute or from an IY teacher.

Information on Integral yoga teachers in your area may be obtained from the online Teachers Directory at www.integralyoga.org/directory, or by contacting the Integral Yoga Teachers Association at 434.969.3121, ext. 177.

Certification:

At the end of the course, graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Meditation. The 105 hours from this course qualify towards the 300-hour Integral Yoga Certification. Integral Yoga is a registered yoga school (RYS) through Yoga Alliance, a voluntary alliance of organizations and teachers dedicated to uphold the integrity of Yoga, establish voluntary national standards for Yoga teachers, and support for Yoga professionals in the Unites States.

Diet:

You will enjoy three healthy vegetarian meals, served buffet style. No meat, fish, or eggs are served. Students are expected to follow a vegetarian diet during their stay.

Accommodations:

You will be staying in the beautiful Integral Yoga Institute (IYI), in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. All the rooms are double rooms. There are seven rooms in the IYI. Any overflow will be staying at the Annapoorna Hotel, which is three and a half blocks from the IYI.

Course Costs:

The tuition for this course is $2550. If paid in full by November 10, 2026, the tuition cost is $2400. Price includes tuition, double accommodations, and three vegetarian meals per day. We suggest you arrive at least one day early to acclimate yourself to your new surroundings and rest after the long trip. Tuition does include arriving one day before. No other discounts apply to this particular Teacher Training Course.

Financial Aid:

Because of the rigorous daily schedule, we are unable to grant any work scholarships in lieu of payment. Also, we are not able to accommodate children.

To Apply:

To submit an electronic application, visit this link on the Yogaville Teacher Training Website:. Alternatively, you can download, complete, and mail a paper application. Please submit your application, health form, and a $100 non refundable application fee by 12/7/2026. Full payment is due by 12/21/2026.

After your application has been received, you may be contacted for additional information. Upon approval, you will receive an acceptance letter with detailed information on what to bring, what to expect with the Ashram lifestyle, and accommodations. A $100 deposit is required to secure your space, due within one week of acceptance.

Late Registration:

In order for your application to be considered, please submit no later than 12/07/2026, with full payment. After this date, please check with the Ashram Reservation Department, at 434-969-2048 for availability before applying.

Cancellations:

If you cancel 45 days or more prior to the first day of the training, you will receive a refund less $150. If you cancel between 30 and 45 days prior to the first day, you will receive a refund less $350. If you cancel less than 30 days prior to the start date, you will receive a refund less $500.

No refunds will be given after the start of the program.

Travel:

In making your travel arrangements, plan on arriving at Coimbatore (CJB) airport. You may make arrangements all the way to Coimbatore, or you may take a flight to Chennai (MAA), the capital of Tamil Nadu, and then take a flight with a local airline to Coimbatore. Almost all U.S. airlines fly to India. Some foreign airlines like Qatar, Etihad, Pacific, and Emirates usually offer less expensive flights and better service. Someone form the Coimbatore IYI will pick you up at the Coimbatore airport. The address of the IYI is: 86 Sambandau Rd. West, RS Puram, Coimbatore 641002 India. The phone number is 91-488-255-6770.

Faculty:

Swami Ramananda is the executive director of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition, who has been practicing for over 40 years. Swami Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential. He leads beginner, intermediate, and advance level Hatha Yoga teacher training programs, as well as Raja Yoga, in San Francisco. He also offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S, Europe, and South America. Ramananda trains Yoga teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital, and medical settings, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a founding member of Yoga Alliance. His warmth, wisdom, and sense of humor have endeared him to many.

Ram Wiener is one of the foremost administrators and teachers at Yogaville. He is the President of Integral Yoga Natural Foods, and served as Vice President of Satchidananda Ashram for over 30 years. He is a 200 hour Integral Yoga Teacher Trainer, and is a certified in Integral Yoga Intermediate and Adaptive Hatha Yoga, as well as Meditation and Raja Yoga. He has organized many successful Yoga vacations, tours, and teacher trainings to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Italy, Greece, India, Kenya, and Tanzania. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Testimonials:

This course is a well-rounded experience for yogis looking to deepen their meditation as well as those seeking to share the practice with others. I’m grateful for all the lessons and love of this training! – Nitika A

This is one of the best courses I have ever taken. I highly recommend it. – Jodi Urban

This teacher training has brought so much light into my life. It allowed me to deepen my practice, expand my practice into my daily life, and provided me the confidence to start my own meditation class. – A.S.

This was a very comprehensive course; I was able to deepen my personal practice as well as feel confident in teaching meditation to students. Swami Ramananda and Diana are extremely knowledgeable on the subject and are able to educate all types of learners. I highly recommend it! – Anna Love

If you truly want to deepen your knowledge and gain the experience to teach others, Integral Yoga offers trainings of the highest caliber. – Pamela Seelig