Meditation Training Program: INFO and DEPOSIT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Is this a self-paced program?
A. You can start anytime. Each week the online course materials are sent out on Wednesday evening. You have a week till the next materials are sent out to you. Sometimes students want more time in between to have more time to practice so we can schedule the materials to be sent every 2 weeks if you prefer. You can practice at your own pace and in your own time. You can repeat the materials and keep practicing long after you’ve gone through the materials once. If you want to delay or postpone the next course at any time you simply have to email and we’ll adjust to your schedule, as you like. We’re flexible!

Q: When and where is the Certification Retreat, and how much does it cost?
A: The next scheduled retreat is September 14-28, 2025, to be held in the Himalayas of India! We’ll spend 2 weeks in India and complete the program. You’ll spend 2 nights in New Delhi, with a sight-seeing guide, and 12 nights in the Himalayas, with Padma for the meditation retreat.
All details of that India journey will be posted very soon. In the Himalayas, there will be additional wonderful daily outings, hikes and cultural activities every day. You’ll also have up to 6 hours teachings every day with Padma.
The EARLY BIRD FEE for the the 14 days in India PLUS all Tuition fees comes to $6895 CAD.

If that journey to India is not possible for you, then the retreat component of the Training Program will be offered as 12 private online sessions with Padma. The total for the Online Option (Online Courses plus 12 Online private sessions) is $2870 CAD.

Q: Will the Retreat be a big group?
A. No, there’s are maximum of 15 persons in the retreat to India, so you’ll get loads of personal time for your own interactions and questions with Padma.

Q: What support will I get through the program?
A: While you are following the program, you will be supported by email. We invite you to email your questions – up to once a week. If you want more personal guidance, you can register for private sessions online with Padma. You are encouraged also join other events with Padma, for example, attend live workshops, and live online group classes.

In India on the Retreat, you’ll have hours every day with Padma, and there will be one private meeting also offered just for you.

Q: What other Resources are available to me?
Extra supportive materials such as yoga episodes of the Padma Yoga television series are available on YouTube and also on the ONETV station on television across Canada, plus as links from Padma. These Yoga episodes created for television have all been specially designed to complement the Padma Meditation Training Courses and add a great resource of material to the program.

SPECIAL BONUS: We include in the program tuition for you the “Blissful Living” TV series, all 26 episodes. We’ll send you this link when you register!
The other 2 TV series, the “Elemental Series” and “Modern Meditations”, 26 episodes each, have been uploaded to You Tube (by the TV station) and so you can follow these there also.
Padma did include a lot of info in these yoga shows, and they’re great yoga practice.
Start with the Elemental Series, then follow Modern Meditations, and thirdly the Blissful Living series. 78 episodes in all!

You can find Padma’s yoga episodes from the “Elemental Series” and “Modern Meditations” by these links:

Padma Yoga YOUTUBE CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/user/PadmaYogaTV/videos

the ELEMENTAL SERIES

MODERN MEDITATIONS
https://www.youtube.com/@padmayogafit/videos

Q: Are there extra costs for the course materials?
A: No, the tuition of the program includes all your weekly course videos, audios and manuals in pdf form, emailed to you. You’ll have a large collection of writings, and many students print these out for their own study and notes. You’ll receive one guided audio meditation for each week of the courses (18 altogether). You’ll keep these for your own use and to support you always in your personal meditations. You’ll also have access to the video streaming classes on Vimeo for at least 3 months from the week of the class.
This fee includes the Tuition and the 14-day live Retreat (in India September 2025). If you can’t attend the retreat then you still pay your Deposit here. You’ll pay that Balance on the page “Online Option: Balance” once you’ve finished the 4 online courses.

Q: Is Padma teaching all the classes in the retreat in India?
A. Yes. And Padma will be joined by Aakaash, who is an expert in Buddhist practice and philosophy. He will offer bonus classes on Buddhism to enrich the whole program.

Q: Will there be Yoga classes in the Retreat as well?
A. Yes! Padma will offer her special Padma Yoga classes every day! These include Hatha yoga exercise, breath work, mantra, and meditation.

This program is an investment in yourself and possibly in your dream of helping others find inner peace. Help others to and reach their own potential through meditation.

Help others to find inner peace and reach their full spiritual, mental, emotional potential through meditation.

There are two options to choose from.
#1 One includes the tuition for the Online Courses PLUS the Tuition and fees for the 14-day Retreat in India.
#2 If you can’t make the retreat in India, then you can substitute this with 12 Private Online Sessions with Padma. These can be held during the time you take the online courses, or another schedule that works.

OPTION #1 Tuition with Retreat

1. Begin Meditation = $50
2. Relax into Meditation = $195
3. Finding Freedom = $250
4. Be Free from Suffering = $195
5. Living Wisdom 14-day Retreat (Early Bird Price) = $6205
TOTAL (including Retreat) = $ 6895 CAD

OPTION #2 Tuition for Online Option Only:

1. Begin Meditation = $50
2. Relax into Meditation = $195
3. Finding Freedom = $250
4. Be Free from Suffering = $195
5. 12 Private Online Sessions with Certification process = $2180
TOTAL TUITION (including 12 private live online sessions) = $ 2870 CAD

When you Register for the full program you’ll automatically be registered for each upcoming online course.

If you want to change the date of starting any online course, please email us to adjust that. You can change any online course start week, and take them in your own time. You’ll get your certification once you’ve competed all the required courses and assignments.

If you have any questions please Email Padma.

For the Retreat option, there will be 2 nights in Delhi (with a sightseeing guide) and 12 nights in the Himalayas for the Meditation Retreat. See the Retreat Balance page for more info on that amazing journey!

The Retreat Full Itinerary and Details will be announced soon!
We will email to you to confirm everything. You’ll be registered for the next online course in the series after the one you have already completed.
Plus, your place will be saved in the retreat.

LIVE RETREAT OPTION
First you’ll complete the 4 Online Courses. Then you’ll join the 2-week retreat in the Himalayas of India. The next retreat will be held September 14 to 28 in India in 2025.
Join us for this life-changing adventure!

Deposit = $1000 / Balance = $5895. Early Bird total is $6895 CAD.
Pay the Deposit by December 1, 2024 and get the Early Bird price for the Retreat in India in 2025.
This total includes all tuition for the four Online Courses, PLUS the Live Meditation Retreat in September in India.

The Balance of $5895 is due by April 1, 2025 for the Early Bird price.
After April 1, 2025, the Balance will be $6895.
For the Retreat Option Balance, payments in instalments is possible. Please Email us to arrange a solution.

ONLINE OPTION
If you can’t make the retreat in India in 2025, then you can choose the Online Option to complete this Program. As well as the four Online Courses, you get 12 Private Online Sessions with Padma. In this case, pay the $1000 Deposit here and start your Online Courses.
Before starting the private sessions, pay the balance on the page “Online Option: Balance” ($1870).
Total (Deposit + Balance) for the Online Option = $2870 CAD

For the Online Option, payments in Instalments is possible. Make the Deposit of $1000 and then pay $470 + tax each month for 4 months. This can be paid by e-transfer. Email to arrange this.
Total Tuition = $2900 CAD

OR
If you wanted to go slower and stretch out the time you spend on the online courses ( 2 weeks per online class) then this stretches the online training to 8 months. The 12 private sessions can be held either within this time frame, or afterwards, considering that the program should be completed within 12 months of starting.
This instalment option would be $1000 for the Deposit, then $240 + tax per month for 8 more months. This can be paid by e-transfer. Email to arrange this.
Total Tuition = $2920 CAD

Certification will be after the completion of all the sessions and payments.
Email for any more information.

Components of the PADMA MEDITATION Teacher Training Certification Program:

1. Begin Meditation – 2 weeks (10 hours) online course
2. Relax into Meditation – 5 weeks (25 hours) online course
3. Finding Freedom – 6 weeks (30 hours) online course.
4. Be Free – 5 weeks (25 hours) online course
5. Living Wisdom Retreat (14 days). The next Retreat will be in September 2025 in INDIA, or as 12 Private Online Sessions with Padma.

TOTAL HOURS of the program = 150+ Hrs instruction and practice

Additional final Certification Requirements to be submitted are as follows. Before the Retreat, Padma will consult you on these requirements:

Written Essay
Aural Exam
Written Exam
Video-ed Practicum of you teaching a class you design
Reading Requirements completed

Total = 150 Hours Program

Find Your Natural Self

Help others find inner peace and enjoy their full potential through meditation!

– 150 Hour Certification Program Developed by Padma Meditation
– Unique and Original Program Presented by Padma, Canada’s premier Meditation Teacher, and a Certified Master Teacher of the International Meditation Institute of India
– 14 day, Live Retreat Immersion Time with Padma (70+ hours)(Or 12 Online Private Sessions)
– 18 Weeks of Home Practice Courses (90 hours)
– Expert Personal Guidance Throughout
– Lifetime Access to Materials
– 3 Months full Access to Videos
– Educational Manuals pdfs to keep
– Audio Guided Meditation mp3’s to keep
– Album of Sanskrit chants sung by Padma: the “Padma Chants” album
– PADMA YOGA TV episodes. All 78 episodes included! (30 hours)
– Self-Paced (2 to 5 hours per week)
– Great Value for the Price
– Incredible Results!