Meditation Training: INFO and DEPOSIT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Are the Online Courses self-paced?
A. Yes, you can start the 4 online courses anytime. There are 18 weeks of lessons online. 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.
When you Register for the full program you’ll automatically be registered for each upcoming online course. 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!
You’ll get your certification once you’ve competed all the required courses and assignments.

Q: When and where is the Meditation Retreat?
A: The next scheduled retreat is September 14-28, 2025, to be held in Kullu Valley, The Valley of the Gods, in the Himalayas of India! We’ll spend 2 weeks in Northern India and complete the program. You’ll first spend 2 nights in New Delhi, with a sight-seeing guide, and then 12 nights in the Himalayas with Padma for the meditation retreat.
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.

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.

Q: Can I have Credit for the Online Video Courses I’ve already taken with Padma?
A: ** Special Offer! For the Program if you’ve previously completed any of the Padma Meditation video ONLINE COURSES:
Full Program Tuition will be minus what you’ve already Paid for any Padma’s Online Video Courses! Email Padma for Information.

Q: Will the Retreat be a big group?
A. No, there’ll be not more than 20 persons in the retreat to India, so you’ll get loads of personal time for your own interactions and questions with Padma and Aakaash.

Q: Do I get a private room
A: Everyone will have a lovely single private room with a Balcony with a View looking out on small villages and mountains of the Himalayas! This is included in the price.

Q: What if I want to share a room with someone?
A: You can certainly share a room. Please email Padma for that arrangement and the price.

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 her 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 with you.

Q: What other Resources are available to me?
Extra supportive materials include the Padma Yoga television series.
When you register, we’ll send you the link to watch all 26 episodes of Season 3: the “Padma Yoga Blissful Living” television series.
Seasons 1 (Elemental Series) and 2 (Modern Meditations) are now available on YouTube and also on the ONETV station on television across Canada. These Yoga episodes were specially designed to complement the Padma Meditation Training Courses and add a great resource of practice and philosophy materials to this program.

Q: Are there extra costs for the course materials?
A: No, the tuition of the program includes all the online courses, with videos, audios and manuals in pdf form. These will be 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 6 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 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, mudras and meditation.

Q: Can I apply Tuitions I’ve already paid for one or more of Padma’s online Video courses, to this Program?
A: YES, If you have previously taken one of Padma’s Video Courses, then you can apply that tuition as credit towards  either the Retreat or Online Option.  Email us to arrange this Discount.

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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 RETREAT OPTION: This includes the tuition for the Online Courses PLUS the Tuition and fees for the 14-day Retreat in India.
#2 ONLINE OPTION :If you can’t make the retreat in India, then you can substitute this trip with 12 Private Online Sessions with Padma. These can be held during the time you take the online courses, or another schedule that works.

#1 RETREAT OPTION
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) = $5205
TOTAL (Early Bird including Retreat) = $ 5895 CAD
($1000 Deposit + $4895 Balance)

If you have any questions please Email Padma.

Once you register with the Deposit, we will email you to confirm everything and send you an Introduction Letter. 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.

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!

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!

Pay the Deposit by January 1, 2025 and get the Early Bird price for the Retreat in September in 2025.
This total includes all tuition for the four Online Courses, PLUS the Live Meditation Retreat in September in India.

Early Bird Total $5895 Includes Retreat PLUS all Online Courses:
Deposit = $1000 by January 1, 2025
Balance = $4895 due by May 1, 2025

Deposit paid after JANUARY 1, 2025, then FULL PRICE = $6895.
Deposit = $1000
Balance = $5895

SHARE A ROOM DISCOUNT
Email if you’d like to share a room with someone, there will be a $600 per person deduction.

APPLY PREVIOUS TUITIONS CREDIT TO THIS TRIP
Apply the Tuitions you’ve already paid. If you have previously taken one of Padma’s Video Courses, then you can apply that tuition as credit towards  either the Retreat or Online Option!  Email us to arrange this Discount.

#2 ONLINE OPTION
If you can’t make the retreat in India in 2025, then you can choose the Online Option to complete this Certification Program. As well as the four Online Courses, you get 12 Private Online Sessions with Padma and certification components. In this case, pay the $1000 Deposit here and start your Online Courses. You can do this option anytime, so there’s no Early Bird price.
When you Register for the full program you’ll automatically be registered for each upcoming online course.
Tuition for Online Option:
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
($1000 Deposit + $1870 Balance)

Before starting the private sessions, pay the balance on the page “Online Option: Balance”.

Instalments:
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

Certification components 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.

See Information about each individual course HERE

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

For the Content of the Online Courses please See:

Video Courses

At the 12-day Retreat the Live Classes contents will:
Deepen your personal practice
Perfect your Meditation skills
Study of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Study of the Bhagavad Gita
Learn Sanskrit Mantras
Learn about Tibetan Buddhism
Pranayam Breathwork
The art of applying this wisdom in daily life
Face Challenges with skill in daily life
Include:
Padma’s “How to Teach” workshop
Methodology, Precautions, Marketing
A Practicum of teaching
Guru Wisdom of Self-Realization
Enlightenment!

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

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

Total = 150 Hours Program

Find Your True Self
Help others find inner peace and enjoy their full potential through meditation!

– 150 Hour original Certification Program Developed by Padma, a Master Teacher Certified by the International Meditation Institute of India
– 14 day, Live Retreat Immersion Time with Padma (60+ hours)(Or 12 Online Private Sessions)
– 18 Weeks of Home Practice Online Courses (90 hours)
– Expert Personal Guidance Throughout
– Lifetime Access to Materials
– 6 Months full Access to course 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 Blissful Living TV episodes.
– Self-Paced (2 to 5 hours per week)
– Great Value for the Price
– Incredible Results!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
All classes with Padma
Additional lessons on Buddhism by Aakaash
Evening Discussions and Buddhist films by Aakaash
Private one-to-one meetings with Padma
Four Online Meditation Courses (18 weeks of materials)
Guidance by Padma through these courses
Informational Zoom call in December 2024
Informational Zoom call in April 2025
Support by Email anytime
Support in purchasing domestic flights from Delhi to Kullu
Blissful Living Padma Yoga 26 episodes
New Delhi international flight pick up & transit to hotel on Sunday September 14
2 nights stay in hotel in New Delhi
2 days guided sightseeing in New Delhi
2 suppers together in New Delhi
Transit to domestic flight to Kullu
Pick up at Kullu airport & transit to hotel on Sunday September 14, 2025
12 nights in the Naggar Delights Hotel
Transit back to the Kullu airport on Sunday September 28
All private rooms in Naggar, all with a view balcony!
Daily breakfast and lunch for 12 days in Naggar Delights Hotel
4 suppers included at Naggar Delights Hotel
Rooftop meals
Spacious yoga hall
Himalayan Cooking exhibit at the home of the hotel proprietor
Guided walks to remote villages and hills
Afternoon trips by taxi to local historic sights and temples
All entrance fees
Shopping afternoon in Manali town
Visit to Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries
Tons of Fun and great people!

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
International Flights
Other meals in Delhi
Domestic flight to Kullu (We’ll help you out with this if you like)
Domestic flight back to Delhi, or any additional journeys you take
Other suppers
Any additional foods or beverages outside of those at Breakfast and Supper
Any day trips not on itinerary
Any Shopping you do
Tips you want to give
Tourist Visa for India
Medical or Travel Insurance

INFORMATION PACKAGE:
Once you pay the Balance for the India Retreat, we’ll send you a Welcome package with: Information about Travel, What to Bring, Purchasing Flights, How to get your Visa, Medical Questionnaire (for your safety), and Waiver.

REFUND POLICY
Deposit is Non-Refundable
Refund of 50% of BALANCE available until May 1st, 2025

*BONUS OFFER:The tuition for whichever of the 4 Padma Meditation Online Courses you’ve already completed can be applied as Credit towards the total tuition of either option of this Program!
When you register, you’ll be sent the courses weekly that you have not already completed.
We’d love that everyone at the retreat will have taken at least some of these courses!

You can email to Padma and confirm which of her Online Video Meditation Courses you’ve taken in the past, and then she’ll let you know what your Balance will be.

Another SPECIAL BONUS!: We include in the Teacher Training 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. In the online course materials you’ll receive, episodes are suggested to complement specific lessons.
Padma included a ton of info in these yoga shows, and they’re a great yoga and meditation practice.
Start with the Elemental Series, then follow Modern Meditations, and thirdly the Blissful Living series. 78 episodes in all!

And Yet Another SPECIAL BONUS!!:
An additional Add-ON trip of one week is being offered for after the Himalayan Retreat. From September 28 to October 5, 2025. Aakaash is taking a small group north, over high mountain ranges to a world heritage site of distant Tibetan Monasteries in Spiti and Kinnaur regions! This is a one-time-only trip to see these exquisite, exotic valleys and temples. Meet with Head Abbots and meditate in ancient magic. Travel with a guide who deeply knows this area, the people and buddhist meditation. Prices and details coming soon. Save the dates!