Do I need a certain level of experience before taking this training?
All you need for meditation teacher training is an open mind, an open heart, and the willingness to begin or deepen your meditation practice.

Where does the training take place?
The training will take place on davidji’s signature Teacher’s Dashboard at davidjimeditationacademy.com with regular classes hosted on Zoom, plus we will spend a week ” in-residence” via Zoom or in-person in Carlsbad, CA – depending on your chosen path.

The in-person track certification week is held at the Meditation Nest, a private retreat just steps from the sand, overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad, California. We call this the “Sweetspot of the Universe.” It’s a 30-minute drive from the San Diego International Airport by taxi, car service or rental car, which you will need to arrange. You will receive detailed driving instructions and an address after you register.

How much is tuition, and what does it include?
Standard tuition is $5,500 for the in-person track and $4500 for the virtual track. We offer a flexible payment plan to help you plan your journey – we have 6 and 12 month payment plan options available. Tuition includes a course syllabus, required reading list and online webinar schedule. You will also have a one-on-one Zoom call session with davidji and regular sessions with your class. When you’ve completed the training and your in-residence, you will be given your certified davidji Meditation Teacher Training Certificate and follow up information about how to stay connected. Books are not included in the cost of tuition.

Are there exams?
All Teachers in Training must submit a term paper prior to our in-residence certification week. Details and instructions for this will be discussed during the training. Also, there are optional “test your knowledge” exams throughout the process, but they are not required to graduate.

Will there be guest teachers or other activities scheduled?
Together we will practice several different styles of yoga and meditation every morning and evening. There will also be guest speakers and instructors throughout the process.

Are you registered with Yoga Alliance?
YES! We are registered with Yoga Alliance and offer Continuing Education Units to practitioners who are 200 or 500 hour RYT. You can receive 285 hours of Continuing Education Units from this Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Teacher Training.

Will I have designated free time during in-residence?
The schedule is pretty full during in-residence week (virtual and in-person), so it is recommended that you free your time to focus solely on the training during that week, but you will have time for reflection, personal journaling and meals.

How many people are enrolled in each training?
To allow for the most personal connection among students and davidji during the months leading up to our week together, we limit registration.

I want to register for the in-person track. How are you prepared to ensure my health and safety?
As always, the health, safety, and well-being of our guests is our top priority. We take extra steps to ensure the highest degree of sanitation, health, and safety at all of our events. Above all else, our staff is committed to your well-being and following CDC guidelines for health and wellness.

Where can I stay during the in person track certification week? Attendees have the option to stay either at the Meditation Nest (spots at the Meditation Nest sell out quickly) or at one of the many hotels within easy walking distance to better immerse in the program, which begins at sunrise each day and ends after sunset. Rooms in the Nest rare $275 per night for private rooms, are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis, and sell out quickly.

If you wish to stay on site, remaining rooms available will pop up during the registration process so you can choose and pay for your lodging at that time. If rooms are sold out this option will not show during registration. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a refund or credit for cancelled room bookings. You can book your room during the registration process. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to our Director of Training & Development at nancy@davidji.com for information.

Many students also choose to stay at one of the hotels close to the Nest; three hotels in particular are within two blocks of the Meditation Nest. The Carlsbadinn.com is a nice hotel literally across the street; the beachterraceinn.com is on the beach and is also very nice; Springhill Suites is a nice hotel close by; and oceanpalms.com is the most affordable and across the street from the Nest.