There are many paths to one-ness. Literally thousands of schools and philosophies of meditation exist, each with a unique technique or way of helping to experience present-moment awareness. davidji celebrates them all, and this teacher training honors every tool, technology, and body of knowledge that can help you quiet the fluctuations of the mind and achieve deeper meaning, purpose, peace, and fulfillment in your life.
In this training, davidji combines different types of meditation, group discussions, energy work, chanting, dancing, lectures on the soul, teachings from the Vedas, and group interaction, which interweaves the physical, emotional, and spiritual components of meditation into a very personal journey, traveling from your most ego-based, individual Self to the most divine and cosmic aspects of your universal Self, all from the comfort of your home.
The training begins in July 2025 with online lessons, a LIVE zoom class each week, and readings that flow into a weeklong in-residence online or in-person.
Connect with the greatest teachers of Vedanta, Buddhism, spirituality, emotional healing and mind-body wellness from ancient texts to modern day translations.
Your post-grad skills will be enriched through a final group webinar, ongoing support from davidji, and special access to Certified Teacher resources to help you launch your teaching practice.
During your time leading up to your Certification week, you will experience a one-on-one video call with davidji, regular live video webinars in which you will interact with your fellow teachers in training, have continuous interaction with davidji, as well as new video and audio teachings each week.
Your certification week will involve an intensive five-days in-residence with davidji and your fellow teachers-in-training. Together with davidji, your magnificent posse will individually and collectively peel away layers, absorb timeless wisdom, and awaken to your best versions.
If you prefer to complete your training as a Fully Virtual experience from the comfort of your home, your in-residence certification week will be Live via Zoom from November 5-9, 2025.
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If you are craving an in person experience, choose the Online/In-person combo with in-residence certification week at the Meditation Nest in Carlsbad, CA from October 28-November 2, 2025.
After graduation, you will receive your final post graduation lesson and materials that will lead up to our final group webinar one month after you are certified.
This Meditation Teacher Training is eligible for 285-hours of Continuing Education Units through Yoga Alliance for 200 or 500-hr Registered Yoga Teachers.
In this training, you will elevate your meditation practice to a new level. Through the timeless teachings of great masters and sages, you will achieve a new understanding of meditation, self-care, and cultivate your ability to teach these topics.
Through our 16 weeks together, you will:
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 $5,750 for the in-person track and $4,250 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.
davidji and his team strive to provide a deeply meaningful and enriching experience for all of our teachers in training. We understand and honor the reality that life circumstances sometime arrive creating challenges. If you have already enrolled in the program, and if for any reason you are called to cancel your training, all requests to cancel must be received in writing to teachertraining@davidji.com, and you agree to honor the cancellation deadlines noted in this policy.
— Payments made via payment plans are not eligible for a refund at any time. If you choose to cancel, we will simply discontinue future payments.
— If you choose to cancel for any reason within 7 calendar days of the day you registered, you will receive a refund for tuition only minus a 5% cancellation fee.
— If you purchased lodging at the Meditation Nest, you are not eligible for a refund.
— Cancellations made after the 7-day grace period are not eligible for a tuition refund. However, you may choose to move your registration to a future cohort for a $1,000 change fee.
— Cancellations made within 14 calendar days of the start day of the program, event or course, are not eligible for tuition or lodging refunds.
— If you register for the in-person experience, meaning you will travel to Carlsbad, CA, for your graduation week, trip insurance is highly recommended to cover you in case of emergency. Trip insurance is very affordable, and will cover your costs if you are forced to cancel. You are welcome to use any trip insurance you prefer.
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