A Meditation Teacher Training fully accredited by Yoga Pros (Yoga Alliance Professionals), designed to help you deepen and transform your personal meditation practice and develop the skills to facilitate and teach meditation with confidence. Delivered liveonline (Dublin time) over 14 weeks, this training is open to students in Ireland, the UK and Europe who want a step-by-step pathway from personal practice to teaching.
Through this training you will learn practical ways to ease stress, cultivate presence and apply the teachings in everyday life. You will also develop confident teaching skills, supported by a connected and supportive training group and guided by the wisdom teachings and a range of meditation techniques.
Starts 28th January 2027 - (Full training dates below)
Training at a glance
75hrs Meditation Teacher Training
Fully accredited by Yoga Pros (Yoga Alliance Professionals)
14 weeks live training on zoom (Dublin time)
Open to students in Ireland, the UK and Europe
Weekly live modules plus mentoring, teaching practice and teaching circles
Manual notes, recordings, additional audio practices and private community support
Have a look through the details below first and then we can use our call to focus on what matters most to you.
This transformational training gives you the framework to develop a steady meditation practice, deepen your understanding and learn how to share meditation with others.
This supportive live online teacher training brings together ancient wisdom teachings and the science of meditation, interwoven with practical mindfulness tools you can apply in daily life. You will be guided step-by-step to establish and sustain a practice that supports your health, wellbeing and nervous system and your life. I will also share what has genuinely worked for me over the years, including the simple ways I moved through the common obstacles.
Think about this ..
You wake up one morning and there’s a sense of unease. Maybe you have a full day ahead. Maybe you can’t even explain why you feel that way.
But you begin your day with meditation.
Within minutes, you feel more settled and resourced. Your nervous system begins to reset and you meet the day with greater clarity and steadiness.
This is the kind of foundation we build week by week in the training. Over time, this can support:
clearer decision-making
better sleep
reduced stress and reactivity
less agitation and anxiety
a deeper connection to yourself
Can you imagine how transformative that could be for you?
Imagine sharing what you have learned with others and the impact you could have on their lives!
When something truly works, we naturally want to share it. Why not you?
As your practice deepens, you may begin to feel called to bring meditation into the spaces you’re already part of.
You might see yourself:
supporting your colleagues or team through your organisation
becoming the person who introduces meditation as a simple, practical support for wellbeing
offering meditation to your clients to elevate their experience and deepen the results of what you already do
sharing the gift of meditation at home with friends and family
bringing it into your community in a way that feels natural and authentic to you
Over time, you won’t just be learning techniques. You will develop the ability to guide others back to that feeling of contentment, steadiness and ease in a grounded, supportive way that meets people where they are.
Your Teacher, Sonya Harnett
With almost 20 years of personal practice and 15 years teaching meditation, Sonya developed this training from a deep desire to support students to build a steady personal practice that strengthens their own lives and wellbeing and to find their authentic voice in sharing these teachings with others. See more aboutSonya here and her own journey of meditation.
Who is this training for:
1) Professional qualification to teach meditation
This professional training offers you the skillset and confidence to teach meditation in a range of settings including:
weekly classes and groups
retreats and events
corporate and workplace wellbeing
community programmes
online sessions and recorded meditations
2) A journey of personal growth and transformation
Even if you don’t plan to teach, this training can be taken as a deeply supportive journey to deepen your practice, support your wellbeing and cultivate more steadiness, clarity and ease in everyday life.
It’s a deeply transformative process of personal growth.
You do not need to have a regular meditation practice to participate in this training. You’ll be supported step-by-step to begin again and build consistency.
Throughout this training, you will:
Understand what meditation is and what it is not
Learn how to set up a daily meditation practice
Develop a deeper understanding of meditation practices, timeless wisdom teachings and ancient philosophies
Explore the subtle energy body and heart-centred practices
Understand the science of meditation including the benefits, how it works and why meditation is for everyone
Learn the key aspects of sustaining a daily practice over time.
Learn about mantra, gratitude and more.
“Sonya’s attention to detail and explanation of the content was excellent and easy to navigate.” — Helen (2024)
From practice to teaching
You will develop the skills to confidently guide meditation in a way that feels grounded, clear and authentic to you.
Teach and facilitate meditation with confidence and ease
Share techniques from the Yogic and Buddhist traditions with beginners and experienced students
Guide a range of practices, from introductory techniques to deeper practices for those with experience
Use your voice skillfully, including the importance of voice modulation
Teach effectively online and confidently record audio and video meditations
Set up a regular meditation class or group and integrate facilitation into your current profession
Offer meditation in a variety of settings including corporate, wellness retreats, events and community-led programmes
Devise a complete 6-week meditation programme for beginners and a pathway for those who wish to deepen their practice
Learn the Business of Meditation module, with practical guidance on starting out and marketing that can be applied directly to your current wellness business
What to expect:
Weekly 2.5 hour live online classes are an interactive space for training, group connection, discussion and time for integration.
Over the 14 weeks you will:
explore a variety of meditation practices and wisdom teachings
receive a supportive structure for regular teaching practice using Zoom groups and breakout rooms
be guided through 75 hours of training, practice and study to grow into a confident, committed meditation teacher and facilitator
receive a comprehensive downloadable training manual
access additional downloadable audio meditations to support your own practice
practise teaching and facilitating with guidance and feedback from your lead tutor
access all class recordings for the duration of the course
receive accountability and support to help establish your own daily practice
complete practical written assignments and assessments
Investment: €1500 - €1650 (see Tuition update below)
Additional Support included:
A 1-to-1 mentoring session with your lead tutor, Sonya
Post-training support with ongoing learning and community connection (Teacher Connection Webinars + private Facebook group)
Requirements - To receive the most from the training, students are asked to:
practise a short daily meditation
keep a simple daily journal to support integration
complete the required course reading (plus optional recommended material)
complete assignments and practicum teaching hours
show up with curiosity, willingness to learn and an open heart
This will be an incredible journey of self-discovery through learning and growing!
Dates:
Jan 28
Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Live Mentoring Circles (Teaching Skills + Q&A) — 2027
Live online
Saturdays | 11:00am–12:30pm (London / Dublin time)
Sat 20 Feb
Sat 20 Mar
Sat 17 Apr
After this training, you will ....
Maintain a daily consistent meditation practice with ease
Have a strong foundation in ancient wisdom traditions and meditation practices
Teach meditation with confidence and ease
Teach and facilitate a complete 6-week meditation programme for beginners and experienced practitioners
Teach effectively online and record audio meditations and videos
Confidently set up a standalone meditation class, including starting out and marketing
Integrate meditation teaching into your current profession or business
Adapt meditation teaching for different settings including corporate, wellness retreats, events and community-led programmes
Post Training Support
It doesn’t end here! As a certified meditation teacher with Yoga Essence, you will receive free access to ongoing learning, support and community connection.
You’ll have the opportunity to share, reconnect with your cohort and continue to grow through:
Meditation Teacher Connection Webinars (regular live sessions)
a private Facebook Community Group for support, networking and shared learning
We’re building a community where you can feel held as a teacher as you step into this next chapter.
“I undertook Meditation Teacher Training with Sonya and it really was a transformative process. It helped embed my own practice as well as sharing knowledge and tools for imparting this to others. There was the perfect balance of science and spirituality and Sonya’s personal style is very inspiring.
Sonya gave me the belief and confidence that I can teach meditation to others. She continues to be a source of support and has been very helpful in talking through my teaching situation and plans, and suggesting helpful things to consider. The impacts continue to ripple through my life.”
— Beth (2024)
TOTAL COURSE HOURS: 75 hours
Contact hours: 40 hours:
14 live weekly classes (2.5 hours each) on Thursday evenings
3 live Mentoring & Teaching Skills sessions (90 minutes each)
One-to-one mentoring session with your lead tutor (55 minutes)
Non-contact hours: 35 hours: These hours are completed through supported self-study and practice, including:
extra resources (audio content) and required reading from the course manual
daily self-practice
recommended reading
journaling
written assignments and teaching practice
These elements are required to help you integrate the practices for your own journey and to strengthen your consistency and confidence over time.
Award and Certification
a) Certificate of Qualification (Yoga Pros Accredited)
Certification as a Qualified Specialist Meditation Teacher, accredited with Yoga Pros (Yoga Alliance Professionals), will be awarded when:
full attendance and participation have taken place
all assignments and assessments are completed to our training standards
students have demonstrated full competency to teach and facilitate meditation
b) Certificate of Attendance. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded where full attendance has taken place.
Approved Training Provider
Sonya Harnett of Yoga Essence is a registered Approved Training Provider as a Specialist Trainer with Yoga Pros. This prestigious recognition demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of training and teaching.
Sonya is also registered as a YACEP Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance International.
Accreditation
This training is fully accredited with Yoga Pros as a Specialist Training Course. This accreditation recognises your qualification and enables you to take out practitioner insurance to teach meditation.
What does this mean for you?
Upon successful completion of the training, you will be eligible to join Yoga Pros as a registered Specialist Meditation Teacher and take out practitioner insurance. This allows you to teach and practise with the general public within your professional scope and settings
From Training to Real Life!
Teach in your community “I had been meditating for several years but I wanted to deepen my knowledge and learn how to teach others. This online training was profound—we grew together as a group and I feel so confident with what I learned. I’ve already started offering meditation classes in my community.”
— Sabine (2025)
Integrate meditation into your work “My training as a Meditation Teacher with Sonya was truly exceptional. Before the training, I already practiced mindfulness and meditation as part of my Energy Healing Therapy but since completing the Teacher Training I’m much more dedicated to my daily practice. Sonya inspired me to trust the process of meditation—it was an amazing journey and so worthwhile.”
— Bernie (2025)
You might still be thinking ...
“But I don’t even have a regular meditation practice” or “I’ve tried it before and it just didn’t work for me.”
So… could I still take this training?
The answer is an absolute yes!
You’ll be supported step-by-step to begin again and you will see a difference. Most of us need consistent support to learn how to meditate and to sustain a practice and that’s often what creates the biggest changes over time.
“I always felt I was not doing meditation right and only relied on it in overwhelming moments. I was apprehensive about the commitment required, but the structure of the course is superb and Sonya created a welcoming space I looked forward to every week. Getting the chance to lead meditations was invaluable. I now meditate daily—and friends and family have asked me to guide them through a practice.”
— Audrey (2025)
If you’ve ever felt ‘meditation just wasn't working' for you, you’re not alone!
Inside our weekly live sessions
The weekly classes are interactive and include:
training module content
spacious meditation practices
teaching practice
movement breaks
Zoom breakout rooms for discussion
and a tea break (of course)
This training experience is designed around your learning needs.
So are you ready to take this next step?
“Sonya was really supportive, available, encouraging and compassionate—ensuring everyone was confident in their teaching ability by the end.”
— Orla (2024)
Includes:
14-week / 75-hour live online training (fully approved and YogaPros accredited)
Certificate of Qualification + full downloadable training manual
Teaching scripts + class structures
Live teaching practice hours + personalised tutor feedback
Personalised feedback in live sessions to enhance learning with clear next steps
Private mentoring + group mentoring sessions for coaching, Q&A and shared learning
Downloadable guided meditations to support personal practice and teaching
Cohort size: 10 places only (to enhance the quality of mentoring + practicum feedback)
Investment
Tuition & Payment Options.
€1500 until 23rd Nov 2026 (11:59pm Irish time)
Then €1650 (until the cohort is full)
Cohort size is limited to 10 places
Your tuition rate will be secured at the time you enroll (deposit or pay in full).
Deposit option: If paying by deposit, the remaining balance is due by 20th January 2027 (8 days before the training begins).
We limit cohort size to 10 to preserve the quality of the training—so every student receives consistent support, mentoring with plenty of teaching practice and in-depth feedback.
Enrolment is open now and when it fills, it will close!
Book a call if you would like support deciding whether this training is for you!
