with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner
and guest teacher Rich Panico M.D.
Tuition* $1450.00
$1150.00 Early Bird exp. 8/7/2027
Dates and Times (PDT)
September 7, 2027–December 14, 2027
Tuesdays: 5:30–8:00 pm
Saturdays: 11–1 pm & 2–4:30 pm (No class: Saturday November 27th)
Summer 2027
Meditation: Study and sharing of this timeless practice.
Join Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner for an hour of exploration of meditation. This is an opportunity to ask these two teacher trainers questions about meditation practices. A brief practice and a talk will be shared.
Our Meditation Teacher Training program will enable you to go deeper in your own practice and guide your students to go deeper in theirs. You will receive instruction in the theory and techniques of meditation, including mantra, breath awareness, visualization, witnessing, and inquiry. You will also learn Yogic breathing techniques and how to refine and develop them. You will be taught different ways to incorporate meditation into Haṭha Yoga classes. After completing the training, you will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to teach a six-week meditation course.
Curriculum
This course includes meditation practice, theory, teaching methodology, professionalism, and a practicum with the support of experienced staff. You will develop the skills to teach a workshop or meditation course, providing your students with the information, experience, and motivation they need to begin and maintain a regular meditation practice. You will also train to lead meditations for people who are new to meditation and seeking to establish a practice, as well as for experienced meditators who wish to deepen and expand their existing practice.
Your curriculum includes instruction and training in the following:
Certification
At the end of the course, graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Meditation. This course qualifies for 300-hour Integral Yoga Certification.
Prerequisites
The course is available to certified Yoga instructors of all traditions who have maintained a meditation practice for at least six months, as well as to anyone with a well-established meditation practice. A daily 30-minute meditation practice and attendance at one group Integral Yoga meditation session per week are required during the training.
Online
We are committed to providing a safe and high-quality program for all participants. Dedicated staff members will oversee the online training and provide support to foster personal connections throughout the program.
All materials and recordings will be accessible for three months after graduation.
Technological Requirements
Regular access to the Internet is necessary to participate in this online training. You must be able to run Zoom on your computer or tablet, and have an active email account for delivery of course materials and a strong internet connection.
*Payment information and Refund Policy
A $25 non-refundable application fee is applied towards the tuition. After your application has been accepted, you will be prompted to make a payment when we start enrolling students into the course. If you apply before the early bird pricing expires, you will receive a discounted early-bird price. For RYT 200 teachers, please email us your diploma when you apply at [email protected]. Full payment is required one week before the start of the program, unless a prior payment plan has been arranged. Once the program begins, the program tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. If canceling before the start of the program, the balance will be refunded minus $175 administration fee.
Partial scholarships are available for this training when possible. We accept scholarship applications up to one month prior to the start of the training. BIPOC are encouraged to apply.
We offer payment plans for our applicants. The tuition is divided into a number of smaller payments. A one-time, $35 admin fee applies when setting up your plan. You can apply with an early enrollment option and start your payments in advance to have smaller monthly payments.
For information on financial aid and payment plans, please contact us [email protected].
Testimonials:
"Throughout the training, I learned several new meditation techniques, and a few have become my absolute favorites. These practices have completely changed how I experience meditation, helping me drop into deeper stillness and silence than ever before. Swami Ramananda has such a calming presence, and his wisdom made so many aspects of meditation click for me in new ways. Diana is an incredible teacher—warm, supportive, and so skilled at making everything feel accessible and practical." - 2024 training graduate
"A very thorough training for any level of teacher or practitioner. Guidance and support to dive into not only your own personal practice but to offer it to others as a confident teacher." - N.D. 2024 training graduate
"This teacher training has brought so much light into my life. It allowed me to deepen my practice, expand my practice into my daily life, and provided me the confidence to start my own meditation class. I'm so thankful for the skill, grace, and guidance of both Swami Ramananda and Diana. Om Shanti!" - A.S. 2024 training graduate
"One of the best parts of this training was being surrounded by a community of like-minded people, all on the same journey of self-discovery. The mix of philosophy, hands-on practice, and personal exploration was just perfect. I came away feeling more connected, inspired, and excited to keep growing on this path." - 2024 training graduate
Swami Ramananda C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition, who has been practicing Yoga for over 50 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.
He leads beginner, intermediate, and advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training programs in San Francisco, as well as Meditation and Raja Yoga Teacher Training programs. He offers a variety of programs throughout the United States, Europe, and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda and has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital, and medical settings. He has also taught mind-body wellness programs in numerous locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals.
Ramananda is committed to bringing together individuals dedicated to the care and healing of our community. His warmth, wisdom, and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
Diana Meltsner, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, has been teaching Yoga since 2001 and offering yoga therapy privately and at the Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco since 2017. Diana helps her clients move through life with greater ease, stress resilience, and intuitive awareness.
She has more than 15 years of experience certifying teachers through Yoga and Meditation teacher trainings and has worked as a Yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and health educator at Kaiser Permanente since 2005. She currently serves as Programs Manager at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco.
Over the course of her teaching career, Diana has developed a deep interest in the intersection of contemplative practice, science, spirituality, and prayer. Her work is informed by ongoing study of neuropsychology and human physiology, as well as contemplative traditions beyond her strong Yogic foundation, including Christian mysticism and Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhism. She is particularly drawn to interfaith dialogue and exploring the shared wisdom, devotional heart, and experiential ground found across spiritual traditions.
Yoga Alliance (YA): Approximately 105 total hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information. Integral Yoga 300-hour: Approximately 105 hours towards RYT 500 designation.
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