Become a Certified Meditation Teacher in 17 Days in Bali

May 15 - 31, 2026

Join Leah, Paul and their team in Ubud for a 150-hour, Yoga Alliance–certified immersion that deepens your practice, heals your nervous system, and trains you to confidently guide others — even if you’ve never taught before.

From the Head of Meditation at the award-winning Balance app, whose meditations have helped over 13 million people worldwide.

 
 
 
 
 

THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF YOU’RE…

  • The “calm one” everyone comes to… but you don’t feel fully qualified to guide them

  • A yoga teacher / coach / healer / therapist or service provider who wants to add meditation to your work — and charge for it confidently

  • Someone who’s been meditating for a few months (or years) and knows there’s so much more available

  • Ready for a structured, science-backed path instead of random YouTube videos and apps

  • Craving an in-person experience that will shift your way of being, with people who “get it”

And you want to be able to:

  • Sit with your own mind and emotions with confidence

  • Lead groups, classes, or 1:1 sessions with clear, grounded presence

  • Create meditations tailored to people’s nervous systems, goals, and real lives

  • Turn your practice into a sustainable way of serving — and earning

 
 

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

 

By the end of 18 days in Bali, you’ll:

  • Be a certified Meditation Teacher —> 150-hour Yoga Alliance–certified training that counts toward your 300-hour advanced certification.

  • Have a rock-solid personal practice —> Know exactly how to work with your own nervous system, emotions, trauma responses, and “I can’t meditate” days.

  • Know how to design & lead meditations —> For anxiety, stress relief, sleep, focus, spiritual connection, and emotional regulation — in groups and 1:1.

  • Feel confident in your voice and presence —> Practice teaching again and again in a safe space with feedback, so you’re not “winging it” with real students later.

  • Have a starting roadmap for your meditation business —> How to structure offerings, run classes / workshops / retreats, and integrate this into the work you already do.

 

INSIDE THE 150-HOUR BALI IMMERSION

 

We blend ancient wisdom, modern science, and lots of practice.

 
 

    • Explore Advaita Vedanta, Classical Yoga, Bhairava Tantra, and Buddhist influences

    • Learn how meditation affects the nervous, respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems

    • Understand subtle body, prana, and states of consciousness

    • Get clear on the science-backed benefits of meditation and what’s right for different people

    • Master 10 foundational meditation skills

    • Learn posture options that work for different bodies

    • Update old, unhelpful meditation language with safe, trauma-aware cues

    • Navigate common challenges: restlessness, emotional overwhelm, “I’m doing it wrong”

    • Work with the “pain body,” fear, trauma, and neglected parts

    • Learn how to listen for your own inner answers

    • Use meditation as a tool for clarity, courage, and spiritual connection — in a grounded, accessible way

    • Sequence classes and handle transitions confidently

    • Understand the 4 stages of every meditation and how to guide each

    • Respond skillfully to student questions and emotional responses

    • Create your own meditations and practice leading them with peers, small groups, and the whole class

    • Get supportive, detailed feedback from expert teachers

 
 

Techniques You’ll Learn

Because meditation is not one-size-fits-all.

 

You’ll be trained to teach:

  • Breath Awareness

  • Energizing & Soothing Breath Control Practices

    • (for different nervous system states)

  • Body Scan

  • Mantra

  • Instinctive Meditation

  • Loving-Kindness Meditation

    Plus, you’ll be introduced to:

  • Mindfulness activities

  • Visualizations

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Chakra & senses meditations

  • Japa / chanting

  • Moving / active meditation

 
 

THE EXPERIENCE IN BALI

Ubud, Bali • 17 days • 150 hours

  • Sunrise meditations to start each day with stillness and clarity

  • Morning lectures on philosophy, science, and methodology

  • Daily movement, pranayama, and meditation practices

  • Afternoon workshops and teaching practicums

  • Two integration days off for rest, reflection, and exploring Bali

  • A like-minded community of grounded, heart-led humans

    You’ll be nourished with:

  • Morning fruit breakfast, fresh coffee & herbal teas

  • Organic lunches on training days

  • Unlimited filtered water

  • A special cultural dinner evening

  • Accommodation and transport are not included — but we’ll help you find great options for your budget.

 
 

Meet Your Teachers

 

LEAH SANTA CRUZ — Lead Teacher, Head of Meditation at Balance

Former tech professional turned meditation teacher, Leah brings 17+ years in neuroscience, psychology, and business. She’s the Head of Meditation and Coach on the award-winning Balance app (“Google’s App of the Year 2021”, “Forbes’ Best New Meditation App of 2022”). She currently teaches at The Yoga Barn, and her meditations have supported over 13 million people worldwide.

“Leah has the power of calm. She makes learning meditation simple and deeply grounded in science.”
— Suze Yalof Schwartz, Founder of Unplug Meditation

Paul Teodo — Senior Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Sound Healer

Named the #1 yoga teacher in Los Angeles before moving to Bali, Paul has taught thousands of meditation classes globally and is currently one of the top teachers in SE Asia and globally. He weaves movement, sound, and stillness into deeply transformative experiences and will guide you in finding your authentic teaching voice and presence.

“I was gently nudged out of my comfort zone and experienced a profound opening with other human beings.”
— Eric, Los Angeles

Vijeth Kumar - Meditation Philosophy & Eastern Wisdom

A North Indian teacher with lifelong roots in Sanskrit and yoga philosophy, Vijeth makes intricate teachings feel clear and usable in modern life. His mastery bridges ancient texts with your lived experience as a teacher.

Michael Henri – Anatomy, Nervous System & Trauma Response

With 15 years as a kinesiologist, physical therapist, yoga teacher, and functional nutritionist, Michael teaches you how meditation interacts with the body. You’ll understand how to support students’ nervous systems and avoid common physical pitfalls.

 

What Graduates Say

 
“One of the most transformative periods of my life. I not only gained knowledge but opened my heart. Meditation changed my life — and now I’m ready to contribute.”
— Akua Powell, Retreat Leader, Dubai
 
“This was far beyond my expectations. This is a ‘Meditation University.’ A deeply transformative journey with strong scientific and methodological grounding and vulnerable, human teaching. Thank you for one of the best adventures of my life! ”
— Dr. Joanna Glinska, Psychologist, Poland
 
“17 days of honest self-reflection and growth. My system is now primed to recognize my own abilities and share them with others. I found love in myself and in everyone here. I now stand grateful, humbled and determined to make a difference in this world in any way I can. ”
— Cecilia Min-Young, Meditation Teacher, Canada
 
 
 

Yoga Alliance Certification

This is a 150-hour Yoga Alliance–certified Meditation Teacher Training

  • All hours count toward a 300-hour advanced certification

  • Requirements: final exam, attendance (90%+), practicum teaching, and participation

If you’ve already completed a 200-hour YTT, this can be part of your 300-hour advanced training. If not, it still fully certifies you as a Meditation Teacher recognized by studios and organizations worldwide.

 
 
 

DATES, SCHEDULE & LOCATION

Training Dates: May 15 - 31, 2026

Location: Ubud, Bali

Typical Day:

BEGIN END ACTIVITY

7:00 AM 7:30 AM Meditation

7:30AM​ 8:00 AM Light Breakfast

8:00AM​ 9:45 AM Philosophy / Science Lecture

10:00 AM 12:00 PM Movement, Pranayama, Meditation

12:00 PM 2:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM 3:45 PM Practicum / Methodology

4:15 PM 6:15 PM Workshop

6:15 PM 6:30 PM Evening Meditation

Two days are reserved for rest and integration — no formal sessions.

 

INVESTMENT

Reserve Your Spot

  • $1,000 USD deposit

  • Reserves your place in the May 2026 training

  • Non-refundable, but transferable to a future training within 2 years

  • Remaining balance due by April 30, 2026

Pay In Full

  • $2,495 USD

  • If you cancel more than 30 days before the training, $1,000 is non-refundable (but transferable), and the remaining amount is refunded (minus bank fees).

**Accommodation and flights are not included. We’ll send you a curated list of options at different budgets once you’re registered.

 
 

STILL NOT SURE?

 

Big decisions deserve real conversations.

Let’s talk about it.

Book a 15-minute call HERE with Leah, Paul, or Chiara (alumni & junior teacher) to:

  • Feel into whether this is the right timing

  • Ask questions about travel, payment plans, or certification

Get honest guidance — no pressure

You can also reach us at:

  • Email: balipaulandleah@gmail.com

  • WhatsApp: +31 682 094 621