Become an IMTA Member
Your first step to meaningfully touching many lives as a mindfulness teacher
Have a passion for mindfulness and want to share its numerous benefits with others?
Join the IMTA to start or advance your career in the mindfulness field today.
The benefits of IMTA membership
Join a community of world-renowned mindfulness experts
Get exclusive access to special offers, practical insights, and invites to mindfulness events
Gain professional recognition by earning a Certified Mindfulness Teacher credential
Where can being a mindfulness teacher take you? And where do you begin?
- Provide mindfulness training through live or online classes...or both
- Bring mindfulness training into organizations and businesses
- Partner with associations looking for a mindfulness coach or trainer
- Get involved in volunteer or research organizations focusing on uncovering more benefits of mindfulness
- Write a book about how mindfulness has transformed your life and how it can help others do the same
- Start your own video channel or podcast and share your mindfulness tips and insights with the world
- Record guided meditations and share them through various channels to grow your brand
Becoming an IMTA member is your first step to earning an internationally-recognized Certified Mindfulness Teacher credential that boosts your authority so you can touch more lives. Whether you’re just starting out or have decades of experience, the IMTA is committed to supporting you on your journey.
The benefits of IMTA membership
When you become an IMTA member, you get:
Access to world-class mindfulness teachers and experts
Become part of a supportive community of like-minded people who share your passion. Network with other mindfulness teachers while gaining fresh perspectives and inspiration. Access our private IMTA Facebook group and invitations to future mindfulness events and conferences.
Insights to help you advance professionally
Benefit from the wisdom of top leaders in the field through member-exclusive webinars and newsletters. Get tips to help you advance your career in mindfulness – including business building advice, updates from the latest mindfulness research, upcoming events and more.
Opportunity to pursue certification and earn an IMTA credential at discounted rate
Establish credibility and demonstrate your commitment to serving others with an internationally-recognized certification credential. Gain exposure to new students and clients by being listed in our Certified Mindfulness Teacher directory.
Access to job listings in the mindfulness field
Take advantage of new opportunities to share your mindfulness skills by staying up to date with the latest job openings, speaking opportunities, or volunteer opportunities for mindfulness teachers.
Coming soon: Discounts on insurance, continuing education, and other special offers.
Save money and keep advancing your professional growth in the mindfulness field.
Ready to leave your mark on the world with mindfulness?
Become a member in 5 easy steps
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Create an IMTA account
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Fill out your application
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Attest to completing the requirements below
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Pay your first year’s fee
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Gain access to the benefits of membership
What are the requirements to
become an IMTA member?
If you’re currently a mindfulness teacher, you can apply for IMTA membership by completing the following requirements:
- Two years of personal Mindfulness Practice
- Completed an introduction to mindfulness class series such as MBSR, MAPS or equivalent
- At least one mindfulness meditation retreat of 5 days or more
- Have completed 60 hours of teaching experience or are currently enrolled in a Mindfulness Teacher Training Program that includes at least 60 hours of teaching-related training and experience
If you’re not currently a mindfulness teacher, but are ready to become one, here’s how you can get started today:
- Find and sign up for Accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training program
- Continue your daily mindfulness practice
- Attend at least one mindfulness meditation retreat of 5 days or more
- Once you gain the necessary experience (60 hours of teaching experience plus 2 years of personal practice), sign up to become an IMTA member
- After completing your Accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training program, you can apply for credentialing to become a Certified Mindfulness Teacher
Becoming an Organizational Member
If you’re an organization that trains mindfulness teachers, you can become an organizational member by meeting the following requirements:
Operate Accordingly
Operate at, or actively work toward operating at, a program level that is commensurate with the level of IMTA accreditation you want to reach. Accreditation must be reached within three years of joining IMTA.
Direct the program with a qualified supervising teacher or team
Provide one-on-one oversight with supervising teachers
How much does it cost to become an IMTA member?
The annual membership fee for individual members is
$100.00
The annual membership fee for organizational members is
$800.00
As an international organization, we prorate IMTA fees based
on the World Bank list of country economies. Residents in certain countries could receive a fee discount ranging from
25% to 75% off.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
From the time you complete your application and make your payment, you will instantly gain access to the benefits of IMTA membership.
As a member you gain:
- Access a community of world-class mindfulness teachers and experts
- Practical insights to help you maximize your impact in the world
- Access to job listings and opportunities in the mindfulness field
- Opportunity to pursue certification and earn an IMTA credential at discounted rate
- Discounts on services from our partners on everything from insurance to continuing education. (Coming soon!)
- Your name listed in the Certified Mindfulness Teachers directory
- Rights to use the IMTA Membership Logo in your marketing materials
- Ability to nominate yourself for election to the Board of Directors
- Ability to nominate yourself for participation in IMTA committees