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Thank you for your interest in the Lab of Meditation Teacher Training. 

Applications are NOW OPEN.

The Integration Cohort

Where Mindfulness, Psychology, and Embodied Teaching Meet

September 2026 – February 2027

A six-month, trauma-informed mindfulness teacher training designed for professionals, aspiring teachers, and practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice while learning to teach with confidence, integrity, and presence.

Monthly Intensive Weekends
 (6 weekends)

8:00 am – 1:00 pm PT (aka 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ET, and 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm CET)

  • September 12–13, 2026

  • October 10–11, 2026

  • November 14–15, 2026

  • December 5–6, 2026

  • January 9–10, 2027

  • February 6–7, 2027

Weekly Practice Sessions

Every Wednesday

8:00 am – 8:45 am PT (aka 11:00 am – 11:45 am ET and 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm CET)

These live practice sessions provide continuity between monthly weekends, supporting the integration of mindfulness, teaching skills, and embodied learning throughout the training.

All sessions are recorded.

The Lab of Meditation meets professional standards for mindfulness training and teaching and grants an internationally recognized certification through the International Mindfulness Teacher Association.

We are now accepting registrations at the APPLY page.

Below is some information and you can also find our FAQ section on the main page. Please also feel free to contact us at hello@thelabofmeditation.com with any questions regarding this course.

 
 

A Message From Hiro

 
 

When I began..

When I began teaching meditation, I believed that mindfulness was primarily about learning to pay attention. Over time, through my work as a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and student of contemplative traditions, I came to understand that mindfulness is also about integration.

Many of us live with fragmented attention, competing demands, and parts of ourselves that feel disconnected from one another. Meditation offers us an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and cultivate a relationship with our inner world that is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and presence.

The Integration Cohort was created for those who want more than techniques or information. It is a space to explore mindfulness as a lived experience, one that can transform how we relate to ourselves, our communities, and the people we serve.

Over six months, we will weave together mindfulness, neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied learning. Together, we will cultivate not only the skills to teach meditation, but the capacity to embody it.

Whether your intention is to become a mindfulness teacher, enrich your professional practice, or deepen your own journey of healing and growth, I look forward to learning alongside you.

Welcome.

Hiro Demichelis
Founder, The Lab of Meditation

 

HOW MUCH: $3,800 + GST

The total course tuition is $3,800 USD plus GST (applicable to Canadian residents) (for a total of $3,990 USD).

If finances are a barrier to being part of the program, we can have a chat about payment installments to create more ease and spaciousness.

Please know that we have 2 scholarships,  supporting marginalized identities (Black and Indigenous people first, POC, disabled bodies, LGBTQ2S folx, refuges). They range from 10% to 25% discount, depending on needs. Needs will be assessed on an individual basis.

 

HOW MANY: LIMITED to 15.

We want this program to be a curated experience and so we will keep the spaces available limited. Number of students is capped at 15.

We are excited to share this mindful exploration with you. Upon completion of this training, we hope your view and understanding of mindfulness will never be the same.

Once again, if you have questions,  email us and we will be happy to support you in any way possible.

 

Apply now