The Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher’s Path includes prerequisites, a home study course, pre-testing, the certification course, and continuing education.

What are the prerequisites before attending the Certification course?

• Regular practice (twice daily) of Primordial Sound Meditation, learned in your community or at a Chopra Center event.
• Completion of the Seduction of Spirit seminar, as a participant.
• Regular practice of the Sutra Program learned at the Seduction of Spirit seminar.
• Completion of the Journey into Healing seminar, as a participant.
• Completion of the Primordial Sound Meditation Home Study course.
• Passing the at home, online, open book exam with a score of 85% or better. The exam must be completed 30 days before the start of the Teacher's Training course.
• Participate in a minimum of 2 Teachers' Path Teleconferences by phone or web.
• Completion of a telephone interview with Chopra Center staff.
• Signing and submitting the Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher's Path Agreement Form and Enrollment Agreement Form.

What is included in the Primordial Sound Meditation Home Study Kit?

• Workbook & Manual
  
  • Instructor Manual
  • Primordial Sound Meditation Workbook

• Books:
  
  • Shankara’s Crest-Jewel of Discrimination by Viveka-Chudamani
  • Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D.
  • The Upanishads as translated by Eknath Easwaran

• DVD:
  
  • Higher States of Consciousness with Deepak Chopra, M.D.
  • Primordial Sound Meditation with David Simon, M.

• CD:
  
  • Shanti Mantra CD 
  • Primordial Sound Meditation CD lead by Deepak Chopra, M.D.

When will I receive the Home Study Kit?

The Home Study course can be applied for once Seduction of Spirit is completed as part of your Certification enrollment process. An application and a one page essay on why you would like to become certified must be completed and submitted prior to receiving the home study kit.

How long will it take to become certified?

All participants will have 18 months after receiving home study kit to complete the prerequisites and testing to become certified.

What happens at the 7-Day Teacher Training Course?

This component of the training program will provide intense instruction, practice and evaluation of speaking and teaching skills to ensure command of the course information. During the Teacher's Training course, qualified participants will develop expertise in facilitating the Primordial Sound Meditation course.

What does it mean to be a Certified Chopra Center Instructor?

As a Chopra Center certified instructor you are an independent contractor. There are suggested prices for your classes and you are required to provide your students with teaching materials purchased from the Chopra Center.

What kind of support will The Chopra Center provide?

The Chopra Center will provide a representative to assist you during your certification process and after you become certified. The Chopra Center will also provide marketing materials and support you in promoting your classes in addition to listing you on the instructor referral pages on our website if you are actively teaching.

Are any discounts available to me once I am a Certified Instructor?

Yes. You will receive discounts on Programs and discounts on retail products, spa treatments, etc. Also, our certified instructors receive commissions for referring their students for enrollment in Chopra Center Programs as well as an assigned representative to assist them with this process.

What is required for Continuing Education?

In order to retain your certification, you are required to attend the Seduction of Spirit seminar once every 24 months. For those located outside North America, you are required to participate in a comprehensive series of interactive teleconferences.

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