"Your app has changed my life. I suffer from anxiety and only after 8 of sessions I feel like a different person."
- User App
Do you feel a deep calling to make an impact in this world in 2025?
Imagine if you had all the powerful tools to teach others how to reduce and manage their stress through our proven methodology that has helped over 250,000 people since 2011...
If you’re a passionate meditator and feel inspired to become an embodied leader, we invite you to apply for our April 2025 1 Giant Mind Teacher Training Program!
In as little as 12 weeks, you can become certified to begin successfully teaching students.
NOW is the time to apply!
THE BIG WHY.
There is an urgent, ever-growing demand for expertly trained meditation teachers worldwide to combat the global stress epidemic.
Sadly, 2018 saw the lowest level of mental health on record in the US….
In Australia, youth suicide is up 40% and nearly half a million young people are on anti-depressants.
Let’s help change this.
Meditation is one of the most powerful scientifically proven techniques that has shown to radically reduce stress and anxiety.
When you apply today, you will discover how to teach the 1 Giant Mind ‘being’ technique to others to grow their wellbeing and feel more happy and fulfilled with their lives.
It is one of the greatest gifts to pass on to another person and is a beautiful feeling knowing you are making a meaningful contribution to your community.
Our mission is to empower YOU to bring the benefits of meditation to the world.
Our Solution
Become A Meditation Teacher
Teach others to reduce and manage stress, and its negative impact with a proven meditation methodology, practiced by over a hundred thousand people around the world.
Empower your students to grow their wellbeing and feel more happy and fulfilled in their lives.
Meet the ever-growing demand for expertly trained meditation teachers in every area of society.
Become certified to begin successfully teaching students in as little as 12 weeks.
Learn from world renowned meditation teacher Jonni Pollard who has 20+ years experience and over 10,000 hours of practice, study, and teaching.
If you are a health & Wellness professional, 1 Giant Mind Teacher training is perfect to expand your core offering.
''This teaching method is elegant and intelligently sequenced. It has the potential to reach a wide audience and I'm honored to represent this method.''
- Honza & Claudine Lafond, Co-founder of Yoga Beyond
"I tried 1 Giant Mind and have been hooked ever since. It frees my mind, calms my thoughts and gives me a positive start to the day."
- App User
"Teacher Training was so much more than I had thought or learned in the past. This was a complete immersion in learning how to TEACH meditation not just LEAD meditation."
- Josh Blau, Co-founder of Om Yoga
"After trying Calm and Headspace, 1 Giant Mind is my go-to app every morning for a 10 or 15 minute meditation moment. If you are looking for simplicity and calm, this is it"
- App User
"It was significant to learn about how our mind functions and how meditation can naturally and spontaneously alleviate the build up of stress that impedes the quality of our thoughts and actions."
- Nick Dimattina, Recruiter at Digital Currency Exchange
A Proven Technique
To get a better understanding of how meditating with the 1 Giant Mind Being technique affects stress levels, we gathered data from over 6,000 of our app users.
To achieve this, we integrated a measurement tool called the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) survey into our app. The PSS is a widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress. It measures the degree to which situations in one’s life are considered stressful.
The PSS was designed to assess how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded respondents find their lives to be. The users of our app were asked to take the survey before and after they completed the 12 Step Learn Meditation course.
The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the 1 Giant Mind technique’s ability to increase stress resilience, emotional stability, and one’s ability to cope with life’s challenges and demands.
Your Teacher
Jonni Pollard, program founder and head teacher of 1 Giant Mind, is a world-renowned meditation teacher who has studied how to unfold human potential for over 20 years under great masters in the East and West. His programs, including 1 Giant Mind’s Learn Meditation app, have taught more than 250,000 people how to meditate.
Jonni has been at the forefront of the global meditation teaching movement for over a decade , making practical translations of ancient teachings for a modern lifestyle. He hosts the 1 Giant Mind podcast where he answers questions relating to meditation and personal development from a live audience. Jonni is also the author of The Golden Sequence: A Manual for Reclaiming Our Humanity, on Benbella books.
Our Program
The 1 Giant Mind Meditation Teacher Training is unlike anything in the world.
We train you to teach an effective meditation technique rooted in tradition and formatted for a modern audience.
Our program starts online and continues as you begin to teach the 3-Day Learn Meditation Course in-person. It’s broken down in two phases over the course of a year:
Phase One - Become a Certified Teacher
16 unit online certification program and live webinar classes with Jonni Pollard. 7-10 hrs a week commitment for 12 weeks.
Phase Two - Master The Craft
We like to say the real training begins once you are certified. In your first year of certification, you are required to run at least 6 meditation courses and attend at least 6 scheduled webinar classes to remain certified for the next year. All teachers who are certified for one year and fulfill the requirements will be eligible for other supplemental trainings and our Level 2 certification.
Are you ready?
Take A Quick Tour Of Our Training Program Structure
THE OVERVIEW.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
To teach the 1 Giant Mind Being Technique in groups or privately
To run the 1 Giant Mind 3 day Learn Meditation course
To guide your students through the full spectrum of experiences they will have practicing meditation
To facilitate introduction sessions
To lead group meditation follow up classes for your students
To speak about the impact of meditation on the mind and body
To access your authentic teaching voice
To embody a code of conduct and values that support the role of a teacher
The mechanics of stress, how it works and how meditation helps manage it
The different categories of meditation, how they work and what they do
The Curriculum
UNIT 1 - WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
You will gain an understanding of the course structure, how to maximize your learning experience, what you will be qualified to do upon graduation of the Level 1 teacher training, and the time commitment required to successfully complete and master the program.
UNIT 2 - BECOMING CERTIFIED TO TEACH THE 1 GIANT MIND BEING MEDITATION TECHNIQUE
We outline what it means to become certified to teach the 1 Giant Mind Being Meditation technique. This includes understanding the responsibility in the role and 1 Giant Mind’s Values and Code of Conduct.
UNIT 3 - THE NATURE OF THE MIND
When we understand the five basic functions of the mind we can have a clear picture of not only what the mind does but how it functions as a whole. This section lays the foundation for how we deepen our understanding of what meditation is and its role in growing our wellbeing.
UNIT 4 - REDEFINING WELLBEING
Wellbeing is a common term but very few people have a clear definition of what it actually is. In this unit, we offer a holistic definition of wellbeing that reveals how to sustain and grow it in our daily lives as well as the role meditation plays.
UNIT 5 - THE MECHANICS OF STRESS
The greatest threat to our wellbeing is too much stress. We are going to learn to distinguish the difference between healthy stress and unhealthy stress, how it impacts the mind and body, and how we use meditation to manage its impact on us.
UNIT 6 - WHAT IS MEDITATION?
We define meditation in the context of the 5 functions of the mind model and reveal what the 1 Giant Mind Being Meditation Technique is and why we start here to build a baseline of awareness. With this foundation, we can more effectively practice other techniques that exercise the different functions of the mind.
UNIT 7 - THE 1 GIANT MIND BEING TECHNIQUE
We start to dive into the practical side of the program and break down the 1 Giant Mind Being Meditation Technique through a step-by-step process. You will be given practical exercises to learn the 1 Giant Mind teaching method.
UNIT 8 - 9 ASPECTS OF TEACHING
When we combine these 9 aspects of teaching, we have a complete picture of both how and why we teach the way we do. You will learn a holistic understanding of the technique and the most effective way of communicating it.
UNIT 9 - RESPONDING TO STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES
Learn about common experiences your students may have and the simplest ways to respond so your students can best comprehend and benefit from the experience.
UNIT 10 - RUNNING THE 1 GIANT MIND 3-DAY LEARN MEDITATION COURSE: SESSION 1
Learn the structure of teaching the 1 Giant Mind Being technique in the 3-Day Learn Meditation Course.
UNIT 11 - RUNNING THE 1 GIANT MIND 3-DAY LEARN MEDITATION COURSE: SESSION 2
Continue to learn how to review your students’ experiences by providing feedback on their progress and offering strategies for how to make meditation a daily habit.
UNIT 12 - RUNNING THE 1 GIANT MIND 3-DAY LEARN MEDITATION COURSE: SESSION 3
In this final session we bring all of the knowledge together to encourage and support our students to feel confident to continue their practice on their own.
UNIT 13 - THE ART OF TEACHING
We explore fundamental principles of how to be the most artful teacher so that what we teach has a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
UNIT 14 - HOW TO GIVE A COMPELLING INTRO TALK
Learn the best way to run regular informational talks as a certified teacher to provide potential students the opportunity to understand why it’s such a great idea to come and learn meditation with you.
UNIT 15 - VENUE GUIDELINES & GROUP MEDITATIONS
We provide guidelines for selecting the best venue for your courses and group meditations classes both before and after your students have trained with you.
UNIT 16 - RUN A TEST COURSE
Before you step out into the world as a meditation teacher, it’s important that you have a chance to run a test course with family and friends to practice and get comfortable.
“The need for true leaders in our community has never been greater than it is now. Being a meditation teacher empowers us to bring our community together to nurture and celebrate authentic connection and belonging. Connection and belonging are the building blocks for us to feel empowered to serve the greater good. ”
A Taste Of Our Training Content
EMMA MAIDMENT, Co-founder of Mindful Morning Collective & Ritual Retreats
"More than anything, my training has aided in my personal and professional development as a person and a teacher, which has been beautiful to integrate across all aspects of my life."
MICHAEL JAMES WONG, Founder of Boys of Yoga & Just Breathe
"From this course I takeaway the community of teachers, the knowledge shared and the positivity that together we can be of impact to this world in our greatest capacity as teachers and humans."
JOSH BLAU, Co-founder of Om Yoga
"Teacher Training was so much more than I had thought or learned in the past. This was a complete immersion in learning how to TEACH meditation not just LEAD meditation."
Your Investment
$2,000 USD (plus gst 10%)
⟾ You’ll learn directly from world renowned meditation teacher, Jonni Pollard, who has 20+ years experience and over 10,000 hours of practice, study and teaching.
⟾ 16 unit online deep dive where we train you to teach the 1 Giant Mind ‘Being’ Technique - that is rooted in tradition and formatted for a modern audience.
⟾ After graduating, you can lead group meditations and follow up classes for your students - AND build your own local community of meditators.
⟾ After completing the course, you can run the 1 Giant Mind 3 Day Learn To Meditation Course - and be guided by our in-house marketing team to promote your events locally, while getting paid to teach this incredible technique to students!
The time is NOW! Apply below, we have capped it at 30 spots for our April 2025 Cohort, so please get in quick!
Tuition covers your online teacher training certification and a full year of continued training and support. Applying is free and a program liaison will contact you within 24 hours with your application status.
The Certification
The 1 Giant Mind Meditation Teacher Training Certification delivers the essentials to confidently step out into the world and start teaching in as a little as 3 months. Backed by over 20 years of experience, 1 Giant Mind is setting a new standard for what it means to be a meditation teacher.
NICK DIMATTINA, Recruiter at Digital Currency Exchange
"It was significant to learn about how our mind functions and how meditation can naturally and spontaneously alleviate the build up of stress that impedes the quality of our thoughts and actions."
MIKI ASH, Artist & Mindful Practitioner at Miki Ash
"The 1 Giant Mind Training was the ultimate gift of self love. It made me want to be a part of my community and hold space for others to connect and grow. It peeled back the layers and revealed my deepest truth. It is the best thing I've ever done in my life."
SHAMA RAJAN, CEO of School of Scholars
"I've done a lot of meditation courses but somehow they were never relatable, or broken down in simplistic, elegant way that Jonni teaches."
Apply Now
If you’ve been practicing daily for six months with a teacher, you meet the minimum qualifications to apply.
Acceptance and enrollment are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and based on a variety of criteria. Our application is completely free and we welcome you to apply.
Shortly after you submit your application, we will get in touch with you about your status and next steps.
HONZA LAFOND, Co-founder of Yoga Beyond
"This teaching method is elegant and intelligently sequenced. It has the potential to reach a wide audience and I'm honored to represent this method."
CLAUDINE LAFOND, Co-founder of Yoga Beyond
"This teaching method is elegant and intelligently sequenced. It has the potential to reach a wide audience and I'm honored to represent this method."
JESSE ISRAEL, Founder of The Big Quiet
"I feel relieved to come through this program and know there's something out there that is the real deal, in regard to teaching at an expert, grounded level."
