Meditation Teacher TrainingCalm the Mind
Live the Present
A training devoted to meditation and mindfulness: a structured path to cultivating mindfulness in everyday life.
In 10 hours, you learn the origins and foundations of meditation and mindfulness, the breathing techniques that prepare the practice, and how to build a habit that lasts.
Who this training is for
Yoga Teachers and Instructors
Who want to bring meditation and mindfulness into their practice and their classes.
Therapists and Wellbeing Professionals
Who want to know meditation and mindfulness in depth, from their origins to practice.
Experienced Practitioners
Who want to build a sustainable meditation habit and deepen their personal practice.
Objectives
Know the origins of meditation and mindfulness, from the Vedic tradition to the Yoga Sūtras
Understand the states of the mind and their link to sleep and consciousness
Practise breathing techniques to calm the mind and prepare for meditation
Discover the most suitable practice for each person
Build a sustainable meditation habit in everyday life
How it works
Training Methodology
Video and Meditations
A video in each unit and eight guided meditations, ready to use from the first day. Study whenever and wherever you like, with 4 months of access.
Manual and Workbook
The interactive manual, always open, and the PDF workbook, to print and annotate.
Teacher Support
Your questions go by email, straight to Carla, throughout the course.
Assessment and Diploma
A final exam, with 80% to pass, and the diploma issued straight after, in the course itself. Recognised by Yoga Alliance (YACEP).
recognition
certification
With 10 hours of training, this course is internationally recognised and counts towards your Yoga Alliance continuing education.
2x
Certifications included
Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and BeYoga, recognised in teaching, professional practice and personal development.
10h
YACEP continuing education
Counts towards your international certification with Yoga Alliance.
8
Guided meditations
Eight complete practices, ready to use from the first day.
programme
course structure
An introduction, twelve units and a closing section, over 10 hours, with 4 months of access to study at your own pace. The guided meditations and the interactive manual are always open.
Course Introduction
Opening session and frequently asked questions
Eight guided meditations
Support material
What meditation and mindfulness are
5 topics
Origins, Benefits and the Mind
The origins of meditation and mindfulness
Benefits of meditation and mindfulness
Inner balance and emotional awareness
States of the mind, sleep and consciousness
4 units
Breath and Practice
Finding the most suitable practice for each person
Prāṇa, the life force, and the power of the breath
Breathing techniques to calm the mind
Recommendations for physical and mental balance
4 units
Meditation and Mindfulness
Dealing with the restless mind: acceptance and self-compassion
How to meditate: general guidance
Mindfulness: the art of being present
Bringing mindfulness into everyday life
2 units
Habit and Exercises
How to build a sustainable habit
Candle meditation
Chocolate meditation
2 units
Closing · Assessment and Diploma
Final exam on the twelve units
Multiple choice and true or false, with 80% to pass, with no time limit
Diploma issued in the course itself, straight after the exam
diploma
Want to see the full programme?
Download the brochure, with the detailed programme, the certification and the fee.
What is included
COURSE FEE
VAT exempt · 4 months of access · English edition from January 2027
✓ Full course access for 4 months
✓ A video in each unit and eight guided meditations
✓ Interactive manual and PDF workbook to print
✓ Final exam, with no time limit
✓ 10-hour diploma: Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and BeYoga
✓ Questions by email with your teacher
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access: immediately after enrolment, available 24/7.
Access period: 4 months from enrolment.
Format: 100% online, recorded video in English (AI voice translation of Carla’s Portuguese classes, with her own voice), with an interactive manual and workbook.
Questions: geral@beyoga.pt · +351 927 033 409
E-RYT 500 · Yoga Alliance 2025 · 4,000+ teaching hours
Certified Yoga Teacher and Trainer
Carla Gonçalves
Founder · Director of Studies · BeYoga School
Founder of BeYoga School, Carla Gonçalves is a Yoga Teacher and Trainer with more than 4,000 teaching hours recognised by Yoga Alliance.
Throughout the course she is available to answer any question that comes up. At any point you can send your questions directly to her.
support
Support and Tutoring
During the course
Carla follows the course from beginning to end and answers your questions as they arise.
By email
Questions go to carla.goncalves@beyoga.pt. A welcoming and accessible learning environment.
After the course
The BeYoga diploma is recognised in teaching, professional practice and personal development, and the school remains available at geral@beyoga.pt.
“Join the next generation of conscious teachers, able to care with presence, ethics and sensitivity.”
Carla Gonçalves, Founder and Director of Studies, BeYoga School
Frequently Asked Questions
Any questions?
Is the course assessed?
Yes, a final exam on the twelve units, multiple choice and true or false. For the diploma, you need 80% or more.
Is the course taught in English?
Yes. Carla teaches this course in Portuguese. In the English edition you hear her own voice, translated with AI and reviewed by our team, so that her teaching reaches you directly in English. The manual, workbook and exam were translated from the Portuguese original. The English edition opens in January 2027.
Is the final exam timed?
No, there is no time limit for the final exam.
Is there an email I can write to if I have a question?
Yes. Feel free to email carla.goncalves@beyoga.pt with any question.
How do I get the diploma?
To get the diploma you need to:
- Watch all the content and mark each section as complete.
- Take the Final Exam with 80% or more.
- Issue your diploma, in the course itself, straight after the exam.
Once I have completed every step, when do I get my diploma?
Straight after the exam: with 80% or more, your diploma is issued in the course itself, ready to download.
If I do not want the diploma, can I skip the Final Exam?
Yes. Without the diploma you do not need to take the exam. You keep access to all the content.
How long do I have access to the course?
Access to the content is available for 4 months from the date you enrol.
