After attending the 3-Day Intensive mPEAK public program, the process to become a fully certified mPEAK coach is completed in three phases: Phase 1 — 3-Day Coach Training Intensive, Phase 2 — 10-Week Practicum, and Phase 3 — Mentorship & Certification. Each phase involves more extensive prerequisites, a deeper understanding of the mPEAK methodology, more advanced teaching competency, and a greater commitment to personal practice.
ENROLL IN THE INSTITUTE Must have attended a 3-Day Intensive mPEAK public program to be eligible.
Phase 1: Coach in Training
Completed upon: Attending the 3-Day mPEAK Coach Training Intensive
Participants receive a certificate of attendance and are recognized as mPEAK Coaches-in-Training. At this phase, Coaches-in-Training may:
- Share mindfulness meditation practices with friends, teammates, students, and clients
- Coach others to integrate basic mindfulness skills into areas of performance
- Offer a short (90-minute) presentation on Mindfulness and Performance
⚠ Coaches-in-Training are not yet qualified to teach a full mPEAK course.
Phase 2: Trained mPEAK Coach
Completed upon: 10-Week Virtual mPEAK Coach Training Practicum
Each week, selected participants present specific elements of the mPEAK curricula and receive feedback from the group and course facilitators. Upon completion, participants may promote themselves as Trained mPEAK Coaches and begin offering mPEAK in the 3-Day Intensive or 8-Week format.
Additional Prerequisites for the 10-Week Practicum:
- Attendance at at least one 5-day silent, teacher-led meditation retreat
- Ongoing daily sitting mindfulness meditation practice for at least two years
Phase 3: Certified mPEAK Coach
To become a Certified mPEAK Coach, participants must apply for mentorship and complete one of the following two options:
Option A — Lead an 8-Week mPEAK Course with Mentorship
- Complete 9 weekly mentorship sessions while leading your own 8-week mPEAK course
- Sessions focus on preparing for, processing, and reviewing challenges in each class
- Cost: $2,250 (US rate of $250 per session)
Option B — Co-lead a 3-Day Intensive with your mPEAK Mentor
- An agreed number of mentorship sessions completed before and after the co-led intensive
- Cost: Full course compensation goes to the Mentor; travel expenses may also apply
Additional Prerequisites for Mentorship & Certification:
Extensive formal training or certification in a Mindfulness-Based Intervention such as MBSR, Mindful Self-Compassion, UCLA MARC Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, or equivalent experience as determined by the course facilitators.
Mentorship & Evaluation:
Mentorship supports preparation for mPEAK sessions and processing of specific challenges. During the 9-week mentorship, the Coach-in-Training provides two 20-minute video recordings from the following mPEAK Core Competencies for review and discussion:
- mPEAK Exercises: Straw Breathing, Ice Bucket Challenge, 3-D Image "Letting Go," Paperclip Competition
- Didactic: Intro to Mindfulness, Neuroscience of Performance, mPEAK Foundational Attitudes, Context around 4 Pillars of mPEAK
- Inquiry: Processing the formal meditation or yoga practice experience
- Integration: Discussion of how to apply mindfulness to areas of performance
Upon completion, certification is at the discretion of the mentor. If the Coach-in-Training is not yet ready to be certified, the Coach and Mentor will co-create a plan for continued support until professional standards are met. Additional fees may apply for agreed-upon additional support.
Estimated Fees for mPEAK Coach Certification
| MBPTI Institute Enrollment Fee | $100 |
| mPEAK 3-Day Coach Training Intensive (in-person) | $1,200 |
| mPEAK 10-Week Practicum (online) | $1,500 |
| 9 Sessions of Individual Mentorship (online; payable to mentor) $250 / 45 min session — group mentoring options available for individuals from the same organization | $2,250 |
| Attendance at an approved 5-Day Retreat | Costs vary |
| mPEAK Coach Certification Review Fee | $500 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $5,500 – $7,000 |
A service charge will be added to all payment transactions.
Additional room & board charges apply for in-person training programs.
Participants will be notified 30 days in advance if an in-person program is cancelled or rescheduled.