Mindfulness Training Feature Comparison
There's a LOT of trainings out there. Ours is unique, so we've even
done the leg work for you so you can compare.
| MNDFL | Chopra | Sura Flow | Justin Michael Williams | Sounds True | Mindfulness Exercises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Offered Bi-Monthly | Offered 3x Annually | Offered 1x Annually | Offered 1x Annually | Offered every 2 year | On-Demand |
| Length | 10 weeks | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | 6 months | 2 years | No time limit |
| # of hours | 75 hours (7-8 hours/week) | 60 hours (5-6 hours/week) | 300 hours | not listed | 5-6 hours/week | 75 hours |
| Lowest Cost | $1,997 | $2,495 | $4,877 | $6,500 | $7,700 | $1,997 |
| Live Training | Weekly Live Sessions, Retreat for those who go on to certify (2 weekends) | Live Q&A Sessions | Live Practice Sessions with Q&A | Live Coaching, Weekend Intensives, Hybrid Retreat | Monthly Cohort Meetups, 2 Live Weekend Events | Optional Weekly 2-Hour Group Mentorship |
| Community aspect | Emphasized | Optional | Limited | Included | Included | Community Forum Access |
| # of Instructors | >23 (Faculty, Guest Stars, Facilitators) | 8 Teachers | 1 Teacher, Numerous Guest Teachers | 1 Teacher | 2 Teachers, 19 Guest Faculty | 1 Teacher |
| Curated for diversity | Explicit commitment to equity | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | DEI mentioned | Not mentioned |
| Scholarship Transparency | 20% of classes reserved for scholarships 75% scholarships allocated to marginalized identities | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Limited partial scholarships available | Limited partial scholarships available | Limited partial scholarships available |
| Prerequisites | All prerequisites included. Register and choose your cohort. | Primordial Sound Meditation Enrichment Program. Must call & speak to Program Specialist to enroll | Dedicated personal practice, or training experience in yoga, healing or meditation | Not listed | 6-night, residential, silent, mindfulness meditation retreat in the style of Insight or Vipassana (excluding Goenka) meditation. Letter of recommendation from meditation or spiritual teacher. | Familiarity and some experience with mindfulness (not intended for complete beginners) |
Benefits Comparison
Features are great, but benefits are all about what you actually get.
Compare for yourself:
| MNDFL | Chopra | Sura Flow | Justin Michael Williams | Sounds True | Mindfulness Exercises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for beginners | ||||||
| No agenda (i.e. not tied to a lineage) | ||||||
| Robust evaluation metrics | ||||||
| Provides meditation scripts | ||||||
| Continuing education credits | ||||||
| Choose your own path model | ||||||
| Coaching & mentorship | ||||||
| Science-based approach to program design | ||||||
| Program overseen by Senior Teachers |
