Become a Certified Guided Imagery Teacher

Build a soul-led career leading meaningful inner journeys with confidence, guiding others home to clarity, wisdom, awareness, and love.

On-demand, begin anytime.

Guided Imagery, or Guided Visualization, is more than a "feel-good" technique, and it's not a bypass to mindfulness and growth. Rather, Guided Imagery is a profound mind-body practice that opens the door to deep personal transformation–to insight, creativity, wisdom, love, and inner peace.

Whether you're a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, coach, therapist, educator, or wellness practitioner–or if you're new to this type of work but ready to dive in–mastering this tool can elevate your impact in powerful, lasting ways. Learn the art of Guided Imagery to truly empower your clients–today.

Course Curriculum

The course consists of 37 text-based lessons, audio recordings, and requires approximately 25-30 hours of input to complete. This includes homework assignments, the completion of which are required to receive your certificate. The curriculum is as follows:

  • Getting Started

    Certification Requirements

    Course Downloads: E-Book, Scripts, Self-Assessment Forms

    Disclaimer and Legal Agreement

  • What is Guided Imagery?

    A Brief History of Guided Imagery

    Types of Guided Imagery

    The Science-Backed Benefits of Guided Imagery

  • The Role of the Teacher

    The Power of Voice and Language

    Solo vs Group, Online vs In-Person

    Scripted vs Unscripted

    Magic Touches: Music, Aromatherapy and More

  • Creating a Session Structure

    Guided Imagery Blueprint

    Overcoming Visualization Challenges

    Addressing Difficult Emotions

    Integration Strategies

  • Managing Group Dynamics

    Protecting Your Energy

    Open-Ended Imagery

    Symbolic and Archetypal Imagery

    Recognizing and Responding to Trauma

  • Starting (or Building) Your Practice

    Lead Magnet Guide

    Ethical and Legal Considerations

  • Submitting for Certification

    A Word of Thanks

  • Relaxation Meditation

    Healing Light Meditation

    Performance Meditation

    Spiritually Connected Meditation

    Higher Self (Open-Ended) Meditation

    Symbolic Meditation #1

    Symbolic Meditation #2

    Grounding Meditation for Teachers (Lesson 2.1)

    Energetic Boundary Meditation for Teachers (Lesson 4.2)

What You’ll Walk Away With:

  • Certification as a Guided Imagery Teacher (upon successful homework completion)

  • A Guided Imagery Blueprint for Crafting Your Own Sessions

  • 7 Intuitively-Crafted Scripts for Leading Others

  • Confidence to Teach In-Person or Online, Individuals or Groups

  • Tips to Launch or Enhance Your Wellness Business

This Course Is For…

... anyone looking to enhance or craft a career of depth, wisdom, and meaning. Guided Imagery being complementary to a wide range of other wellness modalities, the certification program is suitable for people including...

  • Meditation & Yoga Teachers

  • Coaches & Therapists

  • Healers & Energy Workers

  • Educators & Wellness Professionals

  • Anyone called to guide others through inner transformation

  • "I'm receiving so many insights and so much inspiration, clarity, and that will certainly enrich both my personal practice and my teaching."

    Alona K., Nature Meditation Teacher Course

  • "What a journey this certification has been! ... The teachings throughout this course have deepened my relationship with the natural world in such a meaningful way."

    Husna K., Nature Meditation Teacher Course

  • "Gillian brings a wealth of expertise, experience and heart to her offerings. I am gaining so much from the Nature Meditation Training course and highly recommend it."

    Janelle C., Nature Meditation Teacher Course

Get started today.

Step into your calling as a facilitator of inspired, inward journeys.

Enroll now and get instant access to all training materials.

Your future as a Certified Guided Imagery Teacher awaits.

$497

FAQs

Are there live sessions I have to attend?

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No. As a busy mom of three young children, I (Gillian, creator of the course) wanted it to be accessible regardless of timezone and schedule. You can complete it at your own pace and you have 365 days from signing up to complete and submit the requirements for certification.


How are the lessons delivered?

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The lessons are text-based, with meditations woven throughout for you to deepen your personal practice and teaching confidence. You can move through the lessons on the course platform, but you can also download the course manual where all the lessons are contained. This allows you access to the course content even after your year of enrollment expires.


Do I have lifetime access to the course?

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We’ve intentionally not provided lifetime access to the course because we think having a time limit provides an extra nudge for students to get right to it–to not postpone the personal and professional growth. You'll be able to download all the lesson content in a PDF file–and that you can store safely on your computer or print out so that you have endless access to it.


How do I get my certificate?

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In order to obtain your digital certificate, you'll need to thoughtfully complete the homework (outlined within the course) within one year of signing up for the program. In summary, the homework involves: reading through all of the lessons, practicing the meditations throughout, leading friends and/or family through 5 guided imagery meditations (and completing self-assessment forms for those), engaging in the course community, and submitting one recording of yourself leading a guided imagery session. If a part of your submission does not reflect the course teachings, we would (in rare cases) ask for you to re-submit that part. We'll work with you if needed to get you certified!

Have Other Questions?

Email us at hello@theinnerforest.com if you’re interested but have questions before enrolling.