ICF Level 1 Certification and National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches NBHWC Approved Training Program

ICF & NBHWC Accredited Health & Wellness Coach Certification

Become a Certified Mind-Body-Spirit Coach and Help Clients Create Lasting Well-Being

Feeling called to guide others toward better health, purpose, and balance?

The Gaja Coach Certification is an ICF and NBHWC accredited mind-body-spirit coach training that equips you with a proven, evidence-based framework to support whole-person transformation—while deepening your own growth and clarity.

Next Program Start date: May 19, 2026
21 Weeks, Approximately 6-8 hours/week of learning time
Combination of self-directed learning and two live (online) classes with faculty weekly
Level 1 International Coaching Federation Accredited Program and National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching Approved Program
Interest free payment plans available with no credit check

In just 21 weeks, you’ll complete a comprehensive health and wellness coach certification program that blends ancient wisdom with modern coaching science, so you can confidently support clients in creating sustainable change in mind, body, and spirit.

Now enrolling for the May 19, 2026 cohort. Get immediate access to all elearning videos and course materials upon registration.

View the Syllabus and Program Guide

Why Choose the Gaja Mind-Body-Spirit Coach Certification?

This isn’t just another online coaching course. It’s a gold-standard, science-backed, soul-centered coach training that weaves together the highest professional standards with timeless Vedic wisdom—so you can guide your clients toward sustained well-being in every area of life.

Everything that's included in your enrollment for the Gaja Coach Certification

You don't need years of experience of a background in coaching to be effective—just a genuine desire to learn, practice, and grow. Our structured, hands-on curriculum, expert mentorship, and supportive community give you everything you need to step fully into your role as a confident, impactful coach.

Master a Proven Coaching Framework
Learn a step-by-step method for coaching with confidence that produces lasting results, rooted in the ICF coaching core competencies and NBHWC curriculum and frameworks.
Learn from World-Class Experts
Receive training from some of the world’s leading authorities on well-being, including coaching faculty with decades of training and professional experience and board-certified M.D.s leading your health training sessions.
Earn an Accredited Certification
Gain a credential recognized by ICF (International Coaching Federation) and NBHWC (National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching). You’ll receive the structured preparation, practice, and guidance needed to sit for your board exams with confidence.
Exam Prep and Ongoing Mentorship Included
Gaja students pass their accreditation exams at higher than average rates—no additional training courses required. You'll have ongoing access to bi-weekly mentorship calls to continue practice-coaching, asking exam prep questions, and getting career support from experienced faculty long after you graduate.
Join a Global Community of Coaches
Gaja Coaches live and work all over the world, giving you a built-in network of collaborators and peers to connect with—not to mention, new friends for life!
Lifetime Access to Tools & Resources
Enjoy unlimited access to a comprehensive library of materials, including a 300-page printable coaching manual filled with practices, worksheets, and teaching content, as well as access to ongoing office hours and business-building support to help you grow as a coach.

Download the Program Syllabus and Guide

Explore the full curriculum, schedule, faculty, and accreditation details for this health and wellness coach certification. The Guidebook walks you through what to expect week by week, how ICF and NBHWC accreditation works, and how this training can support your personal and professional goals.

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Is this Coach Certification Right for You?

If you feel called to help others unlock their potential, cultivate lasting well-being, and create meaningful change, this program is your opportunity to step into that role with confidence. Whether you're starting fresh or deepening an existing practice, this certification equips you with the structure, skills, and support to make a real impact.

If any of the following resonate with you, we encourage you to take the next step and enroll today:

You’ve had a successful career, and now you're ready to start a second chapter, guiding others toward healing, self-discovery, and growth.
You're an HR or health, or mental health professional looking for a proven, structured coaching model backed by leading coaching organizations.
You crave deep personal growth while learning how to create lasting change for others.
You’re looking for a career that aligns with your purpose—whether full-time or as a side business.
You seek expert mentorship and a like-minded community to grow alongside.

Here’s What Graduates Are Saying About Gaja's Coach Certification:

“This program made it possible for me to set up a whole new career path for myself doing exactly what I want to do – helping other people to realize their greatest potential. It empowered me to see myself as a divine light of being and to help others by seeing them as divine, amazing beings.”

Jamie

“This was deeper than any program I’ve done before. It changed me. It explained a whole lot about who I am. The purpose statement I created in the program is now my north star. It keeps bringing me back to where I’m supposed to be.”

Adam

“Your life will change. You will make changes to your health. Be more conscious about how you’re living. Become more present. You gain patience. You evolve. And then you help others evolve, too.”

Adriana

“This is a kind, loving, space. The people I met through it are amazing. If I wanted to, I could reach out to someone if I were in their area. If I needed a new client they would help me find one. Because of these connections, I don’t have to figure it all out alone.”

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Get the Program Syllabus and Guide

Explore the schedule for the May training, curriculum, and coaching philosophy in this comprehensive program guide.

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Our Mind-Body-Spirit Coaching Model

Our coaching methodology integrates the highest industry standards for coach training with meditation and integrative health practices for comprehensive wellness and coach certification that stands apart from the competition

Your Path to Becoming a Skilled, Certified Coach is Here.

The training includes everything you need to become a confident, impactful coach:

Weekly 90-Minute Interactive Webinars
Put course content into practice through practice coaching, demos, Q&A, and lots of supportive feedback.
Three 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Receive personalized coaching and support from program faculty.
Three Practical Skills Assessments
Gain valuable expert feedback to refine your skills and grow as a coach.
Weekly Interactive Small Group Sessions
Guided by a mentor coach, connect, practice, and integrate your learnings in a smaller group setting..
Live NBHWC Health Competency Q&As
Expand your health knowledge and prepare for the national board exam.
A Sure Pathway to ICF ACC Accreditation
This training covers all ICF Level 1 competencies and prepares you for the ACC accreditation exam..
Coach Tools & Resources
Graduate with a complete toolkit, including printable 350-page manual, branded worksheets, client templates, and more to confidently launch your coaching practice.
Monthly Online Community Meditations
Expand the power of your practice by dropping into silence and connection.

A Session-by-Session Overview

The curriculum is designed to build your expertise step-by-step, equipping you with both the foundational knowledge and advanced skills needed to thrive as a coach.

Part One: Foundations

Your Building Blocks for Success (Weeks 1–3)

Week 1: Becoming a Health & Wellness Coach

✔️ Connect with your fellow Coaches.
✔️ Learn the basics of coaching and explore the Gaja Coaching Model.
Week 2: Meditation Foundations

Receive access to the Gaja Meditation Foundations course
($349 value!)

✔️ Understand how meditation harnesses the power of the mind.
✔️ Receive your personalized Primordial Sound Meditation mantra and learn how to use it.
✔️ Explore the seven states of consciousness through meditation and mindful awareness.
Week 3: Ayurvedic Health Foundations

Receive access to the Gaja Ayurvedic Health Foundations course
($349 value!)

✔️ Discover the Ayurvedic approach to individualized health and well-being.
✔️ Learn how the five elements create the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
✔️ Identify your dosha and how to balance it using the five senses.

Part Two: Coaching Fundamentals

Core Coaching Skills (Weeks 4–6)

Week 4: Coaching Presence & Relationship Building

✔️ Establish deep, trust-based client relationships.
✔️ Develop your coaching presence using the Gaja Coaching Model.
Week 5: Active Listening

✔️ Master the art of holding space for clients with deep, attuned listening.
✔️ Learn how to reflect, clarify, and guide conversations with intention.
Week 6: Powerful Questioning & Soul Reflections

✔️ Develop the skill of "Coaching Reflection" to make clients feel truly seen and heard.
✔️ Learn to ask transformative questions that inspire growth and insight.

Part Three: The Gaja Coaching Cornerstones

The Gaja Coaching Cornerstones provide a structured yet adaptable framework for personal transformation. Each cornerstone—Purpose, Intention, Meaning, and Shadow—unfolds over three weeks, progressing from experiential learning to structured coaching, and finally to improvisational mastery. (Weeks 7-18)

Weeks 7–9: Purpose

✔️ Clarify your clients’ core values, archetypes, and legacy.
✔️ Guide them in crafting a purpose statement that aligns with their deepest aspirations.
Weeks 10–12: Intention

✔️ Help clients define their well-being vision and take aligned, consistent action.
✔️ Support them in setting goals that inspire lasting transformation.
Weeks 13–15: Meaning

✔️ Identify and shift limiting beliefs that hold clients back.
✔️ Coach them toward expanded perspectives and self-discovery.
Weeks 16–18: Shadow

✔️ Guide clients in recognizing and integrating their unconscious patterns and emotional blocks.
✔️ Help them release inner obstacles and move toward self-acceptance and empowerment.

Part Four: The Gaja Pillars of Health

(Weeks 19–21)

Week 19: Identifying & Preventing Disease

✔️ Apply coaching techniques to health and well-being conversations.
✔️ Recognize early warning signs of imbalance and disease.
Week 20: The 6 Pillars of Health, Part 1

✔️ Guide clients toward optimal well-being using the first three pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep.
Week 21: The 6 Pillars of Health, Part 2

✔️ Explore the remaining pillars: Meditation, Emotions, and Self-Care, and how they shape a client’s holistic well-being.

Included with your enrollment Gaja 21-Day Business Kickstarter Program: From Soulful Spark to Sustainable Success

21-Day Business Kickstarter

From Soulful Spark to Sustainable Success

Value: $347

Bonus Course

Plus, enjoy lifetime access to the Gaja 21-Day Business Kickstarter. This empowering experience is your companion for turning inspiration into aligned action. With emotional storytelling, spiritual grounding, and bite-sized learning, you’ll be guided through three transformative phases:

Phase 1: Becoming a Business

Start by clarifying your vision:

What makes me unique?
Who do I want to serve?
What’s the impact I’m here to make?

Phase 2: Making It Happen

Bring your vision to life with practical tools and training in:

Business models, branding, pricing
Client agreements, insurance, and scope of practice
Legal and energetic clarity around your role

Phase 3: Keeping It Going

Build a business that evolves with you, avoids burnout, and supports sustainable success.

You’ll also hear from Gaja-certified entrepreneurs who’ve turned purpose into practice—and learn how to do the same.

Meet the Gaja Coach Certification Faculty

Sheila Patel, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer
Gaja Collective

Pete Kirchmer

Gaja Coach Faculty
Gaja Collective

Mary McEvilly Hernández

Director of Coaching
Gaja Collective