How to choose an online meditation course

Begin with your experience.

Think about what you have already tried, what felt clear and where you got stuck. If you are new, look for a course that explains its starting assumptions. If you already practise, look for a description of how it builds on that experience.

Labels such as Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced should help explain a path. They are not a test you have to pass before you can ask a question.

Look at a real lesson.

Before paying, ask whether you can see an example of the teaching. Notice the pace, how the instructor explains an activity and whether you can understand the purpose of each step. Consider whether audio, subtitles or a written version would help you use the course.

Ask who supports the learning.

If a course uses AI, check how it is identified, what material it draws on and how errors are handled. An appealing voice or realistic face does not tell you who reviewed the lesson. Ask who is responsible for course content and how to reach a person when the automated answer is not enough.

Check the practical agreement.

• What is included in the price?
• How long can you access the material?
• Are sessions scheduled, or can you learn at your own pace?
• What support is included, and are there limits?
• What happens if you need to cancel or request a refund?

Understand the space around the course.

If there is a community, check whether participation is optional and what other members can see. If there is a private journal, ask how it is kept separate from shared posts and how stored information can be deleted.

Bring those questions to STILLORA.

Our first online pathway is in development. You can explore the planned learning stages, read course questions and answers, or tell us what you need through our enquiry page. We will confirm the actual offer before a booking.