Cultivating Mindfulness Teachers Since 2017
Why Us?
Confluence of Eastern & Western Approaches to Mindfulness
Self-Paced Learning with Live Instruction
Learn to teach Mindfulness to diverse populations
IMTA Accredited Mindfulness Training Provider
Faculty from Diverse Backgrounds
Ethics-Informed Mindfulness Approaches
Courses Developed from Years of Industry Expertise and Evidence
The Mindfulness Academy, founded by the Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore), serves as a comprehensive hub for professional mindfulness training. We are proud organisational members of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA) and a globally accredited provider of mindfulness teacher training. Our Academy specialises in offering mindfulness training tailored for professionals.
Our programs are meticulously crafted in alignment with the Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning: Teacher Competency Framework (MBTL-TCF), ensuring they meet the highest standards of educational excellence.
Specialised Accreditations
The Academy follows the highest evidence-based standards, utilising the latest research and best practices, as such has specialised accreditations:
Upcoming Courses
Jan
2025
Apply by 28th Dec 2024
M701 - Foundations of Mindfulness Based Organisational Education (MBOE) & Practicum
M201 - Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE)
Feb
2025
Apply by 22nd Jan 2025
M101 - Foundations of Mindfulness
M301 - Designing & Facilitating Mindfulness Programs
P800 - Mindfulness-Oriented Yoga (MOY)
May
2025
Apply by 15th April
Mindfulness Teacher
Competencies
Based on the Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning: Teacher Competency Framework (MBTL-TCF) by MacPherson and Rockman (2023)
Organizing
Relating to Participants
Guiding Mindfulness Practices
Conduct Post-practice Inquiry
Conducting Investigative Inquiry
Differentiating Learners
Enhancing Relational Learning
Designing Curriculum/Intervention
Applying Scientific Literacy
Embodying Mindfulness
Reflecting on Practice
Practicing Ethically
Why People Choose To Attend Our Mindfulness Teacher Training Programmes?
Accredited programmes by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA)
One of the few training programmes across the globe that balances Eastern and Western approaches to mindfulness
Learn to teach research & evidence-based secular Mindfulness to all audiences, not limited to people with clinical needs such as Stress, Depression, Anxiety etc.
An array of intensive, comprehensive and tailored programmes
The programmes are designed based on the Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning - Teacher Competency Framework (MBTL-TCF)
Develop facilitation skills unique to Mindfulness for leading groups and individual coaching
Learn to integrate mindfulness into other professional disciplines and design mindfulness curriculum for diverse audiences
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How to Select the Right Course for Yourself?
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1. Choose a Course That Matches Your InterestsYou can choose a course based on your interest in learning or teaching mindfulness. For those primarily interested in learning mindfulness, we recommend starting with M101: Foundations of Mindfulness. If you are looking to teach mindfulness, your choice of course should align with the specific audience you aim to instruct. Consider the following target groups: - Students (children and youth): SMF - Workers/Employees: OMF - Clinical Populations: MOCP - General Public (All populations): MTT You can select the course that best fits the needs of the audience you wish to serve from Our Courses page.
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2. Check if you Meet the Pre-requisites for EnrolmentEvery course or certification has specific pre-requisites. Please review the pre-requisites on the course page to ensure you meet the requirements. If you have not yet met the pre-requisites, we encourage you to work towards fulfilling them before applying to enrol in the course. If you believe your prior experience or expertise may qualify you for an exemption, please contact us to determine if you are eligible for such exemptions.
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3. Verify the Tuition Fees for Your Selected CourseYou can find the course fees in each course page. Eligible candidates may qualify for the following discounts: - Those currently serving marginalised communities and intending to teach mindfulness to them may be eligible for a 50% discount. - Residents of certain low-income economies could receive a fee discount ranging from 20% to 35%. If you meet any of the above criteria, please contact us to explore the specific fee adjustments available to you.
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4. Submit your Application for EnrolmentYou can express your interest in enrolling by sending us an email or scheduling an appointment to speak with our Learning Consultant.
Dr. Sunita Rai
Clinical Psychologist |
Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) | Clinical Supervisor | Lecturer | Author
(PsyD, CMT-P)
