MTT 300 Faculty
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What Our Graduates Say
Train with the best . . .
Our Faculty
Study and learn from world-renowned mindfulness teachers. We have gathered a brilliant group of teachers who are all experts in mindfulness.
Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, Rhonda Magee, Gaylon Ferguson, Joan Halifax, Fleet Maull, David Treleaven, Angel Kyodo Williams, Dan Siegel, Rick Hanson, Kelly McGonigal, Leslie Booker, Diana Winston, Melissa Blacker, Mushim Ikeda, Vinny Ferraro and more!
Learn more about our Faculty
The Engaged Mindfulness Institute's Mindfulness Teacher Certification Program offers an immersive and comprehensive training experience to cultivate personal mindfulness practice and teaching proficiency. The training includes a blend of in-person or online intensive retreats, online coursework, communities of learning, and supervised teaching practice. Participants engage in rigorous study of mindfulness principles, meditation techniques, and ethical foundations, supported by a diverse curriculum encompassing traditional and contemporary mindfulness approaches. The training emphasizes experiential learning, practical exercises, peer teaching sessions, and ongoing feedback from experienced instructors.
Additionally, the program provides specialized modules addressing the unique needs of diverse communities, such as trauma-informed mindfulness and culturally responsive teaching methods. By the end of the program, participants are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively teach mindfulness in various settings and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Hear what faculty members Fleet Maull, Ph.D., Sharon Salzberg, and Joseph Goldstein have to say about EMI's Mindfulness Teacher training.
About the MTT
Our Approach: Mindfulness with Depth, Integrity & Impact
At EMI, we go beyond traditional mindfulness training. We prepare facilitators to integrate trauma-informed mindfulness into diverse and challenging environments skillfully.
How We Do It
Comprehensive Training—Our programs provide deep training in trauma-informed mindfulness facilitation, ensuring that facilitators can lead with confidence and care.
Ongoing Support – Through mentorship, peer networks, and resources, facilitators are never alone in their journey.
Ethical Foundation – We emphasize compassion, integrity, and non-exploitation, so facilitators embody their teaching values.
Systems Awareness – We integrate mindfulness with social justice and equity, helping facilitators address systemic trauma and oppression.
EMI empowers mindfulness leaders to create real change where it matters most.
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Certification
with IMTA
We were the first organization authorized by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.
All of our graduates are eligible to receive the highest
IMTA certification of Mindfulness Teacher Professional Level. CMT-P
Cost
Training Components
In-Depth Coursework
Online
Some of the richest learning will occur through joining with your training cohort (limited to 50 participants per year) online for a deep dive into the foundations of mindfulness and all aspects of teaching. Online coursework includes lectures, discussions, readings, exams, and written assignments.
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Communities of Practice
Online
The training includes ongoing participation in a robust, online Community of Practice led by an EMI Faculty member. In your small (6-8 participants), bi-weekly Zoom group, you will share your learning about the key concepts of the training and practice teaching and receiving feedback. You will also be meeting with your faculty group leader one- on-one two times during the training to work with you on developing your teaching skills.
Intensive Training
Retreats
Online or In-Person
Four intensive retreats -the first two online retreats focus on deepening your practice, and the second two are 'training' retreats where you will present mindfulness and receive feedback from your peers. The second two retreats can be attended online or in person at our retreat center in Deerfield MA, US.
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Retreat 1 - Thurs 4/10/25 - Sunday 4/13/25
Retreat 2 - Thurs 6/5/25 - Sunday 6/8/25
Retreat 3 - Thurs 7/31/25 - Sunday 8/3/25
Retreat 4 - Thurs 9/25/25 - Sunday 9/28/25
Teach Mindfulness in Diverse Social Contexts
Develop the skills to bring mindfulness to the communities that need it most, from schools to prisons to healthcare settings.
Create Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Mindfulness Programs
Integrate ethical awareness and contemplative practice to support diverse communities.
Mentorship & Ongoing Support
Be guided by experienced teachers who will help you refine your skills and sustain your practice.
Join a Community of Engaged Practitioners
and build relationships with others who share your passion for using mindfulness for personal and systemic transformation.
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