MTT 300 Faculty
Our Unique Focus
In this time of uncertainty, the world needs more people willing to step up to teach trauma-informed Mindfulness as a critical skill for resilience. Engaged Mindfulness Institute specializes in training people to bring mindfulness to those in underserved communities.
Our Mindfulness Teacher Training is ideal for educators, therapists, social workers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders who seek to deepen their mindfulness practice and share these transformative skills with diverse populations. The program particularly benefits those working in underserved communities, such as prisons, schools, and social service organizations, where mindfulness can significantly impact emotional intelligence, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Through comprehensive training, participants learn to embody mindfulness principles, develop effective teaching strategies, and create inclusive and supportive environments for all individuals they serve.
We’ve provided Mindfulness Teacher Training to changemakers worldwide for eleven years and certified hundreds of graduates.
Train with the best . . .
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
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
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.
