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MINDFULNESS INSTITUTE
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
What Our Graduates Say...
Train with the best . . .
OUR ONLINE FACULTY
Study and learn from world-renowned mindfulness teachers. We have gathered a brilliant group of teachers who are all experts in mindfulness.
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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!
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 the foundations of mindfulness and 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 a commitment to ethical conduct, so facilitators embody their teaching values.
Systems Awareness
We bring mindfulness to the recognition of shared human struggles and collective conditioning, supporting facilitators in responding with discernment and compassion.
We bring mindfulness to the recognition of shared human struggles and collective conditioning, supporting facilitators in responding with discernment and compassion.
Certification Cost: Your Choice of Three Options
Training Components for CMT-P Certification
In-Depth Coursework
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.
Program Overview
Program Dates
April 2026 - April 2027
Prerequisites
Completed one 5 day teacher-led silent meditation retreat. Two years of daily mindfulness meditation practice and completion of an Introductory Mindfulness Course.
Application Time
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2026
Accepted
Applications Notified: Immediately
Retreats
Four Thursday-Sunday
Retreats
Retreats 1 & 2 =Online
Retreats 3 &4 = Online or In Person
Duration
12 Months
Learning Groups
Participate in two faciltator led Zoom group learning groups per month.
Time Commitment
10-12 hours per week including coursework, group calls and daily meditation
Coursework
Weekly online learning modules covering the Foundations of Mindfulness, Art of Teaching and Engaged Mindflulness
On Teaching Mindfulness
Join a Community of Engaged Practitioners
and build relationships with others who share your passion for using mindfulness for personal and systemic transformation.
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.
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
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.
