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EMI is passionate about training others in the most skillful ways to teach mindfulness, and we want to share our knowledge with you. This ever-changing page will offer many articles that delve into the different facets of teaching mindfulness .
Advancing Mindfulness Teaching & Fostering Inclusive Facilitation
In this episode, Lynn Korbel speaks with Engaged Mindfulness Institutes Program Coordinator Julie Paquette-Moore about advancing...
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Criteria for Effective Mindfulness Teaching
In this episode, Rebecca Crane, Ph. D., speaks with Vita Pires, Ph. D., the Prison Mindfulness Institute executive director, about the...
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Teaching Mindfulness, AI & a Sober Approach to the Future
In this episode, Shinzen Young speaks with Vita Pires, Ph. D., the Prison Mindfulness Institute executive director, about the...
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Exploring Contemplative Practices, Teaching Mindfulness & Mindful Communication
In this episode, Oren Jay Sofer speaks with Julie Paquette-Moore of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about exploring contemplative...
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The Origins & Secular Applications of Teaching Mindfulness
In this episode, Christiane Wolf, PhD, speaks with Vita Pires, PhD, the executive director of the Prison Mindfulness Institute, about the...
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Balancing the Path: Teaching Mindfulness, Zen Wisdom & Student-Centered Learning
In this episode, Melissa Blacker speaks with Julie Paquette-Moore of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about addressing challenging...
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A Trauma-informed Approach to Teaching Mindfulness
In this episode, David Treleaven, PhD, speaks with Vasmi Koneru, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and certified Engaged Mindfulness...
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Exploring the Path of Recovery and Teaching Mindfulness
In this episode, Valerie Mason-John speaks with Prison Mindfulness Institute's Executive Director, Vita Pires, Ph.D., about navigating...
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New Podcast: "Teaching Mindfulness"
EMI's new "Teaching Mindfulness" podcast is a specialized resource dedicated to educators and facilitators aiming to enhance their skills...
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Teaching Mindfulness through Embodiment, Trauma Healing, & Evolutionary Leaps
In this episode, Dr. Fleet Maull speaks with James Frank of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about embracing the role and responsibility...
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Teaching Mindfulness and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Gil Fronsdal
In this episode, Gil Fronsdal speaks with Prison Mindfulness Institute's Executive Director, Vita Pires Ph.D., about teaching mindfulness...
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Teaching Mindfulness Summit
We have created an extraordinary, not-to-be-missed Free online event, the Teaching Mindfulness Summit, from April 30th to May 2nd.
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Teaching Mindfulness: Workshop with Fleet Maull, Ph.D.
More information on joining the upcoming 11th Cohort of Mindfulness Teacher training. Teaching Mindfulness Talk Summary: (Guided...
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Empathy & Teaching Mindfulness
In the realm of mindfulness teaching, empathy stands as a cornerstone. This vital element cultivates a positive learning environment and...
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Imposter Syndrome in Teaching Mindfulness: A Paradox Worth Exploring
Mindfulness emphasizes cultivating awareness, acceptance, and presence in each moment. Mindfulness teachers are at the forefront of...
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Formal vs. Informal Mindfulness Practice
Mindfulness meditation can be practiced both formally and informally. While they share many expected benefits, each approach has unique...
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Rumination: How Mindfulness Helps
Rumination is a pattern of repetitive and intrusive negative thoughts or worries that can occur in response to a stressful or upsetting...
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What Mindfulness Isn't
Misconceptions and misunderstandings about mindfulness can lead people to have incorrect expectations or misguided views about the...
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Teaching Mindfulness: Ask Why?
When teaching mindfulness, it is helpful to ask, "Why Mindfulness?" to determine the intentions and expectations. of your student. People...
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Meditation is an Attention Revolution
Shamatha meditation, also known as calm abiding or tranquility meditation, is a foundational Buddhist meditation practice that aims to...
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“Just Like Me”
I’ve become aware that noticing my ease or discomfort with a situation or people informs me. It informs me of the compassion or...
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Wise Intentions and Mindfulness Practice
Goals and intentions are similar in that they refer to what a person hopes to achieve or attain. However, there is a subtle difference...
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Attitudinal Factors of Mindfulness
The attitudinal factors of mindfulness refer to the mental states and dispositions that support mindfulness practice. Some of the...
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Reflective Listening
Reflective listening is a powerful communication tool that involves actively paying attention to what someone is saying and then...
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Interoception & Mindfulness
Interoception is the ability to sense the body's internal state, including feelings such as hunger, thirst, and physical discomfort. It...
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Mindfulness in Daily Life
Mindfulness can be a valuable tool for helping us navigate the challenges of daily life. By bringing our attention to the present moment,...
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Five Steps to Becoming a Mindfulness Teacher
Here are five steps you can follow to become a mindfulness teacher: Practice mindfulness meditation daily for several years: A strong...
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The Greatest Gift
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how a gift may be defined, as well as taking a few moments to appreciate the gifts that I have gifted...
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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
In EMI’s online course on Trauma-Informed Teaching, clinical psychologist and founder of Somatic Experiencing, Peter Levine, Ph.D, and...
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Your Breath is Your Ally
Early one morning, I was co-teaching a meditation class at the local county jail. The class was located in a tiny room with a giant...
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Caution and Advice in Teaching Mindfulness
In EMI’s free online mini-course, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness teacher Ron Seigel and EMI’s training director Fleet Maull discuss tips...
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Developing Mindfulness of Body
Mindfulness of Body Our bodies are always present and available as a tool for developing our mindfulness practice. We can use our body as...
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