Evolving in Mindfulness: Consolidating and Embodying Your Training (2027)

Course Overview

This 7-day practice-based training is designed to strengthen competencies in communicating mindfulness practices in both personal and professional settings. The immersive training, delivered online, will further develop confidence in everyday mindful living and mindfulness-based teaching through a broader and deeper understanding of mindfulness and the ever-changing wider issues that impact the way we meet the world.

Course Objectives

The training has two overarching aims:

1. Broadening skills and understanding beyond any previous Specialist Training by further exploring key themes within mindfulness and ways of effectively relating these to others.
2. Deepening skills and understanding by:

• A principle-led training framed on the 6 MBI-TAC Domains (rather than being limited to any particular 8-week curriculum)
• Offering masterclass style mentoring for guiding the main formal mindfulness practices (Body Scan, Movement, and Sitting) and the inquiry process linked to these
• Exploring and enhancing understanding of some of the main teaching themes as relevant to the particular teaching specialism chosen

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Mindfulness teachers with experience of supervised teaching who wish to explore how to teach in a more embodied way
• Mindfulness teachers who wish to extend their repertoire of teaching contexts and populations with confidence and integrity and so be more responsive to our changing times
• Mindfulness teachers who wish to build on existing skills of guiding practices and inquiry
• Those training to convey mindfulness to others and guide mindfulness-based practice in a wide range of settings and contexts

Benefits of the Course

By taking this course, participants will:

• Learn skills and experience in embodied teaching
• Learn to convey mindfulness from the underpinning principles
• Understand in greater depth key themes of mindfulness including perception, the body and movement, working with challenges, cultivating states of wellbeing, communication, and living with awareness in everyday life
• Engage in collegial learning through a shared exploration of teaching methods and styles
• Learn through focused mentoring with highly experienced trainers on core practices and inquiry
• Increase competency in the Domains of the MBI-TAC

Course Details

• Tuition Fee: Ł980
• Duration: 7 days (2 blocks of 3.5 days)
• Start Date: September
• Study Mode: Part-time
• Location: Online

Tutor

The course tutor is Dr. Sophie Sansom, co-director of the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. Dr. Sansom is a senior lecturer with a passion for social and environmental initiatives and has co-developed the Inner Change Works (ICW) programme.

Course Cost

The fee for September 2027 is Ł980 (including VAT).

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course, participants must:

• Have participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based programme
• Have completed Essentials training (or equivalent) and one or more Specialist Trainings (e.g., MBCT/MBSR/Mindfulness in a One to One Context/Mindfulness in the Workplace)
• Have attended at least one 5-day mindfulness-based retreat
• Have a minimum of 9 months teaching experience and/or have taught a minimum of 2 MBCT/MBSR courses
• Participants may also find it useful to increase their familiarity with the MBI TAC domains via the MBI TAC Level 1 training

Participants must commit to the entire online training. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, late arrivals or early leaving are not negotiable. If this is not possible, please discuss before submitting an application.

Bangor University

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Overview:

Bangor University is a public research university located in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK, founded in 1884. The university is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its beautiful location surrounded by nature.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

Bangor University offers a vibrant student life with a welcoming community. Students can enjoy a range of social activities, including free events and trips organized by the International Student Support Office. The university has a variety of clubs and societies, with over 200 to choose from, catering to diverse interests. Bangor's location between mountains and the sea provides unique opportunities for outdoor activities and sports.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Academic Excellence:

Bangor University is recognized for its high-quality teaching and world-leading research.

Beautiful Location:

The university is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Vibrant Student Life:

Bangor offers a diverse and welcoming community with a wide range of clubs, societies, and social events.

Strong Career Prospects:

The university provides resources and support to help students achieve their career ambitions.

Guaranteed Accommodation:

International students are guaranteed accommodation in the university's vibrant student villages.

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Academic Programs:

Bangor University offers a wide range of courses across the sciences, arts, business, humanities, and law. These include undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs.

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