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A one-of-a-kind program.

There's a community, context, or situation that could use the vast benefits that mindfulness practice has to offer. It's missing just one ingredient: you.

We created our unique MNDFL Certification & Training program with you in mind. It covers the history, techniques, ethics and a scope of mindfulness that meets us where, and as who, we are today.

Through study, self-discovery and collaborative learning, you'll walk away with experiences and practices you'll definitely want to share with the world. 

The Program

Intro to Mindfulness

What it is: An introduction to all things mindfulness, from its origins in wisdom traditions to the modern mindfulness movement. 

This is for you if: If you’re mindfulness-curious and really want to learn the fundamentals.

Commitment: 2 hours
Who: Anyone and Everyone who is looking to learn more about how mindfulness came to be, and where its evolution lies.
Requirements: None
What you'll learn:
· Context of Modern Mindfulness
· Origin & History
· Roots, Lineages, Branches & Streams
· Buddhism & Wisdom Traditions

From red robes to iPhone apps, MNDFLness has had quite the evolution. This introductory portion of our program will cover everything from its traditional history as it is rooted in Buddhism to Modern Mindfulness that has gone “mainstream.”

Mindfulness Intensive Training

What it is: Twenty-five hours of comprehensive and immersive mindfulness content designed for self-study. It covers science, theory, technique, skillsets, ethics, conduct, and real-world application.

This is for you if: you want to thoroughly understand mindfulness through all of its facets and fully integrate this practice into your life.

Commitment: 25 hours
Who: Prequalified practitioners (Coaches, Therapists, Yoga Instructors, Social Workers, HR & Education Professionals, Dharma Teachers & Leaders, etc)
Requirements: Intro to Mindfulness (included in this package)
What you'll learn:
· The MAP of Mindfulness
· Essential Science + Theory of Mindfulness
· Technique & Skillsets
· Ethics & Conduct
· Application in the Real World

This is where you become a part of the story of MNDFLness. On your own time and at your own speed, make your way through 25 hours of expert-led content. In this intensive course which is delivered fully online, you will cover the integral relationship between mindfulness and awareness and how they work together to give rise to presence. Gain an understanding of both the benefits and challenges to the practice, as well as an evidence-based approach, and the neuroscience behind it all.

You’ll also get into how to establish a practice, deliver instruction, hold space for others, ascertain appropriate leadership, and how you can share mindfulness with others. This intensive is specifically designed to get you really grounded and well-rounded, so you can confidently and safely share mindfulness practices with others professionally and personally, not to mention taking your own practice to the next level.

Take the MIT for a DIY learning experience — think of it like auditing a class — or build in the community-based container of the Live Practicum.

Live Practicum

What it is: A collaborative learning experience including self-discovery, accountability of mentorship and the support and camaraderie of community. 

This is for you if: you’re a pre-qualified individual who wants to deepen your practice through self-discovery and the diverse perspectives of your facilitators and peers. Gain experience through practicing with mentors and fellow participants while learning how you uniquely embody mindfulness before sharing it with your communities.

Available Spots: 100 / class
Commitment: 20 hours
Who:  Practitioners taking the MIT that want a live and interactive experience and would benefit from the accountability of mentorship, and the support and camaraderie of community.
Requirements: MIT (Mindfulness Intensive Training)
What you'll learn and receive: 
· Putting Training Into practice
· Practice In Real Situations
· Get Grounded + Well-Rounded
· Be In Peer Community
· Mentorship + Coaching
· Receive Feeback
· Access Latest Research and Best Practices
· Measure & Assess Your Progress

Next level of the game, literally. This interactive online portion of the program brings practice into action and runs concurrently alongside MIT. Live Practicum is designed to empower you with the real-world practice, experience and feedback you need to share evidence-based mindfulness practices with confidence and integrity in your own style, with the audiences that matter to you.

Bonus: it’s an opportunity to foster community, connect with your MNDFL peers and share resources for future work.

Certification Retreat

What it is: Once you have completed the previous modules, this certification weekend is an opportunity to fine tune all that you’ve learned including practice, feedback, direct coaching, assessment and processes which will prepare you to share this professionally with your communities. 

This is for you: if you're a pre-qualified individual who wants to bring your practice to life professionally through a full certification.* You must have successfully completed the MIT & Live Practicum attendance and assessment requirements to enroll. 

Available Spots: 100
Commitment: 18 hours
Who: Applicants that have successfully completed the MIT & Practicum attendance and assessment requirements. 
Requirements: MIT & Live Practicum
What you'll experience: 
· Practice
· Feedback
· Direct Coaching
· Assessment
· Culminates In Certification*

At MNDFL, we’ve always said “there’s no substitute for one human being holding space for another human being” and a weekend-long class is the perfect opportunity to feel this BIG TIME. Come together with other participants and practice in community, feeling all that MNDFL magic, while experiencing real-time feedback, coaching, assessments. Yes, you’ll be officially certified after this last step*, but you’ll also join our extended MNDFL family which will make us officially thrilled.

_{*To maintain a high level of integrity and qualified instructors, certification is not guaranteed and is entirely at the discretion of the Certification Evaluation Team. Candidates must meet certification standards but will be able to re-apply if they don't.} 

Your Guides 
(aka the people who built this especially for you)

Rev. angel Kyodo williams

Rev. angel Kyodo williams is an author, award-winning activist, international speaker, Master Trainer, and Zen priest. Rev. is the visionary badass behind MNDFL Training who powerfully communicates the relevance of mindfulness as an essential skill that anyone can access. Leveraging practices from time-tested ancient wisdom, she has helped thousands of people meet today's modern, fast-paced life with more grace, connection, and compassion in as little as five minutes a day. Rev. angel knows that a mindful life doesn’t happen by accident, but by design. 

David Perrin

David Perrin is Director of MNDFL Teacher Training, original Head Teacher of MNDFL Greenwich Village, and co-founder of MNDFL Ed. school-based program. Collaborator, syncretist, facilitator of circle in its myriad forms, David is a meditation mentor and friend to students, trainees, and fellow instructors. As creative arts therapist, social venture business co-owner, philanthropist, partner and father, David articulates the multiplicity of meaning encompassed by a modern practice of mindfulness.

Meet Your Faculty:

Diverse Peoples & Perspectives

Mindfulness isn't one size or one voice fits all. When you train with us, you train with people that look like the world does. 

Our commitment to diversity extends to our faculty including world-class teachers, professionals, guest scientists and even a neurosurgeon.
Many faces, one commitment:

Feel good, be good do good...
& share that goodness with the world.

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