10/01/2026
I am delighted (and slightly blown away) by the scale of interest in this conversation. The sign-up numbers are amazing.
Seeing so many practitioners ready to dive into this together tells me that the move away from 'following a rigid prescriptive structure' and towards 'partnering' is a shift we are all ready for.
When we explore neurodiversity in mindfulness, we get to move beyond the idea of helping people 'fit' into a practice. Instead, we might look at how we advocate for and honour the diverse ways minds actually function in the room.
For many neurodivergent people, the world is an endless series of demands to change or mask. Mindfulness could be a radical departure from those demands. It doesn’t need to be a tool for self-optimisation or a 'fix' for a brain that works differently.
Instead, there is an invitation to stay with whatever is arising—whether that is a racing thought, a sensory sensitivity, or a non-linear way of processing the world.
When we treat 'normal' as a social construct rather than a goal, we get to co-create a much deeper, more authentic form of awareness.
Christoph Spiessens and I are looking forward to exploring how we could more effectively back our neurodivergent students by valuing their experience exactly as it is.
If you’re a teacher, what opportunities do you see for moving from 'managing' a class to genuinely partnering with the different minds within it?
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In two weeks, we’ll be welcoming Liezl Laidlaw and Christoph Spiessens for an online session exploring how mindfulness teaching can become more genuinely inclusive of neurodivergent participants.
Many mindfulness teachers aspire to be inclusive but often feel apprehensive when it comes to welcoming neurodivergent participants. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be daunting!
With some foundational knowledge, greater awareness, and a few thoughtful adaptations, mindfulness spaces can become more genuinely inclusive and supportive for everyone.
Why attend?
Because traditional mindfulness teaching methods might not resonate with, or fully support neurodivergent individuals.
This session is crafted to inspire teachers how to adapt some of these methods, fostering a learning environment that is inclusive and accepts, embraces, and supports neurodivergent participants. An environment in which teachers recognise the unique different perspectives participants inhabit.
Event details:
📅 Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
⏱️ Time: 12:30–14:00 UK Time
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟 Tickets: £10–£20 (or donation)
🎥 A recording will be sent to all ticket holders
Register here: https://bamba.org.uk/event/neurodiversity-for-mindfulness-teachers/
If you’re a mindfulness teacher curious about developing more inclusive and neuro-affirmative practice, you’d be very welcome to join us.