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Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher Training

MindfulnessUK offer a variety of programmes to suit everyone, from complete beginners, to those wishing to gain a qualification to use mindfulness and compassion in their work. Over the many years of teaching mindfulness, we at MindfulnessUK have witnessed the transformative qualities of practice for individuals and groups over and over again. We are well aware that by teaching the skills to make changes, we are facilitating others to take responsibility for their own health, outlook on life and personal growth. In doing so they are then well equipped to flourish, developing a deeper connection with themselves and enhancing their relationships with others. We offer a variety of programmes to suit everyone, from complete beginners, to those wishing to gain a qualification to use mindfulness and compassion in their work. We offer:
Introductory Workshops

These are suitable if you would like to find out about and experience how mindfulness can enhance your life

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programmes (MBSR)

This 8 week programme teaches all you need to know to develop your own mindfulness practice and take it into your daily life

"Staying Mindful" Group practice drop in sessions available twice a week to support you to maintain and cultivate a regular mindful meditation practice

One day retreats

A number of retreats are available to suit all levels. Corporate and Organisation Well-Being

We provide bespoke packages ranging from talks to workshops to the full 8 week programme for individuals and groups. Level 4 qualification in Mindfulness and Compassion for Professionals

Pass mindfulness and compassion on to others in your professional role. This nationally-recognised qualification teaches professionals how to use mindfulness and compassion in a practical way with clients, students and patients.

10/12/2025

We’d love you to join us for this year’s MindfulnessUK Christmas Party, open to all members of our community, past, present and future. 💙

Whether you’ve trained with us before, you’re currently studying, or you’re simply curious about meeting our team and other like-minded people… you’re warmly welcome.

Expect a friendly atmosphere, a warm hello from the team, and some fun online games. Feel free to bring a drink, a snack, and a little festive sparkle dress code. ⭐️

📅 Tuesday 16th December
⏰ 1–2pm (UK time)
📍 Online via Zoom

Register your interest here - https://mindfulnessuk.com/thank-you/
we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The MindfulnessUK Team 💙✨

09/12/2025

A restorative winter retreat to help you recharge 💙

As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the need to pause, to soften, rest, and gently reset before stepping into January.

Our December Retreat: Creating a Nurturing Cocoon offers exactly that.
Throughout this live, interactive online day, you’ll be guided through nurturing mindfulness and compassion practices, gentle movement, reflective moments, and periods of quiet rest.

It’s suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to trained mindfulness teachers, and it counts towards BAMBA Good Practice Guidelines.

🕓 Tuesday 30th December
💻 10am–4pm · Live Online

We’d love to welcome you into this warm, supportive space. Secure your spot here - https://mindfulnessuk.com/retreats/

08/12/2025

Christmas parties don’t replace year-round care.

Last week we had our MindfulnessUK Christmas gathering, a lovely moment to pause, laugh together, and celebrate another year of meaningful work.

But one thing we hold closely as a team is this:

Festive celebrations are wonderful…
but they only mean something when they sit on top of a culture of everyday compassion.

At MindfulnessUK, wellbeing isn’t reserved for December.
It’s something we practise in how we communicate, how we support one another, and how we create space for humanity in the workplace.

These smaller daily actions are what truly build trust, belonging, and resilience in teams.
The Christmas party is simply the joyful cherry on top.

04/12/2025

Ever had a quiet moment and thought you were being “present”… only to realise your mind was busy planning, remembering or mentally running through a to-do list?

In this short clip, Karen explains what mindfulness really is, taken from her recent guest interview on Voice of Islam Radio, where she spoke about how mindfulness supports daily life, inner steadiness and emotional wellbeing.

Mindfulness isn’t about emptying the mind.
It’s about bringing your full attention into the here and now, through the body, emotions and mind, rather than drifting into past or future without realising.

A simple practice, but one that can make a meaningful difference to how we move through our day.

10/11/2025

Deepen your confidence in guiding inquiry 🌿

Our Process of Inquiry Masterclass offers a practical space for certified or trainee mindfulness teachers and professionals trained in mindfulness-based interventions, to refine how they facilitate inquiry with authenticity and compassion.

Led by Karen Atkinson, CEO of MindfulnessUK and author of Compassionate Mindful Inquiry in Therapeutic Practice, this one-day CPD masterclass blends live demonstration, peer practice, and reflective discussion to strengthen your skills and presence as a teacher.

📅 Friday 14th November 2025 | 10:00–16:00 | Live on Zoom
💷 £90 CPD Masterclass (certificate provided)
📚 Please read Karen’s book before attending.

Spaces are limited so secure your place here -

06/11/2025

Mindfulness helps us notice what’s happening.
Compassion helps us respond with kindness.

When we bring the two together, something changes.
We stop striving to “fix” ourselves and start softening into the moment.

Sometimes that’s all it takes to shift how the whole day feels.

Mindfulness grounds us and compassion reminds us we belong here.

05/11/2025

Feeling tense or disconnected from your body?

When life moves fast, the body often holds what the mind has raced past, tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, a shallow breath.

We’ve created this short carousel to help you pause and reconnect through a Compassionate Body Scan, a few quiet moments to notice, breathe and soften.

There’s no right way to do it.
Just bring gentle awareness to each part of your body and offer it a little kindness.

You might notice your breath deepening or your shoulders lowering as the body starts to release.

A few minutes of mindful attention can change the tone of your whole day 💙

Save this post for later or try it now, wherever you are.

04/11/2025

Mindfulness training has never been more popular,and that’s something to celebrate.
It shows how much people are seeking calm, compassion and connection in their lives.

But with so many options available, it can be hard to know which ones truly prepare you to teach with confidence and integrity.

Accredited mindfulness training isn’t about ticking boxes.
It’s about ensuring quality, depth and safety, creating space for reflection, supervision and real practice.

That’s exactly what our Compassionate Mindful Resilience Teacher Training was designed for. To support you to develop both the inner and outer skills needed to guide others with care and authenticity.

Because mindfulness can only be shared genuinely when it’s lived from the inside out. 💙

30/10/2025

We sometimes hear that mindfulness is “fluffy.”

But research says otherwise.
A recent study showed that staff who took part in workplace mindfulness sessions saw a 31% drop in stress levels, along with improved morale and focus.

Mindfulness at work isn’t a luxury or a trend.
It’s a practical way to build calmer, clearer, more compassionate teams.

Because real resilience doesn’t come from pushing harder,
it comes from learning how to pause, even when the pressure builds. 💙

29/10/2025

Ever feel like there’s too much wellness advice out there?

Every post seems to tell us to do more, another morning routine, another practice, another thing to “fix” ourselves.

But real wellbeing isn’t about doing it all.
It’s about giving yourself permission to pause.

To breathe.
To notice.
To rest.

If you’ve been chasing the next thing that promises calm, maybe today is your reminder to stop chasing.

Because the first step towards feeling well is often the simplest one...
just allowing yourself to stop. 💙

28/10/2025

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re honoured to share Lorna’s story.

Lorna joined our Compassionate Mindful Resilience with Cancer Support course after her second breast cancer diagnosis, seeking a way to find calm, not just in her mind, but in her body.

Through gentle mindfulness and compassion practices, she discovered new ways to meet fear with softness, and to reconnect with herself during moments of uncertainty.

Her story reminds us that resilience doesn’t always look like strength.

Sometimes, it looks like a hand resting on the heart, a deep breath, a moment of kindness toward yourself. 💗

💙 The next Compassionate Mindful Resilience with Cancer Support course begins on Monday 27th January 2025, designed for people living with and beyond cancer. The course helps cultivate balance, compassion and self-kindness through mindfulness-based practice.

Learn more → https://mindfulnessuk.com/compassionate-mindful-resilience/

16/10/2025

Have you or someone close to you been affected by cancer?

Our free Cancer Support Taster Session offers a gentle space to pause, reflect and learn simple tools to support emotional wellbeing through and beyond illness.

You’ll be guided through short mindfulness and compassion practices, have space for reflection, and be introduced to our new Cancer Support course, an evidence-based approach developed by MindfulnessUK’s CEO, Karen Atkinson, drawing from her own lived experience.

Tuesday 21 October | 10am | Zoom
Free and open to all

Sign up here → https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mindfulnessuk/1884340

💙 Please share this invitation with anyone who may benefit. Sometimes, the smallest act of care can make a real difference.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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http://www.mindfulnessuk.com/

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Mindfulness UK offers a variety of programmes to suit everyone, from complete beginners, to those wishing to gain a qualification to use mindfulness and compassion in their work. Over the many years of teaching mindfulness, we at MindfulnessUK have witnessed the transformative qualities of practice for individuals and groups over and over again. We are well aware that by teaching the skills to make changes, we are facilitating others to take responsibility for their own health, outlook on life and personal growth. In doing so they are then well equipped to flourish, developing a deeper connection with themselves and enhancing their relationships with others. We offer a variety of programmes to suit everyone, from complete beginners, to those wishing to gain a qualification to use mindfulness and compassion in their work. We offer: Introductory Workshops These are suitable if you would like to find out about and experience how mindfulness can enhance your life Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programmes (MBSR) This 8 week programme teaches all you need to know to develop your own mindfulness practice and take it into your daily life "Staying Mindful" Group practice drop in sessions available twice a week to support you to maintain and cultivate a regular mindful meditation practice One day retreats A number of retreats are available to suit all levels. Corporate and Organisation Well-Being We provide bespoke packages ranging from talks to workshops to the full 8 week programme for individuals and groups. Level 4 qualification in Mindfulness and Compassion for Professionals Pass mindfulness and compassion on to others in your professional role. This nationally-recognised qualification teaches professionals how to use mindfulness and compassion in a practical way with clients, students and patients.