To train as an MBSR Teacher:-
- Attend the Teacher Training Foundation Level 1 MBSR
- Start Teaching Introduction workshops and the MBSR core practices
- Attend the Teacher Training Advanced Level 2 MBSR
- Start Teaching the 8-week MBSR course to friends and family with Online-Supervision
- Attend the Teacher Training Advanced Level 3 MBSR
- Become a Qualified or Certified Mindfulness MBSR Teacher
This is referred to as the Teacher Training Steps, More details below.
The Steps to become a MBSR Teacher with Mindful Academy Solterreno:
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Be a minimum of 25 years old Have 1 year of meditation experience a minimum of 5 times per week (not necessarily Mindfulness) Attend a LIVE 8-week MBSR course as a participant |
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Step 1. Attend the MBSR TT1 |
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Attend the Teacher Training level 1, TT1 which Includes Mindful Movement and Inquiry teaching and teaching practice. Then Practice Teaching the MBSR core practices including Mindful Movement to family, friends, in classes or workshops. Send in a audio recording of the core meditation practices and video of a Mindful Movement practice. Undertake ongoing Online-Supervision and development 
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Step 2. Attend the MBSR TT2 |
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Attend the Teacher Training level 2 Advanced MBSR Teacher Training course. Send in a video recording of two of the Experiential Exercises from the MBSR 8-week course. Then Start Teaching the MBSR 8-week course to friends and family with Online-Supervision. Deepen your personal practice by for example attending a 5-7 day Silent retreat as a participant. |
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Step 3. Attend the MBSR TT3 |
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Then Start Teaching the MBSR 8-week course with Online-Supervision. Before moving on to teach the public, you need to have the approval of the Supervisor. Deepen your personal practice by for example attending a 5-7 day Silent retreat as a participant. |
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Step 4. Become a Qualified Mindfulness MBSR Teacher: |
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This Qualified MBSR Teacher certificate will be awarded upon: Having taught a MBSR 8-week courses to participants with Online-Supervision and the approval of the Supervisor. Submission of Reflective Journal of 2,500 words Submission of Certificates of Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and 5-day MBSR Silent Retreat. Fee: 100€
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Step 5. Become a Certified Mindfulness MBSR Teacher: |
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Then, after teaching at least 3 full 8-week courses,
Attending a second 5-day Silent Retreat.  |
Application forms and booking -
If you would like to apply you can do so by filling in the online application form.
| Apply TT1 | Apply TT2 | Apply TT3 |
| More info TT1 | More info TT2 | More info TT3 |
Any questions to submissions@mbsr.website
