• Overview of the mindfulness field
• History of mindfulness
• Science of Mindfulness
• Secularization of mindfulness
• Complementary practices (eg. cultivation of positive emotions, relational mindfulness, inquiry, working with trauma etc.)

• Ongoing mindfulness practice in group setting with instruction and community support
• Personal exploration work of relevant issues to mindfulness facilitators such as presence and embodiment, cultivation of confidence

• Community building practices
• Mentorship and Supervision
• Feedback and peer support for facilitation practice
• Group facilitation skills
• Working with conflict in groups
• Working with individuals

Exploration of practical applications of mindfulness in any of the following areas or related others:

• Education and youth
• Academia
• Workplace/business settings
• Medicine
• Psychology/Clinical Applications

• Diversity issues in the mindfulness field
• Working with diverse populations, cross-cultural issues
• Professional Ethics for Teachers
• Accessibility of language, and presentation, removing barriers

• Bringing mindfulness into institutions
• Financial issues in mindfulness facilitation as a career path
• Marketing
• Creating livelihood
• Networking

This component requires students to actively facilitate mindfulness in their work or volunteer setting

• Personal daily practice
• 5-day or longer mindfulness meditation retreat with a qualified instructor
• Attendance in related mindfulness classes

• Related reading, writing and academic work connected to the program

Accepted students should have:

• A minimum 2 years of regular mindfulness meditation practice
• Attended at least 1 mindfulness meditation retreat of a minimum of 5 days with a qualified instructor. More than 1 retreat is highly recommended.
• Attended a mindfulness course like Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) or equivalent

Supervising teachers must have a minimum of 10 years of advanced mindfulness experience and personal practice, and 5 years of teaching experience as evidenced by verifiable personal statement on application.

Students teaching skills should be observed live or on video for at least 2x30 minutes and provided feedback in written and verbal form a minimum of two times. (Mid-program and final)

Opportunities for personal contact between students and supervising teachers must be available in the form of individual or group teaching or mentoring sessions as demonstrated by program curricula.