Who are Accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teachers Expand Breathworks Mindfulness Teachers have completed the Breathworks Training Programme and have been accredited by Breathworks to run both of our signature 8-week courses, Mindfulness for Health and Mindfulness for Stress.
Requirements for Accreditation Expand Before accreditation you will have: Adhered to the BAMBA Good Practice Guidelines (formerly the UK Network Guidelines for Mindfulness Teachers) and a Breathworks Code of Conduct Successfully completed introductory and advanced levels of our Teacher Training programme Supported a Breathworks course (post Jan 2018 TTi trainees) Completed a Mindful Movement weekend Completed all diaries and reviewed them with your personal mentor (or a trainer if you completed TTi before Jan 2018) Run your own practice course or co-led a Breathworks course to apply skills learned in training between introductory and advanced level training Discussed accreditation with your Breathworks personal mentor (or a trainer if you completed TTi before Jan 2018), based on the outcomes of your training and application of skills You’ll be accredited in the Breathworks Approach, able to run our two signature 8-week courses, Mindfulness for Health (MfH) and Mindfulness for Stress (MfS).
Benefits of Accreditation Expand All accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teachers enjoy the following benefits: Access to and use of curriculum and all related materials for the Mindfulness for Health and/or Mindfulness for Stress courses, with free curriculum updates when available. A free listing of contact information on the online Breathworks teachers directory Use of the Breathworks Accredited Teachers logo for your marketing purposes 10% discount on all Breathworks Continuing Professional Development events 25% discount on all Breathworks study materials Free access to Breathworks Online Community of Practice
Maintaining Breathworks Teacher Accreditation Expand Once accredited, Breathworks Mindfulness Teachers are expected to pay an annual fee to maintain accreditation. In addition, they must do the following: Adhere to the BAMBA Good Practice Guidelines (previously the UK Network of Mindfulness-Based Teacher Trainers) and a Breathworks Code of Conduct On-going mindfulness supervision is an important part of the good practice requirements for teachers of mindfulness-based courses. Complete an annual survey to provide information and feedback to Breathworks Submit evaluation forms annually from at least one course they have run in the past year Attend any required events for Breathworks teachers (no more than one per year when needed) Attend at least one CPD event/year. This event can be a Breathworks event or an event offered by any member of the UK Network of Mindfulness Teacher Training Organisations Attend at least one 5-7 days long meditation retreat per year (this can be a Breathworks event, although it doesn't need to be) In order to continue to deepen your own mindfulness practice you are expected to attend one 5-7 day residential, silent, teacher-led retreat each year. Longer retreats allow a deeper sense of stillness and silence, providing more space to be with the fullness of your experience as it's emerging. This kind of space is difficult to find in our day to day lives, which is why longer, silent retreats are so critical for mindfulness teachers. If your life circumstances (for example, raising young children or caring for an elderly parent) make it difficult for you to meet this expectation, please contact the office so we can discuss your options.
Apply for Accreditation Expand To apply for accreditation please fill in and submit the following form https://www.jotformpro.com/form/50894299739981
Annual Accreditation Fee Expand The accreditation fee is part of Breathworks teachers CPD (continual professional development). It allows us to maintain your accreditation, organise events for our teachers and provide teaching resources. It also allows access to a range of information and networking opportunities to assist you in your role. In order to ensure that your annual accreditation fee goes directly to supporting activities that benefit accredited teachers, all fees will go directly to Breathworks CIC, rather than the Breathworks Foundation. In order to maintain accreditation, all teachers are expected to pay this fee on an annual basis. Pay annual accreditation fee £80 Alternatively set up a standing order by contacting the Breathworks office 0161 834 1110
Supervision for Teachers Expand On-going mindfulness supervision is an important part of the good practice requirements for teachers of mindfulness-based courses. All of our supervisors meet the good practice guidelines for supervisors developed by BAMBA (previously the UK Network of Mindfulness Teacher Training). We offer mindfulness-based supervision specifically for Breathworks accredited teachers and those who are in our training programme. To book a supervision session please click here.
Community of Practice Group for Students & Teachers Expand There is a private group for Breathworks Teachers and Trainees within our online Community of Practice, where you can share ideas and questions about teaching Breathworks courses. You can ask to join the group once you have become a member of the Community of Practice – membership is free. You’ll find the Teachers & Trainees Group under 'Groups' in the Community of Practice main menu.
Network of Breathworks Teachers Expand As a Breathworks teacher you are part of a growing and developing community of over 450 accredited teachers in over 35 countries. You can find other teachers by location here
Breathworks Programme Research Expand At Breathworks, we aim to continually evaluate the clinical effects of our mindfulness-based pain management programme (MBPM) and to maintain an ongoing programme of research partnerships and collaborations. To find out more about our findings and partnership opportunities, please explore here.
The Breathworks Foundation - Teacher Information Expand The Breathworks Foundation is a registered charity whose mission is: To advance the education of the public in mindfulness-based activities. To undertake research into mindfulness-based activities and to publish the useful results there of. To relieve mental or physical suffering by the provision of mindfulness based activities. To find out more or make a donation please click here.
Breathworks Newsletter Sign Up Expand The Breathworks newsletter is a weekly newsletter showcasing interesting articles, interviews, guided meditations, latest research and important events. If you haven't already signed up you can do this near the bottom of any page on our website.