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revolution from the inside out

About Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Teachers

About Us

inspiring a revolution from the inside out

The Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness (MAM) is a community of people from all walks of life, unaffiliated with any particular religious faith, practicing mindfulness and meditation together and supporting one another toward greater presence and awareness in daily living. Together we are creating a revolution from the inside out.

Mindfulness is a way of being that involves intentional, nonjudgmental and compassionate awareness of moment by moment experience. The ability to be fully present is inherent in us all and can be cultivated with practice. MAM is dedicated to helping people nurture this state of being. Our intention is to provide an inclusive environment in which all people can feel welcome and comfortable.

We offer a wide range of practice opportunities and services. Currently we maintain professional and practice communities with shared values and attitudes, providing support, encouragement, accountability, and spreading awareness. We also partner with a number of philanthropic organizations in our area to bring mindfulness to underserved populations. Read about our Mindful Kansas City Initiative.

We offer weekly group practice opportunities, Mindfulness Based Programs (MBSR, MBCT, MSC), residential and non-residential retreats, experiential classes and courses for the general public, and continuing education programs for professionals who offer mindfulness in their services to others. MAM is an approved continuing education provider through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

Mission, Vision and Values

our mission is cultivating compassion, wellbeing and peace through mindfulness. Our vision is a kinder, more peaceful, and compassionate world. Our values include:

  • Community

    We understand the importance of practicing together, supporting and inspiring each other in our practice, and learning from one another by example

  • Inclusion

    Reaching out to underrepresented populations, we work together to cultivate belonging and sustain an inclusive environment that welcomes all people regardless of race, age, physical or mental ability, gender identity, religion, political affiliation, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, and nationality

  • Education

    Understanding that we are all beginners at some level, we emphasize lifelong learning, the importance of science, and the cultivation of wisdom

  • Human Potential

    we believe in the inherent worth, dignity, wholeness, and wisdom of all people

  • Compassion

    Recognizing the common humanity in suffering, we cultivate awareness of and concern for, and work to decrease suffering in ourselves and others. We believe that practicing mindfulness fosters resilience and increases opportunities for experiencing joy

  • Generosity

    we act as a resource for our members, the community, and other organizations and professionals, helping to create opportunities for the cultivation of mindfulness, especially for those for whom access or exposure might otherwise be limited

Core Community Teachers

we’re a diverse family of compassionate, trained mindfulness teachers

Our teachers are trained by organizations such as UCSD, UCLA, UMass, Brown University, the Center for Mindful Self Compassion, Upaya Zen Center, and the Teacher Certification Program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Many have specializations in areas such as mental health, yoga, and mindful movement, diversity, equity and inclusion and in working with specific populations such as children and teens, first responders, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

A number of our teachers have training and experience in offering Mindfulness Based Programs (such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self Compassion), Acceptance and Commitment Training, trauma informed mindfulness, mindful communication, and mindful schools. About half of us are mental health professionals, but we also come from backgrounds in education, public safety, public relations, and the creative arts. Visit our directory to learn more about us.

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Sydney Spears

Sydney Spears

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Deah Robinson

Deah Robinson

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Angela Caruso-Yahne

Angela Caruso-Yahne

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Tatiana Padron

Tatiana Padron

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Marla Herron

Marla Herron

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Angie Hardage

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Erik Hulse

Erik Hulse

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Julia Grimm

Julia Grimm

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Shane Ledford

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Cathan Kabrelian

Cathan Kabrelian

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Aimee Eckhardt

Aimee Eckhardt

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Tracy Ochester

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Contact

913-730-5988
info@mindfulness-alliance.org

Location

11100 Ash Street, Suite 103
Leawood, KS 66211

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