Tag Archive for: teacher

The Transformational Power of Mindfulness Teacher Training
Angie Bahner shares how her mindfulness teacher training can help her develop a curriculum for learning about mindfulness and engaging in practices within the classroom

The Transformational Experience of Mindfulness Teacher Training
Jeanie Bunker discusses her passion for passing on her love of mindfulness to the next generation and being of service in her community

Meet the Teacher: Tobi Holloway
Meet our newest core teacher, Tobi Holloway, CMT-200, who is passionate about taking good care of ourselves, each other, and our planet.

Breaking Down the Gates and Welcoming In the Wilderness with Mindfulness
Certified mindfulness teacher Julia Grimm discusses the wisdom and refuge of her practice as well as the fruits of her mindfulness teacher training experience.

The Importance of a Mindfulness Teacher
On the importance of a mindfulness teacher: “Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching is reminding others that they know as well as you. You are all learners, doers, teachers.” - Richard Bach, Illusions

My Mindfulness Teacher Training Journey: Embodiment of Gratitude
Cathan Kabrelian tells about her mindfulness teacher training journey and the insights she experienced along the way

Meet the Teacher: Shane Ledford
Meet Shane Ledford, CYT, Core Community Teacher for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness, Yin Yoga teacher, student of walking meditation (“Kinhin”) and Forest Therapy (“Shinrin-Yoku”), and avid movie buff.

Teachings for Teachers
At the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness we have been building a secular sangha of teachers, doing our best to create opportunities for support and guidance that can be lacking Midwestern and rural communities.

Meet the Teacher: Tatiana Padrón Perich
Tatiana Padron, CMT-200 is a native Spanish speaker and core community teacher for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness (MAM).

Meet the Teacher: Angela Caruso-Yahne
Meet Angela Caruso-Yahne, core community teacher for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness (MAM).

Meet the Teacher: Julia Grimm
Meet Julia Grimm, LMLP-T, RYT-200, community teacher for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness, licensed therapist, and registered yoga teacher. She brings a broad world view and an element of creativity to her mindfulness classes.

Meet the Teacher: Pam Hausner
Meet Pam Hausner, an advocate for social justice, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and mindfulness teacher who leads community classes for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness.

Meet the Teacher: Erik Hulse
Meet Erik Hulse, CMT-200, a retired police officer, trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, and PauseFirst: Mindfulness for First Responders teacher who leads a number of classes and courses for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness.

Does Training Matter for Mindfulness Teachers?
Additional research is needed, but currently the data is showing that instructor training does indeed matter. Studies suggest that a higher level of Mindfulness Based Program teacher training may be linked to higher wellbeing outcomes, lower perceived stress, and greater service satisfaction among participants.