Mindfulness, compassion and the climate crisis – removing roadblocks and reconnecting to what really matters

A blog by Ruth Ormston reflecting on the COP27 summit, and the urgent need for inner development to support external solutions to the climate crisis. Read more

MI reflections

Blogs reflecting on particular policy issues relating to mindfulness and compassion.

Picture credit: Matjaz Krivic / Climate Visuals Countdown

Mindfulness, compassion and the climate crisis – removing roadblocks and reconnecting to what really matters

A blog by Ruth Ormston reflecting on the COP27 summit, and the urgent need for inner development to support external solutions to the climate crisis. Read more

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Video introducing mindfulness at work infographics

A short video introducing mindfulness at work infographics, produced by the Mindfulness Initiative, supported by HSBC. The infographics are introduced by Ruth Ormston, Co-director of the Mindfulness Initiative and Mari Thorman, Co-founder of HSBC's mindfulness programme.
INFOGRAPHIC - Mindfulness at work: an overview

An infographic providing an overview of mindfulness at work - what it means, how it can be beneficial, and its reference in the NICE workplace wellbeing guidance.
INFOGRAPHIC - Mindfulness at work: Best practice checklist

An infographic providing guidance on what best practice questions employers can consider when implementing a mindfulness programme within their workplace.
INFOGRAPHIC - Mindfulness at work: mythbusting

An infographic covering some of the common myths around mindfulness, specifically in a workplace context.

Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out

A report on the relevance of mindfulness and compassion practices to the widespread disconnection from self, others and nature at the root of the climate crisis.
Mindful Nation UK report (and translations)

The first policy document of its kind, investigating the potential for mindfulness-based interventions across various domains of public policy. Published on behalf of the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group.
Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times

Multiple interconnected crises call for skilful response on a global scale - but our capacity for intentional action in our collective best interest is underdeveloped and increasingly undermined. This paper opens a dialogue on the contribution of evidence-based mindfulness training to individual and collective agency.
Who we are
Implementing Mindfulness in Schools: An Evidence-Based Guide

This comprehensive guide is written by MI education policy co-leads Professor Katherine Weare and Adrian Bethune after extensive consultation with an expert steering group. The guide will be a key resource for all teachers, educators and SLT members interested in implementing mindfulness within their schools.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group

The Mindfulness Initiative provides the secretariat for the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group (MAPPG) and helps politicians to inquire into applications in public policy.
What we do

The Mindfulness Initiative bridges contemplative practice and public policy, championing the inner dimension of social change.
Building the case for mindfulness in the workplace

A toolkit to help you pull together the rationale and evidence for mindfulness training in workplace contexts, with practical advice for launching and developing your initiative.
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Job vacancies at The Mindfulness Initiative, UK.

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