Contributions from researchers, innovators and thinkers that critically engage with the topics outlined in Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in May 2021. Read more
April 2020: Global mindfulness think tank publishes key strategy document on mindfulness in education. Read more
In an article for openDemocracy, MI Director Jamie Bristow proposes that inner work alone won’t bring collective evolution, but we can’t build better systems without developing hearts and minds. Read more
Since 2011 the Brazilian Center for Mindfulness and Health Promotion 'Mente Aberta' has been advocating for the implementation of mindfulness in public health, education and public safety policies, disseminating up-to-date scientific evidence about its benefits, evaluating its impact, producing accessible and relevant informative content for the general population, and promoting the training of hundreds of highly qualified mindfulness instructors throughout the country. Read more
The Mindfulness Advisory Group (MAG) is an independent body supporting the selection and standardization of mindfulness training for Canadian Members of Parliament and Civil Servants Read more
The Mindfulness Initiative bridges contemplative practice and public policy, championing the inner dimension of social change. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in April 2021. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in March 2021. Read more
In February 2020, we launched the Mindful Workplace Community, a membership network of workplace mindfulness champions and trainers, at an event hosted by HSBC at their London HQ. It was a very thought-provoking morning with impressive and passionate presentations from both Mari Thorman (Chief Enterprise Business Architect and Chair of [email protected] Network) and Matt Champion (Customer Innovation Director and Global [email protected]). Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in February 2021. Read more
PDF of the presentation used during the launch webinar. Read more
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. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in January 2021. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in December 2020. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in November 2020. Read more
The Mindfulness Initiative were delighted to take part in a Mindfulness event for Members of the European Parliament, which took place on 10 December 2020. Read more
Research and policy report developed in collaboration with Prof Christine Wamsler for Lund University funded by the Emergence Foundation Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in October 2020. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in September 2020. Read more
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Support for mindfulness practitioners wanting to do anti-racist inquiry and personal development Read more
A Mindfulness Initiative statement on inclusion and anti-racism. Read more
A summary of mindfulness news stories in August 2020. Read more
A document that summarises research on the mental health impact of Covid-19, and makes the case for building resilience, and increasing accessibility to mindfulness interventions. Read more
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. Read more