Secular Mindfulness · Hybrid (residential + online)
MARC Training in Mindfulness Facilitation (TMF)
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)
Secular Mindfulness
HybridOnlineIn-person
UCLA MARC Certified Mindfulness Facilitator
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12-month mindfulness facilitator training certificate co-led by Diana Winston (UCLA MARC) and the Insight LA / Awareness Foundation network. Combines clinical academic context with secular Insight-tradition mindfulness; substantial neuroscience and contemplative-science exposure.
Program details
| Location | Hybrid (residential + online) |
| Country | United States |
| Tradition | Secular Mindfulness |
| Format | Hybrid, Online, In-person |
| Training hours | 300 |
| Duration | 12-15 months |
| Estimated cost | USD 8,400 |
| Accreditation | UCLA MARC Certified Mindfulness Facilitator |
About Secular Mindfulness credentials: No single accreditation body governs secular mindfulness. IMTA is the closest — look for supervised teaching hours and peer review.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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