This page lists every meditation teacher training program based in United Kingdom that we've indexed — currently 58 programs, of which 23 are flagged notable for depth, lineage, or track record.
Traditions represented in United Kingdom include Secular Mindfulness, MBSR / MBCT, Vipassana / Insight, MBSR, MBCT. About 57% offer online or hybrid options (33 programs).
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Oxford Mindfulness
29.5-day online programme developing competencies to teach mindfulness in multiple settings. Participants train in at least three MBCT-grounded courses: Mindfulness for Life, MBCT for Depression, and Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Trained Teacher Certificate from Oxford Mindfu…
Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
A rigorous 12-month programme training participants to teach multiple MBCT-based courses including Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L), Finding Peace in a Frantic World, and the Introducing Mindfulness 3-session course. Includes a 5-day silent retreat and approximately 28 training days…
Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University
Master's-level MBSR/MBCT teacher training pathway and MSc/MA degree options from one of the original UK academic mindfulness centres, founded by Mark Williams and Rebecca Crane. Major training hub for the UK and European mindfulness teacher community.
Cittaviveka — Chithurst Buddhist Monastery
Cittaviveka in West Sussex is one of the two main UK monasteries of the Thai Forest (Ajahn Sumedho) lineage. International monks and nuns train in Vinaya and forest meditation; long-term residents can receive Dharma transmission and go on to found or lead Forest Sangha branches w…
Gaia House
Devon, UK retreat center offering structured teacher training in the Insight (Vipassana) tradition. One of the primary European centers for Theravāda-rooted practice. Teacher training through long-term retreat participation and mentorship with senior Western dharma teachers.
Greater Boston Dharma / Gaia House (US affiliation)
Gaia House in Devon, UK is one of the principal Vipassana and Insight Meditation retreat centers in Europe. Teacher training through long-term retreat practice and supervised mentorship in the Theravada / Insight tradition. International faculty including Christina Feldman and Jo…
Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Kagyu Samye Ling, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery established in the West (1967, Scotland), offers a structured path for teachers in the Kagyu and Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The Samye Institute provides both foundational courses and long-term training in Tibetan me…
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust / KFA / KFI
Educator and study-center facilitator pathway in the J. Krishnamurti tradition. Operated through the four Krishnamurti foundations (UK, US, India, Latin America). Educators are inducted through the Brockwood Park, Oak Grove, and Rishi Valley schools.
Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP)
A part-time Master of Arts degree programme training participants to teach MBSR or MBCT while earning a postgraduate qualification from one of the world's leading mindfulness research institutions. Designed to fit alongside work commitments, taking 4–5 years to complete.
University of Exeter Mood Disorders Centre
A postgraduate research and clinical practice degree focused on MBCT and mindfulness-based approaches, delivered by the Exeter Mood Disorders Centre — a leading MBCT research group. Trains clinicians to deliver, evaluate, and advance evidence-based mindfulness interventions. One …
University of Aberdeen / Mindfulness Association
A postgraduate MSc degree in Mindfulness from the University of Aberdeen, delivered in partnership with the Mindfulness Association (Scotland). A rare academic qualification that includes teacher training in mindfulness-based living courses (MBLC) alongside rigorous research and …
University of Oxford / Oxford Lifelong Learning
A postgraduate master's-level degree in MBCT delivered by the University of Oxford. Designed for clinicians and professionals who teach or wish to teach MBCT, combining rigorous academic study with supervised clinical practice. One of the most academically prestigious mindfulness…
Oxford Mindfulness Centre
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Breathworks
Breathworks has been teaching mindfulness for stress, pain and illness since 2001. We are an internationally recognised training provider offering mindfulness teacher training, courses, retreats and programmes for the workplace and the NHS.
Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University
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Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice
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Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Monastic training in the Thai Forest Tradition (Ajahn Chah lineage) at Amaravati in the UK. Ordained monastics (bhikkhus and siladharas) receive full Vinaya training. Lay dharma teachers also trained through extended community engagement.
Oxford Mindfulness Centre, University of Oxford
Gold-standard MBCT teacher training pathway from the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, founded by Mark Williams. Five-stage progression from Foundational through Advanced Teacher and Trainer. Aligned with the UK Mindfulness Network's Good Practice Guidelines.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
NHS-affiliated MBSR and MBCT teacher training. 11-month pathway: 3 days in-person plus online. Fee £3,950 plus £700 retreat. Hove/Sussex.
Taraloka Buddhist Retreat Centre
Taraloka in Shropshire is Triratna's dedicated women's ordination retreat center. Women on the ordination path complete their ordination preparation retreat and ceremony here.
Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP)
A comprehensive portfolio-based teacher certification pathway delivered in partnership with The Mindfulness Network, leading to Bangor University certification to teach MBSR or MBCT. Participants build training events, teaching experience, and personal reflections under ongoing m…
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery
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London Buddhist Centre (Triratna)
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Mindfulness in Schools Project
UK-based organization offering instructor training for the .b curriculum (teens) and Paws b curriculum (ages 7-11). The gold standard for school-based mindfulness in the UK, now delivered globally.
Aruna Ratanagiri — Harnham Buddhist Monastery
Aruna Ratanagiri Buddhist Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery of the Thai Forest Tradition in Northumberland, England. The community consists of monks, novices and postulants from a wide range of nationalities, usually numbering around eight Sangha members.
Bangor University / The Mindfulness Network
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Alchemy of Breath
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British Mindfulness Institute
Blended online mindfulness teacher training pathway, self-paced. WAMBA-aligned. MBSR plus specialist tracks.
Dhamma Dipa — UK Vipassana Centre
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Gloucestershire Mindfulness
Gloucestershire Mindfulness teaches Mindfulness to enhance health, wellbeing, and free people from limitations. Fully qualified and BAMBA registered Mindfulness teacher offering Mindfulness teacher training, clinical supervision for those looking to become a teacher of Mindfulne…
The Headless Way (Douglas Harding lineage)
Direct-pointing non-dual workshop leader pathway in the lineage of Douglas Harding (author of On Having No Head). Mentored apprenticeship under senior facilitators including Richard Lang.
Jamyang Buddhist Centre London (FPMT)
Jamyang London is one of the UK's main FPMT Tibetan Buddhist centers, offering the Basic Program and Teacher Training pathway. Qualifying students can become FPMT-registered teachers.
Living Mindfulness
Edinburgh-based mindfulness teacher training aligned with BAMBA Good Practice Guidelines. MBSR/MBCT-informed pathway.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Welcome to the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Providing integrated healthcare services, including mental health, intellectual disability and physical health services.
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Mindful Health
Mindful Health organisation delivers Mindfulness Consultancy, Mindfulness Teacher Training / Supervision, Mindfulness Workshops, Mindfulness-based courses..
Mindfulness Association (UK)
The Mindfulness Association's three-year teacher training pathway blends secular MBSR/MBCT principles with the Being with Dying curriculum and Insight meditation traditions. Offers Masters-level academic pathway in partnership with Bangor University. Meets BAMBA teacher training …
Mindfulness Association UK
A two-year BAMBA-accredited pathway training participants to teach the 8-week Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC). Includes four foundational mindfulness weekends, two teacher training weekends, and a 5–7 day residential teaching retreat. Training is available online or in per…
Mindfulness Now (UK)
A UK-based pathway from Practitioner Certificate (Level 1) through Advanced Teacher Training. Mindfulness Now integrates MBSR, MBCT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Positive Psychology. Training is practical and secular, with small cohort sizes. Accredited by the Com…
Mindfulness Scotland
Mindfulness Scotland is a small registered charity based in Glasgow. Our vision is to contribute to the development of a more mindful and compassionate Scotland. We endeavour to engage in socially oriented rather than profit driven activity, working along
The Mindfulness Initiative (UK)
The Mindfulness Initiative grew out of a programme of mindfulness teaching for politicians in the UK Parliament. We work with legislators around the world who practice mindfulness and help them to make capacities of heart and mind serious considerations of public policy.
Sharpham Trust
Devon, UK mindfulness and contemplative education center offering teacher training in secular mindfulness and Buddhist practice. Set on a working farm estate, combining practice with ecology and sustainable living.
New Kadampa Tradition (NKT-IKBU)
The New Kadampa Tradition operates over 1,200 centres worldwide. Teacher training in NKT follows the 'Teacher Training Programme' (TTP), a 3-year study programme covering the Foundation Programme (FP) textbooks and Geshe Studies. Teachers are authorised to teach the NKT curriculu…
The Mindfulness Network
We are a registered charity offering: Mindfulness-based Supervision Mindfulness Retreats Mindfulness Training Compassion Retreats and Training Learn Mindfulness: Online 8-week Course for Individuals Mindfulness Mentoring An Online Community Platform and FREE Online Practice Sessi…
Mindfulness Wales / Meddylgarwch Cymru
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Mindfulness in Schools Project
Training to teach the .b (Stop, Breathe, Be) mindfulness curriculum in secondary schools. UK-based organization with global reach. Trains teachers to bring evidence-based mindfulness into the classroom.
Mindfulness in Wales
Jules Marshall is a Mindfulness Practioner and Teacher in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. She offers Mindfulness courses and training to individuals and groups, including 8 week MBSR and Individual Mindfulness Sessions. Discover and learn how Mindfulness can help with anxiety, depres…
MindfulnessUK
12-month MBSR teacher training pathway leading to BAMBA registration. Taunton-based. Integrates MBCT-aligned elements.
Mourne Mindfulness
Bangor-trained lead. MBSR/MBCT 8-week courses and teacher training in Newcastle, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
The Sharpham Trust
Operating from a 550-acre estate near Totnes in South Devon since 1982, the Sharpham Trust offers a CPD Nature Mindfulness Training Course alongside Buddhist-inspired and secular mindfulness retreats. The nature-based training is suited to practitioners and professionals wishing …
European Breathwork Association
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Sahaja Yoga (Nirmala Srivastava)
Open-source meditation teacher pathway in the Sahaja Yoga tradition founded by Nirmala Srivastava (Shri Mataji). All courses and teacher certifications are offered free worldwide. Active in 100+ countries with thousands of free local meditation programs.
Sound Medicine Academy UK
Professional sound healing and sound bath meditation teacher training based in the UK. Covers Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, gong, voice, and facilitation. Recognized by IPHM.
Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP)
A 4-day (8 x 2-hour sessions) live online training certifying instructors to deliver the Paws b mindfulness curriculum to children aged 7-11. The program covers lesson pedagogy, mindfulness exercise facilitation, and discussion groups. Prerequisites include completing an 8-week s…
Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Centre
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Oxford Mindfulness
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Yoga Nidra Network
UK-based network connecting Yoga Nidra teachers and offering teacher training in the non-dual awareness tradition. Emphasis on traditional Tantric roots of Yoga Nidra practice, particularly the Kashmir Shaivism and Advaita Vedanta lineages.
Zenways
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