About

In 1993, I participated in my first MBSR class. I started my MBSR
teacher training with the wise teachers at the UMass Center of
Mindfulness, the birthplace of MBSR, in 2001. After many years
of teaching MBSR and meditation practice, I became the
Managing Director of the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, and my role expanded to mentoring and training MBSR teachers.

Teaching MBSR can be a deeply fulfilling and meaningful experience for our participants and us as teachers. Yet even with all of our training and teaching experience, there may still be times when you’re unsure of the best way to navigate through “the art” of inquiry, program curriculum, or special situations regarding holding space for learning and insight.

One of the most heartening aspects of being part of an MBSR Teacher Community is that you don’t have to be on this journey alone, especially when your participants may be most in need of support. If you feel that you would like to deepen your teaching skills, I would be happy to support you in your development as an MBSR Teacher through MBSR Teacher Mentorship. Many MBSR teachers, whether participating or not in teacher certification programs, have benefited from MBSR Teacher Mentorship. 

Are you interested in a free consultation to see if your teaching might benefit from One-On-One MBSR Teacher Mentorship?  If so, please email me at mbsrmentorship@gmail.com, and I would be happy to schedule a Complimentary Introductory Zoom Session with you. I’m looking forward to learning about your teaching journey and MBSR programs. With appreciation for your teaching, Allan

Training MBSR Teachers With Susan Woods, Char Wilkins & Holly Nelson Johnson • Earthrise, CA