Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF)

Bring mindfulness to work with clarity and care.

Since 2019, over 550 professionals have completed CWMF, working across organizations including Starbucks, Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente, the FDA, and the U.S. Army.

Share the Benefits of Mindfulness

You know mindfulness works.

As burnout rises and mental health concerns become more visible at work, organizations are increasingly turning to mindfulness to support employee well-being. Yet without clear standards, shared language, or professional guidance, these efforts often stall, remain peripheral, or fail to take hold.

You want mindfulness to take root in a way that is credible, responsible, and sustainable — without overpromising or overstepping.

We created CWMF to support exactly that. The program equips you to facilitate mindfulness in organizational settings with clarity and care. Through a practical, MBSR-grounded framework, you’ll learn how to adapt to context, avoid overreach, and responsibly support the people you serve.

What You’ll Walk Away With


You’ll know how to offer mindfulness clearly, appropriately, and with confidence.

  • Facilitate mindfulness sessions with confidence
    Guide short practices and group sessions without over-explaining, over-guiding, or second-guessing yourself.
  • Adapt and curate practices for real-world settings
    Understand what works in professional environments, what doesn’t, and why.
  • Set clear boundaries and expectations
    Know where your role begins and ends, and how to avoid common ethical, legal, and psychological pitfalls.
  • Explain mindfulness in plain language
    Speak about mindfulness in ways that are accessible, credible, and appropriate for work settings.
  • Respond skillfully when challenges arise
    Handle questions, resistance, and uncertainty without freezing or improvising on the spot.
  • Work from a shared professional framework.
    Facilitate from a recognized standard rather than personal interpretation or ad-hoc teaching.

Upon completion, you earn the Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF) credential issued by Mindful Leader, along with a verifiable digital badge.

CWMF Badge

How the Program Works

CWMF is a live, instructor-led online training designed for professionals balancing real work and real responsibilities.

  • Live weekly sessions
    Interactive sessions with instructors and peers, focused on practical application rather than theory alone.
  • Practice-based learning
    You learn by doing. Each week includes guided practice and facilitation exercises relevant to professional settings.
  • Clear structure
    A defined curriculum with steady weekly expectations. No guessing what comes next or how you are progressing.
  • Peer cohort
    Train alongside professionals from diverse roles and sectors. Learn through shared experience and discussion.
  • Certification through demonstration
    Certification is earned by completing the program and demonstrating foundational facilitation skills.
  • Course materials and resource toolkit
    Participants receive structured course materials and a curated resource toolkit designed to support learning, practice, and facilitation.

The emphasis is on steady, supported development. You are not expected to be perfect. You are expected to engage and practice.

Who Should Enroll? 

       Roles: HR Professionals  •  Health & Wellness Professionals  •  Leaders  •   Internal Champions of Mindfulness 
Coaches  •  Consultants  •  Mindfulness Teachers  • Yoga Teachers  

Settings: Small businesses • Startups • Tech companies • Financial services • Fortune 500
 K-12 • Universities • Banks • Healthcare Institutions • Non-profit • Federal • State & Local

Curriculum at a Glance (subject to change)

Orientation

  • Course Orientation 
  • Meet Peers, Pod Group, and Instructors

WEEK 1 & 2 

  • MBSR Overview & Intro to Practices
  • Effectively Guiding a Practice
  • Formal Mindfulness Practices
  • Mindful Movement & Micro Practices

WEEK 3 & 4

  • Deconstructing Key Practice Elements
  • Tailoring and Personalizing Guidance 
  • Components of a Mindfulness Session
  • Workplace Programs

WEEK 5 & 6

  • Facilitating Mindfulness in the Workplace
  • Mindset & Beliefs
  • Facilitating Online and In-Person
  • Certification Demo Sessions

WEEK 7 & 8 - Expert Sessions 

  • Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness 
  • Neuroscience of Mindfulness

WEEK 9 & 10 - Expert Sessions

  • Making the Case and Getting Buy-In
  • Enhancing, Evaluating, and Expanding

WEEK 11 - Expert Sessions

  • Wackfulness, Ethics, and Inclusivity

WEEK 12 

  • Closing - Awarding Certifications
  • What’s Next: Continuing the Journey & Alumni Benefits

Eligibility Requirement

To be eligible for enrollment, you must have completed or be currently taking a live, instructor-led 8-week MBSR course. 

Faculty

Lead Instructor:

Piero Falci — Fully certified MBSR teacher and former global corporate executive, with extensive experience leading and teaching mindfulness in healthcare, corporate, and educational settings.

Guest Faculty

Gus Castellanos, MD — Neurologist and certified MBSR teacher with decades of experience teaching mindfulness in clinical, academic, and community contexts.

Mo Edjlali — Founder of Mindful Leader, creator of CWMF, and author of Open MBSR.

Additional guest faculty may join throughout the program.

iacet logo with white space 1 (2)Mindful Leader is an accredited training provider through the International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and adheres to IACET's internationally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training.
CWMF qualifies for 9.7 CEUs. Learn More

A Global Alumni Community

     550+ Alumni working across organizations, including: Starbucks, Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente, Hilton, Headspace, the FDA, and the US Army.


We put a great deal of effort into packing incredible value into this content. We stand behind our work and unconditionally guarantee your satisfaction with your purchase. If you’re not 100% satisfied, simply email us anytime up to the day after orientation for a full refund minus a $50 application fee. 

Offered Only Twice a Year

Spring 2026 registration closed. Receive updates when Fall 2026 enrollment opens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to apply?

CWMF is designed for people who already have a personal mindfulness practice.

To be eligible, you must have completed a live, instructor-led 8-week MBSR course with Mindful Leader or another authorized provider.

If you are currently completing an MBSR course at the time of enrollment, you may still be eligible. Please contact us with any questions.

How much time does the program require?

Expect approximately 3–4 hours per week during the 12-week program. This includes live class time, practice assignments, and certification requirements.

How does the program work?

CWMF is a live, instructor-led online training. Sessions are interactive and focused on practical application rather than theory alone.

Participants learn through guided practice, facilitation exercises, peer discussion, and structured weekly expectations.

Is this a meditation teacher training?

No. CWMF is not a meditation teacher training or train-the-trainer program. The focus is on facilitating mindfulness responsibly in organizational settings, not teaching long-form courses or copyrighted curricula.

How is certification earned?

Certification is earned by:

  • Completing the 12-week program
  • Attending live sessions
  • Demonstrating short mindfulness facilitation
  • Submitting a certification portfolio
  • Agreeing to the Code of Conduct

Certification is valid for one year.

Is the program accredited?

Yes. Mindful Leader is an accredited training provider through the International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

CWMF qualifies for 9.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Certifications are issued digitally using the Open Badges 2.0 standard.

What is the refund policy?

You may request a full refund up to the day after orientation, minus a $50 application fee.

What about recertification?

Certification is valid for one year. Annual renewal includes an application, updated training, and a $199 renewal fee. Recertification provides continued access to resources, community, and program updates.

Can I teach MBSR after completing this course?

No. Completing the 8-week course is the first step in a longer pathway. Becoming a certified MBSR instructor typically requires additional training, supervised teaching, and several years of practice.

Where can I find information on the path to becoming an MBSR instructor?

Various institutions offer helpful articles and resources that outline the full path to becoming an MBSR instructor. Please refer to our MBSR Teacher Training Guide