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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.
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.
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.
Pricing Options
Spring 2026 Cohort Classes: Fridays 12 - 2:30pm ET, February 13th - May 8th
Save up to 30% with Early Bird (ends January 23rd)
1 Time Payment
$2160
$1499
Best Value, 1 Payment of $1,499
3 Easy Payments
$789
$547
3 Payments of $547 ($1,641 total)
6 Extended Payments
$429
$299
6 Payments of $299 ($1,794 total)
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
If this timing does not work for you, receive updates when Fall 2026 enrollment opens.
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.
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