C-MBSR0102 - MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive
Course Description
The MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI) is the second formal course in the MBSR Teacher Training Pathway. This course offers teacher-trainees an opportunity to strengthen their teaching skills, deepen personal practice, and explore the complexity of stress as it arises in our lives. Participants will also examine the role of mindfulness in cultivating resilience—individually and in community.
Learning takes place within a supportive cohort through experiential teaching activities, reflective dialogue, and guided self-inquiry. Participants should expect occasional between-session assignments to support continued learning and preparation.
Course Outline
Course Structure and Learning Experience
The MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI) consists of three immersive training modules, including an opening evening session. All TAI sections are delivered live online unless otherwise specified. Select offerings may include an in-person training component. Please review the delivery format and schedule of your selected section before registering.
Participants should expect:
- Module 1: An opening evening session followed by two full days of intensive training. Full training days generally span 9–12 hours, including scheduled breaks, and should not be understood as standard eight-hour business days.
- Modules 2 and 3: Extended, immersive training sessions that build upon earlier learning and practice. Training days may span 9–12 hours, depending on the module and offering. The specific daily structure and delivery format may vary.
The daily structure of training sessions includes intentional breaks, movement pauses, and space for quiet reflection. Each day is designed to foster deep engagement while balancing learning with personal restoration. Participants are encouraged to use breaks for walking, journaling, or resting to help integrate insights from the training.
Scheduling and Attendance
All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Please refer to the individual course sections for specific dates, times, and delivery formats. Schedule details may be adjusted slightly depending on cohort needs or instructor availability. Participants will receive a finalized schedule prior to the course start. Live attendance is required for all TAI sessions. Participants should plan accordingly to accommodate the extended training days and full duration of each module.
SPECIAL SPRING 2027 OFFERING
Online + In Person at Brown
This special Spring 2027 offering brings together the accessibility of live online learning with the opportunity to gather in person at Brown University. Participants will complete Modules 1 and 2 online, engaging in experiential learning, teaching practice, and reflective dialogue with their cohort. The training then culminates in an immersive, in-person Module 3 at Brown in Providence, Rhode Island, creating space to deepen teaching skills, explore the learning that has emerged throughout the course, and strengthen connections within the community of MBSR teacher-trainees.
| Module 1 | April 1–3, 2027 | Online |
| Module 2 | April 15–17, 2027 | Online |
| Module 3 | April 28–May 1, 2027 | At Brown |
In-person attendance: Participants must be present from Wednesday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m. ET through Saturday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Important: This format applies only to the designated Spring 2027 hybrid section. Other TAI sections are fully online unless otherwise indicated. Please select your intended section when registering.
Participants arrange their own travel and accommodations. Additional on-site details will be provided after registration or upon request: mindfulness@brown.edu.
Space is limited. Early enrollment is encouraged.
Notes
- Live attendance is required for all sessions. Due to the interactive nature of the program, we are unable to provide recordings of any sessions missed.
- If you anticipate needing to miss any portion of the course or require accommodations, please reach out to the course instructor well in advance.
- This training is offered twice per year, typically during the Spring and Fall quarters.
- Sessions are delivered live online via Zoom unless otherwise specified. Select offerings, including the Spring 2027 hybrid section, incorporate in-person training at Brown University. A detailed schedule and access instructions will be provided prior to the course start.
- All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
- The course provides 87.5 hours of continuing education (CE). To determine how these CE hours may apply toward your licensing, certification, or professional development requirements, please consult directly with your licensing board or training department.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for the MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI), participants must have completed the following:
- Successful completion of MBSR Foundations course
- Participation in a second qualifying retreat
- Teach at least three (3) introductory mindfulness sessions
- Engagement in independent study for four to six (minimum three) months after the completion of Foundations
If you are unsure whether you meet the prerequisites, we encourage you to schedule an advising session with a member of our mindfulness faculty to review your readiness and pathway.
Schedule an Advising Session
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in MBSR Teaching : MBSR Certificate Courses