On-going mindfulness supervision is an important part of the good practice requirements for teachers of mindfulness-based courses. All of our supervisors meet the good practice guidelines for supervisors developed by BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches). We offer mindfulness-based supervision specifically for Breathworks accredited teachers and those who are in our training programme.
Generally, teachers need to have regular supervision when they're leading 8 week courses, or doing other, regular mindfulness sessions. Three supervision sessions during an 8 week course (near the beginning, middle and end) is usually about right for someone who is a relatively new teacher. Two sessions per 8 week course may be enough once you get more experienced - that's something that can be discussed and agreed between the teacher and their supervisor. So, that's about once a month when you just have plenty of work ongoing, whether it's 8 week courses or one-off events.
Lots of teachers like to stay with the same supervisor for some time, as you build up a sense of trust and insight through your work together. Equally, lots of teachers find it helpful to change supervisors from time to time, as it allows a fresh approach, and may bring news insights as a result. The decision about this is really down to individual teachers.
Follow the links below and when you have chosen your preferred supervisor click the button, Request Supervisor, contained at the bottom of their profile page. The request form will be sent directly to the supervisor for arrangements to be made. The fee for supervision is £50 per hour, payable directly to your supervisor.
came to mindfulness to help me live my busy life with less stress and anxiety and more peace and enjoyment. The Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress course really helped me and I went on to train as a Breathworks teacher, qualifying in 2012. Read more
I have a nursing background and unfortunately injured my back in the 1st year of my training, this became a chronic painful condition (occupational hazard so it got worse as I accumulated more injuries over the next 25 years) which I still have today. Read more
Anjali has been a Breathworks Mindfulness trainer since 2010 and a Mindfulness practitioner since 2003 when she commenced her spiritual training as a Buddhist. Read more
Meditation and mindfulness have had a transformative effect on my life, enabling me to manage anxiety and overcome depression, as well as enabling me to embrace and live life more fully. Read more
Prior to becoming a Mindfulness teacher and coaching supervisor, I was an Executive in the public sector and before that a Director in the private sector. Read more
Sophie is an Associate Teacher, trainer and supervisor for Breathworks and regularly teaches both Mindfulness for Stress and Mindfulness for Health courses as well as offering one to one sessions and mindfulness in the workplace. Read more
I began supporting Breathworks Mindfulness for Health courses in 2007 and soon after became a trainer as a natural response to pain and illness, wanting to offer mindfulness for the benefit of all. Read more
I'm a senior mindfulness teacher, trainer, and supervisor with Breathworks CIC. I've taught Breathworks Mindfulness for Health and Mindfulness for Stress since 2010. Read more
My favourite part of the job is supporting students in the training programme and accredited teachers to bring more and more of themselves into their mindfulness practice and teaching. Read more