Latest Posts on Engaged Mindfulness & Teaching Mindfulness

Much of today’s mindfulness teaching takes place on screens, in curated rooms, among people who can mute themselves, turn off their cameras, and leave quietly. This raises an uncomfortable question: Are we still practicing engaged mindfulness—or have we become well-regulated spectators of suffering we no longer have to encounter directly?

Explore the ancient Buddhist metaphor of the six animals to understand how our senses pull us in different directions and how mindfulness can bring us peace

The Insight Timer meditation group offers exactly that. It’s a space where anyone, no matter their level of experience, can come home to themselves through the power of guided practice.

Read or Listen: In a conversation I had with renowned mindfulness teacher and neuroscience consultant Shinzen Young , we explored the wild intersection of ancient contemplative practice and cutting-edge 21st-century technology. The interview, part of a summit on teaching mindfulness, quickly vaulted past standard meditation discussions into a fascinating look at how mathematical metaphors, the rapid ascent of AI, and new biotech  are shaping both human communication and spiri

Learn the difference between formal mindfulness practice (meditation) and informal mindfulness, and how to integrate both into your daily life for less stress and more peace.

Choosing a mindfulness teacher training program is not just about enrolling in a course. It’s a wholehearted step toward your own transformation—a commitment to growing in wisdom and compassion, and to bringing those qualities into the communities and systems you touch. At the Engaged Mindfulness Institute (EMI), we often hear an essential question: “Is a hybrid training really as meaningful as being in person?”

Explore how mindfulness offers presence and resistance in an age shaped by algorithms and screens. Learn practical steps for mindful tech-engagement

The Engaged Mindfulness Institute programming isn’t about quick fixes or abstract ideas—it’s a community where real people learn, practice, and support one another to bring mindfulness into their daily lives and work.

At Engaged Mindfulness Institute, gratitude isn’t an afterthought. It’s woven into the heart of every practice, every circle, every shared breath.