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The Mindfulness Academy

The Mindfulness Academy serves as the educational arm of the Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore). The centre was established in 2015. It is an accredited Mindfulness Training & Certification Provider by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA) and specialises in Mindfulness Teaching and Training.

 

The centre has been offering certifications, training, and professional development opportunities tailored for aspiring Mindfulness Teachers since 2017. Our programmes enable professionals to deliver mindfulness training across various sectors, including public services, corporate environments, educational institutions, and specialised areas.

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Vision Statement

To elevate global wellbeing by developing compassionate, ethical, and insightful Mindfulness Teachers.

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Mission Statement

To cultivate and nurture aspiring Mindfulness teachers in delivering authentic, secular, and evidence-based mindfulness training that profoundly impacts communities and individual lives.

Our Purpose

At the heart of our work lies a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals – to awaken their inner potential, to nurture their capacity for awareness, and to inspire a transformative journey towards personal and collective wellbeing.


We are dedicated to bridging gaps, reaching out to diverse communities with inclusivity and compassion. Our aim is to make the profound benefits of mindfulness accessible to all, transcending barriers of geography, culture, and socio-economic status.


Central to our mission is the cultivation of intentional and embodied mindfulness teachers. We focus on quality, integrity, and depth in our teacher training programs. Our trained teachers are not just educators; they are beacons of change, embodying the principles they teach and setting a gold standard in mindfulness education.


In doing so, we strive to create a ripple effect of awareness and empathy, fostering mindful communities and enriching lives, one mindful moment at a time.

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- Dr. Kathirasan K (PhD, CMT-P)

Founder

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Our Partners

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Our Team

Dr. Christopher Willard

Faculty | Clinical Psychologist |

Consultant | Author

(PsyD)

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Dr. Kathirasan K

Faculty | Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) | Qualified Supervisor (IMTA) | Author

(PhD, CMT-P)

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Hernie Khames-Martin

Faculty | Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) | Psychotherapist | Professional Counsellor

(CMT-P)

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Mark Leonard

Faculty | Consultant

| Author

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Shikha Sood

(CMT-P)

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Faculty | Certified Yoga Teacher | Certified

Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P)

Dr. Priya Fafat

Faculty | Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) | Psychotherapist | Registered Counsellor 

(CMT-P)

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Dr. Rachel Lilley

Adjunct Faculty Member |

Researcher | Consultant

(PhD)

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Dr. Sunita Rai

Faculty | Clinical Psychologist |

Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) | Clinical Supervisor | Lecturer | Author

(PsyD, CMT-P)

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Lisa Sanders

Adjunct Faculty | Clinical

Psychologist | Counsellor

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Nikhila Sharma

Managing Director |
Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P)

(CMT-P)

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