MindFIT Student Facilitator Training Program

MindFIT is open to all students who have a strong personal mindfulness meditation practice and can make a commitment to 30-35 hours this term.

All students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the Mindfulness & Yoga Lecture Series (under HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS below).

To graduate from the MindFIT program, you must:

1. Register for the program (under PROGRAM REGISTRATION below).
2. Participate in at least 6 Mindfulness & Yoga Lectures listed below. Registration is required.
3. Participate in a minimum of 6 MindFIT training sessions where you will engage in group discussion and practice facilitating meditations. These sessions occur immediately following each Mindfulness & Yoga Lecture.
4. Participate in 15 hours of Mindful Moments programming, then record your participation and complete the reflection (DOCX). Submit the document to laurena.brown@utoronto.ca.
5. Practice and prepare to deliver meditations in the training sessions (on your own time, approximately 6 hours).
6. Plan and facilitate a 20-30 minute meditation session on your own to be arranged by the program coordinator.

Mindfulness & Yoga Lecture Series

Registration is required for each lecture.

• What is Mindfulness? on September 26, 2022 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
• Benefits of Mindfulness & Precautions by Professor Ravi Thiruchselvam on October 3, 2022
• The Buddhist Roots of Mindfulness
• Panel Q&A on Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation in Yoga and Mindfulness
• Walking Meditation and Adapting Movement-Based Practices
• Inclusive and Trauma Informed Facilitation in Yoga and Mindfulness
• Mindful Eating

Register for the MindFIT Student Facilitator Training Program.