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    Mindfulness Exercises — for Practice, Teaching & Certification

    Mindfulness Exercises offers the world’s largest free mindfulness library — 3,000+ practices, scripts, podcasts, and worksheets for personal exploration. Plus an internationally accredited certification path for those called to teach with care, integrity, and confidence.

    Sample Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher certificate from Mindfulness Exercises, accredited by the CPD Certification Service and the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance (IMMA)

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    The world’s largest free mindfulness library

    Free to explore — and where many of our certified teachers first began.

    3,000+Free Practices & Scripts
    20M+Practitioners Since 2014
    2,000+Certified Graduates
    APA-Approved*CE Provider

    Endorsed byJack Kornfield · Gabor Maté · Sharon Salzberg

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    Meet your guide

    Sean Fargo

    Former Buddhist monk and founder of Mindfulness Exercises since 2014. Mentored under Jack Kornfield. IMTA-certified mindfulness teacher who has trained 2,000+ teachers across 30+ countries.

    Endorsed by Leading Mindfulness Teachers

    • Portrait of Gabor Maté, M.D.
      Having collaborated with Sean Fargo, I can attest that he is a visionary who brings scope, insight and compassion to his teaching and support of others on the path of meditation. Along with many, I, too, have personally witnessed his unstinting kindness.

      Gabor Maté, M.D. · Author, The Myth of Normal

    • Portrait of Jack Kornfield
      Sean is a wonderful teacher, well practiced in the teachings of mindfulness and compassion, dedicated and thoughtful.

      Jack Kornfield · Founder, Spirit Rock Meditation Center

    • Portrait of Dr. Rick Hanson
      Sean is the absolute gold standard for mindfulness training and coaching. He has tremendous depth and breadth. He is also very kind, with bone-deep integrity, excellent communication and teaching skills, inclusive open-minded awareness, and a sweetly supportive manner. He really is the best, and I recommend him wholeheartedly.

      Dr. Rick Hanson · Clinical Psychologist · NYT Bestselling Author

    Also endorsed by Sharon Salzberg · Christopher Germer

    A note from our founder

    From Sean Fargo

    I believe that mindfulness isn’t just a personal practice — it’s a collective path forward.

    Drawing from years as a Buddhist monk and teaching 20 million people worldwide, I created Mindfulness Exercises to make mindfulness accessible, practical, and rooted in compassion.

    Together, we’re building a more mindful world — one breath, one moment, one compassionate action at a time. Thank you for being here. I’d be honored to serve you.

    — Sean Fargo

    • Founder of Mindfulness Exercises
    • Former Buddhist Monk
    • Instructor for the mindfulness program born at Google
    • Former Staff at Spirit Rock Meditation Center (5 Years)
    • Eagle Scout
    Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises
    Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises
    Sean Fargo · Founder, Mindfulness Exercises

    Practitioners Worldwide

    Used by 20 million+ people worldwide since 2014

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    Mindfulness isn’t one more thing to do. It’s a way of being with what you’re already doing.

    Professional Training

    Accredited training for clinicians, coaches, and teachers

    Start free in the library above, then step up to the accredited path when you're ready to lead sessions for others.

    Most complete path

    Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (CMMT)

    Who It's For

    Therapists, counselors, coaches, yoga teachers, and educators — 2,000+ graduates in 30+ countries

    What You'll Achieve

    • Teach mindfulness without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome
    • Lead practical mindfulness programs in clinical, corporate, and community settings
    • Use 'CMMT' after your name with a verified credential trusted internationally
    Program: CPD Certified · IMMA Member · APA-approved CE credits*
    100% online · Self-paced · No prerequisites · 80 hours · Lifetime access · No renewal fees
    What's included: Tuition: $1,497 (Core) or $1,997 (Complete, includes brandable curriculum). 4-month installment options available at checkout. All registrants receive the FREE 15-hour trauma-sensitivity certification. Pay-in-full registrants also receive a 1:1 hour with Sean plus a team training session.
    Certification

    Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Training

    Who It's For

    Mindfulness teachers, yoga teachers, coaches, therapists, and healthcare educators

    What You'll Achieve

    • Recognize trauma responses and adapt mindfulness practices responsibly
    • Teach body scans, breath work, and sitting practice with opt-out language
    CPD Certified · IMMA Member
    Online · Self-paced · 15 hours · Lifetime access
    Register for Trauma Training

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    *Mindful CECs is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Mindful CECs maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE credits are offered as part of the certification program for eligible pay-in-full registrants. View CE policies →

    Find Your Next Step

    What are you here to do?

    Choose the goal that fits and go straight to the program built for it — full details, proof, and guarantees live on each program page.

    Teacher Certification

    Teach mindfulness without self-doubt

    Earn the Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (CMMT) credential with structure, practice, mentorship, and support for fear of judgment or imposter syndrome.

    Tuition & inclusions

    • Tuition: $1,497 (Core) · $1,997 (Complete — adds the brandable curriculum)
    • All registrants: free 15-hour trauma-sensitivity certification + APA-approved CE credits
    • Pay in full: 1:1 hour with Sean + team training · 4-month installments at checkout
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    Brandable Curriculum

    I need ready-to-teach material

    10 done-for-you sessions with 400+ brandable slides, scripts, and workbooks — start teaching this week. From $495.

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    Trauma-Sensitive Training

    I want to teach trauma-sensitively

    A 15-hour certification to recognize trauma responses, modify practices, and teach within ethical scope. $297.

    Begin Trauma Training

    Meditation Script Library

    I just need meditation scripts

    200 expert-written guided meditation scripts across 12 categories — open, read, guide. $97.

    Get the Script Library

    Mindful Sales System

    I want to sell my programs to organizations

    A complete B2B sales toolkit for conscious practitioners — email templates, pitch decks, discovery frameworks, and an objection playbook. $297.

    Get the Sales System

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    Explore the library

    Free mindfulness exercises for every moment & intention

    Mindfulness Exercises is a free, donation-supported library of guided practices, scripts, worksheets, and teacher training resources. Use the collections below to find the right mindfulness exercise for the person, feeling, or context in front of you.

    What is a mindfulness exercise?

    A mindfulness exercise is a short, structured practice — a body scan, breathing practice, or guided meditation — that trains attention on the present moment. Most take 3 to 10 minutes and require no equipment or prior experience. The 3,000+ practices below are free.

    Live Sessions

    Join free weekly meditations, Q&A, and guest teacher workshops

    Practice live, ask questions, and stay connected inside our free mindfulness community, with deeper certification labs for students who are training to teach.

    Free community

    Practice with people who are learning alongside you

    Join the community to see upcoming sessions, ask questions, share reflections, and stay connected between live practices.

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    Tuesdays

    4:00-4:30 PM PT

    20-Minute Meditation

    Free live practice

    A short weekly practice for anyone who wants a calm reset, a little structure, and a steady reminder to keep practicing.

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    Wednesdays

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

    Wednesday Meditation + Q&A

    Practice + discussion

    Guided meditation, community discussion, and practical Q&A with Sean Fargo and the Mindfulness Exercises teaching team.

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    Mondays

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

    Practice Teaching Others

    Certification practice lab

    A supportive space for certification students to practice guiding mindfulness, listen, and receive thoughtful feedback.

    Available to certification students

    Monthly

    Schedule varies

    Guest Teacher Workshops

    Live workshop

    Live sessions with guest teachers from the certification program, including workshops for practice, teaching, and professional growth.

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    Become a Certified Mindfulness Teacher

    Teach mindfulness with care, integrity, and confidence — through an internationally accredited path trusted by 2,000+ teachers in 30+ countries. CE credits available*for licensed clinicians.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions about Mindfulness Exercises

    Quick answers about the site, the practices, our founder, and the accredited teacher certification.

    What is a mindfulness exercise?
    A mindfulness exercise is a short, structured practice — a body scan, breathing practice, or guided meditation — that trains attention on the present moment. Most take 3 to 10 minutes and require no equipment or prior experience. Mindfulness Exercises offers 3,000+ of these practices, scripts, and worksheets free, so teachers, therapists, and individuals can find the right exercise for the moment.
    Is Mindfulness Exercises free?
    Yes — the majority of the 3,000+ guided meditations, downloadable scripts, printable worksheets, ebooks, and on-demand video lessons on Mindfulness Exercises are free to use, share, and adapt with attribution. The paid offering is the accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification for professionals who want to teach the practices, which includes live training, mentorship, and a $1,000 evergreen discount.
    Who founded Mindfulness Exercises?
    Mindfulness Exercises was founded by Sean Fargo in 2014. Sean is a former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition and an IMTA-certified mindfulness teacher who has trained tens of thousands of practitioners, therapists, coaches, and educators worldwide.
    Are Mindfulness Exercises practices research-backed?
    Yes. The practices draw on the same evidence-based methodology used in MBSR, MBCT, and other clinically validated mindfulness programs. The teacher certification is APA-approved for continuing education credits and is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance (IMMA), so the curriculum meets recognized standards for professional training.
    Does Mindfulness Exercises offer teacher certification?
    Yes. The Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance (IMMA), with APA-approved continuing education credits. The program is open to therapists, counselors, coaches, educators, and serious practitioners. Lead teacher Sean Fargo is a former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition and holds an IMTA mindfulness teacher certification. Learn more at mindfulnessexercises.com/certification.

    From the Blog

    Latest mindfulness exercises & insights

    Fresh practices, scripts, and teaching guidance — drawn from our library of 1,500+ articles.

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    Podcast

    The Mindfulness Exercises Podcast

    Long-form conversations with leading meditation teachers on practice, certification, and trauma-sensitive teaching.

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