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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. Plus the internationally accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification for anyone who wants to teach with care, integrity, and confidence.

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    “The absolute gold standard for mindfulness training.”

    Dr. Rick Hanson · NYT bestselling author

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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 2015
    2,000+Certified Graduates
    CE Credits*For Licensed Clinicians

    Endorsed byJack Kornfield · Gabor Maté · Sharon Salzberg

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    Sean Fargo

    Former Buddhist monk and founder of Mindfulness Exercises since 2015. 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

    • “I am always grateful to work with Sean Fargo. I find him an unusual combination of great emotional intelligence and the diligence and perseverance to get any job done. His caring and kindness are exemplary, as is his clarity and awareness.”

      Sharon Salzberg · Meditation Teacher · Co-founder, Insight Meditation Society

    • “It is a privilege to contribute to Sean Fargo's mindfulness teacher certification program. The warm and inviting atmosphere of the classes nourishes and reflects everything that is taught. This is mindfulness training in the truest sense.”

      Christopher Germer · Founder of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program

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    Browse our free mindfulness resources by format

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    Most-loved mindfulness quote collections

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    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
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    Used by 20 million+ people worldwide since 2015

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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 · CE credits for clinicians*
    100% online · Self-paced · No prerequisites · 80 hours · Lifetime access · No renewal fees
    What's included: Payment plans available at checkout. All registrants receive the free 15-hour trauma-sensitivity certification and a year of MindfulPro; pay-in-full registrants also receive 37.5 CE hours. The 1-hour session with Sean plus priority review is included with pay-in-full enrollment for three days from your first visit, and throughout every pricing window.
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    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
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    Online · Self-paced · 15 hours · Lifetime access
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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 included with pay-in-full enrollment. View CE policies →

    Find Your Next Step

    What are you here to do?

    Pick the goal that fits and go straight to the program built for it. Full details, reviews, and guarantees are 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

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    • All registrants: free 15-hour trauma-sensitivity certification + 1-year MindfulPro membership · pay in full: 37.5 CE hours
    • The 1-hour session with Sean plus priority review is included with pay-in-full enrollment for three days from your first visit, and throughout every pricing window
    • Payment plans 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.

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    Meditation Script Library

    “I just need meditation scripts”

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

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    Mindful Sales System

    “I want to sell my programs to organizations”

    A B2B sales toolkit for mindfulness teachers and coaches — email templates, pitch decks, discovery frameworks, and an objection playbook. $297.

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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 and a monthly Q&A with Sean

    Practice live, ask questions, and stay connected inside our free mindfulness community. Certification students also join weekly Q&R, a teaching practice lab, and live guest teacher workshops.

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    Practice with people who are learning alongside you

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    Mondays

    6:30-7:00 AM PT

    20-Minute Meditation with Sara-Mai

    Free live practice

    A short guided sit to open the week, following a brief look at the morning's topic. Come as you are, camera on or off.

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    Tuesdays

    4:30-5:00 AM PT

    20-Minute Meditation with Gillian

    Free live practice

    Mindfulness woven with the wisdom of nature, plus ten optional minutes to share afterwards. Timed for our European community.

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    Thursdays

    6:00-6:30 PM PT

    Weekly Pause

    Free live practice

    A spacious, minimally guided meditation with long stretches of silence. Stay for all of it or whatever part feels supportive.

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    Saturdays

    8:30-9:00 AM PT

    Saturday Social Meditation

    Free live practice

    Interpersonal practice — noticing, speaking, and listening together. No previous experience needed.

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    1st Wednesday

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

    Live Meditation + Q&R with Sean Fargo

    Free monthly gathering

    Once a month, Sean leads a guided meditation and a short talk, then opens the floor. Open to everyone, no program required.

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    Wednesdays

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

    Wednesday Meditation + Q&R

    Certification students

    Guided practice, a breakdown of how it was built, and time for questions. Every Wednesday except the first — that one is Sean's free session above.

    Available to certification students

    2nd Monday

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

    Mindfulness Teaching Playground

    Certification practice lab

    A judgment-free space to practice guiding, field the hard questions, and learn from other trainees. Participate or observe.

    Available to certification students

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    Become a Certified Mindfulness Teacher

    Teach mindfulness with care, integrity, and confidence through the internationally accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, completed 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. Most 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 main paid program is the accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification for professionals who want to teach the practices, which includes live training, mentorship, a brandable teaching curriculum, and CE options.
    Who founded Mindfulness Exercises?
    Mindfulness Exercises was founded by Sean Fargo in 2015. Sean is a former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition and an IMTA-certified mindfulness teacher who has taught mindfulness for Google, Tesla, the Red Cross, and the EPA, and has trained 2,000+ certified teachers. Its free practices have reached more than 20 million people.
    Are Mindfulness Exercises practices research-backed?
    Many of them are. Practices such as the body scan, breath awareness, and loving-kindness meditation have been studied extensively, and many of the exercises here come from programs that research has examined, including MBSR and MBCT. The Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance (IMMA), with continuing education credits for psychologists, therapists, counselors, and nurses sponsored by Mindful CECs, an APA-approved sponsor.
    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 continuing education credits available for psychologists, therapists, counselors, and nurses. The program is open to therapists, counselors, coaches, educators, and experienced 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 1,200+ articles.

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    What is Mindfulness Meditation?
    Blog
    June 8, 2026

    What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

    A plain introduction to mindfulness meditation: what it is, how breath awareness works, how long to sit, and a few simple ways to start.

    Sean Fargo
    Blog
    May 11, 2026

    The Gift of Inner Stillness

    Five reflections on slowing down: what boredom does for the mind, mindfulness in education, meeting grief with compassion, guided imagery, and the quiet in ordinary moments.

    The Quiet Strength of Self-Compassion
    Blog
    May 9, 2026

    The Quiet Strength of Self-Compassion

    Five mindful musings on self-compassion, silence, grief and trusting yourself, with ideas from Kristin Neff, Rick Hanson and Dan Siegel and a poem by Mark Nepo.

    The Poetry of Simplicity
    Blog
    May 9, 2026

    The Poetry of Simplicity

    A reflection on how slowing down can bring gratitude and a sense of connection, with a six-step practice for breathing with what still works.

    Podcast

    The Mindfulness Exercises Podcast

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

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    • Grounding Through Anxiety With Senses

      May 8, 2026

      Grounding Through Anxiety With Senses

      Sean Fargo answers a listener’s question about supporting someone who dissociated during a loving-kindness meditation, with sensory anchors, sound, touch, walking and self-compassion for anxiety and overwhelm.

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    • A Guided Mindfulness Meditation For Softening Into Now

      May 8, 2026

      A Guided Mindfulness Meditation For Softening Into Now

      Sean Fargo guides a short mindfulness meditation on softening into the present moment: breathing with the whole body, noticing sensations and how the heart responds, orienting to sounds, temperature, and touch, and reconnecting with community.

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    • Shamatha Vipassana Explained For Modern Minds

      May 8, 2026

      Shamatha Vipassana Explained For Modern Minds

      If you have ever decided you were “bad at meditating” because your mind will not stop thinking, this talk with Susan Piver offers another way to see it. She explains Shamatha Vipassana as noticing where attention has gone and returning to it.

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    • How To Stop Believing You Are Not Enough

      May 8, 2026

      How To Stop Believing You Are Not Enough

      Sean Fargo talks with Buddhist teacher and author Lodro Rinzler about basic goodness, the stories behind feeling “not enough,” and how meditation and acceptance work with shame and self-doubt.

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