About Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness Exercises was founded in 2015 by Sean Fargo with the goal of making mindfulness and meditation teaching simple and accessible for everyone. What began as a free online resource with a few meditations and worksheets has grown into the world’s leading online mindfulness teacher training platform, reaching over 20 million people through our website and social media channels. By partnering with some of today’s top mindfulness practitioners and teachers, we strive to make teaching mindfulness and meditation available to anyone who has the sincerity and compassion to help others in these challenging times.
Sean Fargo, Founder
Our Vision
We envision a world where we all support each other in being present with the love and mystery of each unfolding moment.
Mindfulness isn't a complex, religious, or esoteric practice — it's simply bringing gentle awareness to our moment-to-moment experience. Everyone has the ability to share this gift with others.
Our Mission
Our mission is to encourage and support each other in practicing and teaching mindfulness with compassion and joy.
We all need a little help. No one is mindful 100% of the time. We could all use a little encouragement to be present, to meet this moment with gentle care, and to find the space to respond to life with the wisdom that is already within us.
Our Values:
Be Authentic
Owner’s Mindset
Embody Care
Create Magic Moments
Our Team:
Our team of mindfulness experts and educators is dedicated to providing the highest quality resources and support for teaching mindfulness and meditation.
Sean Fargo
Sean Fargo is a seasoned mindfulness teacher and the founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a platform dedicated to making mindfulness accessible to everyone. Sean's journey into mindfulness began after a successful career in international business, during which he was a Director of Product Development and Procurement in Beijing. Despite his business success, Sean felt called to explore deeper aspects of life, leading him to ordain as a Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition. He spent two years immersed in monastic life, learning the art of mindfulness and meditation from some of the most respected teachers in the field.
Upon returning to the Western world, Sean sought to bridge the gap between traditional mindfulness practices and modern life. He worked closely with renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and became a trainer for Google’s mindfulness program. Sean’s work extends to advising technology startups like Elevate Labs and WellBrain.io, as well as teaching mindfulness to top executives at companies such as PG&E, Reddit, and DocuSign.
In 2015, Sean founded Mindfulness Exercises to share the transformative power of mindfulness with a broader audience. His platform offers a wealth of free and premium resources, including guided meditations, worksheets, and a comprehensive mindfulness teacher certification program. With a mission to help others develop mindfulness with integrity and compassion, Sean has impacted over 20 million people worldwide. Through his teachings, Sean continues to inspire others to live more present, loving, and resilient lives, especially in challenging times.
Sean’s deep commitment to mindfulness is not just professional but personal, as he continues to embody the principles of mindfulness in every aspect of his life and work.
Sara-Mai Conway
A writer, yoga and meditation instructor living and working in Baja Sur, Mexico, Sara-Mai teaches online and in her tiny, off-grid hometown on the Pacific coast.
Her meditations are influenced by her advanced studies in yogic philosophy and her personal practice, which is firmly rooted in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. She was empowered as a teacher in this tradition in 2019.
Gillian Florence Sanger
Gillian is a writer, meditation teacher, and certified hypnotherapist in the spiritual counseling practice of Depth Hypnosis. Her writings and teachings are deeply inspired by the wisdom of nature - within and around us.
In addition to her certification as a hypnotherapist, Gillian is a certified yoga teacher (200 hr) and holds a diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition. She has roots in Toronto, Ontario but currently lives in the Swedish countryside.
Jennifer Carter
Jennifer is a certified meditation teacher, coach, and Social Meditation facilitator.
She helps individuals and groups cultivate wellbeing in relationship with themselves and others. She also offers opportunity to expand personal meditation practice into relational experience through a variety of interactive Social Meditation practices which effectively support: concentration, collective engagement, relational awareness, embodied presence, and mindful response.
Jeremy Lipkowitz
Jeremy teaches mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US.
He has a Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics and spent time living and training as a Buddhist monk in Myanmar. He now combines his science-based expertise and hunger for personal development to help others achieve genuine peace and fulfillment.
Meg James
Lucky enough to be introduced to meditation at the young age of 4, Meg James’ journey is one of forgetting, then remembering, the value of this profound practice.
Meg holds a degree in Psychology from Swinburne University and an Advanced Diploma of Yoga and Meditation Teaching from the Australian Yoga Academy. In 2014, she left a corporate career to teach mindfulness full time. Her meditation recordings have reached over 4 million worldwide.
Giovanni Dienstmann
Giovanni Dienstmann is a self-discipline coach, meditation teacher, and author who focuses on the intersection between wisdom, empowerment, and peace.
Through his books, blog, and app, he teaches an awareness-based approach to self-development called The Higher Mind Method. His work combines insights from mindfulness, wisdom traditions, personal development, and psychology to give you a practical roadmap to personal growth.
Danny Grieco
Danny's life has been at the intersection of 2 worlds. On one hand, he's spent 15+ years in the high-stress tech and startup industry, particularly in sales. On the other hand, he has, by necessity, had a mindfulness practice over 7 years, including silent retreats, teacher training certification, and academic study. He now teaches neuroscience-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainings to sales teams and to tech companies like Facebook and Amazon. He feels that while the tech industry has a lot of intelligence, it could use wisdom and compassion too.
Simona Ondrejkova
Simona is a mindfulness practitioner, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), and founder of Mindful Copy Agency. She believes that we can change the world for the better when we come together and use our passions and talents to help others.
After serving individuals and business owners as a financial advisor for many years, she combined her experience in the world of business, marketing, and writing to help impact-driven businesses get more sign-ups, bookings, clients, and sales.
Endorsed by Global Mindfulness Experts
"Sean is a wonderful teacher, well practiced in the teachings of mindfulness and compassion, dedicated and thoughtful."
— Jack Kornfield
Bestselling Author & Founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center
"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
"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: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture
"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
World-Renowned Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
"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
New York Times Bestselling Author of Resilience And Hardwiring Happiness
"Sean is the most thoughtful, courageous and inclusive teacher I have had in a long time. If you want to start your mindfulness teaching journey in a simple, practical and meaningful way, I recommend speaking with Sean and you will be amazed at the impact he will have on you. His passion to contribute to others learning and development is contagious."
— Hasan Rafiq
Chief Operating Officer Of Diversity At Facebook
Backed By International Accreditations
The CPD Certification Service is the world's leading and largest CPD accreditation service, with over 25 years' experience supporting accredited CPD training providers across industry sectors. Accredited CPD training means our program has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinized to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements.
IMMA is an International association that supports meditation teachers, mindfulness trainers and teachers, forest bathing and nature connection guides. We are an association run by meditation teachers, mindfulness trainers and nature connection guides for people working in this industry. We are not associated with any religion or one spiritual path. We aim to set and maintain standards of accreditation based on knowledge, experience and/or education. As an organization, we aim to embody the values of compassion, acceptance, inclusiveness and gratitude.
How We Support Your Journey
We invite you to join our community and explore how mindfulness can transform not only your life but the lives of those you teach. By offering practical resources, training, and support, we invite you to share the benefits of mindfulness with confidence and compassion.
Whether you are looking to deepen your own mindfulness practice or learn how to teach mindfulness to others, we offer a variety of resources to support your journey:
Certified Trainings to Increase Your Confidence
Internationally-Accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification
Certify to teach mindfulness in about 80 hours with this 100% online, self-paced mindfulness meditation teacher certification. Includes a done-for-you brandable curriculum you can use right away to start teaching from. Combine pre-recorded seminars with LIVE mentorship and practice teaching opportunites.
Courses to Strengthen Your Confidence And Grow Your Career Teaching Mindfulness
Learn From The World's Top Mindfulness & Meditation Experts
Enhance your mindfulness practice and teaching with 100 hours of video masterclasses
Your first 14 days are free when you join Mindfulness Masterclasses. Access top classes, courses and presentations from the world's most respected teachers.
Expand Your Mindfulness & Meditation Teaching Toolbox
Receive Personalized, One-on-One Support from Sean Fargo
Bespoke 1:1 Mentorship With Sean Fargo
Unlock the full potential of your mindfulness teaching career with Sean Fargo's exclusive one-on-one mentorship program. limited to just 20 clients per year, this unique experience offers an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth in the field of mindfulness. Sean, a former Buddhist monk with a decade of experience teaching mindfulness across global organizations, provides a unique blend of personal, professional, and action-oriented guidance aimed at achieving tangible improvements in both your personal mindfulness practice and your mindfulness teaching abilities.
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