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

Speak with integrity and honesty, expressing our true beliefs.
Ensure our actions consistently reflect our words.
We do not make money at the expense of our Core Values.

Embody Care

Show genuine care for our clients, colleagues, and community.
Nurture our business with kindness and consideration.
Advocate for the well-being of our world / help others with their suffering.

Create Magic Moments

Strive to deliver WOW experiences for our clients.
Foster a positive and inspiring environment for our team.
Make meaningful connections with everyone we encounter.

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 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 career in international business, during which he was a Director of Product Development and Procurement in Beijing. Despite his business growth, 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 the mindfulness program born at Google. Sean’s work extends to advising technology startups like Elevate Labs and WellBrain (supporting people with chronic pain, trauma and addiction), 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. 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 tries 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.

Endorsed by Renowned Experts

"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

"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

"I know Sean Fargo well and deeply appreciate the work he does supporting people in their meditation practice. He has something special to offer others: his own unique way of sharing mindfulness with clarity, heartfulness and generosity. I have great respect for Sean and highly recommend him for anyone wanting to deepen their own practice."

— James Baraz

Co-Founding Teacher, Spirit Rock Meditation Center

"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.

Build credibility as a mindfulness meditation teacher
Lead professional classes, courses and workshops
Gain entry into Fortune 500 companies
Integrate with therapy, yoga, reiki, hypnotherapy, DBT, ACT, etc.
Teach business wellness programs

Record and share your own guided meditations
Coach individuals and groups to their highest potential
Help heal trauma, addiction, grief, depression & anxiety
Support families, parents, teachers & kids
Increase people's resilience & emotional intelligence

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:

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