Mindfulness Now understands the severity of what trans people are experiencing at this time, and we want to be absolutely clear: you are welcome here.
We are in full solidarity with our trans and gender-diverse community – we see you, we hear you, and we are standing with you. This isn’t just a statement—it’s a commitment.
We are actively working to ensure that all aspects of our programmes reflect our intrinsic mindful values of compassion, loving-kindness, inclusivity, and common humanity.
This commitment includes:
Continually updating and developing inclusive policies
Creating meaningful training for our Mindfulness Now teachers around gender identity, trans experiences, and the use of inclusive language
Ensuring a safe, supportive, and affirming environment within our training and across the wider Mindfulness Now community of teachers and learners
We recognise that this work is never finished. We are committed to ongoing listening, learning, and action—to ensure our words are matched by our behaviours and systems
The recent UK Supreme Court ruling defining women by biological sex under equalities law has understandably led to deep anxiety and concern among trans, non-binary and gender-questioning (TNBGQ) individuals.
At Mindfulness Now, we stand in unwavering solidarity with TNBGQ communities. We are a training college committed to inclusion, safety, compassion and respect for all identities — not only during this challenging time, but always.
Mindfulness Now is a trauma-informed training provider offering mindfulness-based therapeutic training and support. Our ethos is grounded in kindness, equity, and care for all people.
We aim to be a space where TNBGQ students, graduates, teachers, and clients feel seen, safe and fully respected.
We commit to:
Championing the dignity, diversity and lived experience of TNBGQ people
Continuously improving our teaching, guidance and support with inclusivity at the core
Removing barriers to access and participation across all aspects of our training and community
Listening, learning, and reflecting with humility and compassion
Every person’s experience of gender is valid and deserves full respect. We honour the individuality and identity of each person in our courses, trainings and community.
The UK Supreme Court ruled that under the Equality Act 2010, the legal definition of a woman refers to biological sex. This means trans women with Gender Recognition Certificates may be excluded from some women-only spaces or services.
However, trans and non-binary individuals remain protected under equality law from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
We understand that this ruling may raise questions and distress for many in our community, including mindfulness students, graduates, trainers, and clients.
We are currently exploring the implications of this ruling for our training, teaching practice and professional guidance. We are:
Consulting with legal experts, inclusion advocates, and those with lived experience
Reviewing our training content, policies and materials to ensure clarity, compassion and inclusivity
Creating safe channels for discussion, feedback and lived experience to be heard
We acknowledge that our community includes a rich diversity of views, backgrounds and life stories. We believe that mindfulness must be a space where people are not only welcome — but safe.
Mindfulness is not neutral. It must be rooted in ethics, care and courage. It must stand up for those who are marginalised or harmed.
That means:
Adopting a trauma-aware and participant-led approach
Holding space with sensitivity, humility and care
Ensuring personal beliefs do not override inclusive, ethical practice
Speaking out against all forms of discrimination and harm, including transphobia, racism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, sexism, Islamophobia and antisemitism
We know we can always do better—and we want to. If you have thoughts, ideas, or feedback about how we can improve our teacher training, create safer spaces, or help people feel more seen and included, please get in touch.
We will always be here to support members of the Mindfulness Now community and you are always welcome to reach out to us.
We welcome feedback, reflections and ideas on how we can better serve the TNBGQ community through our trainings, teacher development, and public offerings.
Contact us: info@mindfulnessnow.org.uk
Website: mindfulnessnow.org.uk
