The Mindfulness Teachers Assocation (MTA)
The UK's Primary Professional Body and Register of Accredited Teachers of Mindfulness
The Mindfulness Teachers Association (MTA) is the UK’s largest and leading professional body for accredited mindfulness teachers.
They are committed to upholding the integrity, quality, and accessibility of mindfulness teaching across the UK and beyond.
As a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation, the MTA exists to support teachers, protect participants, and promote best practices in mindfulness-based approaches. The aim is simple: to ensure that anyone teaching mindfulness does so with the skill, compassion, training, and ethical foundation that the practice deserves.
Why the MTA Exists
At present, mindfulness teaching is not regulated in the UK. This means there are no official governing or regulatory bodies to oversee the training or practice of mindfulness teachers.
The MTA was created to fill this gap — by offering a free, trusted, and inclusive register for mindfulness teachers who meet professional training and ethical standards. The aim is to support both new and experienced teachers by fostering a vibrant community, sharing resources, and advocating for high-quality teaching.
Who Can Join?
The register is open to all mindfulness teachers who have:
- Successfully completed recognised and externally accredited training in teaching mindfulness-based courses.
- Demonstrated a commitment to personal mindfulness practice and ethical teaching.
What the MTA Offers
- Free Professional Register
A public and transparent register of teachers who meet the MTA’s training, ethical, and professional criteria. - Community Support
A growing network of dedicated mindfulness professionals who support one another with compassion and mutual respect. - Ethical & Professional Standards
They offer clear Best Practice Guidelines and a Code of Ethical Conduct to ensure safety, accountability, and excellence. - Advocacy and Guidance
They work to raise public awareness and help organisations and individuals find trustworthy, well-trained mindfulness teachers. - Ongoing Development
They encourage lifelong learning through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective Mindfulness Supervision.
All MTA Registered Teachers Agree to:
- Adhere to the Best Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness Teachers
- Abide by the Code of Ethical and Professional Practice
- Commit to ongoing supervision and CPD
- Maintain adequate professional insurance
- Avoid any behaviour that may bring the register or the wider profession into disrepute.
Find out more at mindfulnessteachers.org.uk
Looking Ahead
As the field of mindfulness teaching continues to grow, the MTA remains committed to ensuring its credibility, accessibility, and ethical foundations.
They are constantly evolving to meet the needs of teachers and the communities they serve — and they welcome collaboration with training organisations, researchers, and practitioners to do so.