MBSR Teacher Training Info Session — November 2026
Monday, November 30, 2026 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm (BC Pacific Time)
Hosted by Kasim Al-Mashat, PhD
- About the Program
- About the Facilitator
- Training Recognition
- Prerequisites
- Registration Information
- Upcoming Teacher Programs
About the Program
Join the upcoming FREE Teacher Training info session and learn about:
- The enriching and rigorous process for those interested in teaching mindfulness as taught in the eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program.
- Learn about the programs on Teacher Training Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
- Learn about program requirements and prerequisites for application
- Meet the instructor with opportunities to ask questions
The MBSR Teacher Training journey requires a development process of trainees over time by completing not only the formal training programs and both individual and group mentoring, but also an ongoing commitment to inner work and the self-discovery. This journey is anchored in the trainees commitment to their personal mindfulness meditation practices, process, and ethics.
Please note: If you have not taken the eight-week MBSR program as a participant, then perhaps you can also consider attending an info session about the MBSR program.
About the Facilitator
Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts (UMass) Center For Mindfulness (CFM) Certified MBSR Teacher and Trainer. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada.
Kasim has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.
Training Recognition
To maintain the highest standards of excellence and fidelity, the trainings offered through our Center For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC) follows the same curricula and training process developed at UMass Medical School, which was further developed by Brown University and used by the Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC). Both our Centre and the Mindfulness Center at Brown University (MC@B) are members of the GMC. Learn more about this Training Path.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites to start your MBSR Teacher Training Path involve:
- Successful completion of a live (online or in-person) 8-week MBSR program (including eight, 2.5 hour classes, an all-day class, and daily home practice)
- Consistent daily meditation practice (two years preferred)
- Consistent body awareness movement, preferably yoga (two years preferred)
- Participation in a 5-7 day silent (live online or in-person), teacher-led mindfulness retreat within the last three years. If you would like a list of possible retreat locations that could meet this requirement, you can email us at info@drkasimalmashat.com.
Registration Information
To register for the FREE Online MBSR info session please complete the form below.
Upcoming Programs
Teach Mindfulness: The MBSR Teacher Training Path consists of three levels. Each of the three levels has a number of steps.
Schedule
Time Zone Notice: This online event is hosted out of Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada. The times are based on BC Pacific time zone. Please note that unlike most of North America, British Columbia no longer observes daylight saving time — clocks stay fixed at UTC−7 year-round. To calculate your specific time zone: use this time converter tool.
• Monday, November 30, 2026 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm (BC Pacific Time)
