Training as a mindfulness teacher is one thing. Reaching people, and making a real difference, is another.
It’s hard to imagine someone catching even a brief glimpse of inner freedom and not wanting to help others experience it too. Out of the goodness of their hearts, many people are inspired to invest time, energy, and money into training to teach mindfulness. And yet, let’s be honest: not everyone manages to find a way to teach, let alone fulfil their heartfelt wish to make a meaningful difference.
In order to address this challenge Richard Edwards and Vin Harris created Sharing Your Treasure – a free Workbook for Mindfulness Innovators which was launched at the Manchester Mindfulness Festival in October 2025.
In this event, Richard and Vin will present an experiential introduction to the Workbook and offer guidance from their own experience of working with mindfulness teachers using an inside-out approach to innovation and enterprise.
Who is this event for?
- Aspiring Mindfulness Teachers: Lay the groundwork for a fulfilling teaching practice by defining your unique approach and goals.
- Newly Qualified Teachers: Transition seamlessly from training to leading your own courses with confidence and clarity.
- Experienced Teachers Seeking Growth: Overcome challenges in attracting and retaining participants by refining your outreach and engagement strategies.
- Experienced Teachers with Innovative Ideas: Bring new concepts to fruition with structured support and feedback from a community of like-minded professionals.
To make the most of this opportunity to find a way to Share Your Treasure with others, you may want to check out our free to download Workbook Sharing Your Treasure
Richard and Vin have offered to guide a group of BAMBA registered mindfulness teachers, and the wider field, on an in depth exploration of Sharing Your Treasure and the Innovation Mandala.
Check out Who moved my cushion? | Blog on the website Innovations in Mindfulness for Vin’s reflections on the challenges we face and how we can turn our compassionate aspirations into effective action.
Event details
🗓️ Date: Thursday 21st July 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30–13:30 (UK time)
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Tickets: £5-£20 or a donation
About the speakers
Vin Harris
Having practiced and studied meditation for over 50 years, and with a strong background in business, Vin has been a teaching fellow at the University of Aberdeen and has taught and developed mindfulness training in the UK and across Europe. In 2013, Vin co-founded the Hart Knowe Trust with the aim of “helping people so that they can help others”. Inspired by the Fieldbook for Mindfulness Innovators, Vin worked to bring its principles to life through the Innovations in Mindfulness Awards, a collaboration with the Mindfulness Initiative. These Awards not only celebrate outstanding projects but also offer a framework for responsible, inclusive, and needs-driven innovation.
Richard Edwards
Director of the Mindfulness Initiative between 2023 and 2025, and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Richard is an accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher and registered Change Management Practitioner. Richard has extensive leadership and management experience and has brought mindfulness to a range of audiences including those in leadership roles and individuals who are living with complex and compound trauma.