Leading from the success of the BAMBA event held in January, we are pleased to provide this full day workshop to our members and the wider field.
This workshop is a 2 x 3-hour live online training for mindfulness teachers who want to learn the foundations of neuro-affirmative mindfulness teaching.
Traditional mindfulness teaching methods might not resonate with or fully support neurodivergent individuals. The information in this experiential workshop is designed to inspire teachers to adapt some of these methods, creating a learning environment that is inclusive and supportive.
It is intended to support neurodivergent participants and teachers in exploring mindfulness without suppressing their neurodivergent traits or hiding their authentic selves. This enables neuro-affirming practice, which can make mindfulness more accessible and effective for one’s own neurotype and personhood.
This interactive workshop is an in-depth exploration of the seven spokes of The Skilful Teaching Wheel, which is based on the domains of the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC).
The programme is experiential, with time for didactic teaching, real-world examples, personal reflection, breakout room activities, putting learning into practice, and questions and answers. All aimed to provide participants with additional ways to adapt their mindfulness teaching and better support neurodivergent participants.
Suitable for qualified mindfulness teachers, trainee teachers, supervisors, mentors, and retreat facilitators.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
✔️ Describe key concepts of neurodiversity and recognise how different neurotypes may experience mindfulness practices and learning environments.
✔️ Explain why neuro-affirming practice matters in mindfulness teaching, including how traditional delivery methods may unintentionally exclude or disadvantage neurodivergent participants.
✔️ Identify common apprehensions mindfulness teachers hold around inclusion and reframe these concerns through increased awareness, confidence, and practical understanding.
✔️ Apply neuro-affirming adaptations across the lifecycle of a mindfulness course (before, during, and after delivery), using the seven spokes of The Skilful Teaching Wheel (based on the MBI:TAC) as a guiding framework.
✔️ Evaluate how small, thoughtful adaptations can foster more inclusive, supportive mindfulness spaces that recognise and value diverse ways of perceiving, processing, and relating to experience.
Event details
🗓️ Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
⏰ Time: 09:00–16:30 (UK time)
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Tickets: £150
About the Facilitators
Liezl Laidlaw is a BACP-registered CBT Therapist and BAMBA-registered Mindfulness Educator, specialising in Neurodiversity and anxiety. She is the founder of Rewire Therapy, where her expertise integrates clinical practice with her lived experience of ADHD. Liezl develops highly tailored programs, such as the Mindfulness-Based ADHD Living Course (MBAL), which adapt evidence-based techniques to address neurodivergent needs. She guides mindfulness teachers to adopt neuro-inclusive approaches. [email protected]
Christoph Spiessens is the founder of The Manchester Mindfulness Festival. He holds an MA in Teaching Mindfulness from Bangor University. Christoph is a BAMBA-registered teacher, a mindfulness supervisor and mentor, MBI:TAC L1 & L2 trained, and has 20+ years of experience in global Learning & Development. He brings lived experience as a Highly Sensitive Person with trauma-acquired neurodivergence. [email protected] [email protected]
Minimum numbers and cancellation policy:
This event requires a minimum of 10 participants to run. If fewer than 10 people are registered, we reserve the right to cancel the event. In this situation, all registered participants will receive a full refund. Participants will be notified as soon as possible should cancellation become necessary.