Branch Training: Mindfulness in Art (Oxford Mindfulness)
Art has long played a powerful role in human experience – offering comfort, sparking curiosity, and helping us make sense of the world. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report with 900 studies showing how the arts can support health and well-being. When combined with mindfulness, the impact can be profound.
This skills and competencies programme for mindfulness teachers explores how mindfulness and the arts can come together to deepen practice, foster emotional resilience, and support mental health. Whether in museums, galleries, healthcare settings or community spaces, mindful art engagement can help us connect more fully – to ourselves, to others, and to the present moment.
Developed by Jolien Posthumus, this specialist programme is designed for trained mindfulness teachers who want to integrate art-based approaches into their teaching. You’ll engage with evidence-based, art-informed practices, experience key exercises, and develop grounded ways of weaving art into your mindfulness teaching, supported through supervision and guidance.
