You Don’t Have to Teach Alone
Join a lifelong ecosystem of peer support, expert resources, and professional growth.
Join a global community of mindfulness professionals. From your cohort learning hub to lifelong professional development, The Teaching Circle is your foundation for sustained excellence
Ground Your Practice in 2,500 Years of Wisdom
Guided by Dr. Corey Jackson: Bridging 20 years of Buddhist scholarship with the practical needs of modern mindfulness professionals.
Dr. Corey Jackson brings more than 20 years of Buddhist scholarship and practical meditation teaching to The Teaching Circle. As the founder of the Balanced Minds® community, Corey enriches your training by bridging ancient wisdom traditions with the practical needs of modern mindfulness professionals.
Community Integration:
While your core certification focuses on teaching methodology, Dr. Jackson provides the essential philosophical depth and ethical grounding that distinguishes a truly great instructor.
➤ Exclusive “Wisdom Spotlights”: Regular video/post insights exploring the traditional Buddhist foundations of modern mindfulness.
➤ Weekly Philosophical Integration: Ongoing community posts that connect your 12 modules to deeper psychological and ethical frameworks.
➤ The 8-Week Balanced Minds ® Course : An optional, highly encouraged deep-dive into emotional balance and mental health (available during your certification journey).
➤ Guidance Circles & Group Q&A: Regular curated community sessions where Dr. Jackson addresses teaching scenarios and advanced practice questions in a group format.
The Teaching Circle: Three-Tier Structure
Interconnected spaces designed for your journey from training to professional excellence.
Tier 1: The Cohort Space
Your Active Learning Hub (Months 1–3) This private, focused environment supports you throughout the 12-week core training:
✦ Peer Support Network: Connect deeply with your January 2027 cohort in a private digital campus.
✦ Workshop Recordings: Access all session replays and practical drills instantly.
✦ Practice Accountability: A dedicated space to share your teaching journey and receive peer reflections.
✦ Resource Repository: All module materials, worksheets, and guided meditations in one central location.
✦ Wisdom Integration: Exclusive mini-lectures from Dr. Jackson on Buddhist foundations.
✦ Format: A seamless, integrated learning environment accessible via desktop or mobile app.
Tier 2: The Commons
Your Lifelong Professional Sangha (Free for Life) Maintain permanent access to our global professional network after graduation:
✦ Global MCMI Network: A dedicated directory for MindCoachers certified instructors to increase your visibility.
✦ Professional Library: A growing archive of meditation scripts, intervention docs, and recordings.
✦ Collaboration Forum: Find teaching partners for international projects and seek peer support worldwide.
✦ Weekly Wisdom: Ongoing philosophical insights and practice guidance from Dr. Jackson.
✦ Peer Learning: Continued ethical reflection and shared professional growth with fellow graduates.
✦ The Difference: Not just a forum, but a guided professional Sangha ensuring lifelong ethical grounding and depth.
Tier 3: Professional Development Hub
Advanced Learning & Support (Subscription – Months 7+) For graduates seeking sustained growth and continuing education:
✦ Curated Guidance Circles: Monthly group sessions to navigate teaching scenarios with expert input.
✦ Expert AMAs: Access to Dr. Jackson for Buddhist scholarship and advanced practice Q&A.
✦ Advanced Courses: Access to “Unwind & Empower,” “It’s All In Your Mind,” and “Choosing a Path.”
✦ Business Tools: Specialized marketing and business development guidance tailored for mindfulness entrepreneurs.
✦ Continuing Education: Advanced learning opportunities aligned with international IMTA professional standards.
Deepen Your Practice During Certification
The Strategic Opportunity: During your practicum and silent retreat phase, we integrate Dr. Jackson’s Beyond Mindfulness framework into your journey. This ensures that as you begin to teach others, your own “inner seat” is supported by deep emotional intelligence and ethical grounding.
What You’ll Experience:
✦ The 8-Week Balanced Minds® Course: A structured deep-dive into emotional balance and mental health, bridging the gap between basic meditation and advanced psychological resilience.
✦ Deep Integration: The intersection of Buddhist wisdom, neuroscience, and modern research.
✦ Step-by-Step Growth: A structured approach to emotional balance and sustainable wellbeing.
MCMI students receive full access to the library of recorded sessions from Corey’s Balanced Minds program. This ensures you can integrate these deep insights into your schedule, regardless of your timezone.
➤ Strategic Value: This provides the essential philosophical grounding exactly when you need it most—as you move through your retreat and practicum—ensuring you graduate with the depth required of a professional mindfulness instructor.
Want to see the teaching methodology before joining the community?
Free 20-minute masterclass — watch Frédéric present the framework you’ll be practising together.
Your Professional Evolution: A Roadmap to Excellence
From foundational training to lifelong mastery, see how your journey unfolds within our ecosystem.
A clear, supported path from foundational learning to lifelong professional mastery.
Months 1–3: Building the Foundation
➤ Active Cohort Hub: Your primary space for core training, peer connection, and session replays.
➤ The Philosophical Foundation: Curated ‘Wisdom Spotlights’ where Dr. Jackson bridges 2,500 years of contemplative tradition with modern psychological frameworks—essential for ethical teaching
➤ Curated Content: Deep dives into mindfulness origins, ethical frameworks, and modern science.
➤ Early Integration: Ethical grounding established alongside your core teaching modules.
Months 4–6: The Bridge to Certification
➤ Extended Access: Continued use of your cohort space as you move toward final certification.
➤ The Balanced Minds® Integration: Participation in Dr. Jackson’s 8-week course to deepen philosophical depth.
➤ Practicum Support: Ongoing community encouragement as you complete your 35-hour teaching requirement.
➤ Retreat Preparation: Guidance and support for completing your required 5-day silent retreat.
➤ Certification Guidance: Essential expert input during this critical phase of your development.
Months 7+: Professional Maturity & Ongoing Growth
➤ The Commons (Free for Life): Transition to your permanent professional home and global graduate network.
➤ Professional Hub: Optional subscription access for advanced masterclasses and business tools.
➤ Advanced Guidance: Access to group guidance circles, expert AMAs, and specialized path-finding courses.
➤ MCMI Network: Permanent connection to our elite directory of certified mindfulness instructors.
The Teaching Circle: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the MCMI Teaching Circle community, certification journey, and lifelong support.
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