Train to Teach The Mindful Warrior
Empower young people through mindfulness, movement, and reflective practice.
The Sanctuary now offers a training course for teachers, youth workers, and facilitators who wish to deliver the Mindful Warrior Programme in their own school or youth centre.
What is the Mindful Warrior Programme?
Co-created by Brother Richard Hendrick and Niamh Bruce, this experiential programme supports young people—especially those struggling with the transition to adolescence—through:
- Mindfulness and movement practices
- Adolescent psychological development frameworks
- Reflective stillness
- Traditional wisdom and the 'gentle warrior' archetype
- Creative and imaginative expression
It’s especially suited to young people from 6th class to 2nd year who may benefit from a non-traditional, experience-led approach to personal development.
Benefits for Facilitators
This training gives you tools to inspire self-awareness, resilience, and emotional growth in the young people you support. You'll receive:
- Full facilitator training
- Lesson plans and handouts
- Ongoing support through reconnection days
“The most life-changing piece of education I’ve ever undergone – for both personal growth and for the young people I work with.”
— Lisa Bonnell, Youth Worker, Ballymun
Who Can Apply?
You should have:
- Prior training in mindfulness (e.g. MBSR, MBCT, MBLC, .b Foundations, etc.)
- A regular mindfulness practice (ideally 20 minutes daily for at least 6 months)
Exceptions may be made for applicants with significant experience in contemplative practices (e.g. Vipassana, Insight Meditation, WCCM).
Training Dates (2024)
The course runs across three weekends:
- 8–10 November (Fri evening, Sat full-day, Sun half-day)
- 29 Nov – 1 Dec (same format)
- 6–8 December (same format)
