Mindfulness for Teachers in Lapland

Discover how mindfulness can support your well-being as a teacher and bring more calm, balance and resilience into everyday school life.

During this practical 5-day course in beautiful Finnish Lapland, you will explore mindfulness meditation, stress management and self-compassion through guided practices, short lectures, group discussions and collaborative learning.

You will gain practical tools for managing stress, improving emotional well-being and integrating mindfulness into your daily life and classroom. The course also offers opportunities for intercultural exchange and insights into the Finnish education system.

Experience the restorative power of Arctic nature through mindful outdoor activities and return home with new inspiration, practical skills and a renewed sense of well-being.

No previous mindfulness experience is required!

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

- Understand the principles of mindfulness and its research-based benefits for well-being.

- Practise different mindfulness meditation techniques and integrate them into daily life.

- Recognise stress reactions and use mindfulness to support stress management and emotional regulation.

- Understand the role of self-compassion in emotional well-being and resilience.

- Apply practical mindfulness techniques to support students' concentration, self-regulation and well-being.

- Experience the restorative benefits of mindfulness in nature.

- Exchange ideas and good practices with educators from different cultural and educational backgrounds.

- Develop strategies for integrating mindfulness into their personal and professional lives.

The course combines practical mindfulness and meditation exercises with short lectures, group discussions, self-reflection and nature-based activities.

Learning is assessed through active participation, reflection and discussions. On the final day, participants evaluate their learning and explore how to apply mindfulness in daily life and teaching.

Participants receive a course book, mindfulness meditation recordings and scripts, and practical exercises for personal and classroom use. Digital learning resources support independent practice and continued learning after the course.

The course fee (400 €) includes:

- 5-day training programme (minimum 25 hours)

- Course book and learning materials

- Meditation recordings and scripts

- Cultural and social programme

- Guided nature activity in Lapland

- Course certificate

Optional school visit: €60/person (transportation not included).

Travel, accommodation and meals are not included.