Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia Ltd

Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation based in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to providing high-quality professional training in mindfulness-based practices. The institute aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to support mental health and well-being through mindfulness education. It operates with a commitment to sustainable and excellent mindfulness teacher training and offers programs that emphasize personal development and professional capacity building in authentic mindfulness teaching.[1][2]

Programs and Training

The institute offers a comprehensive Level 1 mindfulness teacher training program designed to provide a thorough and transformative experience. This strongly experiential course develops skills across multiple learning domains, focusing on integrating personal qualities such as courage, clarity, and compassion alongside professional teaching competencies. The training encourages participants to explore the human condition and develop practical ways to address suffering through mindfulness.[1]

Leadership

Timothea Goddard serves as the Director of Training. She has an extensive background in yoga, meditation (Vipassana tradition), and other contemplative practices such as Zen and Aikido. Recognized as a pioneer in bringing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to Australia, Timothea has over 35 years of experience as a developmental psychotherapist. Her expertise includes humanistic, psychodynamic, body-based, and systemic therapeutic approaches, with additional training in Internal Family Systems, trauma-sensitive yoga, and Clean Language. She also founded Openground, a national network of mindfulness clinicians and teachers, alongside the Mindfulness Training Institute.[3]

Mission and Impact

The Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia Ltd focuses on fostering mental health and well-being by providing evidence-based mindfulness education. Its offerings support a wide range of professions including health care, education, social work, and psychology, aiming to enhance self-regulation, emotional awareness, and stress reduction. As a registered charity, the organisation is committed to sustaining accessible mindfulness training that benefits individuals and communities across Australia and New Zealand.[2][4]

This summary is based on publicly available information about Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia Ltd and reflects its mission, programs, and leadership as of 2025.

[1] https://www.mtia.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/e2550a08-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/profile [3] https://www.mtia.org.au/about-mindfulness-training-institute/people [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/e2550a08-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/documents/d012661a-0b0a-f011-bae2-00224895610d [5] https://mindfulnessinaustralia.com