A Global Online Mindfulness Gathering

JOIN US ONLINE at the award-winning Manchester Mindfulness Festival!

New format, elevated impact: For Edition 6, we proudly evolve our award-winning* festival into a 2-day global online experience! Join us on Saturday for insightful talks and/or a retreat on Sunday (meeting BAMBA standards). (You're welcome to have your camera off!)

The world is changing. And Mindfulness must change with it.

Our theme “Roots. Rebels. Renewal: Wisdom meets Courage meets Innovation” explores how the courage to renew ancient practices provides the innovation needed to help people flourish in a modern world.

From Ancient Roots to AI, from Earth-Awareness to Cosmic Consciousness, from Psychedelics to Gender-Affirming Practice, and from Mindful Stargazing and Mindful Dying to Mindfulness Ecosystems, and more...

Discover how mindfulness is being boldly reimagined to support modern wellbeing and inclusion, without losing its integrity.

By moving online, we’re creating our most inclusive festival yet, welcoming speakers and guests from across the globe. Our signature comprehensive choice-based format offers the same rich variety as our in-person events, with ample time and dedicated spaces to connect meaningfully with speakers and fellow attendees.

Can’t attend live, or torn between speakers? We've got you covered! All main Saturday talks will be recorded and shared privately afterwards, so you won’t miss a thing!

UK 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Paris 11:00 am – 5:30 pm New York 5:00 am – 11:30 am Cape Town 11:00 am – 5:30 pm Dubai 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm Singapore 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm Sydney 8:00 pm – 2:30 am

Earn your CPD / CE hours globally

UK Attendees: Contributes significantly toward your annual BAMBA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

International Attendees: May contribute toward Continuing Education (CE) or CPD equivalent hours with your local membership organization or training pathway—please check your local guidelines.​

A Certificate of Attendance can be requested after the event at no additional fee.

Our Speakers:

Dr Rodney King Ph.D. "Mindfulness Before Monasteries: An Ancient Human Inheritance"

Steve Haberlin, Ph.D. "Where AI Ends and the Teacher Begins: Navigating Ethical AI in Mindfulness Teaching"

Dr Janine Kirby "End of Life Mindfulness"

Kalyana Bliss "Mindfulness for the Psychedelic Renaissance"

dr cathy-mae karelse "Bridging Worlds of Belonging: the gift of mindfulness in uncertain times"

Dr Marc Roffey "Cultivating Awe and Mental Wellbeing through Mindful Stargazing"

Kate Ensor with Margaret Fletcher and Trish Magyari "Grounded Presence: Coming Home to Earth-Aware Mindfulness"

Charles Zeng (he/they), LMFT, LPCC "When the Body Is Not a Neutral Anchor: Adapting Mindfulness Practices for Trans and Nonbinary Adults"

Dr Ken Lunn "Stewardship of the Mindfulness Ecosystem"

BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches) Stephanie Unthank-Latter "Shaping Modern Mindfulness: Credibility, Creativity, and Change"

Charity Voices & Short Talks:

Our Room - A Manchester-based creative community for male, trans & non-binary people who sex work

Mind, Manchester - Supporting those going through menopause with our mindfulness and relaxation programme

Hart Knowe Trust, Vin Harris - Mindfulness Based Spiritual Practice

Retreat Co-Facilitators

Michelle Harris, Nicholas Hammond, Lucy Ranger, Kalyana Bliss, and Christoph Spiessens

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

Choose a single-day pass for the talks or retreat, or join us for the full online weekend experience (with no travel or accommodation costs!)

Can’t attend live, or torn between speakers? We've got you covered! All main Saturday talks will be recorded and shared privately afterwards, so you won’t miss a thing!

Saturday Talks pass: £55. Sunday Retreat pass: £45. Weekend pass: £85​​

This includes booking fees.

Here’s what attendees have said:

“I am still processing the energy. Thank you for creating this community. I cherished every conversation I shared with speakers and attendees alike.”

“Thanks for a brilliant conference - such inspiring speakers and a fantastic networking opportunity.”

“I couldn't believe what a positive experience it was. Everyone was so friendly and all the talks were expert. I learned more about myself, my professional practice, and had whole new ideas as to how to develop my research and practice as a result of every talk. I can't thank you enough for organising such a celebratory and informative day. See you in 2026!”

Winner of This Is Manchester Awards®️ 2025 Promoting Wellbeing Category!

We aim to make the event as accessible as possible. Concessions are available. Please contact: info@manchestermindfulnessfestival.com or 07884 076 893

Official Website: https://www.manchestermindfulnessfestival.com/

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