Why Personal Practice Matters: A Critical Review of Embodiment and Teacher Competence in Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Mindfulness June 1, 2026 Jennifer Darling
Abstract Objectives This review examined why personal mindfulness practice is regarded as foundational for teachers delivering mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), particularly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Although professional standards mandate sustained personal practice, empirical findings linking teacher competence or...