Gill Johnson

I’m a mindfulness teacher and mentor with a special interest in what encourages and supports people to continue with formal and informal mindfulness practice after the 8-week course. My master’s thesis for the MA in Mindfulness-Based Approaches at Bangor University addressed the potential of interest as a skilful facilitator for self-regulated mindfulness practice. I have a background in chemistry, and accountancy.

Personally, I’m inspired by the courage of those who have joined me on mindfulness courses, retreats and trainings since I started teaching in 2010. It’s been an honour to walk alongside people from diverse backgrounds and all parts of the world as they actively choose to live in line with their values and aspirations.

I teach mindfulness and mentor with Oxford Mindfulness. I’ve facilitated courses for research trials for schools and healthcare professionals; and explored the challenges of offering mindfulness to foundation doctors and medical students (under pilot programmes supported by the OMC Accessibility Grant). Witnessing first-hand the positive impact on participants, I seek to support those participating in 8-week programmes, teacher training and the Oxford Mindfulness live online meditation sessions.