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Breathworks Foundation
Founded2009
FounderVidyamala Burch
Founded atManchester, England
TypeCharitable Organization
PurposeTo broaden access to mindfulness and compassion training.
Websitewww.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/foundation

The Breathworks Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom that aims to broaden access to mindfulness and compassion training.[1][2] It provides bursaries enabling people in financial hardship to access the programs of Breathworks CIC, develops partnerships with charities and community groups to expand the delivery of mindfulness training, and initiates research projects investigating the efficacy of Breathworks programs.[3][4][5] It was founded by Vidyamala Burch and is advised by a group of academic experts.[6][7][5]

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References

  1. ^ "Charity framework". charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "The Breathworks Foundation". Breathworks Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Vidyamala Burch". Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  4. ^ "Who Benefits". Breathworks Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ a b West, Michael A., ed. (2016). The Psychology of Meditation: Research and Practice. Oxford University Press. pp. xii. ISBN 978-0-19-100277-9.
  6. ^ "The Breathworks Foundation Team". Breathworks Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Lt, Pizutti; A, Carissimi; Lj, Valdivia; Cav, Ilgenfritz; Jj, Freitas; D, Sopezki; Mmp, Demarzo; Mp, Hidalgo (2019). "Evaluation of Breathworks' Mindfulness for Stress 8-week Course: Effects on Depressive Symptoms, Psychiatric Symptoms, Affects, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness Facets in Brazilian Health Professionals". Journal of clinical psychology. PMID 30689206. Retrieved 2020-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)