Teacher training in well-being and mindfulness: a regenerative experience in Malaga with teachers from Wales
A Week to Regenerate Education Through Well-being
Mindfulness and Teacher Well-being Training in Málaga
During the week of December 2-5, Málaga hosted an international teacher training experience focused on well-being, mindfulness, and regenerative education. A group of 21 teachers from Wales participated in an intensive program that combined professional development, personal reflection, and connection to real-world educational practice.
The training was offered by Accipe and funded by Taith, in collaboration with ILG and Cardiff City Council, and was facilitated by Lawrence Body, founder of Laurus Regenerative. The approach integrated mindfulness in education, emotional intelligence, and teacher well-being, combining theory and practice from an experiential perspective.
Learning from Experience: Mindfulness Applied to Educational Practice
One of the central elements of the program was experiential learning. Beyond the theoretical content, the training invited participants to examine their own experiences as teachers, reflect on their well-being, and explore how this directly influences the classroom climate and learning processes.
Through mindfulness practices, group activities, and spaces for conscious dialogue, a safe environment was created for sharing real-life challenges encountered in daily teaching. This approach allowed for a connection between personal well-being and the quality of education and student support.
The educational center as a space for well-being and transformation
As part of the program, a visit was made to the San José de Calasanz Primary School in Málaga, where participants spent time with the principal, Carmen Ortiz, the teaching staff, and the students. This experience allowed them to observe how integrating well-being into school life has a profound impact on coexistence, motivation, and learning.
Beyond academic results, it was possible to see how an education that cares for people creates more humane, coherent, and sustainable school environments.
Well-being and Regenerative Education at the University
The training week included a conference at the Faculty of Education Sciences of the University of Málaga, hosted by Amparo Civila, Vice Dean of Mobility and International Relations. This meeting brought together professionals from different educational contexts and fostered the exchange of experiences at an international level.
The speakers included María del Mar Gallego, Director of the Málaga Teacher Training Center (CEP); Gemma Muñoz, from the Daidín Primary School in Benahavís; and Kate Martin, Head of the Well-being Curriculum for Cardiff City Council. Rocío González, Professor of Education at the University of Málaga; and Lawrence Body, who shared Laurus Regenerative’s perspective on well-being, regeneration, and mindful education.
The presentations offered practical examples of how to integrate well-being into real educational contexts, respecting the rhythms, needs, and realities of both teachers and students.
Regenerative Education: Caring to Transform
This teacher training experience in well-being highlighted that educational transformation begins in the everyday. In the way we relate to one another, in how we care for those who teach, and in creating spaces where it is possible to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the purpose of educating.
At Laurus Regenerative, we believe that supporting teachers in this process is a direct path to creating a more mindful, inclusive education that is aligned with current challenges. An education that not only transmits knowledge but also cares, inspires, and regenerates.
If this approach resonates with you or your school, we would be delighted to continue sharing and building future learning experiences together.
