Many of us recognise the importance of training our bodies to keep ourselves physically well, but how many of us spend any time training our minds to keep us mentally well as part of our overall wellbeing?  The good news is that we can all cultivate this natural quality to enable us to approach life more wisely.

What is mindfulness?  Literally it means 'mindful awareness' however, in practice, it is what happens when we pay attention, in the present moment, on purpose, without judging whatever we find, or being constantly caught up in thinking about the past or future.

Mindfulness meditation is a gentle way of understanding the mind, enabling us to be less reactive, to be more in control and to make better choices.  It helps us spend more time becoming Human Beings rather than Human Doings!  We cannot stop life's difficulties from happening, but we can develop strategies for dealing with them in a more balanced, calm and constructive way.

• Reduced stress, depression, anxiety and irritability
• More satisfying relationships
• Reduction on the impact of pain, improved immune system
• Decreased risk of hypertension
• Greater awareness, understanding and acceptance of emotions
• Less frequent negative thoughts
• Higher self-esteem
• Better sleep and attention span
• Feeling more in control of behaviour
• More resilience
• Greater compassion for self and others

According to the UK's Mental Health Foundation's 2010 Mindfulness Report.

Please drop me an email if you are interested in joining the next eight-week Mindfulness Now course which is running in July and August 2025.  No previous experience necessary. 

The course is suitable for absolute beginners, aged 18 or older.  We welcome people from all walks of life, age, gender, religion and our aim is to ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued, regardless of their background or identity.

More details see Mindfulness Now 8-week course

For one hour of guided meditations, breathwork and gentle movement meditations, with the opportunity to learn more about this beneficial practice at your own pace, ask questions and be supported in your personal practice.

1:1 £70 for private tuition

1:2 £40 each

1:3 £35 each

1:4 £28 each

Why not get together with a friend or two to do this?

Once you have learned how to meditate either as an individual, in a small group or on completion of the 8-week course, you will be able to join the monthly closed Mindfulness Meditation Group who meet regularly to continue and develop their practice.