Mindfulness 10 week Course

Yes mindfulness is for everybody. In this course we look at formal mindfulness and how you can bring it into your daily routine. However, after the course you can decide if you wish to continue with your formal practice or use your learning for informal mindfulness.

Mindfulness does involve some gentle movement to help connect your body and mind. You will be asked to complete a health questionnaire and if you, or I , feel there is any concern, I would suggest a chat with your GP before starting. However the movement exercises can be adapted to suit if needed.

I include elements of MBSR, an American initiative to reduce anxiety, stress, chronic pain and illness. Alongside MBCT developed for the UK health service to help patients move away from recurring depression. There are a number of scientific studies to back up the effectiveness and NICE approval.

Please wear comfortable clothes. In some classes a Yoga mat and cushion may be helpful if you wish to lie down in some of the meditations. But all the mindful exercises we do can be done sitting comfortably in a chair, if that is your preference. It is good to buy a journal for reflective notes.

Mindfulness comes from Buddhist roots, and while some of the exercises may include elements of Buddhist practices and traditions, the Mindfulness Now program and teachings are entirely secular. This secular approach remains inclusive by using language and themes familiar to most people.