This is a FREE taster session to introduce you to the mindfulness meditation and breathing techniques that MindBreath Coaching offers. Participants will get to sample the type of practices that will form some of the content of a 6-week course that begins the following week - on Monday 9th November at 7pm and runs for 6 Monday evenings until 14th December. If you enjoy the freee taster session, you might consider enrolling for the 6-week course. Or you may simply decide to just enjoy the taster session as a one-off experience!

During the full course, you will develop an in-depth personal experience of mindfulness meditation and dynamic breathing techniques and learn to build the foundations of a sustained personal practice, with a view to applying this in your life.

The 6-week programme will consist of 6 x 100-minute sessions, with a focus on background information, personal reflection and - most importanty - practice. Each session will build on the previous one, and homework exercises and recorded practices will be given out each week. You will go away with a 70-page handbook full of background information, poetry and guided practices plus you will gain access to an online podcast with guided practices led by your Mindfulness coach. The course will be delivered on Zoom and you will have the opportunity to share experiences of the practices with a community of learners, all from the comfort of your own home.

The course is great for both absolute beginners and those with previous experience of mindfulness and breathing techniques, who may be looking to refresh their insights and experience again. Details of the full course can be found on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6-week-mindfulness-and-breathing-course-scotland-tickets-125548834945?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

SPECIAL OFFER: The cost of the 6-week course is £99 per person, but if you bring a friend the total cost for two people will be only £150. For further information about how to take up this special offer, please contact: mindbreathcoaching@gmail.com

Meet your coach:

Ross Deuchar, PhD has a PhD in Education and Sociology from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and has over 25 years of experience of working in education and with clients in business, social care and penal settings. Ross’s ‘day job’ is a Criminologist, and he has worked with some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people (including gang members) in prisons and in communities for many years. He is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner, having completed his training in this area with Mindfulness Scotland.

What previous clients have said about Ross's courses:

'I thoroughly enjoyed my meditation sessions with Ross, his professional and calming manner taught me breathing techniques to slow down my racing brain and focus positivity in the moment and in turn allowing me to cope with the day ahead.' (Helen Dupree, Glasgow)

'Ross has an incredibly soothing voice and peaceful aura and I quickly found myself able to drown out the chatter of every day life and achieve a sense of focused relaxation. Ross has a wide range of themes for each session, but focusing on gratitude has been the most rewarding for me, both in terms of my personal and working life. Following these sessions I am more appreciative, positive and productive and can more easily fend off any negative thoughts and emotions.' (Dr Grace Robinson, Liverpool)

'Ross’s mindfulness sessions have helped me without a shadow of doubt, I don’t hold onto those demobilising thoughts now! Before these sessions started the erratic, chaotic thoughts would have me irate and not able to focus on the present moment. Now when they come into my mind and I welcome them with love and open arms, the negative can’t stand love.' (Mark Edwards, Glasgow)

'Ross is clearly an experienced practitioner who is able to convey mindfulness concepts in an accessible and easy to understand way. Having tried many mindfulness classes, Ross' sessions stand out as being particularly enjoyable as he ensures that everyone in session feels welcome and included, regardless of their level of experience. I always feel calmer and more alert after starting the day with one of his sessions.' (Karen Goodall, Edinburgh)