Mindfulness is a way of paying attention. When we practice mindfulness, we are training ourselves to be fully present in each moment, meeting our experience of ourselves and the world around us exactly as it is. This enables us to become skilled at working with our mind and our mental states.
Staying in touch with the present in this way, from one moment to the next, may lead you to experience yourself differently, perhaps feeling less stuck, or recognising more strength, balance and confidence in yourself. Research has shown that most people completing the programme report lasting physical and psychological benefits including:
What does the course involve?
You will be taught in a group of maximum 16 people. The course consists of 8 sessions of 1.5 hrs. This will be a block of 8 sessions during which we will explore together the 8 week course Deeper Mindfulness created by Mark Williams. You can borrow or purchase a copy of the book: Deeper Mindfulness by Mark Williams and Danny Penman to use alongside our sessions. This contains the reading and audios for each session.
March - Saturday 21st. Finding your Ground
April - Saturday 11th . Taking a Pause
May - Saturday 16th. Rediscovering the feel of things
June - Saturday 13th. Restoring Balance
July - Saturday 18th - Feeling tone on the fringes of consciousness
August - Saturday 15th - Bad weather flying
September - no session
October - Saturday 10th. Reclaiming your life
November - Saturday 14th. The Adventure continues
The cost for this committed group will be £120 / £80 concessions for the 8 sessions. You can make payment by bank transfer. Joining this group supports your commitment to the practice and enables you to get to know a consistent group of people who share this intention.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for most people. We all experience difficulty in our lives and the course can teach skills to help manage difficulty. Some participants come to the course because of a specific physical or mental health problem; others come to help themselves with more general stresses. Sometimes people want to do the course for professional reasons: to improve performance, leadership and sometimes as first step towards learning to use the approach to help others. Others come to refresh or continue their practice. It is important that everyone fully participates as themselves and not as an observer.
March 21st, April 11th, May 16th, June 13th, July 18th, August 15th, October 10th, November 14th
Course Cost: £120
Introduction session Saturday 7th February 11-1230pm. Please book your place.
Cost: £5
For more information or to book, please get in touch.