mindfulness

What is Mindfulness?

Come and find out in person or online!

Enquire about joining an hour long introduction to Mindfulness by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.

Mindfulness is a way of living in the moment and of being aware of everything that makes up this experience. Mindfulness is waking up to make the best of our lives.

When we practice mindfulness we observe our thoughts and feelings from a distance without engaging with them or judging them. We tune in to what we are sensing both in ourselves and in our surroundings. We are more aware of sights, smells, sounds, tastes and bodily sensations, many of which we are often too busy to notice. We learn ways to treat ourselves and others more kindly. Through maintaining an open and active attention to the present moment our focus is directed away from unhelpful thoughts and responses to things that have happened in the past and it prevents us from becoming caught up in our worries about the future.

I trained to teach the 8 week Mindfulness Based Living Course with the Mindfulness Association because it had a really positive effect on my experience of life, how I communicate with those around me, and the extent to which I cope with difficult situations.

Experience & Training

Mindfulness training and fully accredited 2 year teacher training pathway with the Mindfulness Association.
Kids yoga and Mindfulness training with K.A.Y.
Regular in person 8 week MBLCourses delivered in Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Level 3 Mindfulness Insight training
Shiatsu training with mindfulness, Edinburgh college of Shiatsu.

Practicing regularly, especially within a group, can help to bring about long-term changes in mood and levels of happiness and well-being. It can positively affect the brain's patterns which underlie day-to-day anxiety, stress, depression and irritability so that when they arise, they reduce more easily.

Mindfulness can be of huge benefit to everyone. It is not a religion and is taught in a secular (non-religious) way, so it is suitable for people of any faith or no faith. It is not the same as counselling or therapy, and you will not be asked to share any information about your day-to-day life or situation.

Find out more in person! You are invited to come to one of the 60 minute taster sessions, which run regularly in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

With Zennistoun Hub, The Eric Liddell Community and others.

These are both in person and online.

You can also book a one - to one or group introductory online session.

Get in touch with any questions or to book your place.

Upcoming introduction to mindfulness classes

Regular one hour sessions, open to all.

Online free of charge,

In person £10.

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Learn practical methods to manage stress and emotions more easily, to become more present to joyful experiences and more connected with those around you.

Develop a practice that will build new positive habits in your everyday life.

Feel able to relish “your one wild and precious life”.

The Mindfulness Based Living Course - Live life to the full by learning ways to relish the present moment

This 8 week course is suitable for people new to Mindfulness as well as those who would like to deepen their meditation or mindfulness practice. It is accredited by the Mindfulness Association and recognised in the UK Good Practice Guidelines.

The course includes 18 hours of face to face teaching time, access to audio recordings of all the main mindfulness practices, a course manual and a certificate of completion. This session has a maximum of 10 places so early booking is advised.

There is a follow-up class approx 4 weeks after the course ends. There is also an optional all day retreat after week 6.

View Course Curriculum

Introductory session - What is Mindfulness and why practise it?
Introducing the course. Experiencing mindfulness with a chocolate tasting practice! Gentle stretching . Bodyscan meditation. Answering any questions about the course.
Week 1 – Start where we are.
Intention and motivation. A guided reflection. Recognising the unsettled mind exercise.
Posture sitting on a chair. Settling the mind practice.
Week 2 – The Body as a place to stay present
Bodyscan. Mindfulness in everyday life. Developing kindness.
Week 3 – Introducing a support for practising Mindfulness
Settling, grounding, resting with sound support. Review of the home practice. Three minute breathing space meditation.
Week 4 – Working with Distraction.
Ways to stay present with Mindful movement and mindful walking.
Distraction. Settling, grounding, resting with breath support.
Week 5 - Exploring the undercurrent
Introduction to the observer/undercurrent model. Loving Kindness practice. 3 minute breathing space revisited
Week 6 - Attitude
Review of the home practice. Cultivating an attitude of self acceptance Noticing our attitude to the undercurrent.
Loving kindness for self and other
Day of Practice
Week 7- Self Acceptance
Review of the home practice and the day of practice. Self compassion talk and the Self Compassion Break practice.
Tools for when difficulties arise in our daily life. Rumi poem and RAIN practice
Week 8 – A Mindfulness Based Life.
Mindfulness support revisited. Review of the journey so far. Home practise going forward.
Follow up session
Mindfulness skills in times of difficulty.
Examining nourishing and depleting activities. Guided Settling, grounding Resting with breath or sound support.

Cost of the 8 week course and the additional follow up session: £200 / £135

Discounted rates are available to people in receipt of benefits, who are unemployed or on a low income.

There are also some free, fully funded places available.

Optional day retreat £50. Lunch and teas included

Opportunities for mindfulness practice

Online - Free Monthly drop in classes

Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 8.30pm.

Just get in touch for your zoom link.

In person -The Mindfulness Based Living Course. This current class is full.

Starting on Sunday February 9, this consists of 8 weekly classes from 6-8pm.

Taking Place in Portobello, Edinburgh

Course book, audio recordings and certificate included.

£200 / £135

Next bookable Course starts September 1st

-get in touch to book your place.

In person - Day retreat in Shoreline, Portobello

Saturday March 15, 10am - 4pm.

A full day of mindfulness meditation practices, gentle movement, space and silence.

Open to both beginners and those with experience.

£50/ £35

One to one practice

I will lead you through a mindfulness practice, one to one, in person.

This can be very helpful whether you are experienced or new to meditation.

This session can also include an optional 30 minute head and shoulder massage, to relax and release tension.

The combination of physical head and shoulder massage followed by a led meditation is a very supportive and grounding experience and brings the client truly into mindfulness of the present moment.

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"Very helpful course. Now I have strategies to use in certain situations, eg when I can't sleep. I feel better when I've been here on a Thursday. Meditations and discussion so helpful."

"I felt a sense of looking forward to each class as it always helped my mood, reduced anxiety, made me feel supported and relaxed. It was very grounding"

"It is a way of living in the world of today I thought was beyond me"

I enjoyed the day retreat very much, the atmosphere, the pace and the way it was held by you. I especially liked the idea of having lunch together, of sharing soup and bread (which was very comforting and tasty by the way) and doing all that in silence was fantastic

"It was very well run, with course content delivered in an organised yet relaxed way with time for chat at the break."

You reminded me to return to a practice of meditation which I know (but forget) is really helpful to me. It was an entirely positive experience for me... Thank you!