This practical and welcoming introduction to mindfulness will help you develop greater awareness of the present moment and learn simple techniques to support focus and mental clarity.

Through guided mindfulness practices, breathing exercises and everyday activities, you’ll explore how to notice where your attention goes and gently bring it back to the here and now.

The course is suitable for beginners and requires no previous experience. You’ll leave with practical mindfulness tools that you can use at home, at work and throughout your everyday life.

This practical, beginner-friendly course introduces mindfulness as a skill that can be developed through regular practice. Participants will learn simple ways to bring greater awareness to the present moment, strengthen attention and focus, and incorporate mindfulness into everyday life.

Benefits of practising mindfulness

Regular mindfulness practice may help participants:

• Develop greater present-moment awareness
• Support attention, concentration and focus
• Become more aware of thoughts, feelings and physical sensations
• Develop a greater ability to pause and respond rather than react automatically
• Support calm and relaxation
• Create moments of pause and mental reset during everyday life
• Develop a simple practice that can be used at home, at work and in daily activities

Session structure – 60 minutes

Each session will provide a balance of guided practice, independent practice and relaxed discussion:

30 minutes – Guided mindfulness practice
2–3 short, guided practices, allowing participants to experience different mindfulness techniques and approaches.

15 minutes – Unguided mindfulness practice
Quiet individual practice, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they have learned and develop confidence practising independently.

15 minutes – Open discussion & warm tea
An informal opportunity to reflect on the practice, share experiences and ask questions in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Course outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand the basic principles of mindfulness
• Have experienced and practised several mindfulness techniques
• Be able to use simple mindfulness practices independently
• Have developed practical strategies for supporting presence and focus
• Be able to incorporate mindfulness into everyday activities
• Have a foundation for developing a regular personal mindfulness practice

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know by email - please check your emails, including your spam folder, regularly. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 1-2 working days prior to the scheduled start date. Please ensure you are aware of our terms and conditions before completing your enrolment. Note there is NO refund if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting.