Would you like to feel calmer, more focused and better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs? I offer a range of mindfulness courses in Exeter and online to support wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster a deeper sense of ease and resilience. Options include the 8-week Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) course and the 12-week Mindfulness: Taking it Further course. I also facilitate a taster session to help you decide if learning mindfulness is likely to suit you. Additionally, I can provide one-to-one mindfulness courses for those who would find it difficult to attend a group course and am available for sessions in the workplace.
What is Mindfulness and how can it help?
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness is essentially a way in which we can spend more time in the present moment, rather than being so lost in thoughts about the past or worries about the future. It helps us to become more aware of our thoughts, feelings and body sensations, and to be able to direct our attention more freely. It also enables us to relate differently to our thoughts, so that we have more distance from, and are less affected by, them.
With this extra mental flexibility comes the possibility of making more conscious and skilful choices in life that will better support our wellbeing. It is often said that mindfulness enables us to respond rather than react to external circumstances. It further encourages us to be more kind and compassionate with ourselves (and others).
To read more about mindfulness generally, please see my article on What mindfulness is?
You can also view a short video by Jon Kabat Zinn on what mindfulness is on YouTube if you wish.
What Mindfulness Courses are available in Exeter & Online?
I offer a range of mindfulness courses to suit different needs and preferences, as well as varying levels of experience.
8-Week Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) Course in Exeter
This course offers a comprehensive foundation in mindfulness practice. It is ideal for people who are new to it, as well as those who have tried mindfulness apps and would like to deepen their learning and embed the practice more into their daily lives. It can also be helpful for those who have undertaken a mindfulness course previously who would like to refresh their skills or reestablish a regular practice.
The course is based on the structure of the well-researched Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs. It consists of eight 2 hour sessions and the home practice recommendation is 45 minutes per day in total.
I offer group 8-week Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) courses in Exeter using this curriculum once or twice a year. The course can also be facilitated via one-to-one sessions which each last for 1 hour on Zoom, or in person in Exeter or Newton Abbot.
8-Week Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World Course
This course is currently available via one-to-one sessions on Zoom, or in person in Exeter or Newton Abbot. These sessions will last for 1 hour each on a weekly basis. It can also be offered in the workplace for groups of colleagues as sessions of 1.5 hours.
The course has a similar structure to Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L). However, the home practice recommendation is 30 minutes per day, sometimes split into two shorter periods, which can make it easier to accommodate into busy routines.
12-Week Mindfulness: Taking it Further Course
This course is currently available via one-to-one sessions on Zoom, or in person in Exeter or Newton Abbot. These sessions will last for 1 hour each on a weekly basis.
This course is for people who have previously attended an 8-week mindfulness course and would like to deepen and extend their learning. The home practice recommendation is 45 minutes per day in total.