What is Mindfulness?

We all have the capacity to be present, simply and wholeheartedly, to ourselves, our environment and those around us. This is mindfulness, an ability or skill that can be learned by anyone.

At its heart mindfulness is a quality of relationship that involves being aware of any experience with curiosity, acceptance and kindness. Far from being a “soft touch” this is a radically different approach to dealing with stress and difficulty that science is beginning to show can make a real difference to health and well being.

Why Practice Mindfulness?

When we examine our experience we can see that how we relate to whatever we are
facing plays a large part in how that effects us. Mindfulness practice allows us to untangle the patterns of stress and confusion that we all encounter, improving our ability to engage creatively with what we are experiencing.

Some additional reported benefits include:

• Improved ability to manage stress.
• Enhanced capacity to handle difficult emotions.
• Improved ability to relax and concentrate.
• Greater sense of balance and well being.

How do I practice mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a a practical skill that anyone can learn. I offer introductory and in-depth courses to provide the tools so you can begin putting this into practice right away.

About me

My professional and Academic background is in Osteopathy and Pain Science. I have practiced Mindfulness Meditation for 10 years, attending regular meditation retreats and receiving ongoing teaching. I received my teacher training at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University where I am involved in the Masters degree program. I adhere to the Good Practice Guidelines for teaching mindfulness-based courses as laid out by the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teacher Trainers.

Learn more about my mindfulness and meditation courses.