‘Mindfulness for Health’ is an 8-week self-management programme for people living with pain, illness, fatigue and/or long-term health conditions. Simple, scientifically-proven practices and techniques give participants the tools to relieve suffering caused by health issues and live better with pain and illness.

‘Mindfulness for Health’ will be taught as a ‘practice course’, the final stage of teacher training, and supervised by experienced teachers.

What will you get?

• Over 16 hours of class time in 8 live lessons
• A balance of teaching, discussion, questions, and guided meditation
• Guided meditation downloads for home practice
• Informal ‘Mindfulness In Daily Life’ exercises
• The ‘Mindfulness For Health’ Workbook
• Supporting materials to engage with in your own time each week
• A small and supportive group on the course with you

What will you learn?

• How to meditate
• What mindfulness is and its many health benefits
• How to distinguish between pain and suffering so you can feel better
• How breath and body awareness can transform unpleasant sensations
• How to ‘watch’ your thoughts
• Why we are ‘human beings’, not ‘human doings’
• How to be mindful in daily life
• A common cause of flare-ups and how to break the cycle
• The art of finding joy
• How to be kind to yourself and others
• Ways to keep your momentum going after the course
• Find out more about the Mindfulness for Health Course.

Who is it for?

The Mindfulness For Health course is suitable for anyone with health issues including pain, illness, fatigue and/or other long-term health conditions who is searching for greater wellbeing in their lives.

It is best done when life is relatively steady and you are feeling robust enough to take on a new life skill but this can look different from person to person so please get in touch if you have any queries.

Also, as this course is being delivered as part of teacher training, understanding and support for the learning process would be greatly appreciated.

When will it take place?

Wednesdays 15.00 to 17.00 GMT

*The first session will be slightly longer to allow time for orientation.

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Session 1:

22nd January 2025 |15.00 – 17.30*

Session 2:

29th January 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Session 3:

5th February 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Session 4:

12th February 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Mid-Term Break:

19th February 2025

Session 5:

26th February 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Session 6:

5th March 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Session 7:

12th March 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Session 8:

19th March 2025 |15.00 – 17.00

Where will it take place?

The course will take place online via Zoom in a supportive and friendly small group setting of up to 12 people.

How much will it cost?

As the final stage of accreditation with leading mindfulness teacher training organisation Breathworks, this course is being offered on a donation basis with a suggested donation of £20 simply to cover the running fees.

There is a book that accompnaies the course which you can purchase yourself ahead of time but it is not essential.

If this sounds appealing to you, please book a place and I will be in touch with the next steps.

*Please note that a minimum number of participants is required to proceed to meet accreditation requirements.

Your Teachers

This course will be co-led by teachers-in-training Laura Minihane and Simone de Monerri. Laura initially began practising mindfulness to cope with the pain and stress of an undiagnosed illness and continues to use it to help manage her condition today. Simone has found meditation an invaluable tool in helping relieve her migraines and anxiety and is excited to share these techniques with others.