Mindfulness Courses

Accredited 8-week mindfulness courses for individuals in Corsham, Wiltshire or online

The Power of Mindfulness

Learning to experience the present moment

Mindfulness is a way of living that cultivates present-moment awareness. It encourages us to focus our attention on what’s happening right now, without judgment or getting caught up in past regrets or future anxieties.

Mindfulness practice emphasises acceptance. We allow life to unfold naturally, without clinging to desired experiences or pushing away unpleasant ones. This openness allows us to experience the full spectrum of life, both positive and negative, without filtering it through judgment.

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Breaking free from autopilot

Mindfulness helps us become aware of our automatic behaviours. By becoming aware of our automatic behaviours we can choose to repeat them or try doing something different.

Often, we go through the day on “autopilot” missing the richness of each moment. By becoming more mindful, we can engage our senses fully, like noticing the birdsong, the scent of flowers, or the clouds drifting by during a walk. Mindfulness allows us to appreciate the little joys hidden within our everyday experiences.

From ancient wisdom to modern applications

While mindfulness has roots in Buddhist traditions, it has gained popularity in secular contexts thanks to the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1970s. Supported by scientific research, mindfulness is now used to address various physical and emotional conditions, including stress, depression, pain, and trauma.

Meditation, movement, and mindset

Mindfulness can be practiced formally through dedicated meditation sessions, either guided or self-directed. Informal practice integrates mindfulness into daily activities, such as eating, walking or listening to another with focused attention on the present moment.

Mindfulness goes beyond techniques. It cultivates specific attitudes that enhance the practice. These include non-judgment, trust, patience, a beginner’s mind, non-striving, letting go, and acceptance. Additionally, gratitude and generosity are often included as beneficial attitudes.

Don’t just take it from me

Mindfulness has numerous benefits which are documented in clinical research

Prevention of depression relapse

Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Prevention of Depressive Relapse: June 2016 – Willem Kuyken, PhD1; Fiona C. Warren, PhD2; Rod S. Taylor, PhD2; et al.

Improvement of immune function

Demonstrated by a study carried out by David Cresswell, a Research Scientist at Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology at UCLA in 2008, on patients with HIV.

Improvement of chronic pain symptomology

Chronic pain patients reported improvements in pain symptomology and quality of life after completing the MBSR program and improvements were sustained after a 3-year follow-up.

Improvement of mental clarity and focus

Demonstrated in the research, Intensive meditation training improves perceptual discrimination and sustained attention: MacLean K. A., Ferrer E., Aichele S. R., Bridwell D. A., Zanesco A. P., Jacobs T. L., et al. (2010).

Improvement of heart health

Demonstrated in the research, Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for prehypertension. Joel W Hughes 1, David M Fresco, Rodney Myerscough, Manfred H M van Dulmen, Linda E Carlson, Richard Josephson. (2013)

Enabling greater autonomy

The Benefits of Being Present: Mindfulness and Its Role in Psychological Well-Being: Kirk Warren Brown and Richard M. Ryan. University of Rochester. (2003)

“My experience of mindfulness to date had been trying to switch off while listening to sounds of the sea or visualisation, but Ruth guided us towards recognising the power of feeling emotions that may be lurking under the surface, and embracing the healing force of silence. I totally recommend this experience to all.”

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Ready to explore the power of mindfulness?

If you’re interested in cultivating present-moment awareness and reducing stress, anxiety, or other challenges for yourself or for your team, I can help. I regularly lead 8-week mindfulness courses in Corsham and online.