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Mindfulness sessions for people across Devon and Cornwall

I offer mindfulness sessions and courses for individuals and groups based in Saltash, with participants attending from Plymouth and across Devon and Cornwall. Sessions are available in person or online

Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can help you cultivate greater awareness, presence and balance in your daily life. It offers a way of re-connecting mind, body and heart (so often disconnected in our busy lives). With practice, we find that we can learn to meet our experience with less judgement

That means, when things get stressful, busy, scary or uncertain, we feel more resourced. When we feel more resourced, we can see more options. We’re more likely to be able to meet life’s challenges without losing our cool. And, if we do lose our cool, it’ll be easier for us to find it again

However well or badly our lives appear to be going, we can all face difficulties. Life is often unpredictable and things don’t always go the way we would like them to. We can’t change that but we can change what we do when this happens. This is where mindfulness comes in. It helps us to see (in a very gentle and non-judgemental way) how our habitual reactions to things we don’t like or don’t want, contribute to feelings of stress, anxiety, worry, disappointment and sadness. Mindfulness helps us to see that we can choose a different response if we want to – one that doesn’t create or increase these feelings

Mindfulness sessions in Saltash

I run 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses in Saltash as well as Saturday morning sessions

Online Mindfulness for Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall

Also offering online mindfulness sessions for people in Plymouth and across Cornwall

Be Yourself

It’s easy to assume that we just are how we are, but that isn’t exactly true. The way that we are (how we react, how we move, how we speak, what we think etc) is influenced by the habits that we have learned and reinforced over time. Mindfulness helps us to see those habits more clearly and to decide which ones are serving us well and which ones aren’t. It’s not about changing who we are, it’s more about making space for the person behind those habits to emerge

Practising mindfulness helps us to feel more present and grounded – more in touch with ourselves and our surroundings. It’s a way of reconnecting with our innate kindness, our wisdom and our authentic nature. It has the potential to transform our lives and our relationships

young woman in nature with eyes closed smiling as she smells a wildflower

What Are the Benefits of Mindfulness?

Reduces Stress & Anxiety – Mindfulness helps regulate emotions, lowering stress levels and promoting a sense of calm
Improves Focus & Concentration – Training the mind to stay present enhances cognitive function and productivity
Enhances Emotional Well-being – By fostering self-awareness and acceptance, mindfulness supports emotional resilience
Supports Better Sleep – Practicing mindfulness can lead to improved sleep quality by calming the nervous system
Boosts Overall Health – Studies show that mindfulness can lower blood pressure, improve immune function, and help to manage chronic pain

How to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Daily Life

Meditation – Set aside a few minutes each day to focus on your breath and observe your thoughts
Mindful Eating – Slow down and savour each bite, paying attention to taste, texture, and hunger cues
Body Awareness – Tune into physical sensations and emotions without reacting impulsively
Gratitude Practice – Reflect on positive aspects of your day to cultivate a more optimistic mindset