"Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at anytime and find yourself."
Siddhartha - Herman Hesse
Who is it for?
Most of us experience stress, anxiety, pain, suffering and struggle at some time or another. We embark on mindfulness meditation classes for many reasons. Often we hope to learn how to deal with stress more effectively, and to develop our ability to deal with particular conditions such as:
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Stress: work, family, relationships, financial difficulties
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Tension, anxiety, irritability and worries
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A sense of overwhelm, exhaustion and depletion
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Low self-esteem, lack of confidence, self-doubt
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High blood pressure, physical symptoms of stress
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Mood swings, lack of motivation, recurring depression
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Insomnia, an inability to relax or switch off
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Fatigue, illness and chronic pain
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Bereavement, loss, disorientation
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Loss of direction, loss of meaning
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Children, teenagers and young adults experiencing difficulties with relationships, with exams or changes in their lives.
Some of you may have an interest in mindfulness meditation, a wish to deepen into or recover your own practice. These courses are of great value to those who have had some experience of meditation and to those who have no experience at all.