Introduction to Mindfulness (4 week course)

~~ What is mindfulness? How does it apply to my everyday life as someone living in London? How can it benefit me? ~~

All good questions! Join us for this 4-week introductory course to explore the principles, teachings and practices of mindfulness, adapted and expanded from the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD.

This course will help you to improve your relationship to adversity, yourself and those around you. Mindfulness is backed by rigorous scientific studies, showing that it increases neuroplasticity (or flexibility) in the brain - enabling you to create new pathways wired for greater calm, balance and compassion.

Over the 4 weeks, we will explore awareness of the present moment, shifting perspectives, self-inquiry, mindful movement, mindful communication (pairs work and group sharing) and more. Whether you are completely new to mindfulness, or would like to take your solo practice further with the support of a group, you are very welcome to join.

No physical prerequisites; some basic movement will be involved but it can all be adapted to your needs. If you do have any physical or psychological issues, please get in touch with Kerry before the course to discuss how she can best support you: mindovermonkey@outlook.com

*Please note - this is not a drop-in class; it is a closed group, so you pay one fee for the 4 weeks. The classes run from 10.30am-12.30pm every Saturday from 11th Jan - 1st Feb *


The Facilitator:
Kerry Stevenson is an accredited Mindfulness Teacher with a background in Psychology & Neuroscience, and the founder of Mind Over Monkey Ltd. She loves bringing people together in an open and non-judgemental space to cultivate a kind, calm and joyful relationship with ourselves and each other. Kerry strongly feels that a compassion-based mindfulness practice is the antidote to inner turmoil. She trained with London Meditation in Interpersonal Mindfulness, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Awareness Coaching and Mindfulness for Self-Compassion.

Sliding Scale Guide

Consider paying the at the Friend level if you:

• Are an unpaid community organizer and have challenges making ends meet
• Have immigration-related expense
• Are someone who has been denied work due to incarceration history
• Are supporting children or have other dependents

Consider paying at the Ally level if you:

• Have a comfortable degree of earning power due to level of education, gender and racial privilege. Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, we ask you to recognize that this is still a choice
• Have insurance benefits
• Work part time by choice
• Travel recreationally
• Have access to family money and/or resources in times of need

Consider paying at the Sustainer level if you:

• Have disposable income you would like to contribute to a community holistic health project!