Mindfulness and Meditation – South Coast Events, Courses and Retreats
The Mindfulness & Meditation courses are held in a variety of locations in Sussex, particularly the St Leonards, Crowhurst, Hastings, Rye, Eastbourne and Brighton areas.
During the lockdown I am running free online morning meditations via Zoom. Please email me on janine@mindfulmatters.co.uk to get the link.
Upcoming Courses & Events in 2020
Course content & prices below
All events need to be pre-booked by email or phone
I run a regular meditation evening in St Leonards which is held every 2 weeks. These are held at the Southwater Community Centre next to St Leonards train station (1 and 2 Stainsby Street, St Leonards, TN37 6LA). There are good transport links and there is free parking outside after 6pm.
The next meditation evening will be at the end of the current coronavirus crisis. Cost £10pp. The sessions run from 19.30 to 21.00. All welcome including beginners. Tea, coffee and snacks provided.
In the meantime we are doing a weekly online zoom meditation. This is free. Please email for the zoom link.
I also run online courses and day retreats in Crowhurst & St Leonards and residential retreat weekends near Battle. See below.
Please email to book a place at any of these events – janine@mindfulmatters.co.uk
Date : 01 June – 22 June 4 week online course – Exploring the Four Friends for Life – Joy, Equanimity, Loving Kindness and Compassion £30 pp – 10 spaces left (see below for course info)
Date : 27 June 2020 Mindfulness & Meditation Day Retreat 1000 – 1600 Crowhurst £45 pp 9 places left
Date : 11 – 13 Sept 2020 Residential Weekend Retreat in Sussex (see the link below) 1 twin share place left
Date : 11 – 13 Dec 2020 Residential Weekend Retreat in Sussex (see the link below) 4 twin share places left
The Residential Retreats in September & March are being held at Penhurst Retreat Centre, Nr. Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9QP
More info on the Penhurst residential retreats here
More info on the Crowhurst retreats here
More info on the St Leonards retreats here
Well-being Course
On this course you will look at ways of moving from stress (psychological, emotional & physical) towards greater relaxation, elevated function and well-being. It is about simplifying things and becoming more comfortable with your life.
The course will run from 20:00 to 21:30 and include group discussion, meditation instruction and information on the principals and benefits of practicing Mindfulness and Meditation. The course is intended to increase your well being and covers basic orientation, dealing with stress, relating to pain, dealing with emotional challenges, role stress & time pressure, self-care, elevated function and changing your life.
You will learn 5 different types of meditation, and ideas about how to incorporate what you learn into a daily home practice.
The cost per person is £89 which includes all instruction, course materials and 4 guided meditations to keep. I also provide a recording of each session.
If you are unwaged please contact me for info on reduced rates and bursary places.
Insight course
On this course you will learn practices that are good for your general well-being but the main aim of the course goes far beyond that. The meditations focus on personal insight, discovering your true nature and accessing your internal happiness.The course will run from 20:00 to 21:30 and has more of a zen flavour. It includes group discussion, meditation instruction and information on the principals and benefits of practicing Mindfulness and Meditation. The course will include a look at dealing with stress, physical and emotional pain (a partial revision of the topics covered in the well-being course), some examination of the history of meditation, particularly in the zen tradition, and a look at how we can boost vitality and energy through breathing and movement. I will be telling some zen stories and we will also look at issues of identity and getting underneath the roles we play in life
This course includes some of the meditation practices from the well-being course and some new meditations, and ideas about how to incorporate what you learn into a daily home practice.
The cost is £89 pp which includes all instruction, course materials and 8 guided meditations to keep. I also provide a recording of each session.
If you are unwaged please contact me for info on reduced rates and bursary places.
This course is suitable for beginners, and for those who wish to do some revision and have a further look at the history and practice of mindfulness. If you are a beginner you will need to attend an Introduction to Mindfulness taster session in order to have some background info – price £5.
Additionally … Introduction to Mindfulness Taster Sessions (Refresher Sessions)
If you are unsure about what mindfulness actually is, I run ‘taster’ sessions which aim to introduce and demystify the subject. These generally last 2 hours and include a couple of guided meditations, some ideas on how to be mindful and a look at the background science that shows why mindfulness can be so effective.
The cost of these is £10 pp and can be a great way of getting started & motivated. They are also a great way to re-connect with Mindfulness if you have not practiced for a while. Please contact me for group rates.
If you are unable to attend any of these courses I can come to you if you have a minimum of 5 people who would like to learn mindfulness & meditation. Please enquire about prices. I am happy to teach in your front room.
I also offer one-to-one personal meditation coaching and support for those who would like the benefits of individual sessions. Please enquire for prices.
These courses are based on the Mindfulness for Well-Being program & The Mindfulness for Insight program as taught and run by Zenways. Zenways is an IMTA (International MINDFULNESS Teachers Association) accredited school.
Please note that in general mindfulness and meditation isn’t typically helpful for people with mental conditions such as paranoia or schizophrenia, and may make such conditions worse. If you have any doubts about this please consult your GP.
