Group Mindfulness
Embodied Mindfulness - Finding Calm: Mind, Body and Breath
Slow down. Step out of your head. Reconnect with yourself.
Do you spend much of your time in your head, overthinking, feeling stressed or struggling with overwhelming emotions? Perhaps you find it difficult to switch off, relax or simply make space for yourself.
These welcoming, guided sessions offer an opportunity to pause, slow down and reconnect with yourself through mindfulness, gentle movement, breathwork and somatic (body-based) practices.
Rather than trying to think your way out of how you're feeling, you'll be invited to bring gentle awareness to your body, notice your emotions with greater kindness and curiosity, and discover ways to feel more grounded and present. Through simple, practical exercises, you can begin to develop a different relationship with stress and emotions, finding moments of calm even when life feels challenging.
There's nothing to achieve and no need to empty your mind. This is time for you to pause, breathe and simply be, in a supportive, pressure-free space.
Suitable for beginners and anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or a busy mind. No previous experience is necessary. Come as you are.
What to wear - Comfortable clothes that you can move a little in. Trousers or shorts with some give, or yoga wear, are all suitable, though the movement we will be doing is very gentle and mostly upper body work. You may then sit or lie down for the remainder of this relaxing session.
What to bring - it is good to have a drink to hand. If in person, you will be provided with a mat, cushion and blanket, though you may bring your own if you wish.
Online sessions - see Insight Timer for times and dates
In-Person Sessions
The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7-8 pm. Booking is essential. Venue - Tilgate huts, Crawley.
Testimonials
"The course has been very beneficial to me. It has given me a better understanding of how my mind works, to be more mindful and how to deal with difficult situations. It was also good to talk within a group to share experiences. I would also highly recommend the course to others".
"Amazingly informative and made me feel like I could easily start the meditations at home, which I have found difficult with other meditations. Very informative in a good gentle way rather than overloaded. "
”Maria has a very easy style and the group was very relaxed. Unfortunately I didn't get as much as I could have from the course as other commitments meant I couldn't do the exercises regularly at home. However I have the handouts and will definitely work through the exercises at a less busy time"”
MH Wellbeing, Maria Hancock MSc GQHP
Specialist in Anxiety, Stress and Chronic Symptoms
Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness Teacher, SIRPA Pain Recovery Practitioner
Local areas: Horley, Reigate, Redhill in Surrey and Crawley, Horsham, Copthorne in West Sussex. English Speaking Online Therapy.
