Mindfulness-based Living Course

This unique, comprehensive mind training course, will teach you how to be present, to respond with compassion and see deeply into your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you’re better able to deal with life’s ups and downs.
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“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Mindfulness-based Living Course

The Mindfulness-based Living Course (MBLC) is a proven, transformative program developed by the Mindfulness Association, offering an in-depth and compassionate approach to mindfulness.

Through weekly classes, guided practices, talks, and a full-day retreat, you’ll learn to cultivate presence, respond with compassion, and understand your thoughts and behaviours more deeply.

This 8-week course, recognized by the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA), draws on the work of Rob Nairn, a global meditation pioneer, to help you establish a lasting, daily mindfulness practice to navigate life’s challenges with ease.

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Who is this course for?

The Mindfulness-based Living Course is ideal for anyone seeking to cultivate a more mindful approach to life. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal well-being, train to teach mindfulness (see details below), or help your organization benefit from mindfulness practices, this course is for you.

This course is for you if:

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You feel overwhelmed by the relentless pace of life.
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You often find yourself caught in negative thought patterns.
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You want to nurture a strong, healthy body and mind.
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You seek to carve out time for your well-being.
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You wish to reconnect with your inner wisdom and learn to slow down.

The benefits:

1. Improved Mental Well-being

  • Stress Reduction: Learn to focus on the present and reduce anxiety through mindful awareness
  • Emotional Regulation: Develop emotional awareness for calmer, more thoughtful responses to life’s challenges.
  • Increased Self-awareness: Gain insights into your thoughts and behaviours for personal growth.

2. Physical Health Benefits

  • Reduced Stress Symptoms: Alleviate issues like high blood pressure and chronic pain.
  • Enhanced Immunity: Boost your immune system with regular practice.

3. Enhanced Focus and Concentration

  • Improved Attention: Train your brain to focus better, improving productivity and learning.

4. Better Interpersonal Relationships

  • Increased Empathy: Foster compassion and improve communication with others.
  • Mindful Communication: Learn to listen and speak thoughtfully for more harmonious interactions.

5. Personal Growth

  • Greater Life Satisfaction: Experience more fulfilment by connecting with the present.
  • Positive Habit Cultivation: Develop habits like gratitude and kindness.

6. Mindful Living Skills

  • Practical Techniques: Incorporate meditation, breathing exercises, and mindful movement into your daily life.
  • Resilience: Build skills to cope with life’s challenges effectively.

7. Connection with Nature

  • Outdoor Sessions: Engage with nature to enhance relaxation and grounding.
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Dates:

Weekly sessions will take place on Friday mornings 10.00-12.00 and we will begin with an introductory session on Friday 17 January 2025.

Our Full Day of Mindfulness Retreat Day will take place on Sunday 9 March 10.00-16.00.

We will also have a follow up session on Friday 2 May to check in with how your practice is going.

There will be a week’s break over the February half term. See below for all dates and weekly themes.

Day of Mindfulness Retreat Day:

This full day of practice will take place on Sunday 7 March, 10.00-16.00 and is an opportunity to take some time out from day-to-day life.

It will include periods of guided meditation, mindful movement, silence and inquiry. It is useful for consolidating the practices, experiences and insights from the MBLC training.

Structure:

The course consists of 10 sessions: an introductory session, 8 main sessions, and a follow-up check-in. Each session lasts 2 hours. Weekly sessions are on Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00, starting with the introduction on 17 January 2025. A Day of Mindfulness Retreat will be held on 9 March, from 10:00 to 16:00, providing an immersive experience. There will be a week’s break during February half term, and the follow-up session is scheduled for 2 May.

Location:

The course will be held at the Highfield Park Visitor Centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0RA. This beautiful, light-filled space is nestled within a stunning green area, ideal for mindful walking and connecting with nature.

Resources:

As part of the course, you’ll receive the Mindfulness Association’s book, “Mindfulness-Based Living Course” by Choden and Heather Regan-Addis. Additionally, you will have lifetime access to recordings of each practice, ensuring you can revisit and deepen your mindfulness journey anytime.

Investment Options:

You can choose to pay in full or spread the cost over 5 monthly payments

Payment Plan

£69.80 x 5
Monthly Payments

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10 x 2 hour group sessions
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1 x Full Day Retreat worth £135.00
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1 x Mindfulness-Based Living Course Book
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Lifetime access to recordings for each of the practices

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Pay in full

£349.00
One-time payment + BONUS

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1:1 private 45 minute session with Louise
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10 x 2 hour group sessions
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1 x Full Day Retreat worth £135.00
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1 x Mindfulness-Based Living Course Book
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Lifetime access to recordings for each of the practices
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Our themes each week

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17 Jan – What is Mindfulness and Why Practice it?

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24 Jan – Start Where you Are

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31 Jan – The Body as a Place to Stay Present

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7 Feb – Introducing Mindfulness Support

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14 Feb – Working with Distraction

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28 Feb – Exploring the Undercurrent

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7 March – Attitude of the Observer

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9 March – Full Day of Mindfulness Retreat Day

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14 March – Self-Acceptance

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21 March – A Mindfulness Based Life

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2 May – The Rest of your Life

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Here’s what you can expect from this course:

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Pause and Reflect: A unique chance to bring healing to your inner and outer worlds.

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Stress Reduction Tools: Learn techniques to calm your busy mind and alleviate anxiety.

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Improved Sleep: Discover how to relax your body and promote quality sleep.

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Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate harmony and balance in your emotional landscape.

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Engaging Sessions: Enjoy insightful and varied sessions focused on a new theme each week.

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Supportive Community: Connect with a like-minded, conscious group for shared growth and support.

Your Teacher

‘Yoga gives us peace and clarity in order to see the beauty and wonder that is all around us’

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master’s degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

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Words from my clients

Louise is a naturally gifted teacher and facilitator with a warmth, openness and enthusiasm that made the mindfulness course enjoyable, enlightening and nurturing. Being in community with like-minded people brings joy and Louise created a safe space in which we could share our thoughts, feelings and experiences openly.

Colin Raizon

Lou is warm, supportive, organised, generous with her time and energy, excellent at explaining concepts, succinct with her words, and most definitely passionate about her work.

Alexa Spiller

I would recommend Lou's courses to anyone who is starting on the journey of meditation and mindfulness or to those who are already practicing. All will be enriched, inspired and held with kindness, care and support on their own private journey to wellbeing for life.

Karolina Joiner

Lou is an exceptional and caring teacher, who week by week created a calm and caring space for us to find a little bit of peace and quiet in a really beautiful setting. The whole group was lovely but there was no pressure at all to be anything but yourself and just listen and learn.

Jennie Bennett-Baggs

The course was amazing! It was structured to give key information about mindfulness practices, to practice them and to discuss which ones resonated. All of this was within a supportive environment with likeminded people. Louise facilitated the sessions beautifully.

Cathy Washbrooke

Lou is the ideal mindfulness course teacher. She is gentle, patient and kind - and these qualities shone through every session of our mindfulness course. She created a lovely safe place for us all to grow and learn awakening consciousness and the many benefits of a regular mindfulness practice. I would highly recommend Lou's course.

Gwladys Moran

The journey Louise takes us on through these courses is a very gentle and gradual one, introducing us to concepts and tools and explaining them in a really clear way. This course has highlighted for me, the importance of taking time to be kind to myself using a backpack of tools that I can access anytime and anywhere.

Orla Mackie

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