Mindfulness Based Living Course (In-person & online combined) - One class per week for 8 weeks

PLEASE NOTE - This is an in-person & online course combined. If you are joining us in-person it will be held at MyEdinburgh, The Bakery, 18 Brunswick Street Lane, Edinburgh, otherwise you can join us online from the comfort of your own home.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE - This is an eight session course that you are booking onto. It is not possible to book to attend individual sessions. When purchasing, buy the ticket with the first date (starting date) of the course. Once the course commences no further bookings can be taken.

Start Date - 26th October 2026 - End Date - 21st December 2026 (1 week break on 30th November 2026)

If you would like to book with us directly you can find all our courses and retreats on our website: www.themindfulenterprise.org/courses-and-retreats/

Thank you for considering us as your Mindfulness 8 week course provider. By choosing to do your course with us, you are contributing to our work in schools and disadvantaged communities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. Your support is received with our deepest gratitude.

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This Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn and includes all the principles of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme plus some important additional modules.

By adopting a mindfulness practice, participants can enhance every aspect of their wellbeing (physical, mental and emotional health). Brain imaging studies have proven that regularly practicing mindfulness can rewire the brain to reduce reactivity & stress, as well as enhance parts of the brain linked to focus & concentration, memory, empathy and understanding, all leading to strengthened relationships and a calmer more controlled version of ourselves.

The aim of the course is to help participants develop a mindfulness practice that can be applied in both personal and professional life.

Week 1 - Start Where we Are

Introduction; setting the scene

What is mindfulness & how can we benefit from it?

Recognising the unsettled mind

Learn how to settle the mind

Introducing the core pillars / attitudes of mindfulness

Week 2 - The Body as a Place to Stay Present

Understanding the mind-body connection

Using body awareness to become present and grounded

How to integrate mindfulness into everyday life (formal & informal practice)

Exploring kindness

Week 3 - Introducing Mindfulness Support

Mindfulness using sound support

Responding to pleasant and unpleasant events

The art of non striving

Understanding the core practice methods of mindfulness

Week 4 – Working with Distraction

Mindfulness using breath support

Understanding the human condition (exploring distraction and habits that can prevent us

from being mindful)

Introducing mindful movement

Becoming skilful at working with distraction

Week 5 - Exploring the Mind

Introduction to observer / undercurrent model

Understanding the route to mind mastery

Learning the art of non judgmental awareness

Cultivating kindness and compassion

Week 6 - Understanding How We Relate To The Content of Our Mind

Exploring attitudes

Taming the inner critic

Further developing the skills of mind mastery

Learning the art of acceptance

Week 7 - Working with Difficulty

Understanding the brains emotional systems and how to work with those to

optimise health, wellbeing and performance

Methods and models to manage difficulty

Further developing kindness and compassion

Practicing ‘acceptance’

Week 8 – Living a Mindful Life

Revisiting the core methods of mindfulness support

Learning the art of ‘letting go’ to boost health, wellbeing and performance

Training awareness / attention

Group reflection on journey, closing ceremony and next steps

Optional Day Retreat - 21st or 22nd November at Dalkeith Country Park (please state in notes when booking which date suits you best)

Immersive day of practice and reflection to support the learning’s of the course and help participants develop a regular practice. Highly impactful half day to reinvigorate mind and body.

Group Size: Groups will be no more than 12 persons – group sizes are most often between 8 and 10.

Confidentiality: Group agreements are discussed in week 1 of the course, one of which is confidentiality. Everything discussed in the group setting is private & confidential. All participants agree to these rules in week 1 introduction.

Signing up: Once your place is booked via the website, you will receive a confirmation email and we will then email you approximately 1 week prior to the course start date with some welcome information. •

Course Materials: You will receive an email on the morning after the first evening (week 1) with a link to access the course

manual and audios to support your home practice.

Guidance: An email will be issued each week p

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