“The content of the course is so practical to the development of compassion. Sharing everyday experiences of compassion with others on the course really helps to see our common humanity.”

Our mindfulness courses provide an in-depth, personal, experiential practice of mindfulness that are part of a lifelong journey.  We learn how to be present, respond with compassion and see deeply into our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This three-tiered approach enables you to embody your practice as a way of life. We also provide:

• Mindfulness teacher training
• Compassion teacher training
• Annual mindfulness practice retreats
• The opportunity to study mindfulness in depth on the MSc Studies in Mindfulness in partnership with The University of Aberdeen.
• Weekend workshops for Continued Professional Development for Mindfulness teachers.

You may be a beginner or have practiced mindfulness with another organisation.  Either way we have courses to offer you.

Our training is based on the work of Rob Nairn. Rob is one of the world pioneers in presenting meditation training in a way that is accessible to the Western mind. He was asked to teach meditation by the Dalai Lama. His experience of over forty years of teaching meditation to Westerners has enabled him to develop a unique secular training in mindfulness, and so the Mindfulness Association was created to support this.

We are one of the top mindfulness training providers in the UK. We have been delivering 100s of compassion-based mindfulness meditation courses over 10 years across the UK and Europe.

All our courses are secular and draw from a broad range of disciplines, including neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and Buddhism.

“I appreciate the gentle kind and skilled facilitators”

“The programme is excellent, well planned and great tutors”

Compassion is at the heart of all that we do.  

The Mindfulness Association has 10 years of experience of delivering courses in the UK and Europe.

All our tutors are very experienced and knowledgeable compassion-based mindfulness and practitioners.

We have a membership providing our practitioners with ongoing support.

Our tutors and courses comply with the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training Organisations who oversee the quality of mindfulness-based training in the UK.

“The trainers and materials were excellent – created a safe space to explore essential areas for growth”

Insight: This course provides a strong foundation for Level 3 – Seeing Deeply – where the training shifts to focus on the insight and wisdom that arises from our practice.  As we deepen our mindfulness and compassion practice through a range of guided meditations, we learn to ‘recognise what is happening, while it is happening’.  We find that we gain insights into our thoughts and behaviours and transform as a result. 

Teacher Training: Following this course you may wish to begin training to teach the 8 week Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC).  By doing so will enable you to bring the benefits of mindfulness to others. 

“Essential way of deepening mindfulness practice. More joyful and not as serious as I expected.”

Practicing mindfulness results in an unfolding of our potential. This helps us to make choices
about how we live in connection with ourselves and our world. Whatever it is that brings us
to take our first steps on the journey of becoming more mindful, we recognise that present-
moment compassionate living is the journey of a lifetime.

“This course has made a massive difference to me, how I live and are benefiting others around me too”

We are all very busy in our modern lives and some people are looking for ways in which to cope with their anxiety, stress and pain. Furthermore, we are looking for ways in which to enhance our wellbeing and cope better with life’s challenges.  We show you that practicing mindfulness becomes a way of life and enhances our very being.

Recent scientific evidence states that meditation & compassion-based mindfulness practices change the brain in a positive way and help to:

• Lower heart rate and blood pressure
• Relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Increase ability to cope with difficult situations

You have probably heard the terms Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), or maybe Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) which are courses specifically developed by clinicians to help reduce stress, depression and anxiety. There are many mindfulness courses available for specific problems.

“Vital for leading happier lives and contributing to the happiness of others.”

Whilst our own tutors and graduates from the MSc Studies in Mindfulness have found even more very positive indicators which support existing evidence, we believe that Mindfulness training is not a treatment for mental health or addiction.  Mindfulness is, however, proven to be beneficial for mental health in the right circumstances.Mindfulness is, however, proven to be beneficial for mental health in the right circumstances and participants on our courses have reported:

• Feeling less stressed
• More resilient to life’s challenges
• Feeling more relaxed
• Increased self-awareness and confidence
• Increased sense of wellbeing.

“Like going to a gym for the mind heart and spirit”

If you have recently received or are currently receiving treatment from a psychiatrist, psychotherapist or counsellor for an ongoing mental health problem, we strongly advise that you obtain advice from your mental health professional before proceeding further with mindfulness training at this time.

Also, if you have recently or are currently going through a traumatic life event such as a separation from a long-term partner, the death of a close family member or friend or redundancy this may not be the best time for you to start a mindfulness course.