Hello, my name is Joyce and I hope you will find the information about mindfulness

    courses and classes helpful.

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          My mission is

"To create opportunities and 'plant seeds' for young people and

adults to learn the life skills of mindful meditation with the potential to

transform their sense of well-being and happiness."  

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About my journey to Mindfulness

Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment on purpose and without judgements, came into my life in my twenties, when I started a Tai Chi movement class which taught me about moving with awareness of breath. 

Various books about  'the power of now' and lots of mindful dancing pointed me in the direction of mindfulness and meditation.

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Many years later and after starting a family,  I felt a greater need for living with more presence, calm and ease to support my well-being. 

The years with our young children and giving so much of myself, encouraged me to go on a Mindfulness Based Living Course in 2015 with the Mindfulness Association in Edinburgh.

 

This personal journey with mindfulness has continued ever since. In 2017-2018 I trained to teach mindfulness in schools and in 2019 I finished the MBLC teacher training path with the Mindfulness Association.

In August 2023 I registered with BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches) and follow the Good Practice Guidelines. Find out more on www.bamba.org.uk.

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Work experiences overview

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Since 2019 I have taught ( and co-taught) the MBLC course to groups of teachers, NHS volunteers ,carers as well as courses for the wider public. 

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Since 2021 am teaching  beginner's courses for the Ageing Well project in East Lothian. 

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From Spring 2023 I am offering mindfulness courses and individual coaching from Fairbairn House, Haddington. www.fairbairnhouse. co.uk

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From April 2023 I have started offering mindfulness sessions at Our Community Kitchen,a local and well-established charity in Haddington.

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Since Spring 2024 I have offered mindfulness at Amisfield Walled Garden, near Haddington, also with the aim to offer well-being sessions in Nature to the public and volunteers. With more funding we are able to continue into 2025/26.

 

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