The course is very experiential, which means we learn mainly through meditating together and sharing experiences of the practice in a particular way guided by the teacher, called inquiry. There will be opportunities to share with the whole group in pairs/small groups. There is no pressure to share every week, listening is also full participation.

There will be meditations where we lie down on the floor, sit on the floor or a chair and also mindful movement practices such as walking and mindful yoga (which can be done in a chair too if needed).

• You have tried to learn meditation from apps and books, but you haven’t been able to make it stick or still feel like you don’t ‘get it’.

• You have no experience in mindfulness whatsoever and want to give yourself a strong grounding in the basics.

• You already meditate but would like to deepen your practice or feel you would benefit from the support of a group and teachers.

• You would like to develop a consistent daily meditation practice.

• You are currently going through a period of severe depression/ anxiety or mental illness. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t ever come on the course, but it may be that waiting until the next one is a more supportive decision.

• You are looking for therapy – MBSR may be therapeutic but it is not a form of therapy like other one to one group therapies with qualified therapists and trained medical professionals. It may be that you wish to do the course alongside seeing your/a therapist.

• You have experienced a big life upheaval recently, such as a bereavement, job loss or divorce. It is wise to wait until you are a bit more settled before making the commitment this course requires.

It is okay to miss one session but if you know in advance you will be missing more than one, we advise waiting until you can attend the whole course.

The course is suitable for total newbies to meditation and mindfulness but also to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice or have the support of group learning.

We understand speaking in front of a group can be some people’s worst nightmare! There will be no pressure to speak each week, however, as you get to know the group better you may begin to feel more comfortable. There will also be opportunities to talk in smaller groups of one or two throughout the course.

The sessions will be held at Lime House Yoga in Rose, just outside Newquay and close to Perranporth and Truro. There is plenty of parking on site. There is also parking available closer to the building for those with limited mobility. The building is fully accessible.

The studio overlooks the beautiful Penhale Dunes towards Holywell Bay and you can enjoy a long walk to the beach over the dunes from nearby. The studio also has plenty of land for a shorter walk around the building.

We require a £50 deposit to secure your spot or you can pay in full upon booking. We can also organise a payment plan where you pay in two or three instalments.

You can still take part in the course if you are on medication but please let us know about this. It may be wise to consult your doctor or therapist before taking part if you are concerned.

You will need to bring warm clothes (light layers are best) and something to drink if you want it. There is always water and various teas available at the studio.

We will provide equipment for the meditations, including yoga mats, blankets, cushions and bolsters however, you may want to invest your own yoga mat and meditation cushion or bench for the sessions and to practice at home with, but this isn’t essential. You can use ordinary household cushions or a chair to sit on too and do the yoga movements on a rug or carpeted floor.

The retreat day is on Sunday 20^th November 10am-5pm. The day will be 6 hours dedicated to mindfulness practice. It is a real chance to let the experiential learning of the course to consolidate.

Absolutely. The mindful movement can be done on a chair or on the floor. If you are unsure, please get in touch.

In the event of cancellation 14 days or more before a workshop or course, you will receive a refund (minus deposit).  Between 14 days and 48hrs there will be no refund unless we can fill your place before the workshop commences in which case your fee will be refunded. Should the event be cancelled by Lime House Yoga, you will be offered a full refund or if you would prefer, credit against future events held by Lime House Yoga.