Mindfulness Association

Mindfulness Association Welcome to the Mindfulness Association. In-depth, Mindfulness & Compassion for life. Beginners to MSc

The Mindfulness Association Community Interest Company delivers Mindfulness training at all levels up to Masters Degree Level, and runs a Mindfulness and Compassion teacher training programme with the University of Aberdeen, and the University of the West of Scotland in London. The Mindfulness Association is a non-profit organisation with altruistic aims directed towards sharing the benefits of mi

ndfulness with all of those who are interested and for the benefit of all. We support free mindfulness courses delivered by The Everyone Project Charity. Our objectives are to offer high quality trainings in mindfulness and compassion which help people to establish a regular and effective mindfulness practice and which help people to bring mindfulness into all aspect of their daily lives. We aim to make our trainings accessible to as many people as possible and in particular we try to keep the prices of our courses affordable and to offer our courses at different locations around the UK and in Ireland. Our comprehensive training pathway delivers the teaching of Mindfulness and Compassion with the aim of meeting the growing demand within the UK for mindfulness teachers. All our training adheres to the directives of BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches). The Mindfulness Association is also working with the University of Aberdeen in the ongoing development and delivery of its Masters Programme in Mindfulness Studies. The aim is to provide students with a high quality Masters level training in Mindfulness, Compassion and Insight which can then be applied by the students in their different professional settings in order to promote physical and mental wellbeing. The board members of the Mindfulness Association are: Rob Nairn, Choden (Sean McGovern) (Director), Heather Regan-Addis (Director), Norton Bertram-Smith (Director) and Vin Harris. The Mindfulness Association offers many of its courses at Samye Ling Tibetan Centre and associated centres throughout the UK, with the aim of supporting their charitable work. To this end the Mindfulness Association is one of the founder members of Samye College.
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07/09/2026

**Join us for the exploration of mindfulness and poetry**

Mystical Poetry Retreat Day – 11th October
With Fay Adams

If you are a fan of mindfulness and poetry, then this is for you!

One of the things mindfulness and awareness teaches us is that sometimes our experience can be difficult to put into words. Sometimes everyday language can feel insufficient, and this is where poetry comes to our aid!

Poetry allows us to explore the human experience through imagery, metaphor and expressive language. And vice versa, mindfulness allows us to more deeply experience poetry!

Mindfulness enables us to attune to a more subtle experience of poetry in the moment. When we listen to ourselves as we listen to a poem, we may encounter surprises, insights and movements within that we didn’t know were possible.

Take some time to allow poetry and mindfulness to open your eyes.

If you would like to attend the retreat day, click here https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/mystical-poetry-practice-day/

UPCOMING COURSES - https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/mindfulness-courses/all-courses-and-retreats/Pause. Breathe. R...
06/09/2026

UPCOMING COURSES - https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/mindfulness-courses/all-courses-and-retreats/

Pause. Breathe. Reconnect.

Whether you’re looking to build a steady daily habit or deepen an existing practice, our upcoming mindfulness courses offer a doorway in—no matter where you are on your journey.

Mindfulness isn't one-size-fits-all, which is why our upcoming term explores the practice through so many rich, transformative lenses:

• The 4-Part Pathway: Our Mindfulness Level 1: Begin Here and Mindfulness Level 2: Compassion are steps on our core foundational framework designed to guide you step-by-step from beginner's mind to grounded, everyday awareness.

• Mindful Movement: Reconnect with your body through gentle, intentional motion that releases stored tension and brings you back to the present via our Yoga, Qigong and Meditation weekend

• Compassion: Soften your inner critic and cultivate deep, authentic warmth for yourself and the world around you through our Compassion in Action weekend.

• Poetry & Reflection: Use the power of evocative word and imagery as a contemplation tool to unlock deeper self-awareness through our Mystical Poetry Retreat Day.

• Spiritual Practice: Explore the traditional, contemplative roots of mindfulness to nourish your spirit and connect with something greater via our groundbreaking Mindfulness Based Spiritual Practice course.

Which pathway is calling to you this season?

Click here for all of our upcoming courses - https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/mindfulness-courses/all-courses-and-retreats/

04/09/2026

Our mini meditation, "The Feel of September," is designed as a peaceful, mindful gap in your day—a quiet space to step away from the noise and ground yourself in the beauty of the changing season. Whether you have five minutes during your morning coffee break or need a mid-afternoon reset, take a deep breath with us and give yourself 5 minutes of mindful presence.

If you would like to try more of our mini meditations then here is the full list:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn39xstlQJ4s3c4iD-ytUrMWXEErQy4JP

Also, we offer weekday free live online meditations at 10:00 and 19:00 (UK time). If you would like to join the sit then click below – ALL ARE WELCOME!

https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/free-resources/free-daily-online-mindfulness-meditation/

03/09/2026

Neurodiversity-Informed Mindfulness Teaching Weekend

Online with Elanor Kortland
20th – 22nd November

**For qualified Mindfulness teachers**

This weekend is for mindfulness teachers who wish to deepen their capacity to teach in a way that is inclusive, flexible and responsive to neurodiverse participants.

**Why You Should Join This Training**

Expand Your Reach and Retention: Discover why standard practices miss neurodivergent participants and adapt your teaching to boost engagement.

Strengthen Your Teaching Foundations: Refine your core skills to become a more responsive, flexible, and attuned MBLC teacher.

Master Inclusive Inquiry: Gain practical tools to navigate rejection sensitivity, alexithymia, and varied sensory needs.

Empower Participant Choice: Move beyond one-size-fits-all by offering diverse anchors like movement, sound, or nature.

Build Authentic Practice Spaces: Create a mask-free environment where stimming and diverse communication styles are truly welcomed.

For more information, click here https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/neurodiversity-informed-mindfulness/

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01/09/2026

Let’s Sit Together! Join Our FREE Daily Online Guided Mindfulness Meditation

From Monday to Friday we offer Free Daily Meditations. At 10:30am and 7pm (UK Time) we come together to share a nourishing practice and the sense of connection and togetherness that group practice brings.

To find out more and join the sessions click here -
https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/free-resources/free-daily-online-mindfulness-meditation/
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Mindfulness - Compassion - Insight - Wisdom - Teacher Training

30/08/2026

Mini Meditation – Kindness for Moment of Difficulty

If there is something we all have in common, it is that from time to time we face moments of difficulty. These moments can be fleeting or more prolonged. They can be about professional or personal issues and can be influenced by the state of the world.

Today’s mini-meditation acknowledges this aspect of the human condition and offers a compassionate and supportive voice to guide us through these moments of difficulty.

So, if you find you need a bit of care, engage in an act of self-care by doing this mini meditation.
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JOIN US FOR FREE GUIDED MINDFULNESS 10.30am & 7pm Monday - Friday (UK Time)

Join us by following this link: https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/latest-news/free-daily-online-meditation/
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Introduction to Mindfulness – Free Online Email Course: https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/free-online-mindfulness-course/

Life…..well, that’s a big word to start with. Let’s just say that it is changeable. To be unoriginal, it can be understo...
29/08/2026

Life…..well, that’s a big word to start with. Let’s just say that it is changeable. To be unoriginal, it can be understood as predictably unpredictable.

Sometimes things are going great. We’re happy and full the joys of the moment. These moments are what life is made up of, what makes it worth living, but they do not exist without their more difficult flip side. Again, in danger of falling into cliché territory, into life, some rain must fall……we all face challenges, difficulties and pressures in our life.

The natural urge is to resist them, and this is understandable. We distract ourselves; we push things away; we keep a distance from the things that are bothering us. Sometimes this works, but eventually the issues, challenges, limitations – big or small – will rear their head again.

Our worries and anxieties are internal; we cannot outrun them any more than we can leave our shadow behind. Attempts to do so in the long term are mentally and physically exhausting and can lead us into dissatisfaction, anxiety and a whole host of emotions and responses that sneak up on us and colour our mood and behaviour.

How about rather than deny or fear our challenges, difficulties and stresses, we embrace them? We open up to them, explore how it feels to acknowledge what it here, how we are feeling and use this as a basis for response. This is resilience, this is strength, and this is how we use our challenges to help us respond to them in a more skilful way.

Our problems, our perceived flaws, the difficulties of human life are Rumi’s “crowd of sorrows” that we can use as a teacher. The “crowd of sorrows” teach us acceptance, strength and over time give us the wisdom to be kinder and more supportive of ourselves when we need it.

Our problems are not alien, they are not separate from us. They are part of us and by embracing them and responding with a clear mind, we can be happier with life as it is

28/08/2026

September is upon us and this month’s free mindfulness calendar focuses on a lesser spoken of part of mindfulness – altruism.

Mindfulness is often seen purely as the act of formal meditation, sitting on a cushion and focusing on the present moment. Whilst this is a big part of mindfulness, it is also about cultivating certain attitudes, things like acceptance, non-judgement, compassion and – of course – altruism.

Altruism recognises our common humanity, that we all rely on each other, and that simple acts of altruistic behaviour change not only the recipient, but also ourselves.

This month is an opportunity to bring some altruistic behaviour into the world!

Click here to download from free https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/latest-news/september-2026-mindfulness-calendar/

27/08/2026

Mindfulness Level 1 Course - Start your Mindfulness Journey Here!
12th – 13th – September at THE CRICHTON in Dumfries
Led by Alan Hughes Mindfulness

We are going to be running our Level 1: Being Present Mindfulness, a 4-part online course that can act as an introduction to mindfulness or as a refresher for your practice.

This is an opportunity to deepen your practice, led by compassionate and engaging teachers and to have the opportunity to practice within a welcoming environment, with like-minded people.

WHY DO THIS COURSE?

Regular Mindfulness Practice has many proven benefits:
• Help us work more skilfully with and reduce stress
• Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Improve emotional regulation
• Improve sleep, focus and problem-solving skills
• Helps us to respond more compassionately towards ourselves and others.

This course can be a one off or the beginning of your ongoing training. It can be taken in isolation as a retreat or a refresher for those already with a Mindfulness practice or is a perfect way to begin a Mindfulness journey. After the first part you can choose to continue to complete the course over three further parts.

For more information click here https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/mindfulness-level-one-autumn-intake/

24/08/2026

MSc Studies in Mindfulness – STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026 - STILL TIME TO SIGN UP

• A Social Sciences degree over 3 years part time
• An experiential course in Mindfulness, Compassion & Insight in your chosen professional context

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 partnership with The University of Aberdeen.
• Weekend workshops for Continued Professional Development for Mindfulness teachers.

This Mindfulness Degree: Studies in Mindfulness, covers our Mindfulness Levels 1 to 3 courses supplemented with an academic exploration of the mindfulness literature and evidence-base.

It enables you to explore how mindfulness practice is applicable to your professional context.

It covers training in research methodology as well as preparation for undertaking a research project or dissertation in the third year.

Teacher training is included, in accordance with the good practice guidelines of the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA).
You may be a beginner or have practiced mindfulness with another organisation.

Either way this MSc could be just what you are looking for as the next stage of your mindfulness journey.

Click here to find out more
https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/masters-and-research/msc-studies-in-mindfulness/


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