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We're a friendly, local group for anyone interested in Mindfulness, either as a form of personal spiritual practice or as a practical technique for living a better, calmer, more focussed and more productive life.
We hold regular meetups every week which offer (in a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere) the opportunity to:
• learn more about Mindfulness
• try-out some Mindfulness techniques and methods of Mindfulness meditation
• meet and get to know other people who are interested in Mindfulness, or in meditation in general.
Our weekly meetings include occasional talks by guest speakers, periods of guided Mindfulness meditation, regular film and video presentations about Mindfulness, information about any Mindfulness-related events, classes and courses that are happening locally, and (at our in-person meetings) there's the opportunity to chat and get to know the other group members socially over refreshments. The meetings are usually led and hosted by Shaun Glossop, our Group director, who is a highly experienced meditation teacher and a trained MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) coach. All are welcome and membership is free.
Our weekly meetings are relaxed, casual and "open", and they provide an opportunity to encounter Mindfulness in an easy and straightforward way. We usually meet every week (except the two weeks containing Christmas Day and New Year's Day, when we take a break). Our regular, weekly meetings take place each Thursday evening from 7pm through to approximately 9pm. Sometimes our Thursday meetings are friendly, in-person gatherings (held in the heart of the Nottingham city centre at a pleasant, contemporary venue) and on other occasions they take place online via Zoom, allowing everyone to participate from the comfort and convenience of their own home (which can be a boon for many people on a "school night"). Please note that, at the moment, all our Thursday meetings are taking place online due to our usual venue for in-person meetings being currently unavailable.
You can find out more by visiting our website:
[www.NottinghamMindfulnessGroup.co.uk ](http://www.nottinghammindfulnessgroup.co.uk/)
or by exploring our pages here on MeetUp.
For more about Mindfulness, scroll down and see below...
About Mindfulness
Mindfulness is an ancient form of meditation practice that is today widely recognised as being a highly effective approach for managing stress, pain and illness, increasing general health and well-being, improving our quality of life, enhancing our relationships... and simply becoming better at whatever we choose to do in life. By becoming more mindful we can create the conditions that give us greater choice in how we respond to our experiences - thereby enabling us to have a rich and fulfilling life, even when we're confronted by difficult or challenging circumstances.
Also, Mindfulness is simple and is for everyone. Whether you want to reduce stress, improve your performance, become a better leader, experience greater well-being, manage pain, or change habits that are difficult to break, mindfulness training and a regular mindfulness practice (even as little as 10 minutes a day) will help.
Our group uses Mindfulness techniques drawn from many different, respected sources and it is aligned to no one school or tradition, however a key inspiration and reference point for our activities is the teaching and work of Thích Nhất Hạnh and the Plumb Village Mindfulness Community.
Please Note: Our open, drop-in meetings are designed to share information about Mindfulness and to offer the opportunity for people to experience and practice Mindful meditation in the company of others. These meetings are not structured to form a progressive course or formal training in Mindfulness, and they do not, in and of themselves, constitute a "Mindfulness-Based" therapy (such as MBSR or MBCT). Our Group publishes and promotes full details of the formal, structured classes and courses in Mindfulness and "Mindfulness-Based" therapies that are available in Nottingham and the wider East Midlands - please ask us for a free copy of this information if it would be of interest to you.
Mindfulness and other forms of meditation are safe and appropriate practices for the vast majority of people and they are proven to offer a wide range of benefits, including the lowering of stress and deep levels of relaxation. Current research indicates that all forms of meditation (including Mindfulness) may be unwise for people with bipolar vulnerability or those who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) unless it is undertaken with medical supervision. If you are currently receiving treatment for any form of mental health issue (or have received such treatment in the recent past, or have reason to believe that you might need such treatment), you should consult your doctor or health care professional before engaging with Mindfulness or any form of meditation.
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8-Week Mindfulness Course
Free Yourself From Anxiety, Depression & Difficult Emotions—Over 8 Weekly Sessions.
The Nottingham Mindfulness Group will be running a full, 8-week mindfulness course starting on Wednesday 15th April...
• Free yourself from anxiety, stress and depressive thinking. Learn mindfulness in 8 fun and friendly weekly classes!
• Take part in person or on Zoom. (Or do the course at home at your own pace using the online resources and video tutorials.)
• This course is designed to be affordable in order to make the benefits of mindfulness accessible to everyone. (Scroll down to see the 3 modest and flexible payment options – weekly fees start from just £3 and the lowest total price is only £34. FREE to all Nottingham City Council tenants.)
Mindfulness is proven to be highly effective at helping people to reduce anxiety, depression, and negative thinking, and it can also help people to free themselves from difficult emotions.
An 8-week mindfulness program complete with expert tuition, live weekly classes—for those that want them—and with full course materials provided. All presented in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. Suitable for those brand new to mindfulness and also perfect for anyone who wants to renew, refresh, or re-start their mindfulness practice.
You can choose to take part by either:
- Attending the weekly classes in-person each Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm in NG5. (In-person classes take place in a beautiful and spacious contemporary venue with a comfortable and stylish decor. Light refreshments are provided.)
- Taking part in the live weekly classes online via Zoom (each Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm).
- Working through the course at home at your own pace using the online resources (made available as 8 weekly modules beginning on 15th April). With this option there is no need to attend the live weekly classes—you will receive regular video tutorials as part of the course materials.
The course includes a full range of materials, including weekly worksheets, video tutorials, and guided meditations in mp3 format.
There are 3 straightforward payment options that are designed to make this course affordable and accessible for all...
- Standard admission. Pay a £20 deposit now to secure your place and then pay any amount of your own choice (from £5 to £12) each week of the course. (Lowest total price £60, highest total price £116.) To book your place Click Here
- On a low income? Pay a £10 deposit now to secure your place and then pay any amount of your own choice (from £3 to £5) each week of the course. (Lowest total price £34, highest total price £50.) To book your place Click Here
- City Council tenant? You qualify for FREE admission. To register for the course Click Here and sign-up using the orange box on the course's main webpage. (Free admission is courtesy of the City Council's Tenant's Academy—all tenants of Nottingham City Council and those who live with them qualify.)
About the teacher:
The course is led by Shaun Glossop. Shaun is a qualified and highly experienced meditation and mindfulness teacher who is a respected figure on the mindfulness scene in the East Midlands. He is a trained MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) coach. Amongst his other teaching responsibilities, Shaun leads the mindfulness classes at the Maggie's Centre at Nottingham City Hospital (which supports people affected by cancer) and he is also a featured teacher at Feast for the Soul, the world famous, online meditation festival which is run each February out of California. (Shaun is the director and lead teacher of the Nottingham Mindfulness Group.) For more about Shaun see the course web page Here
About the venue (for in person classes):
The Sky Lounge is wonderful, contemporary space that provides a bright, light and airy environment with amazing views out over the city. It has an elegant, contemporary but comfortable atmosphere and interior decor. There is easy access by lift from the main reception area of the Winwood Heights complex. There is an adjacent, outdoor patio area that can be used for smoking or vaping. Direct public transport links and free car parking are located immediately outside the building's main entrance.
For further information Click Here or visit:
nottinghammindfulnessgroup.co.uk/8-week-course.php
Or contact Shaun, the course leader
text/call: 07769 574063 | email: shaun.g@hotmail.com
Or view this course on Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindfulness-course-in-nottingham-tickets-1986219758766?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note:
• Mindfulness and other forms of meditation are safe and appropriate practices for the vast majority of people and they are proven to offer a wide range of benefits, including the lowering of stress and deep levels of relaxation. However, anyone who is currently experiencing profound psychological and emotional crisis, or who is otherwise in deep distress (including the recently bereaved), should not try meditation. (At these times it's better to seek counselling, therapy or support from a qualified professional; time spent outside in nature can also be beneficial.) In addition, recent research indicates that it may be unwise for people with bipolar vulnerability or those who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) to try any form of meditation (including Mindfulness) unless it's conducted with appropriate medical supervision. If you are currently receiving treatment for any form of mental health issue (or have received such treatment in the recent past, or have reason to believe that you might need such treatment), you should consult your doctor or psychotherapist, or another relevant health care professional, before engaging with Mindfulness or any form of meditation.
• For the veracity and effectiveness of mindfulness as a therapeutic approach for improving mental and emotional wellbeing see, amongst an extensive range of other reputable clinical trials and meta-analyses: Khoury et al (2013) [‘Mindfulness-based therapy: A comprehensive meta-analysis’] and Teasdale et al (2000) [‘Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy’].
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8-Week Mindfulness Course
The Sky Lounge at Winwood Heights, Chestnut Walk, Nottingham, GBFree Yourself From Anxiety, Depression & Difficult Emotions—Over 8 Weekly Sessions.
The Nottingham Mindfulness Group will be running a full, 8-week mindfulness course starting on Wednesday 15th April...
• Free yourself from anxiety, stress and depressive thinking. Learn mindfulness in 8 fun and friendly weekly classes!
• Take part in person or on Zoom. (Or do the course at home at your own pace using the online resources and video tutorials.)
• This course is designed to be affordable in order to make the benefits of mindfulness accessible to everyone. (Scroll down to see the 3 modest and flexible payment options – weekly fees start from just £3 and the lowest total price is only £34. FREE to all Nottingham City Council tenants.)
Mindfulness is proven to be highly effective at helping people to reduce anxiety, depression, and negative thinking, and it can also help people to free themselves from difficult emotions.
An 8-week mindfulness program complete with expert tuition, live weekly classes—for those that want them—and with full course materials provided. All presented in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. Suitable for those brand new to mindfulness and also perfect for anyone who wants to renew, refresh, or re-start their mindfulness practice.
You can choose to take part by either:
- Attending the weekly classes in-person each Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm in NG5. (In-person classes take place in a beautiful and spacious contemporary venue with a comfortable and stylish decor. Light refreshments are provided.)
- Taking part in the live weekly classes online via Zoom (each Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm).
- Working through the course at home at your own pace using the online resources (made available as 8 weekly modules beginning on 15th April). With this option there is no need to attend the live weekly classes—you will receive regular video tutorials as part of the course materials.
The course includes a full range of materials, including weekly worksheets, video tutorials, and guided meditations in mp3 format.
There are 3 straightforward payment options that are designed to make this course affordable and accessible for all...
- Standard admission. Pay a £20 deposit now to secure your place and then pay any amount of your own choice (from £5 to £12) each week of the course. (Lowest total price £60, highest total price £116.) To book your place Click Here
- On a low income? Pay a £10 deposit now to secure your place and then pay any amount of your own choice (from £3 to £5) each week of the course. (Lowest total price £34, highest total price £50.) To book your place Click Here
- City Council tenant? You qualify for FREE admission. To register for the course Click Here and sign-up using the orange box on the course's main webpage. (Free admission is courtesy of the City Council's Tenant's Academy—all tenants of Nottingham City Council and those who live with them qualify.)
About the teacher:
The course is led by Shaun Glossop. Shaun is a qualified and highly experienced meditation and mindfulness teacher who is a respected figure on the mindfulness scene in the East Midlands. He is a trained MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) coach. Amongst his other teaching responsibilities, Shaun leads the mindfulness classes at the Maggie's Centre at Nottingham City Hospital (which supports people affected by cancer) and he is also a featured teacher at Feast for the Soul, the world famous, online meditation festival which is run each February out of California. (Shaun is the director and lead teacher of the Nottingham Mindfulness Group.) For more about Shaun see the course web page HereAbout the venue (for in person classes):
The Sky Lounge is wonderful, contemporary space that provides a bright, light and airy environment with amazing views out over the city. It has an elegant, contemporary but comfortable atmosphere and interior decor. There is easy access by lift from the main reception area of the Winwood Heights complex. There is an adjacent, outdoor patio area that can be used for smoking or vaping. Direct public transport links and free car parking are located immediately outside the building's main entrance.For further information Click Here or visit:
nottinghammindfulnessgroup.co.uk/8-week-course.phpOr contact Shaun, the course leader
text/call: 07769 574063 | email: shaun.g@hotmail.comOr view this course on Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindfulness-course-in-nottingham-tickets-1986219758766?aff=oddtdtcreatorPlease note:
• Mindfulness and other forms of meditation are safe and appropriate practices for the vast majority of people and they are proven to offer a wide range of benefits, including the lowering of stress and deep levels of relaxation. However, anyone who is currently experiencing profound psychological and emotional crisis, or who is otherwise in deep distress (including the recently bereaved), should not try meditation. (At these times it's better to seek counselling, therapy or support from a qualified professional; time spent outside in nature can also be beneficial.) In addition, recent research indicates that it may be unwise for people with bipolar vulnerability or those who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) to try any form of meditation (including Mindfulness) unless it's conducted with appropriate medical supervision. If you are currently receiving treatment for any form of mental health issue (or have received such treatment in the recent past, or have reason to believe that you might need such treatment), you should consult your doctor or psychotherapist, or another relevant health care professional, before engaging with Mindfulness or any form of meditation.
• For the veracity and effectiveness of mindfulness as a therapeutic approach for improving mental and emotional wellbeing see, amongst an extensive range of other reputable clinical trials and meta-analyses: Khoury et al (2013) [‘Mindfulness-based therapy: A comprehensive meta-analysis’] and Teasdale et al (2000) [‘Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy’].8 asistentes
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