Cath Ashby is delivering The Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC), which is an 8-week mindfulness course which has been developed by the Mindfulness Association. It is recognised by the British Association of Mindfulness-based approaches (BAMBA), where Cath is a registered teacher, and has been teaching mindfulness since 2020.
Cath is offering to deliver a free online mindfulness course for people living with Parkinson’s and their partners, friends and carers. Please feel free to download and share the Mindfulness for Parkinson’s Flyer.
This Mindfulness-Based Living Course introduces different tools you can use in your life which can help you stay more present and build qualities such as self-compassion.
The NHS includes mindfulness is one of their five ways to wellbeing so come and try for yourself!
Sessions have a gentle pace and take place on Tuesday evenings between 6 – 8pm.
There is an introductory evening on 11th March 2025. The main course takes place every Tuesday from 1st April 2025 until 20th May 2025, with a final meet up on 10th June.
Apply for Mindfulness Course
If you would like to apply for a place, please complete the form below.
Note: In doing so, you agree to allowing us to pass your details to Cath Ashby who takes the course.
Session dates and themes:
- 11/03/25 Optional introductory session – What is mindfulness?
- 01/04/25 Week 1 Start where we are
- 08/04/25 Week 2 The body as a place to stay present
- 15/04/25 Week 3 Introducing sound as a support
- 22/04/25 Week 4 Working with distraction with gentle movement
- 29/04/25 Week 5 Exploring our experience and growing kindness
- 06/05/25 Week 6 Noticing our attitudes
- 13/05/25 Week 7 Working with difficulties and building self-acceptance
- 20/05/25 Week 8 A mindfulness-based life
- 10/06/25 Optional follow up session to be confirmed with group
What to Expect
- This experiential course takes place on Zoom.
- Each session introduces a couple of mindfulness practices and gives a chance to try them out, then time to share in small groups in break out rooms if you wish to.
- There will be a break in the middle of the session for about 10-15 mins.
- The course is suitable for people with health conditions as everything is adapted to suit the group.
- You will be given choices and can sit, lie, stand, or move depending on your needs. Some people like having a throw or blanket to stay cosy.
- If you miss a week you can catch up with the audio recordings and manual notes.
- You will get the most out of this course if you can spend a little time trying the practices between sessions (but no pressure!). This helps build a new habit where mindfulness becomes part of our lives, and we really begin to feel the benefits.
