A six week journey blending modern psychology and ancient wisdom to support you to find greater peace, stability and kindness in the midst of both life's sunny and stormy days ⛅
Why join this course:
🌱 You are new to meditation and want to learn the foundations of mindfulness from an experienced teacher.
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🌊 You have practiced mindfulness before but want to refresh or deepen your practice with the support of a group.
💟 You want to learn in an inclusive, non-judgemental and trauma informed space.
🧘🏾♂️ You want to cultivate a consistent mindfulness practice that works for you.
😌 You want to learn practical, evidence-based mindfulness skils to help reduce stress and increase wellbeing.
👐🏾You are motivated to take your wellbeing into your own hands
Scientific research suggests that a mindfulness practice supports:
🌿 Anxiety Relief
Meta-analysis of 209 studies found mindfulness meditation produces moderate to large reductions in anxiety symptoms, with effects lasting months after training (Khoury et al., 2013, Clinical Psychology Review)
😴 Improved Sleep Quality
Mindfulness-based interventions improve sleep quality scores by 42% and reduce sleep disturbances in both healthy adults and those with insomnia (Rusch et al., 2019, Annals of Behavioral Medicine)
🫀 Blood Pressure Reduction
Regular mindfulness practice lowers systolic blood pressure by an average of 5mmHg and diastolic by 3mmHg (Hughes et al., 2013, American Journal of Hypertension)
🤧 Immune System Health
Mindfulness meditation increases antibody production by 25% and enhances immune cell activity (Davidson et al., 2003, Psychosomatic Medicine)
💙 Emotional Regulation
Brain imaging shows increased activity in prefrontal cortex areas responsible for emotional control after 8 weeks of mindfulness practice (Hölzel et al., 2011, Psychiatry Research)
🤓 Memory and Cognitive Function
Mindfulness training improves working memory capacity by 30% and increases cognitive flexibility in decision-making tasks (Zeidan et al., 2010, Consciousness and Cognition)
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver
The Course Schedule
Week 1 | 16th Oct
Waking up to the auto pilot
Week 2 | 23rd Oct
Keeping the body in mind
Week 3 | 30th Oct
Integrating mindfulness into daily Life
Week 4 | 6th Nov
Relating differently to thoughts and worries
Week 5 | 13th Nov
Turning towards difficulties moving from reacting to responding
Week 6 | 20th Nov
Taking care of yourself and your one wild and precious life
(I also ask you keep the 27th November 6-7.30pm free in the unlikely event I have to reschedule a session.)
"You can't stop the waves but you can learn to surf."
Jon Kabat Zinn
In the course you will learn...
👍🏽 What mindfulness is and what it isn't.
🧘🏻 A toolbox of foundational mindfulness meditations such as the body scan, mindful movement, sounds and thoughts and befriending meditation.
🪑 How to find supportive ways to sit and lie down in meditation.
🪴 How to weave mindfulness into your everyday life with habit releasers and short pause practices.
⛰️ How to navigate challenges and lack of motivation in your practice.
🪂 Where to go next and how keep your practice alive after the course has ended.
The course includes...
🗣️ 15-30 minute pre-course call to connect one-to-one before coming together as a group.
🧘🏽♀️ 6 x 1.5hour sessions
🏡 Home practice set for between the sessions.
🎧 A library of meditation and mindful movement recording downloads
💬 Voice note/ text support if needed between sessions over the 6 weeks of the course.
📖 A course handbook to accompany the course.
Feedback from previous mindfulness courses...
"I enjoyed all of it. It was great. The poems were beautiful and I loved it when you were chatting and responding. I thought your examples and analogies were great when you were illustrating your points. I particularly liked the moving meditation as it felt easier. Loved the body scan!"
"I enjoyed learning about mindfulness, the homework, and the opportunity to reflect with other members of the group. I thought you held the space really well. I also enjoyed listening to the other member's experiences. I also really appreciated the resources you shared."
"I loved the practical element of the course - it was good to get straight into mediation and then share our learnings and feelings. I really like how open everyone was to sharing how they were feeling and any challenges they faced."
"Katie was very warm and approachable. She offered to give her own time to speak to me about Meditation and my journey, when I was unable to attend a couple of classes. I felt I could be honest with her (you didn’t have to be a model student!) because she made not doing something or not feeling up to it or being distracted so normal! She is relatable rather than these wizard teachers whom you wonder whether where they get all their time from or whether they’re ever down or low!!"
About your teacher
Katie discovered mindfulness in 2014 during a challenging period of life. She found the practice transformational, helping her to navigate life's highs and lows with greater ease and compassion.
Katie completed her formal mindfulness education through Bangor University's post-graduate diploma and The Mindfulness Network's teacher certification. She is registered with BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness Approaches.)
She has a dedicated personal mindfulness and yoga practice and goes on regular silent meditation retreats.
Katie has also been a certified yoga teacher since 2016, trained in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Seasonal Yoga and pregnancy yoga.
Katie's approach is warm and welcoming, with the core value of empowering her participants to uncover their own inner wisdom.
The course might not be for you if...
➡️ You are currently going through a period of severe depression or mental illness. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t ever come on the course but it may mean waiting until you are a bit better.
➡️ You are looking for therapy - mindfulness may be therapeutic but it is not a form of therapy like other one to one of group therapies with qualified therapists and trained medical professionals. It may be that you can do the course alongside seeing a therapist though.
➡️ You have experienced a big life upheaval recently, such as a bereavement. It is wise to wait until you are a bit more settled before committing to the course.
☎️ Get in touch here for a chat before booking if you aren't sure.
Pricing
£110
Includes all sessions and course materials
I am also offering 2 x Supported Places at £55 each for those that are in difficult financial circumstances. No questions asked, I trust you to know if this is you. Select this option through link below.
Booking details
If booking before 2nd Oct 2025
£45 non-refundable deposit required to book. Remaining £65 due by 2nd Oct 2025.
If booking on or after 2nd October 2025
Full amount due to book your space.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel before 2nd Oct you will receive a refund of anything paid over the £45 deposit. The £45 will not be refundable.
No refunds will be given if you cancel after 2nd Oct.
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How do I book a class?To book one of my classes please go to the Book a Class page. You will need to purchase either a one, five or ten class pass. You do this either buy clicking book now on the Book a Class page or by going to the Plans and Pricing page. Get in touch here if you are having any trouble.
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How do I book a workshop, event or retreat day?"Go to the Events page to book events and workshops. If you need any more help contact me here.
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How much are classes?See all class prices here. You have a choice between either one, five or ten class passes. There are seperate passes for in-studio and online classes as they are different prices. However you are welcome to use an in-studio credit for an online class just not the other way around. If you still need help contact me here.
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What is your weekly classes' cancellation policy?IN-STUDIO CLASSES... I kindly ask for 9 HOURS minimum notice period if you need to cancel a class. You can cancel yourself off through the wix app or in your acount bookings page on our website. In this situation your class credit will be put back onto your account for you to use at another time. Five and ten class passes are non-refundable. If you just bought a single class pass email me for a refund at katieaustinyoga@gmail.com or contact here. If you cancel within 9 hours before a class you will only recieve the credit/refund (whichever is applicable as above) if I can fill your spot from the waiting list. ONLINE CLASSES... You can cancel an online class any time before the class starts. But please let me know asap if you can't make it and so I can make sure the credit goes back onto your account especially if you cancelled within 9hours to go before the class. at Get in touch on 07930712425 or katieaustinyoga@gmail.com or contact here.
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How can I cancel a class?You can cancel or reschedule a class in your bookings page when you are logged in on the wesbite or on the wix app. Contact me here if you need help.
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What is your workshop, retreat day and course cancellation policies?WORKSHOPS AND RETREAT DAYS I kindly ask for a minimum 72HOURS notice if you want to cancel a workshop or retreat day. To cancel and get a refund please contact me at katieaustinyoga@gmail.com or see my contact page here. Course cancellation policies vary - please see course page and booking details.
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What do I need to bring to class?Due to Covid safety measures please bring your own mat and props (block/strap) to class. Don't worry if you don't have any blocks or a strap, if they are vital for the class that day I will bring some along. But a yoga mat is essential for both Yoga Garden and Oceanflow Classes.
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What do I need to bring to a workshop?I will let you know in an email before the workshop what to bring. But, get in touch if you have any questions here.
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Will I get a refund if you cancel a class, workshop, retreat or private class?"Yes, in the event of cancelling a class, workshop, retreat or private class you will recieve a full refund.
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Where is The Newquay Orchard?The Newquay Orchard is in the heard of Newquay and my yoga classes here are taught in the brand new Gowel Gwenen building where The Canteen at the Orchard serves delicious food and coffee in the day. See the map here and more details here.
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Is there a payment plan available?We require a non-refundable £45 deposit to secure your spot or you can pay in full upon booking. We can organise a payment plan too. The full amount is due by 2nd Oct 2025.
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What if there is a week I can’t come?It is okay to miss one session (other than the first session) but if you know in advance you will be missing more than one we would advise waiting until you can attend the whole course. We will always try our best to catch you up with a call if you miss one.
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Who is the course suitable for?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.
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What if I hate speaking in a group?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 be opportunities to talk in smaller groups of one or two as well throughout the course.
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Where will the sessions be held?All of the sessions will be held in the main hall of Crantock Village Hall. This space is wheelchair accessible and there is a accessible toilet close by the space.
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How many people will be in the course?The max number of participants will be 12 and minimum number 5.
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What happens in each session?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 enquiry. There will be opportunities to share with the whole group and in pairs and groups of three. There is no pressure to share every week, it is just as valuable to listen at times.
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What if I am on medication?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.
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What will I need for the sessions?You don't need any equipment to start the course, we provide mats and chairs. However, you may want to invest in a yoga mat and meditation cushion or bench for the sessions at some point and to practice with at home. However, you can use ordinary household cushions or a chair to sit on too and do the yoga movements on a rug or carpeted floor. We will talk you through all this before and during the course.
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Can I join if I limited mobility?Absolutely. The mindful movement can be done on a chair or on the floor. If you are unsure or have particular accessibility needs please get in touch and we will do our absolute best to support you.
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What kind of meditations will we practice?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).
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Is the course religious?The practices and methods taught in the program are deeply rooted in the ancient Buddhist practice of mindfulness meditation. However, the course itself is not religious as the course creators wanted to draw out the profound mental training methods from traditional mindfulness meditation and make them accessible to anyone, no matter what religious background or belief system. The Finding Peace Curriculum is also strongly influenced by modern psychology, neuroscience and pedagogy.
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What is the history of the Finding Peace Curriculum?This course is based on the best-selling book Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. Chris Cullen and Mark Williams from the University of Oxford developed a way of offering an 8-week mindfulness course in mainstream, everyday settings that uses the framework of this book. It introduces mindfulness and provides teaching support for developing a personal mindfulness practice, and invaluable resources. It is being taught in community settings, higher education settings, and in workplaces all over the world. Since January 2013 it has been taught to parliamentarians and their staff in the UK Houses of Parliament.
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What is the difference between this 6 week course and the 8 week MBSR course?The 6 week Finding Peace in a Frantic world book is a lighter version of MBSR with shorter sessions and meditation home practice suggestions. This makes the Finding Peace Course ideal for beginners of those for whom the time commitment of the MBSR course makes it undoable.
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Can I take part in the course if I am pregnant?Absolutely, mindfulness is a great support for pregnancy, birth and parenting. Katie is pregnancy yoga trained and found mindfulness invaluable during her own pregnancy and birth.