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Mindfulness Courses(MBSR/MBCT) Next course: 19th Sept 2023View details and book Self-CompassionCourses Next course: 8th Jan 2024View details and book Mindfulness for longterm illness & pain Next course: 10th Jan 2024View details and book Retreat Days View details Taster Days - [What is Mindfulness?](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/mindfulness/) - What is Mindfulness, being fully present, how mindfulness helps handle stress, worry less, live in the moment, live well with longterm illness and pain, 8 week Mindfulness Course - [What's On](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/) - 8 week Courses, Mindfulness, Mindful Self-Compassion, Breathworks, Mindfulness for Health, & retreat days, taster introductory sessions, one-to-one mindfulness, online and in person, with Claire Garthwaite, Surrey - [Long term illness](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/long-term-illness/) - Breathworks Mindfulness for Health on line course, 8 weeks with teaching, guided meditations, group discussion, how live well with pain, fatigue, symptoms, learn pacing, home practice - [About](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/claire-garthwaite/) - Claire Garthwaite, mindfulness teacher, doctor, Breathworks teacher, Mindful self-compassion teacher, trained by Jon Kabat-Zinn, specialist MBCT training, teaching courses workshops events with medical qualifications - [One-to-One Mindfulness](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/one-to-one-mindfulness/) - One-to-one mindfulness courses, in person, Surrey or online, zoom, designed to meet individual needs, contact Claire Garthwaite - [Taster Sessions](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/taster-sessions/) - In-person and online mindfulness taster sessions, group or one-to-one, an introduction, what mindfulness is, scientific evidence, guided meditations, for public and organisations - [Retreat Days/Workshops](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/retreat-days/) - Full & half day retreats for general public, bespoke retreats for organisations, hear about future retreats, subscribe to newsletter, contact us - [Self-compassion](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/self-compassion/) - 8 week Mindful Self-Compassion Course, MSC, designed by Kristen Neff, Chris Germer, includes teaching, group discussion, guided meditations, teachers Claire Garthwaite, Diana Thornton - [Mindfulness Courses](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/mindfulness-courses/) - 8 week mindfulness course, MBSR, MBCT, for beginners, to handle stress, improve wellbeing, different perspective, research based, Surrey, in person, teacher Claire Garthwaite - [Bespoke](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/bespoke/) - Bespoke, workshops, courses, retreats, by Claire Garthwaite for charities, businesses, organisations, wellbeing conferences, NHS, contact us - [Follow-On Sessions](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/follow-on-sessions/) - Keeping your Mindfulness Alive Keep your mindfulness alive — not just as a memory, but as a monthly reset for your entire being. If you’ve completed a mindfulness course and want ongoing support, consistency, and community, this monthly practice group is your space to reconnect.It’s designed for people who know mindfulness makes a difference - and want - [Self-Compassion](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/what-is-self-compassion/) - What is Self-compassion, Kristen Neff, Chris Germer, research, Mindful Self-Compassion, MSC Course, What self compassion is not, learning to be self-compassionate - [Contact Claire Garthwaite](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/contact/) - Contact Claire Let’s Connect and Explore Mindfulness Together Whether you’re curious about mindfulness or self-compassion, want to try a taster session, join a course, or explore how mindfulness could benefit your organisation, I’d love to hear from you. Use the form below to reach out, and let’s start a conversation about how mindfulness can bring calm, focus, and wellbeing into - [sandbox](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/sandbox/) - [FAQ](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/faq/) - Frequently asked questions about mindfulness courses, what to bring, wear, what’s involved, home practice, movement, online and in-person courses, subsidised spaces, research, suitability for all - [What people say](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/what-people-say/) - What people say about our courses View all of our courses - [Meditations for health](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/health-meditations/) - Mindfulness for health (Breathworks) Body Scan Meditation (12 mins) Breathing Anchor Meditation (9 mins) Mindful Movement Meditation (13 mins) Compassionate Acceptance Meditation (11 mins) Open Heart Meditation (10 mins) Treasure Of Pleasure Meditation (9 mins) Connection Meditation (11 mins) Breathing Space (4 mins) - [Mediations for Mindfulness Course (MBSR/MBCT)](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/meditations/) - Mediations for Mindfulness Course (MBSR/MBCT) 1. Body Scan (24 mins)2. Sitting Meditation (11 mins)3. Mindful Movement (31 mins)4. Stretch and Breath (26 mins)5. The Breathing space (4 mins)6. Sitting meditation - sounds and thoughts (23 mins)7. Walking meditation (9 mins)8. Turning towards difficult experience (22 mins)9. Sitting meditation - less guided (10, 20, 30 mins)10. - [Meditations for Self-compassion](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/courses-events/self-compassion-meditations/) - Meditations for self-compassion course The Self Compassion Break (8 mins) Affectionate Breathing (14 mins) Loving Kindness for a Loved One (12 mins) Loving Kindness for Ourselves (13 mins) Giving and Receiving Compassion (19 mins) Compassionate Friend (17 mins) Compassion with Equanimity (13 mins) Soften Soothe Allow (18 mins) - [Feedback](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/feedback/) - [Booking form](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/booking-form/) - To book on one of our courses, please complete the form below. Claire will then contact you for an initial chat and if you are happy to proceed she will send you a health questionnaire and details of how to pay. Once you have returned the health questionnaire and paid, your place on the course - [Health Questionnaire - Breathworks](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/health-breathworks/) - Please answer the following questions as thoroughly and comfortably as you can, as your responses play a vital role in tailoring our approach to your individual needs. - [Health Questionnaire - General](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/health/) - Please answer the following questions as thoroughly and comfortably as you can, as your responses play a vital role in tailoring our approach to your individual needs. ## Testimonials - [I did a mindfulness course](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/i-did-a-mindfulness-course/) - "I did a mindfulness course with Claire earlier this year and I found it so helpful. I can highly recommend her as a trainer. The group I was in was diverse and every individual found it beneficial. Claire was great at holding boundaries, being kind, acknowledging everyone and the tools she passed on I found, - [Completely different and thought-provoking](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/completely-different-and-thought-provoking/) - "Completely different and thought-provoking - useful for future stresses and life in general..." - [It is without doubt](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/it-is-without-doubt/) - "It is without doubt the best thing I have done in terms of improving and being able to maintain good mental health. I’m calmer and happier and more confident as a result and understand my mind much better than I did before." - [Claire’s teaching was excellent](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/claires-teaching-was-excellent/) - "Claire’s teaching was excellent… delivered with just the right balance of humour and compassion." - [Mindfulness in daily life](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/mindfulness-in-daily-life/) - "Mindfulness in daily life is giving me a fresh perspective on the way I think and feel." - [I enjoyed your style of teaching](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/i-enjoyed-your-style-of-teaching/) - "I enjoyed your style of teaching and very calm approach." - [I have realised it is possible](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/i-have-realised-it-is-possible/) - "I have realised it is possible to be mindful even in the midst of chaos... it has had a positive impact on my stress levels." - [I learnt how to deal with stressful times](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/i-learnt-how-to-deal-with-stressful-times/) - "I learnt how to deal with stressful times as they arise and how important it is to face difficulties in my life." - [Mindfulness has enabled me to feel grounded](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/mindfulness-has-enabled-me-to-feel-grounded/) - "Mindfulness has enabled me to feel grounded and to appreciate the small things in life. It hasn't changed my problems but has changed the way I deal with them..." - [Mindfulness has profoundly](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/mindfulness-has-profoundly/) - "Mindfulness has profoundly changed my life." - [I wish I had done this course years ago](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/i-wish-i-had-done-this-course-years-ago/) - "I wish I had done this course years ago." - [Claire has taken me](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/claire-has-taken-me/) - "Claire has taken me on a journey of discovery and understanding with kind and gentle patience. I have learned so much about being mindful in daily life and I can’t imagine having found the practice so revealing without Claire’s guidance." - [A course that resonates](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/a-course-that-resonates/) - "A course that resonates with my own values, but which have been pushed from my mind over the years. Simple, loving, honest, helpful-in a confusing world which bombards us from every direction. Claire, you are a lovely teacher. Thank you!" - [I found the style](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/i-found-the-style/) - "I found the style of learning very sensitive to each person’s needs." - [Claire is a brilliant teacher](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/claire-is-a-brilliant-teacher/) - "Claire is a brilliant teacher and has encouraged me to stick with, for which I am very grateful. Now at the end of this 8 week course I can honestly say I am different! I care more about myself and others and I hope I will continue to meditate and grow." - [10/10](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial/second-one/) - "10/10.. .I think everyone should do this course! It really makes you question what life is all about and the choices you can make." ## Testimonial Categories - [featured](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial-category/featured/) - [general](https://withmindfulness.co.uk/testimonial-category/general/)