Meet the woman behind the practise

Still the mind. Find the pattern.

Most of us know we need to slow down.

Finding a way to actually do it is another matter entirely.

The Mindfulness and Mandalas course offers a structured, friendly space to begin that process. It is designed for people who are completely new to mindfulness, and equally for those who have tried it before but found it difficult to make it a regular part of life.

There is no pressure here. No particular state to achieve. Just a small group, a gentle pace, and two practices that work well together.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and the body without judgement. It sounds simple. In practice, most of us find we need a little help getting there.

Research has consistently linked mindfulness to reduced anxiety, improved psychological wellbeing, and greater resilience. Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness into medical settings in the 1970s, demonstrated its effectiveness in alleviating chronic pain and other long-term conditions. A 2011 review published by the US National Library of Medicine concluded that mindfulness training brings about measurable positive effects on psychological health.



It is not about emptying the mind. It is about learning to observe it differently.

Mandalas

What is Mandala?

A mandala is a circular geometric design, arranged around a single central point. The word comes from Sanskrit, meaning circle or centre. In Buddhist and Hindu traditions, mandalas carry deep symbolic meaning and have been used as instruments of meditation and prayer for centuries, particularly across Japan, Tibet, and China.

What matters for this course is what the act of drawing them does to the mind.



A 2005 study by Curry and Kasser found that colouring a mandala produced significantly greater anxiety reduction than colouring a plain pattern or a blank page. The structured, repetitive nature of the design gives the attention something to follow. Anxious thoughts begin to quiet almost without effort.

Why the two together?

Knowing how to meditate and actually meditating are not the same thing.

New habits are easy to intend and difficult to sustain, particularly when daily life leaves little space. The Mindfulness and Mandalas course pairs the two practices deliberately. The mandala offers a gentle, creative entry point into stillness. Something to do with the hands while the mind begins to settle.



Together they create a rhythm that is easier to return to than either practice alone.

The nine attitudes of mindfulness

The course is built around the nine attitudes at the heart of mindfulness practice. Each one is explored through meditation, conversation, and mandala work over the course of the sessions.

The course is led by Jean Powis, registered homeopath and trained mindfulness teacher, alongside Gianina Dragomir, aromatherapist and mandala workshop facilitator.



It runs as a small group, in a warm and unhurried environment. No previous experience of mindfulness or art is needed.

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