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Mindful Surrey UK Reviews
Chantal B, 24 Apr 2022
Dorking
I think this is a terrific course which I will recommend to appropriate health coaching clients of mine. The downside is definitely the venue, which isn't very inviting (sparse, cold and not inspirational or particularly calming) but I think the price of the course reflects this.Response : It's good to hear you found the course useful and are happy to recommend it to others. The venue is used by other providers for Yoga and Pilates, and is widely recognised as being an appropriate venue for wellbeing intervention activities. I check how people are with the temperature throughout sessions, and I could have brought an extra heater to the room if you had asked. The advantage of the space being large is that people can choose to sit close to a heater or not - some people don't like to be too warm. Participants can also choose whether to sit opposite the windows with the lovely views onto Box Hill, or opposite the clear wall which might be less of a distraction. As the course is about people developing their relationship to their thoughts and feelings, we purposefully keep the space clear of things other than chairs, cushions, mats and the various posters such as Letting Go, Non-Judging, Acceptance and Self Compassion, which we use to help focus on the themes for the sessions. The Old Pixham School is a popular venue for meditation classes as it is quiet, with its charming outside area looking towards Box Hill that we use for the retreat days, has parking and is close to public transport. I do take your comments on board and will remind people to sit close to a heater if they want to feel warmer. Thank you Chantal, for your participation in the course and for all your contributions. I was pleased to hear you've signed up for the monthly sessions for course graduates, and I look forward to meeting you again soon. Best wishes, Catherine
Clare N, 11 Apr 2022
Dorking
It was a lovely space and time to fully explore mindfulness and how to meditate in an accessible, gentle way. I feel enriched and enabled to take it into my daily life, to practise meditations and be more aware during the day. It has given me tools and understanding to use and and come back to with the excellent course handbook. Thoroughly recommended, course and teacher.Response : I am pleased to hear you found the course and handbook useful and enjoyed the space to explore mindfulness and meditation, to help in your daily life. Best wishes, Catherine
Rebecca W, 08 Apr 2022
Dorking
I really enjoyed the MBSR course with Catherine and would highly recommend it. Catherine is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher and supports students along the way. The experience has re affirmed my mediation practice and look at ways to reduce stress. Thank you Catherine!Response : Thanks for your feedback Rebecca, and it's good to hear you enjoyed the MBSR course useful to help reduce stress, in the Pixham venue. Well done for all your participation and commitment. Best wishes, Catherine
Ian O, 07 Apr 2022
Dorking
Offered invaluable support in conjunction with other therapies at a time of very low mood. Will now continue to employ Mindful practices for relaxation and focus.
Georgina C, 04 Apr 2022
Dorking
Really well run and engaging. Highly recommend face to face course experience.Response : Thanks for your feedback Georgina. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the face-to-face experience in the Pixham venue.
Stef G, 03 Apr 2022
Dorking
I found Catherine explained things in an easy to understand way and was approachable to ask questions. There was a good balance of information giving, group sharing and meditations within each class. The handbook was very good and i will use it in the future. The retreat day was a really lovely addition and was interesting to experience being in silence with a group. Overall i have picked up a lot of useful information and ideas and felt a connection with all of the other people in the group.Response : Thanks for your feedback Stef. It's good to hear you got so much from the course, and I'm glad you liked the retreat day and found the handbook useful. Well done on the level of participation and commitment you brought to the course. Best wishes, Catherine
Lisa K, 08 Feb 2022
This was an excellent introduction to mindfulness. I’ve used a couple of the techniques since
Briana P, 08 Feb 2022
Very good to switch off from work for an hour, went very quickly and I think we could all benefit from doing this course regularly to remind us of the importance of mindfulness.
David H, 15 Dec 2021
The action of understanding our minds autopilot and how we look at things, then to start to realise that there is a way to live in the moment and develop a wider understanding of all that is around us and how we interact with it, both physically and emotionally. Mindfulness is a journey that could be life changing to assist and appreciate and become aware of our emotions and surroundings. I hope to continue the journey to explore a greater understanding of it.
Olivia R, 13 Dec 2021
Really well managed and helpful course. I have been interested in mindfulness for a while, but the course really gave me a deeper understanding. Catherine is a great facilitator, she is such a good listener, encouraging and supportive. I would highly recommend.Response : Thanks for your feedback Olivia. Well done for your participation and for getting so much from the course.