WELCOME
We are Annie Akasati McAuley and Dr Carolyn Drake.
We have been teaching a range of mindfulness-based approaches in Sussex since 2014.
Find out more about us.
OUR WEEKLY DROP-IN CLASS
Tuesdays 11.00-11.30am
A guided meditation with the option to stay for shared reflections until 11.45am.
With Annie Akasati McAuley
This drop-in is attended mainly by experienced meditators, but is open to everyone.
Full details and prices here
COURSES
Compassionate Living (MBCL) &
Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness (MBWA)
Our current focus is on offering these courses. They are follow-on courses to the eight-week mindfulness courses. To be eligible to join, we ask that you have completed a mindfulness course, or have an established meditation practice.
We will display upcoming courses here as available. Or you can sign onto our mailing list to receive a notification and be the first to know!
Find out more about our Compassion and Wise Awareness courses here.
Mindfulness courses with our associate teachers
There are many opportunities to train in the initial mindfulness course. If you are local to Brighton, we recommend the Brighton Buddhist Centre. Details here
For online mindfulness courses, we recommend Breathworks. Find their website here
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Mindfulness to support Long Covid Recovery
Contact us for information and bookings
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Is there an activity in your life that you love and find absorbing? Do you ever notice moments of contentment and wellbeing? These experiences give us an idea of the 'flavour' of mindfulness. It is the capacity to be calm, open and aware in the present moment.
Compassion and wisdom are two wings of mindfulness. They help us empathise and be kinder, to ourselves as well as others. We are able to find a broader perspective where decisions become clear and effective.
Mindfulness is non-judgemental and always curious about experience, fostering a conscious life. It is an evidence-based technique, shown to be effective in improving wellbeing. It reduces stress and depression and is now used in a range of settings including within the NHS.
SUPERVISION WITH ANNIE
I offer supervision for anyone teaching mindfulness-based approaches.
I am an experienced teacher and qualified supervisor. I have maintained a consistent practice of mindfulness and meditation since the 1980s. I enjoy encouraging and supporting others wishing to develop their teaching skills.
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You can find out more and arrange a session here
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GUIDED MEDITATIONS
You might like to try these guided audio meditations: