10th September 2017

Can mindfulness help you cut back boozing by a third.

  A glass of wine after a stressful day can turn into most of a bottle very easily. But those of us who find it hard to resist a tipple in the evening can now turn to the strategy of mindfulness. Scientist have found that just 11 minutes of brain-training can cut peoples drinking by the […]

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27th November 2016

How do I know if someone teaching a mindfulness course is appropriately trained.

Thoughts from Dr Rebecca Crane  How can a member of the general public wanting to take an 8-week mindfulness-based be reassured that what is being offered has depth and integrity? The UK Network for Mindfulness-based Teacher Training Organisations recently launched a listed a listing of mindfulness-based teachers. In the emerging professional context for mindfulness in the mainstream, […]

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2nd August 2016

Coming soon – Mindfulness lunchtime drop-in sessions

Due to popular demand, we will be starting a lunchtime mindfulness drop-in on the first and Wednesday of every month . Mindfulness classes are suitable for newcomers and also for people with more experience who would value the support of being able to practice with a group. Many people have heard of mindfulness these days. It […]

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12th July 2016

Mindfulness of the five senses

    Mindfulness is all about being in the present moment. We can use our five senses – SIGHT, SOUND, TASTE, TOUCH, and SMELL to help us be more present. By noticing our bodies and surroundings we can bring ourselves into the here and now.  Try it and see what happens. Take a moment to notice. […]

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7th March 2016

New Company works in the moment

BAREFOOT Mindfulness Co was born out of a conversation with a group of mindfulness practitioners in Plymouth. This new company offers mindfulness courses to individuals, couples and businesses – all the courses aiming to enable people to live more fully in the moment. The Barefoot Mindfulness practitioners have over 30 years of combined experience running […]

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31st January 2016

A day of mindfulness – Coming soon

When we have completed an 8 week course and begin to practice on our own, some of us might miss the company of fellow participants and the trainers. These day long courses enable us to meet up again with those we might have trained with and others who have completed the eight week groups and […]

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