8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course at MyEdinburgh, Brunswick Street Lane (online or in-person) – Starts 26th October 2026
8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course at MyEdinburgh, Brunswick Street Lane (online or in-person) – Starts 26th October 2026
This course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise, who is an accredited teacher through The Mindfulness Association.
This Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn and includes all the principles of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme with the addition of compassion. The aim of the course is to help participants develop a mindfulness practice that can be applied in both personal and professional life.
The course will include a mix of theory and experiential practice.
If you can’t make it to the group one week, don’t worry, we will ensure you have access to the course notes and audio downloads.
Places are limited so booking early is recommended to secure your place. We really appreciate you booking with us. By choosing to do your course with us, you are contributing to our work to make mental health and wellbeing knowledge and services more accessible in schools and disadvantaged communities. Your support is received with our deepest gratitude.
Benefits Available on Course Completion:
Feel a greater sense of calm (less stressed / anxious)
Have developed a better relationship with self and possibly others
Feel more resilient in the face of difficulty
Be better equipped to manage day to day life
Course includes:
16hrs of training (eight weekly sessions of two hours)
Mindfulness day retreat
Course Manual and audio downloads for home practice
Week to week tutor support
Ongoing support through online community
Location - MyEdinburgh, The Bakery, 18 Brunswick Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH7 5JG or at home via zoom if online.
Format - One 2hr class per week for 8 weeks (1 week break). Sessions start at 6.30pm and end at 8.30pm each Monday evening
Week 1 - Start Where we Are
Introduction; setting the scene
What is mindfulness & how can we benefit from it?
Recognising the unsettled mind
Learn how to settle the mind
Introducing the core pillars / attitudes of mindfulness
Week 2 - The Body as a Place to Stay Present
Understanding the mind-body connection
Using body awareness to become present and grounded
How to integrate mindfulness into everyday life (formal & informal practice)
Exploring kindness
Week 3 - Introducing Mindfulness Support
Mindfulness using sound support
Responding to pleasant and unpleasant events
The art of non striving
Understanding the core practice methods of mindfulness
Week 4 – Working with Distraction
Mindfulness using breath support
Understanding the human condition (exploring distraction and habits that can prevent us
from being mindful)
Introducing mindful movement
Becoming skilful at working with distraction
Week 5 - Exploring the Mind
Introduction to observer / undercurrent model
Understanding the route to mind mastery
Learning the art of non judgmental awareness
Cultivating kindness and compassion
Week 6 - Understanding How We Relate To The Content of Our Mind
Exploring attitudes
Taming the inner critic
Further developing the skills of mind mastery
Learning the art of acceptance
Week 7 - Working with Difficulty
Understanding the brains emotional systems and how to work with those to
optimise health, wellbeing and performance
Methods and models to manage difficulty
Further developing kindness and compassion
Practicing ‘acceptance’
Week 8 – Living a Mindful Life
Revisiting the core methods of mindfulness support
Learning the art of ‘letting go’ to boost health, wellbeing and performance
Training awareness / attention
Group reflection on journey, closing ceremony and next steps
Optional Day Retreat - Date & Venue TBC
Immersive day of practice and reflection to support the learning’s of the course and help participants develop a regular practice. Highly impactful half day to reinvigorate mind and body.
Group Size: Groups will be no more than 12 persons – group sizes are most often between 8 and 10.
Confidentiality: Group agreements are discussed in week 1 of the course, one of which is confidentiality. Everything discussed in the group setting is private & confidential. All participants agree to these rules in week 1 introduction.
Signing up: Once your place is booked via the website, you will receive a confirmation email and we will then email you approximately 1 week prior to the course start date with some welcome information.
Course Materials: You will receive an email on the morning after the first evening (week 1) with a link to access the course
manual and audios to support your home practice.
Guidance: An email will be issued each week providing guidance about the meditation practices to focus on for that week, in addition to some other recommended tasks to try. This can help participants to build their own personal practice and access more benefits from the course.
Certificate: You will receive a certificate at the end of the 8 week journey which confirms that you have completed a Mindfulness Based Living Course (16hrs of training, immersive Retreat Day + personal practice hours in between each week.
Pricing
8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course at MyEdinburgh, Brunswick Street Lane (online or in-person) – Starts 26th October 2026
£270.00
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“Since starting the course, I no longer experience anxiety, that was part of my personality before. My confidence and happiness have increased.”
Mindfulness Course Attendee