When: 6 Jul 2025
Where:
Tutors: Dean Francis, Rebecca Crane
About the event:
An afternoon of mindfulness practice guided by Dean Francis and Rebecca Crane, with support from Christoph Spiessens.
In this afternoon of guided practice, we will gather to pause, take space, and deepen our mindfulness practice.
Our time will be framed around the three steps of the breathing space. We’ll spend time exploring the potential, meaning and methodology of each step. The first step is a step out of habit, out of automatic pilot and into awareness. The second step is gathering and collecting the attention. The third step is opening out from this grounded connection in a wider sense of space and connection. Collectively, these three mind movements empower us to move in the world in ways that are caring, compassionate and responsive. They are vital life skills that can be deepened and cultivated through practice.
The afternoon will include guided meditation practices, listening to some teachings, and space to reflect and dialogue in small and in the full group.
This event is offered in collaboration with the Mindfulness Network Community Friends (MNCF), an initiative to engage the wider mindfulness community and reach new audiences. Led by a Committee of Volunteers and supported by the Mindfulness Network, we work together to run a programme of donation-based events and inspiring content. You are welcome to visit the Community Friends area of our Community site, which is open to all, for more opportunities to practice and learn together.
Who is the event for?
The session is freely offered and open to all who have some familiarity with mindfulness practice.
The Facilitators:
Read Dean and Rebecca's biography via the link at the top of this page for more information.
Attendance information:
The guided session will start at 1.30 pm and end by 5 pm
Dean will teach online; Rebecca will be in person in Rowen, North Wales. You can join us online or in person.
In-person: Limited spaces are available to attend this event in Conwy, Wales. Arrive from 1pm onwards for a prompt start at 1.30pm. Venue details will be sent to you before the event takes place. Please bring any practice equipment that supports your comfort (e.g., blanket, mat, cushion). There are plenty of chairs and some communal meditation benches and mats.
Online: The event will take place via Zoom - a weblink and joining instructions will be sent to you before the session takes place.
To participate online, you will need:
- A room where you can close the door and engage in the practice away from family distractions. Confidentiality must be maintained by ensuring that those who are not at the event cannot see your screen or hear the audio. It may be helpful to use headphones.
- Log in via a computer that is resting on a hard surface and which has audio and a webcam. Please don’t use handheld devices.
- A space for practice, a mat, a cushion, and a blanket may be helpful for your comfort.
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Timings:
The guided session will start at 1.30 pm and end by 5 pm (UK time).
Donations:
This event is free to attend. We welcome all donations via the application form and encourage you to consider a large or small contribution that will make a big difference in helping us widen access to mindfulness-based approaches.
Donations from this event will help fund our bursaries, enabling us to remove financial barriers for those wishing to use our charity’s services. As a charity, we want to continue to provide free events and opportunities for everyone to access high-quality, mindfulness-based training, supervision and retreats. Donating today will support someone else in having these same opportunities and allow us to continue offering similar events.
The application and donation process:
Our application and donation process involves the following steps:
- Please complete your chosen application form. At this stage, you will be given the option to donate via PayPal or card, should you choose to do so.
- Your application has been received, and you will be booked into the event.
- We will email you the further details in advance of the event.
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Please select the correct application form below to join in person or online. The sign-up link at the bottom of this page is for the online event only.
To attend in person, sign up HERE.
To attend online, sign up HERE.
Payment and cancellation policy:
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Contact us:
Please feel free to email us at events@mindfulness-network.org to discuss any questions you may have about the event.
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