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Bedale & District

MINDFULNESS AND WELLBEING

Status:Active, full but can join waiting list
Group leader:
When: On Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
2nd Wednesday of the month
Venue: Leeming Village Hall
Cost: £3 per session includes refreshments

Would you like to feel less anxious?

Do you find it difficult to relax?

Are you always in a rush?

Would you like to pause that constant chatter inside your head?

Would you enjoy an oasis of calm in the middle of your busy week?

If so, this group may be just what you need!

Sessions will combine mindfulness techniques, guided meditations, gentle drumming (no experience needed, and drums will be provided) and some safe, easy chair-based stretches, suitable for all.

Forthcoming events

11th November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wellbeing
Cost: £3 per session includes refreshments
Booking Required
9th December 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wellbeing
Cost: £3 per session includes refreshments
Booking Required
13th January 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wellbeing
Cost: £3 per session includes refreshments
Booking Required
  • New Energy

    It was lovely to see so many new faces at the group this morning. Even more impressive is the fact that, at the end of the session, every one of them said they would like to continue attending. We listened to a lovely poem from Thich Nhat Hanh - a Vietnamese monk and peace activist.…

  • August Meeting

    At our meeting this month we learned how to measure our own energy levels using a pendulum and a simple 0-10 scale. We found, unsurprisingly, that our energy levels rose significantly after we'd given each other some healing. The drumming continues to be a favourite activity and, as well as being very enjoyable, provides many…

  • Dowsing and Drumming

    There was only a small number at the group today, so the opportunity was taken to demonstrate how to dowse with a pendulum. We all dowsed our own energy, the energy of the drums and learned how to increase the energy of crystals by pouring good feelings into them. It works the same with people…