Sit-ups for your brain
Our courses do not feature images of people meditating on a beach in Thailand at sunrise, rather the language, tools and techniques that we offer throughout reflect the realities of 21st century living.
Our aim is simple: to help you find calm, clarity, and perspective, and make modern life feel just a little bit less rubbish.
All our courses are welcoming, informal and interactive. We use everyday language, offering practical hints and tips, in how to get the most out of mindfulness and make it part of your everyday life.
Contact 25 Degrees North to discuss tailored mindfulness programs for your corporate, school or educational setting.
4-Week introductory course
Discover the essentials of mindfulness in just four weeks.
This short course is perfect if you’re new to mindfulness and want practical tools you can start using straight away. With a focus on the breath and body, you’ll learn simple techniques to bring calm, clarity, and balance into daily life. What to expect Over four weekly sessions, you’ll be gently introduced to: - Easy-to-learn mindfulness meditations you can use anytime. - Practical ways to reduce stress and calm anxious thoughts. - Techniques to deepen awareness and strengthen connections with others. - Everyday practices that help you feel more grounded and at your best. How it works - Weekly live online sessions (via Zoom). - Audio recordings of guided meditations for home practice. - Friendly support from your tutor and course team throughout.
6-Week course for Young Adults
Practical tools to help deal with the stresses of teenage life
This short course, comprised of six 45-minute sessions, is designed specifically for young adults. It offers a safe space to explore practical mindfulness techniques that help deal with the stress of exams, build confidence in social situations, and help you make better choices when emotions run high. What to expect Over six weekly sessions, you’ll be gently introduced to: - Easy-to-learn mindfulness meditations you can use anytime. - Understanding stress and what causes it. - Practical ways to reduce stress and calm anxious thoughts. - Better breathing, helping you feel calmer and more relaxed. - Everyday practices that help you feel more grounded and at your best. How it works - Weekly live online sessions (via Zoom). - Audio recordings of guided meditations for home practice. - Friendly support from your tutor and course team throughout.
8-Week MBSR course
A deeper dive into mindfulness for lasting change.
The mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme is an internationally recognised, evidence-based course. It’s designed to help you manage stress, strengthen resilience, and cultivate inner calm in today’s busy world. What to expect Across eight, weekly, 2-hour sessions, you’ll explore: - Core mindfulness practices — both formal meditations and everyday applications. - How the brain responds to stress, and how mindfulness can bring balance. - Building healthier, more meaningful relationships. - Tools to thrive personally and professionally, even under pressure. How it works - Weekly live online sessions (via Zoom). - An electronic workbook and extra resources each week. - Audio recordings of guided meditations for daily home practice. - Ongoing tutor and admin support whenever you need it.
Just as we need to make a commitment to exercise, we also need similar levels of self-discipline to persevere in the process of developing our mindfulness practice.
Throughout our courses (and hopefully beyond!), the discipline requires incorporating mindfulness into our everyday activities, so it becomes just part of who we are and what we do.
To help with this, it is recommended that throughout the course you set aside a particular block of time each day, six days a week, to practice at a time that works for you.
As you embark on our mindfulness journey, please remember that changing patterns of our minds, developed over a lifetime, requires the investment of time and effort, the benefits of which may only become apparent much later on. So as you work your way through the course, hopefully having fun along the way, please be kind to yourself patient yet persistent, committed and disciplined, offering your mindfulness practice the time you deserve.