You will explore a range of techniques, supported by mindful movement and practical tools for nervous system regulation. Each session is designed to help you reduce stress, improve focus, and develop a sustainable meditation practice to support everyday life.
This course offers a supportive and structured journey to:
· Learn four evidence-based mindfulness and meditation practices (body scan, counting the breath, feeling the breath, practice of presence), plus be guided to a practice of Yoga Nidra in our last session.
· Build confidence in meditation through practice, reflection, and feedback
· Develop awareness of body, breath, and mind in daily life
· Explore mindful movement and nervous system regulation tools
· Create a foundation for ongoing personal practice and wellbeing
· Benefit from research-recognised outcomes of mindfulness, such as improved focus and concentration, reduced anxiety, and greater emotional resilience
Who is this Course For?
This course is open to complete beginners as well as those with some prior experience of meditation. Participants should feel comfortable with periods of stillness and silence, though adjustments can be made to support individual needs. If you have questions about suitability, please do get in touch.
Will I need any equipment or materials?
Chairs and meditation cushions are available, and some practices (such as body scan and Yoga Nidra) can be done lying down on a mat or seated on a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. A simple notebook will be provided for journaling after meditation, but if you already keep a journal, you’re welcome to bring it along.
Practical information
- Changing room facilities are available.
- Some practices, such as the body scan and Yoga Nidra, are traditionally done lying down, but they can also be practised seated on a chair or cushion. You are welcome to choose whichever position feels most comfortable for you.
- If you have any access needs or health considerations, please let the tutor know in advance so they can support your participation.
- If you claim a concessionary rate you may be asked for proof of eligibility (e.g. student card, or proof of age). Find out more about our concessionary rates.
- This course is taught by Esther Anaya-Boig, a mindfulness teacher with ten years’ experience of guiding meditation in academic and community settings. Her approach combines structure with compassion, creating a safe, supportive environment for exploration and growth.
Need to Know
You will learn
By the end of the course, students will have:
· A toolkit of meditation practices to use in everyday life
· Practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood
· An understanding of how mindfulness supports health and wellbeing
· Experience of mindful movement and nervous system regulation
· The foundation to build a regular, sustainable mindfulness practice
Meet the Tutor
Esther Anaya-Boig
Esther Anaya-Boig trained as a Pilates teacher with Allison Swan, a founding member of Pilates Foundation UK. She has also been teaching Mindfulness since 2016. Her approach emphasises self-awareness, body connection, and the use of movement and mindful practice to support health and wellbeing.
Dates and Times
Meditation (stress management techniques)
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Before the course begins, you can choose to purchase either a full course ticket or a drop-in for the first class. Drop-in tickets for the remainder of the course will only become available after the first class and are subject to availability.
Tickets are bookable online until two hours before the event. Unless the event is sold out, tickets will then be available on the door. Please call the box office on 020 7392 9200 for more information.
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