Meditation and Mindfulness 6-Week Course

Making the “woo woo” make sense with  Science and Psychology ©  

MindCrew© For Children

MindCore© For Adults and Young People

Finding coherent balance 

Written and created by Gabrielle James BSc Hons, Dip Hyp CS.

My unique Mindfulness Course may be for you if the following resonates

“ I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” – Carl Jung 

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor”- Thich Nhat Hanh 

“Mental health is just as important as physical health, and in some ways, even more so, because the mind affects the body” – Dalai Lama.  

“ Once you break the habit of being yourself and truly change your mind, your life will never be the same”- Dr Joe Dispenza  

Why practice mindfulness?

A great body of research has discovered that people who practice mindfulness and meditation are happier and healthier.  

• Meditation reduces anxiety and depression as well as improving emotional regulation and chronic stress. 

• Increased sense of purpose 

• Ability to act less automatically- switching off autopilot for everyday ‘mundane’ tasks.  

• Time spent doing valuable meaningful things 

• Meditation reduces mortality, one study showed a 30% decrease in the rate of cardiovascular mortality and 49% decrease in the rate of mortality due to cancer  (Williams and Penman, 2011).  

• Research has shown that an mindfulness based cognitive therapy courses (developed by Mark Williams and colleagues) reduces the chances of suffering from depression by around 40-50% in people who have previously suffered from depression, preventing relapse (Williams and Penman, 2011).  

• Mindfulness boosts resilience to life’s setbacks and challenges.  

• Meditation improves relationships  

• Meditation boosts immunity, reduce blood pressure and activate the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for rest and repair (cell renewal)  

• Improve sleep and over all life quality  

• Increases heart rate variability thus lowering cardiovascular disease  

• Meditation is disconnecting from your environment. (Williams and Penman, 2011) 

One in six adults had a “common mental disorder” (McManus, 2016) 

• Burnout (Constant fatigue, feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, reduced motivation, brain fog and feelings of dread) has a statistic of 1 in 5 working adults reporting needing time off work for stress causing burnout (Mental Health UK, 2024) 

• Meditation is not a religion  

• Meditation does not have to be what is portrayed on the TV 

• Meditation does not have to take a long time.  

• Meditation is not complicated, there is no right or wrong way to do it. 

• 70% of the time people are in the stressed state.  

• Why wait for something bad to happen to change? 

  Do you find yourself asking questions such as:

  • What’s wrong with me?  

  • What’s up with me today? 

  • I should be happy- why cant I just get a grip 

  • What did I do this morning?

  • Why cant I go to sleep without tossing and turning? 

  • Why do I always overthink? 

  • Why cant I be more present in the moment? 

  • Why do I always feel up against it? 

  • Why do I still feel like this when I am doing all the right things physically though diet and exercise but I am not making progress or feeling better? 

I offer individual in person or online mindfulness and meditation coaching sessions.

I also offer group meditations.

I can provide my mindfulness course to your school, company or any other organisation/institution.

Please fill in the contact form to enquire.

I offer free group meditations for charity events.

Jasper The Sea Turtles Mindful Guide to Sleep

Jasper the Sea Turtle's Mindful Guide to Sleep is a heartwarming bedtime story designed to help your child relax, unwind, and gently drift off—maybe even before the story ends.

Join Jasper on his quest for sleep as he calls his Uncle Ray Ray, who suggests a visit to Dave, the meditating whale. With his mum by his side, Jasper sets off on a peaceful journey filled with calming adventures, including a magical ride in a hot air balloon.

Along the way, children are introduced to simple mindfulness techniques—like breathing exercises and gentle visualisations—woven seamlessly into the story to promote relaxation and emotional well-being. The vivid imagery sparks growing imaginations, while the soothing rhythm helps ease little ones into a restful night.

This book was made with love from my family to yours, with the aim of inspiring mindfulness practices and making bedtime a calmer, more joyful experience.