Philippa Bellis

I currently run eight-week mindfulness courses for the general public based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction approach. I also run ‘Finding Peace in a Frantic World’ courses.

I teach in Merseyside where I offer mindfulness courses and refresher sessions to the public – and to businesses or schools where requested.  I run silent retreat days which are open to existing and past students, as well as mindfulness and yoga weekends. I have a background in yoga and also offer one-to-one mindfulness-based yoga therapy.

Self-compassion has been an integral part of my own mindfulness practice and continues to lie at the heart of my approach.  Mindfulness  has helped me become more self-aware and to develop a new, kinder relationship with myself.  I have a daily mindfulness practice and regularly attend retreats as part of my on-going training and development.

I aim to stay open to whatever helps an individual and encourage people to explore for themselves the many rich offerings of mindfulness.

Mindfulness can open the doorway to a whole different approach to life. One that includes more openness, acceptance, kindness – and appreciation of small everyday wonders.

As we build the mindfulness muscle, we develop a greater capacity to pay attention, to become more resilient in the face of difficulty – and to see the bigger picture. The changes we start to feel in ourselves begin to ripple out – positively affecting our relationships in the workplace, at home and in how we relate to the world.

I take my responsibility as a mindfulness teacher very seriously and am committed to on-going professional training and development. This includes regular mentoring sessions, a daily practice and attendance on retreats. I believe it’s important that a teacher embodies the practices as best they can and the UK’s good practice guidelines help ensure that high standards are maintained.