Explore Mindfulness Meditation with Flow Studio in Torquay
Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally with curiosity and kindness
Jon Kabat-Zinn
At Flow mindfulness is woven into all our services, from how we share our clinical skills to guiding yoga classes. But we are proud to also offer a range of opportunities for you to explore a mindfulness practice more deeply, from 8 Week Programmes to Daylongs.
All our events & workshops offered at the studio are listed on the Events page here & you can also sign up below to our mindfulness mailing list if you would like to receive updates on our latest offerings
Below you will also find links to our Mindfulness Resources page, offering a variety of quotes, meditations & information that you may find valuable to support your practice - we hope you enjoy!
Upcoming Events
Please check our events page, join our mailing list below for upcoming events, or contact us for further information or enquiries
8 Week Programmes
Our 8 week programmes offer a journey of exploration into how a mindfulness practice can support our busy modern lifestyles.
The weekly 2 hour sessions offer time between to reflect & practice, offering time to develop the skills to integrate mindfulness into our lives
Daylongs
Daylong mindfulness programmes offer a chance to explore mindfulness & how it can support you focussing on guiding you through meditations that help to bring your attention to the present moment & be able to increase your awareness of this
Reconnect Sessions
We offer monthly Reconnect sessions on the first Saturday of each month from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
These sessions are open to all & are offered as a dana, so you can book via Instabook & pay what you feel appropriate on the day
Please get in touch for more information
Mindfulness has become almost a household term in recent times. Its popularity has expanded hugely as people feel the benefits of practice and research provides insight to explain why this is. The value and beauty of mindfulness is not well supported by the use of words as it is experiential but this definition taken from may come close to defining its essence:
It is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally with curiosity and kindness
Jon Kabat Zinn
Mindfulness means paying attention to things as they are in any given moment, however they are, rather than as we want them to be
Mark William
Through focusing on the present moment such as using the breath as an anchor we can observe our thoughts as they arise in the mind and with practise not to struggle with them, that thoughts come and go and that we are not our thoughts. We can come to learn that our thoughts and feelings are transient. They come and go and we can choose which ones to act on and that are helpful, bringing about appropriate responding to any given experience… this may lead to less spiralling of a negative thought providing less reactivity and greater steadiness and joy as we let these go and rest in the more healthy states of mind.
The research is forever increasing but below is a snap shot of some of the benefits, taken from Mindfulness a practical guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World Mark Williams and Danny Penman:
Numerous psychological studies have shown that regular meditators are happier and content than average
It can lead to a longer and healthier life.
Anxiety, depression and irritability all decrease with regular sessions of meditation.
Memory improves, reaction times become faster and mental and physical stamina increase.
Regular meditators enjoy better and more fulfilling relationships.
Studies worldwide have found that meditation reduces the key indicators of chronic stress, including hypertension.
Meditation has been found to be effective in reducing the impact of serious conditions, such as chronic pain and cancer and help to relieve dependence on substances such as alcohol.
Studies have shown that meditation bolsters the immune system to help fight off colds, flu and other diseases.)
Meditation can help us to cultivate a steady and compassionate awareness that can allow us to assess what we truly value in life and help us move towards them. It can help us to see our habits and conditioning so we might free ourselves of these and so lead a more nourishing and fulfilling life
Explore Mindfulness
Mindfulness has become almost a household term in recent times. Its popularity has expanded hugely as people feel the benefits of practice and research provides insight to explain why this is. The value and beauty of mindfulness is not well supported by the use of words as it is experiential but this definition taken from may come close to defining its essence:
It is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally with curiosity and kindness
Jon Kabat Zinn
Mindfulness means paying attention to things as they are in any given moment, however they are, rather than as we want them to be
Mark William
Through focusing on the present moment such as using the breath as an anchor we can observe our thoughts as they arise in the mind and with practise not to struggle with them, that thoughts come and go and that we are not our thoughts. We can come to learn that our thoughts and feelings are transient. They come and go and we can choose which ones to act on and that are helpful, bringing about appropriate responding to any given experience… this may lead to less spiralling of a negative thought providing less reactivity and greater steadiness and joy as we let these go and rest in the more healthy states of mind.
The research is forever increasing but below is a snap shot of some of the benefits, taken from Mindfulness a practical guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World Mark Williams and Danny Penman:
Numerous psychological studies have shown that regular meditators are happier and content than average
It can lead to a longer and healthier life.
Anxiety, depression and irritability all decrease with regular sessions of meditation.
Memory improves, reaction times become faster and mental and physical stamina increase.
Regular meditators enjoy better and more fulfilling relationships.
Studies worldwide have found that meditation reduces the key indicators of chronic stress, including hypertension.
Meditation has been found to be effective in reducing the impact of serious conditions, such as chronic pain and cancer and help to relieve dependence on substances such as alcohol.
Studies have shown that meditation bolsters the immune system to help fight off colds, flu and other diseases.)
Meditation can help us to cultivate a steady and compassionate awareness that can allow us to assess what we truly value in life and help us move towards them. It can help us to see our habits and conditioning so we might free ourselves of these and so lead a more nourishing and fulfilling life
Mindfulness Resources
Please explore our Mindfulness resources page to enjoy our offering of quotes, meditations & information you may find valuable to support your mindfulness practice
Testimonials
“Lynne introducing me to mindfulness was a pivotal moment in my life, it helped me find clarity in the present moment, to realise I have choices & tools to make those choices, creating space to breathe a little deeper”
— Katie
I attended the 8 week mindfulness course at Flow last year and I can honestly say that I'm so very grateful to both Katie and Lynne for introducing me to mindfulness. I had struggled with insomnia for years and after exhausting every outlet, Katie recommended I try mindfulness. Lynne, Your patience in the classes & sense of calm was infectious. It made me realise that I’d been taking for granted so many of life’s simple pleasures. I can't imagine being without it now & feel like a whole new world has opened up to me.
Thank you once again for all your gentleness and skill....I still practice mindfulness every day it’s the perfect way to calm my mind at the end of a busy day.
— Julie
“I went into the mindfulness course with a little trepidation but came out feeling at ease. Through the 8 weeks I learnt to communicate better and more present rather thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Through mindfulness techniques I learnt to understand my thought and feelings better meaning I felt like I could talk more openly about them. I helped me to deal with anxiety, stress and teaching my mind to be less busy. Lynne has a calm and settling manner which makes for welcome and relaxed atmosphere great for mindful practice”
— Guy
Wow what an amazing experience this course was !!!! when people say life changing this totally tops it still 2 years on I’m continuing to daily use things the Tools That I have learnt Lynnes voice is so therapeutic I’ve even downloaded her short meditation practices. This is definitely they way forward and great for anybody who is new too mindfulness/meditation Treat yourself and get too know you
— Tamsin