Introducing Mindfulness – 3-Week Beginner Course in Southsea

Schedule

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Southsea Play Cafe | Portsmouth, EN

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In brief: A gentle 3-week introduction to mindfulness in a small, friendly group.
Learn simple, practical tools to ease stress, improve sleep, and find calm in everyday life — no experience needed.
Sundays 5–6 pm · Southsea Play Café · Starts Jan 18
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A calm, supportive space to learn mindfulness skills for everyday life.
Join a small, friendly group for this 3-week course designed especially for beginners (or anyone returning after a break).
We’ll explore simple, practical ways to bring mindfulness into everyday life — helping you pause, reset, and respond with more awareness.
Who it’s for:
▪️ Anyone curious about mindfulness and where to begin
▪️ Those feeling stretched, on autopilot, or wanting a gentler reset
▪️ People looking for practical tools for stress, overthinking or better sleep
What you’ll gain:
▪️ Techniques to pause and steady yourself when life feels busy
▪️ Ways to ease overthinking and respond more calmly
▪️ Gentle practices to support better sleep and emotional wellbeing
▪️ Confidence to continue your mindfulness practice beyond the course
Course details:
🗓 Sundays 5–6 pm — Jan 18, 25 & Feb 1, 2026
📍 Southsea Play Café, Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LS
👥 Small group (max 10)
💷 £60 — includes all three sessions, home-practice audios, and handouts
Why join this course:
▪️ Teacher-led and beginner-friendly
▪️ Small group with space to pause, reflect, and ask questions
▪️ Grounded, practical approach — no jargon or pressure to 'get it right'
Run by qualified mindfulness teacher Elisa Riutta, founder of South Coast Mindfulness.
How to book:
Email to [email protected] or
Call/text/WhatsApp 079 61 378 891.
👉 Full course details: https://www.southcoastmindfulness.com/introducing-mindfulness-im
What to bring:
Just yourself — comfortable clothing, optional cushion if you prefer. Chairs and sofas for sitting. Practices are done seated.
Cancellation & access:
Full refund for cancellations more than 14 days before start date.
Please get in touch about any access needs — all are welcome.
Spaces are limited to 10 participants — early booking is recommended.
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