The Manchester Mindfulness Festival (4th Edition)

Following three successful and nourishing events, we are delighted to announce the 4th edition! Early bird tickets are now available.

Optional Retreat Day on Friday 18th October

A silent Retreat Day takes place on Friday 18 October. This Mindfulness retreat meets BAMBA’s Good Practice Guidelines and will be facilitated by registered Mindfulness Teachers (names tbc). This special, spacious day will take place in the Green Room of The Bridgewater Hall between 09:30 and 16:30. A light vegetarian lunch and refreshments are included in the price of the ticket.

The retreat CAN be booked separately or as a combined ticket with the main festival event on Saturday.

Main Festival Day on Saturday 19th October

This is the main event on Saturday with keynotes and workshops taking place in the Barbirolli Room and Circle Foyer of the Bridgwater Hall. Coffee/tea and water are provided, but lunch is not included in the price of the ticket.

Speakers confirmed so far:

Dr Tamara Russell (neuroscientist, author, clinical psychologist, martial arts expert, leading innovator in mindfulness, and Director of The Mindfulness Centre of Excellence)

Prof Ruth Baer (Director, Master of Studies in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, University of Oxford)

Kalyana Bliss (Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Trauma-Informed Yoga)

Liz Lord, MSc (MSt Tutor University of Oxford, OMF Teacher, Mindfulness Supervisor)

Previous speakers included:

Prof Rebecca Crane, Prof Mark Williams, Prof Willem Kuyken, Dr Ken Lunn,
Dr Phil Startin, Liz Lord, Kalyana Bliss, Imani Sorhaindo, Louise Haynes,
Sue Tibbles, Lucy Woods, Chris Ruane, and many more Mindfulness experts!

The Manchester Mindfulness Festival is an independent, not-for-profit event that aims to serve the community with a comprehensive programme filled with highly informative mindfulness-based talks and workshops, making mindfulness more easily available to everyone and inspiring ripples across the region and beyond. The festival is entirely not-for-profit and all proceeds from ticket sales go towards covering event costs, with any profit reinvested in next year’s event.
The festival enables many connections, leading to the creation of community initiatives, creative partnerships, and other projects based on the social application of mindfulness, a practice that often appears as me-centric due to its inward focus but can significantly contribute to a more inclusive world.

Official Website: https://www.manchestermindfulnessfestival.com/

We aim to make the event as accessible as possible. Concessions are available.

Please contact:

[email protected] or 07884 076 893.

Students can avail of a 15% discount. Please message us to obtain the promo code.

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ALSO: The Resources Hub at the festival is an opportunity to freely share information about YOUR mindfulness projects for the community. Get in touch for more info.

BE A PARTNER!

Get in touch if you wish to be a Partner of the Manchester Mindfulness Festival! We are particularly keen to give local charities an opportunity to raise their profile during our event. We also welcome ethical Sponsors!

ACCESSIBILITY

Our aim is to make the Manchester Mindfulness Festival as accessible as possible to visitors with visible and non-visible disabilities. We will endeavour to make your visit as safe and comfortable as possible. For example, a BSL sign language interpreter will be available on the day upon request, or special seating arrangements can be provided. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your requirements and we will liaise with the venue and the entire event team to establish how all necessary arrangements can be made.

FAQ's

Do I have to attend the full day? You are welcome to stay for the full day or attend only your chosen talks/workshops. Please note that you can't purchase individual sessions, your ticket is for the whole day. There is no need to pre-book any specific sessions, you can choose on the day.

Do I need to have a daily Mindfulness practice? No, you are welcome to explore our introductory and more advanced sessions. Mindfulness experience is not required.

Is Mindfulness safe? Although our speakers and facilitators are professionals and Mindfulness practice is generally very safe, you take part at your own risk and we ask you to stop practicing if you feel uncomfortable and let a member of staff know if you require psychological help.

If I can no longer attend, can I get a refund? You can request a refund up to 30 days before the event.

What about Covid-19 restrictions? We adhere to the latest capacity restrictions and rules set out by the Government.

Is this a religious/spiritual event? No. Although it is generally considered that Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism, Mindfulness can be experienced and practiced entirely secularly. The Manchester Mindfulness Festival has no intention to purposefully promote any religion.

What do I need to bring/wear? A casual dress code applies at the festival. As some sessions will include longer meditations, it is important that you feel comfortable during the practice.

Does the ticket price include catering? Coffee/tea/water will be freely available at the festival, but this is not a catered event. Given the central location of the venue, there is a range of local shops and cafes to visit during the lunch break.

Host or Publisher Christoph Spiessens