Enrolment for MBSR Feb 2026 Open!
‘Tell me and I’ll forget,
Teach me and I’ll remember,
Involve me and I’ll learn.’
-Confucian School, 300bc
Your 9-Week Journey starts 5th February 2026
Accessibility is our priority. You choose your financial investment, no questions asked,
from the sliding scale below. No hidden fees or added extras.
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I am often unable to meet my basic needs and need support to do this work.
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I am able to meet my basic needs.
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I feel abundant/I have savings/I own my home/ I am able to to support others to do this work.
What is MBSR?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course is one of the most well-known modern methods of mindfulness training in the world. It was developed in the late 1970s by Jon Kabat-Zinn in a hospital in Massachusetts, USA and is now taught all over the world. There have been thousands of research studies published evidencing its wide ranging benefits, including reducing stress, improved emotional self-regulation and increased empathy and compassion for ourselves and others.
The practices and methods taught in the program are deeply rooted in the ancient Buddhist practice of mindfulness meditation. However, the course itself is not religious as Jon Kabat-Zinn wanted to draw out the profound mental training methods from traditional mindfulness meditation and make them accessible to anyone, no matter what religious background or belief system. MBSR is strongly influenced by modern psychology, neuroscience & pedagogy. This course is evidence based and backed by the latest research in the field.
“A mindfulness course introduces practices and skills that aim to bring about a different way of relating to experience, replacing an old mode of ‘fixing and repairing’ problems with a mode of allowing things to be as they are in order to see more clearly how best to respond.”
– Jon Kabat-Zinn
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An orientation session on February 5th. This session prepares the group for what the next two months involve.
8 weekly 2.5 hour in person sessions.
A 6 hour silent practice retreat day usually held between weeks 6 and 7 on a weekend.
Think about this course as 8 weeks of home practice with some sessions thrown in. Home practice will be given each week to complete between sessions and will be 20-40 minutes of formal meditation a day with some informal practices to weave into everyday life. You will be given a selection of recorded meditations and a handbook to accompany the course with supportive material to read. -
The course is very experiential, which means we learn mainly through meditating together and sharing experiences of the practice in a particular way guided by the teacher, called inquiry. There will be opportunities to share with the whole group in pairs/ small groups. There is no pressure to share every week, it listening is also full participation.
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There will be meditations where we lie down on the floor, sit on the floor or a chair and also mindful movement practices such as walking and mindful yoga (which can be done in a chair too if needed).
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You have tried to learn meditation from apps and books but you haven’t been able to make it stick or still feel like you don’t “get it”.
You have no experience in mindfulness whatsoever and want to give yourself a strong grounding in the basics.
You already meditate but would like to deepen your practice or feel you would benefit from the support of a group and teachers.
You would like to develop a consistent daily meditation practice. -
You are currently going through a period of severe depression/ anxiety or mental illness. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t ever come on the course but it may mean waiting until the next one may be a more supportive decision.
You are looking for therapy - MBSR may be therapeutic but it is not a form of therapy. It may be that you wish to do the course alongside seeing your/a therapist/professional.
You have experienced a big life upheaval recently, such as a bereavement, job loss or divorce/separation. It may be wise to wait until you are a bit more settled before making the committing this course requires.
We will chat this through during the discovery call, which can happen before or after your choose to pay your deposit. With a full, no questions asked, refund on your deposit if you decide it is not right for you, during the call.
Meet Your Teachers
Jennifer Hannibal
Katie Austin
14 years ago Jen discovered MBSR due to her own chronic pain. It gave her the tools to start to thrive, instead of just survive, in a world where the medical system was offering her very little hope at the time.
During her travels over a decade ago, she explored countless contemplative traditions. During a Vipassana Retreat in Java 2017, clarity struck and she knew she wanted to pass on the gift of meditation.
In 2024 she graduated with a Master’s Degree specialising in Teaching Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. Since then she has enjoyed facilitating Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction via a variety of avenues including corporate, mental health charities, a psychodynamic clinic and on a grass roots level. She has worked with a wide range of clients including those with complex mental health needs.
Katie discovered mindfulness in 2014 during a challenging period of life. She found the practice transformational, helping her to navigate life's highs and lows with greater ease and compassion.
Katie completed her mindfulness teacher training through Bangor University's post-graduate diploma and The Mindfulness Network's teacher certification over a period of 6 years. She also is registered with BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness Approaches.)
She has a dedicated personal mindfulness and yoga practice and goes on regular silent meditation retreats.Katie has also been a certified yoga teacher since 2016, trained in vinyasa, yin, restorative, seasonal yoga and pregnancy yoga.
Katie's approach is warm and welcoming, with the core value of empowering her participants to uncover their own inner wisdom.
"Everybody has awareness, mindfulness just helps you to access it" 〰️
You Deserve Rest 〰️
"How are you already being mindful?" 〰️
Time to Write a New Story 〰️
"You're already doing it" 〰️
Dream it 〰️
"Everybody has awareness, mindfulness just helps you to access it" 〰️ You Deserve Rest 〰️ "How are you already being mindful?" 〰️ Time to Write a New Story 〰️ "You're already doing it" 〰️ Dream it 〰️
How to Book:
If you are certain, please go ahead and send us your deposit via the booking page. We will be in touch with a discovery call in the next few weeks, to give space for questions, to make sure this is the right time for you to join, and to create a payment plan if needed. If you choose not to go ahead during this call, a full refund of your deposit will be issued. Please see FAQ’s below for other details around refunds and more.
If you would like to chat to either of us before you send a deposit you can contact me here and Katie via her website.
t: (+44) 07745154165 e: hello@wildlotusjen.com
FAQs
Q: What if there is a week I can’t come?
A: It is okay to miss one session but if you know in advance you will be missing more than one we would advise waiting until you can attend the whole course.
Q: Who is the course suitable for?
A: The course is suitable for total newbies to meditation and mindfulness but also for experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice or wish to have the support of group learning.
Q: What if I hate speaking in a group?
The group will be no larger than 12 people (+2 teachers). We understand speaking in front of a group can be some people’s worst nightmare! There will be no pressure to speak each week; listening is full participation, however, as you get to know the group better you may begin to feel more comfortable. There will be opportunities to talk in smaller groups of one or two as well throughout the course.
Q: Where will the sessions be held?
A: The sessions will be held at The Community Orchard in Newquay.
Q: Is there a payment plan available?
A: We require a £100 deposit to secure your spot or you can pay in full upon booking. We can also organise a payment plan where you pay in two or three instalments.
Q: What if I am on medication?
A: You can still take part in the course if you are on medication but please let us know about this. It may be wise to consult your doctor or therapist before taking part.
Q: Will I need to bring anything to the sessions?
A: You will need to bring warm clothes, a blanket and something to drink if you want it. We will provide equipment for the meditations, however, you may want to invest in a yoga mat and meditation cushion or bench to practice with at home, but this isn’t essential. You can use ordinary household cushions or a chair to sit on too and do the yoga movements on a rug or carpeted floor.
Q: What is the course cancellation policy?
A: The £100 deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel any time up until 1 month until the start date you will receive a refund (minus deposit). If you cancel between 1 month and 2 weeks before the beginning of the course you will receive a 50% refund (minus deposit). If you cancel after 22nd January and at any time during the course the course fee is non-refundable.
Q: What happens on the retreat day?
A: The retreat day will be 6 hours dedicated to silent mindfulness practice. It is a real chance to deepen the experiential learning of the course.
Q: Can I join if I limited mobility?
A: Absolutely. The mindful movement can be done on a chair or on the floor. If you are unsure please get in touch.
Q: When is the retreat day?
A: This usually falls on a weekend between week-6 & 7 of the course. Date TBC.
What People Are Saying
“I would totally recommend the course. It has been transformational for me in small ways and big. Both Katie and Jen are amazing mentors - offering guidance not judgement. I felt happy and encouraged to be open, which helped deepen my practice.”
— Participant feedback Feb 2022
“This was an amazing introduction to mindfulness. I’ve learnt so much over the 8 weeks - lessons that I hope to take into my daily life. Such as how to understand stress, my reactions to it and how to navigate it. Also the importance of pause and reflection and how nurturing this is to our minds and bodies. Jen and Katie are fantastic, committed and supportive teachers. I wish I could do it all again!”
— Participant feedback Feb 2022
“The course gave me time out of my everyday life. It included access to a variety of guided mindfulness meditations.
The group and teachers were very supportive and the course handbook is great!”