8-week-Mindfulness Meditation Courses in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
“A gentle pause from the fast pace of everyday life.Slowing down, reconnecting and returning to yourself and the present moment. Meditation gives rise to relaxation in the body, peace and stillness in the mind.”
-Saguna
8-Week Mindfulness Course in Clacton | Serving Tendring & Colchester
Happiness depends entirely on your mind
Meditation helps you gain inner calmness and mindfulness cultivates greater attentive awareness.
Through mindfulness meditation you can train your mind to let go of the past and to stop worrying about the future. You learn to live in the present.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with anxiety, or a persistent cloud of low mood, you do not have to navigate it alone. This foundational 8-week course is for those who want to quiet the mind and reclaim a sense of inner peace.
Rather than letting worrisome thoughts control your day, you will learn practical, grounded, life changing mindfulness meditation tools right here in the Tendring District.
Located in the peaceful setting of Point Clear, (near St. Osyth) in Clacton-on-Sea, this structured 8 week journey provides a calm, safe environment, just 30 minutes from Colchester and easily accessible from Frinton-on-Sea, Harwich, Brightlingsea and Manningtree.
Step away from the internal noise and give yourself the space to breath deeply again.
Flexible Paths For Your Journey:
Group Evening Courses: Typically held from 19:00 - 21:00, with flexibility to align smoothly with the group’s collective rhythm.
Group Daytime Courses: Arranged beautifully around the availability and comfort of the participants.
Private One-To-One Courses: Arranged completely at your own pace, either in person or Online from the comfort of your home.
Class structure: 2 hours weekly for the duration of 8 weeks. Total of 16 hours.
Location: Katarina Tilley Meditation Centre, in Point Clear, nr. St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea (Tendring area).
Investment: Option 1 - Group course £225 per person. Option 2- One-to-One £275.
You will receive a course manual and access to private meditation videos recordings, with both courses. Deposit £60, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Small groups: Maximum of 4 participants.
8-Week Mindfulness Meditation Course Outline
Week 1: Foundations of Successful Meditation
Theory: Exploring the core benefits of meditation, building self-awareness, understanding the voice in your head, and learning to observe thoughts.
Practice: Introduction to a short mindfulness meditation and a guided visualisation meditation.
Week 2: Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
Theory: Weaving mindfulness into your daily routine, learning to live in the present moment, understanding the benefits of mindfulness and cultivating a beginner’s mind.
Practice: Practical mindfulness exercise and a dedicated body awareness meditation.
Week 3: Awareness, Beliefs, and Stress Management
Theory: Awaking to greater awareness, understanding why thoughts are not facts, learning to manage thoughts, the power of beliefs and navigating stress and emotions.
Practice: Guided mindfulness exercise and a mindfulness of breath meditation.
Week 4: Interrupting Thoughts and Mindful Movement
Theory: Recognising and interrupting negative thought loops, focusing on the good, learning how to manage emotions and the principles of mindfulness in movement.
Practice: Mindful movements and deep listening meditation.
Week 5: Navigating Difficult Emotions & Mindful Walking
Theory: Practical approach for dealing with difficult emotions, learning about mindful walking and how to do it.
Practice: Walking meditation. and a dedicated compassion practice.
Week 6: Cultivating Love and Compassion
Theory: Exploring wholeness, love, loving kindness and compassion.
Practice: Heart-centred loving kindness meditation.
Week 7: Awakening to Your True Self
Theory: Moving beyond identification with the mind and body. Beginning to know the truth of who you are—a limitless being beyond thoughts, feelings, and sensations. and awakening to your true Self.
Practice: Self-enquiry meditation.
Week 8: The Art of Letting Go
Theory: Understanding the root causes of suffering, the power of letting go and the importance of values.
Practice: Practising open awareness during the Pure Awareness meditation.
Bespoke One-to-One Meditation Classes , In Clacton & Online
These private classes are designed entirely for those who wish to learn at their own pace, need a flexible structure, and prefer the absolute freedom of sharing what is important to you privately.
You can learn guided meditations, mantra meditations, and mindfulness meditations completely tailored to you. Take as many or as few classes as you wish - weekly, fortnight or monthly, to suit your needs.
Structure: 45 minute, private one-to-one class.
Timing: Flexible daytime or evening classes arranged to fit your schedule.
Investment: £25 per class.
How We Gather
Sessions are held in person at my peaceful space in Point Clear, nr. St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea (convenient for Frinton, Harwich, Colchester, Ipswich and Tendring), Essex or Online from the comfort of your home.
I will be delighted to assist you in, leading a more peaceful lifestyle, so that you can gain a greater quality of life.
Weekly Drop-in Meditation Sessions
Come As You Are. Breathe. Reset.
You do not need any previous experience, nor a quiet mind, to step into this group. These ongoing weekly sessions are an open invitation to simply pause, let go of the heavy demands of your week, and rest in a space of pure safety and stillness.
Whether you are looking to calm a busy mind, dissolve daily stress, or deepen your consistent practice, you are warmly welcomed to sit with us in a supportive, non-judgmental group environment.
Meditating in a group setting holds a unique, amplified group energy. Gathering together creates a nourishing and supportive space that naturally helps your mind settle, allowing you to access a deeper state of focus, presence and calm, with far less distraction. To preserve the peace and intimacy of our group, spaces are kept small and personal.
Class Details & Investment
Class Details: Fridays from 10:00 - 11:00.
Investment: £10 per session.
Number of group participants: Maximum of 8 participants.
How We Gather
Our group meets in person in Point Clear, Clacton-on-Sea (welcoming seekers from across Tendring, Essex.
Mindfulness Meditation Retreats, in Clacton
A Beautiful Day Just For You, To Let Go Of Stress And Relax Deeply
Mindfulness meditation retreats are helpful for letting go of stress, daily concerns, deepening your meditation practice, going deeper within yourself and enter into stillness and silence. Stillness and silence are very conducive to the nourishment and regeneration of ourselves.
Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to attend the half and full day retreats. We will practice guided sitting meditations, a laying down meditation, mindful walking, an active meditation and mindful eating.
Mindfulness is a way of gaining clarity of mind, insight and understanding into our true nature and become aware of how to gain equilibrium between mind and body, by exploring the inner being and by paying deliberate attention moment to moment, in our daily lives.
On this peaceful day, the focus will be on awareness of the present moment and we will examine what interferes with the establishment of mindful awareness, to enable us to practice mindfulness on an ongoing basis in our daily lives.
Mindful awareness enables us to be present with the things that arise within our moment to moment experience, with acceptance, detachment and calmness.
Retreat Details & Investment
Retreat structure: Silent retreat, led by meditation teacher. You will be practising different mindfulness meditations all through the day, including sitting, walking and/or other moving meditations. Please bring indoor shoes to wear and warm clothes, in case you feel cold, as you will be sitting still for most of the day.
Half day retreat hours: 10:00 - 14:00.
Full day retreat hours: 10:30 - 16:30.
Venue: Katarina Tilley Meditation Centre, Point Clear, near St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea (Tendring area).
Please bring indoor shoes to wear and warm clothes, in case you feel cold, as you will be sitting still for a good part of the day.
Food and drinks: Please bring your own lunch and a water bottle. Biscuits and hot drinks are included.
Investment: £65 for half day retreat and £85 full day retreat.
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Maximum 6 participants.
To book a place on a mindfulness meditation retreat, contact me by clicking the button below.
What People Are Saying
“I first met Katarina about 8 years ago. I had been trying to find ways to help manage anxiety. After completing an eight week mindfulness/meditation course I started to experience a new outlook on life. I then started attending regular meditation classes that she used to host and also attended various other “day courses”, which I also found to be very helpful and educational.
Katarina is a very caring and genuine person. The kind of person that makes you feel that you can truly trust sharing your fears with. She has helped me change my life radically and I would recommend her to everyone.”
— Matt
“I met Katarina 6 years ago this week, and it was very definite life changing moment for me, as well as a catalyst for enormous change. We completed a week of training together and then I sought her out months later for Mindfulness during a very challenging time in my life, and the rest really is history.
I did my Mindfulness Teacher training with her, and after the fabulous knowledge and experience gained from that, I was thrilled to be able to complete my Reiki training with her also, culminating in my recently acquired Reiki Masters qualification.
Katarina has an amazing presence about her. This coupled with her immense knowledge, her years of experience and her kind and thoughtful nature, make her an obvious choice for training, retreats and workshops.”
— Lindsey
“Although I have dabbled with meditation in the past Katarina taught us a different method of meditation each week and we therefore had an opportunity to try something new. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and now meditate every day as a result.
I feel that this course has had a very positive effect on my life - I now feel much calmer within myself, I am more mindful as I go through my day and am much calmer with my children - and husband!
Katarina is a patient, kind and knowledgeable teacher and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her course to anyone.”
— Katherine
Testimonials
“I have just finished Katarina’s meditation and mindfulness 8 week course and I’m happy that I found her, from week one I started seeing improvements in my stress levels and over the next few weeks with Katarina’s help, I had my emotions under control. I have become happy and calm and if I start to get problems I know I have the tools to change things around. Thank you Katarina for having so much patience and being so understanding. ” — Carol
“I wanted to send you thanks for the last 8 weeks. So much was packed into the sessions, each visit was valuable for me with practises and your presentation and teaching. It’s given me motivation to carry on with learning and daily practice during what has been a difficult year for me mentally. I have a greater sense of hope going forward.” — Kieran (name has been changed)
“I recently completed the mindfulness course and had some individual sessions with Katarina and I instantly felt a connection. She made me feel completely at ease allowing me to be open and honest. The daily practice of being in the present and meditating has had a significant impact on how I think and feel about myself and the world around me. I cannot thank Katarina enough and have recommended her to friends and colleagues so that they can benefit too.” — Ann (name has been changed).
“I have really enjoyed theses past 8 weeks, the course has really helped me it has helped me come out of my shell. I am completely different then I was in week 1. It has really helped build my confidence & I feel like I can do more now. I am not afraid to tell people what I am feeling & what I want. The best part of the course was the Secret Garden (meditation) back in week 2. That is the one I am mostly doing but I will continue with everything else I have learned from you in the course.” — Stacey
“Meditation has totally changed my outlook on life. I enjoy the whole process of being quiet, calm and re-discovering my inner self. Consequently, my relationships are much more relaxed and easy going. ” — Jill
“I found the course so beneficial personally. It opened doors I’d not explored before. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone seeking some peace in their life. And Katarina has a lovely gentle manner and easy to follow meditations.” - Janet
Retreat Testimonial: “What was I expecting from a day of silence? Escapism? Ways to improve my meditation? Was total silence possible with six other participants, in such close proximity?
The idea of monks and nuns going about their daily routines in silence and thought has always intrigued me - so I gave it a whirl!
I don’t have a problem being silent, having always been happy with my own company - it’s outside factors (i.e. noise) that spoils my serenity.
Katarina’s house is the epitome of calm - as soon as you enter you’ll feel at peace.The day started with introductions from everyone, each with our own reason for trying meditation and mindfulness. I think that the silent retreat is a must for those that do meditate, giving ideas for different forms of meditating and mindfulness - sitting, standing, lying, walking inside and walking outside (my favourite).
Throughout the day we meditated, ate, drank, walked - all in silence, not even eye contact was permitted (more difficult than you would think when in a house full of strangers).
Towards the end of the day a thought came to me (appropriately): If you’re not thinking about the past and you’re not thinking about the future then there is very little to think about - try mindfulness next time you make a cup of tea - the only thing to think about is what flavour tea you are going to try!
To answer my original questions - It is possible to be a silent order and I got what I expected - and more - deeper insight into my own stress triggers, ideas for more successful meditation and total refreshment of body and mind.
I left Katarina’s house calm and refreshed - it could become an addictive state! - I’ll have to limit myself to this little luxury twice a year!”
— Jenny
