Classes, trainings, workshops & retreats

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If you can’t afford a class I have 13 free meditations on the FREE app Insight Timer, available on android, iPhone or web browser. 

I appreciate your interest in my mindful training. x


December 2023

Event Day and Date Time Book
Nourishing Winter Day Retreat
Nourishing Winter Day Retreat
Saturday 9 December 9.30 - 4.00pm
Christmas mindfulness class in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
A yearly Christmas tradition - charity mindfulness class with chocolate meditation, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Thursday 14 December 8.00 - 9.15pm
Online Winter Solstice Ceremony
Come celebrate the darkest day and the returning of the light...
Thursday 21 December 8.30 - 10pm

January 2024

Event Day and Date Time Book
Positive Neuroplasticity Training
Beat the brain's negativity bias and find calm strength, confidence, and joy. Join us for an experiential journey to lasting happiness.
Tuesday 9 January 2024 7 - 9.30pm

February 2024

Event Day and Date Time Book
Weekend Retreat at the Marine Hotel, Ballycastle
Escape the daily grind and treat yourself to a weekend of inner peace, rest and nourishment in the beautiful seaside location of Ballycastle at our special mindful self-compassion retreat at the Marine Hotel.
Friday 29 February - Sunday 25 February 5pm Friday - 3.30 Sunday

April 2024

Event Day and Date Time Book
Spring Silent Retreat @Drumalis
Retreats are the BEST way to deepen your spiritual practice of meditation, mindfulness and self-care. Give your head peace.
Fri 12 - Sun 14 April 2024 4.30 Fri - 4pm Sun

November 2024

Event Day and Date Time Book
Silent Retreat @Drumalis
A retreat is the best way to deepen your mindfulness practice and give your self a wee break xx
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November 4.30 Fri - 4pm Sun

Spring Silent Retreat @Drumalis

This retreat is now SOLD OUT (all those from the last retreat rebooked). Please contact us at mindfulmind@outlook.com if you would like to be added to the WAITING LIST. Please detail your mindfulness/retreat experience when requesting a waiting list place. Thank you x

To be the first to hear about our events you can be added to our mindful members ‘What’s App’ group, please email in the first instance. Thank you.

Sometimes we get so busy and caught up that we have no time to reflect on where we are and where we are going, we need to take time out.

Sometimes our spiritual practice that meant so much to us slips.

We need a retreat to recharge and reboot! Preferably in a beautiful, peaceful place, like Drumalis Retreat Centre. 🙂

On this special retreat, there will be lots of practice and space, time and silence. There will be time to read, reflect and ease our way into Spring 2024.

We will start with tea on arrival from 4.30pm on friday and finish with a cup of tea on Sunday afternoon between 3-4pm.

It’s a real chance to deepen your practice. The schedule includes meditation, outdoor mindful walks, and deep relaxation practices incorporating self-compassion and mindfulness throughout.

Some experience of meditation, mindfulness, and/or yoga is necessary.

The cost includes two evening meals on Friday and Saturday. Two breakfasts and two lunches on Saturday and Sunday plus teas, coffees, and biscuits on the breaks.

All the accommodation is ensuite, warm, and very comfortable. The retreat centre is set in beautiful grounds right on the Antrim coast – a 40-minute drive from Belfast.

All rooms are sole occupancy. You can share a room twin or double, please name the person you want to share with. The cost per person so is the same regardless.

All food is vegetarian. Please let me know if you have other dietary requirements. Also inform me if you have any physical impairments or anything else you think i need to know in order to make your experience as good as possible 🙂

There are only 20 places and they will fill up fast so book your spot with a deposit asap – full payment due March 2024.

If slots sell out I will run a waiting list x just email me at mindfulmind@outlook.comaccommodation

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

What people said about my previous retreats at Drumalis:

“Great experience! Peaceful setting, couldn’t have been better! You really helped me understand mindfulness and ‘come home’. Edith Doran

“It was really lovely, I genuinely enjoyed all of it. It helped me relax completely. I want to explore this way of being more. My room was beautiful. The views over the garden were stunning.” Melissa Joyce

Really appreciated the whole experience which was very calming and meditative. I liked the peaceful room, gardens and staff.” Eric Morrison

“I liked the mixture of different styles of meditation /mindful practice, the permission to opt-out, no pressure, no judgment. Loved the whole program options and choices. Private room, very clean, lovely location. It was wonderful nurturing and supportive, thank you Bridgeen.” Julie

“I loved all of it. It came at a really opportune time in my life, the loving-kindness was especially great. The rooms were well-appointed and comfortable. The surroundings are very beautiful.” Terri

“I liked the space and time to stop and be and to remember who I am and what I have. Beautiful setting, calm and peaceful. It was wonderful, calming, steading, space, time, self-care, lovely group, lots of variety and chance to come home.” Pauline

“I enjoyed the guided meditations as it helped me to ‘switch off’, it has inspired me to get back to this practice. The setting and grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very comfortable.” Clare

“I liked all of the program, loved the time given to walking and private time. I found the silence difficult at the start during meals but felt it was beneficial. I liked the food and the clean tidy room and the peaceful ambiance. Enjoyed the experience, it helped me to relax and taught me to love and be kind to myself so I can do this for others.” Tracey Sproule.

It is possible to pay offline contact me via mindfulmind@outlook.com

As always tickets for Immeasurable Minds events are not refundable or transferable. Thank you.

12-14 April

Dates: Fri 12 - Sun 14 April 2024
Times: 4.30 Fri - 4pm Sun
Location: Drumalis, Larne
Cost: £300

Silent Retreat @Drumalis

To be the first to hear about our events you can be added to our mindful members ‘What’s App’ group, please email in the first instance. Thank you.

Sometimes we get so busy and caught up that we have no time to reflect on where we are and where we are going, we need to take time out.

Sometimes our spiritual practice that meant so much to us slips.

We need a retreat to recharge and reboot! Preferably in a beautiful, peaceful place, like Drumalis Retreat Centre. 🙂

On this special retreat, there will be lots of practice and space, time and silence. There will be time to read, reflect and ease our way into Winter 2024.

We will start with tea on arrival from 4.30pm on Friday and finish with a cup of tea on Sunday afternoon between 3-4pm.

It’s a real chance to deepen your practice. The schedule includes meditation, outdoor mindful walks, and deep relaxation practices incorporating self-compassion and mindfulness throughout.

Some experience of meditation, mindfulness, and/or yoga is necessary.

The cost includes two evening meals on Friday and Saturday. Two breakfasts and two lunches on Saturday and Sunday plus teas, coffees, and biscuits on the breaks.

All the accommodation is ensuite, warm, and very comfortable. The retreat centre is set in beautiful grounds right on the Antrim coast – a 40-minute drive from Belfast.

All rooms are sole occupancy. You can share a room twin or double, please name the person you want to share with. The cost per person so is the same regardless.

All food is vegetarian. Please let me know if you have other dietary requirements. Also inform me if you have any physical impairments or anything else you think i need to know in order to make your experience as good as possible 🙂

There are only 20 places and they will fill up fast so book your spot with a deposit asap – full payment due October 2024.

If slots sell out I will run a waiting list x just email me at mindfulmind@outlook.com

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

What people said about my previous retreats at Drumalis:

“Great experience! Peaceful setting, couldn’t have been better! You really helped me understand mindfulness and ‘come home’. Edith Doran

“It was really lovely, I genuinely enjoyed all of it. It helped me relax completely. I want to explore this way of being more. My room was beautiful. The views over the garden were stunning.” Melissa Joyce

Really appreciated the whole experience which was very calming and meditative. I liked the peaceful room, gardens and staff.” Eric Morrison

“I liked the mixture of different styles of meditation /mindful practice, the permission to opt-out, no pressure, no judgment. Loved the whole program options and choices. Private room, very clean, lovely location. It was wonderful nurturing and supportive, thank you Bridgeen.” Julie

“I loved all of it. It came at a really opportune time in my life, the loving-kindness was especially great. The rooms were well-appointed and comfortable. The surroundings are very beautiful.” Terri

“I liked the space and time to stop and be and to remember who I am and what I have. Beautiful setting, calm and peaceful. It was wonderful, calming, steading, space, time, self-care, lovely group, lots of variety and chance to come home.” Pauline

“I enjoyed the guided meditations as it helped me to ‘switch off’, it has inspired me to get back to this practice. The setting and grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very comfortable.” Clare

“I liked all of the program, loved the time given to walking and private time. I found the silence difficult at the start during meals but felt it was beneficial. I liked the food and the clean tidy room and the peaceful ambiance. Enjoyed the experience, it helped me to relax and taught me to love and be kind to myself so I can do this for others.” Tracey Sproule.

It is possible to pay offline contact me via mindfulmind@outlook.com

As always tickets for Immeasurable Minds events are not refundable or transferable. Thank you.

15-17 November

Dates: Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November
Times: 4.30 Fri - 4pm Sun
Location: Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne
Cost: £300

Past Events

Below are previous Immeasurable Minds events

 

‘We were made for these times’ – 10 week bookclub

Building on the success of previous bookclubs I am offering this wonderful opportunity to study student of Thich Nhat Hanh, Kaira Jewel Lingo’s book ‘We were made for these times’. I was lucky enough to know Kaira Jewel when she was a nun in Plum Village and I admire her very much. The very title of this book gives me hope and hope that my daughter is also made for her times that are coming in the next twenty years.

This is the slimmest volume we’ve studied in bookclub but I think there will be plenty of material to keep us going through the winter. You are very welcome to join us for 2 hours of exploration, investigation, and deep sharing and learning.

Each week there will be a meditation, some reading, group discussion, and some specific exercises as recommended in the book.

This is a 10-week course every Tuesday from Tuesday 3 October via Zoom.

You need to purchase your own copy of the book (in any format).

There are some prerequisites.

1. You must already be familiar with basic mindfulness practices and ideally have completed a 6 or 8-week mindfulness course with a teacher.

2. You must be able to use zoom and ‘whats app’ all course communication is via a group ‘whats app’.

Please read to the end of Chapter 1, in preparation for the first night. We will read one chapter a week. Please note there is a commitment to read the book each week.

Payment of the course fee is also accepted via Paypal.

Please email Bridgeen at mindfulmind@outlook.com if you have any questions.

This is what the cohort who completed the Inner Child book in said about the bookclub:

“The fact that this is a zoom class does not take away from the feeling of connection with others. It has really improved my mental well-being- I’d highly recommend it to anyone.”

“Bridgeen in her bookclub’s creates a space for people to learn experientially what cannot be taught.”

“The book club isn’t just an opportunity to explore the teachings from the book but it is an opportunity to connect with like minded people who you can call your friends!”

“Being part of Bridgeen’s Buddhist Bookclub has been a truly wonderful experience, I have found it to be a very supportive environment for learning and sharing. The teachings within are truly transformative and it’s been amazing to have the opportunity to study some of the Buddhist teachings in greater depth. Have met some wonderful human beings along the way!”

“The support and insights of the group members are what transform the reading of these books into an invaluable life lesson.”

“..gr8 group and gr8 teacher..”

The Buddhist Bookclub had been one of the most life changing experiences I’ve ever had. Both books reviewed have not only helped me to change my perspective on life but they’ve also helped me to live a calmer, peaceful life, which has helped me to exude presence. That is the best gift that anyone could give you. Thank you Bridgeen.”

“Wonderful, relaxed way access Buddhist teachings maintain your meditation practice.”

“I really recommend this book club. It’s great to share views about the book which I may not have thought of myself. It’s good to connect with people who want to work on themselves and I really enjoyed the meditation every week.”

“The bookclub has given me the structure I need to read the book, and I have learnt so much from sharing within the group. It has helped me understand the many benefits of mindfulness, not just for me but for everyone I interact with.”

“Sharing and developing a new insight is a unique approach to self development.”

“The bookclubs are an amazing, safe environment to read, listen, share and discuss all aspects of the book and feel and know the wisdom, support, energy and wisdom of the group. An amazing experience for nurturing the practice and inner contentment, compassion, joy and growth.”

Exceptionally professional, experienced, present and kind, Bridgeen’s leading of the group creates an oasis with nourishment for my personal development. Thank you 😊.”

“I have found the book club to be an absolute brilliant experience. I have learnt so much and gained great healing. I can’t thank you enough xx”

Bridgeen’s first Buddhist book club started last November 2021 with ‘the heart of the Buddha’s teaching’. It was a great success with 14 attendees who really enjoyed the opportunity to study the book together. This is what they said:

“BBBC was a transformative experience which has helped me to become more mindful in so many unexpected ways. Bridgeen holds such a loving space for you to explore the inner workings of your mind and improve your mindful practices. This is such a worthy club which truly enriches your life experience. I would recommend it to everyone.”

“A wonderful way to come to these teachings.”

“Bridgeen is an amazing person with a wealth of information which I am so lucky to have shared with her since beginning of lockdown. Much Gratitude to you Bridgeen x”

“A perfect book to start with, wonderful open and insightful online community, feel good factor. Bridgeen is an uplifting’ fun and wise facilitator/leader :)”

“Learning, meditation, discussion connecting with others. What is not to love.”

“Bridgeen’s Buddhist bookclub is a truly wonderful thing! An opportunity to delve a little deeper into the Buddhist teachings. Having the opportunity to share thoughts and experiences with a group of like minded practitioners has been both enlightening and uplifting and I am looking forward to the next chapter! Namaste🙏”

“An opportunity to learn with like minded people.”

“Expand your dharma with like minded people, its all good. :-)”

“There is nothing like active shared learning to transform our emotions.”

“Very helpful to read as a group. Being read sections also helped make points clearer. Sometimes hearing it read made it just click in my understanding. I also was comfortable not fully understanding, my need for learning and understanding became clear. I never felt this was a negative in fact the group supported me to accept that and enjoy the process of learning. Smaller groups also a nice way to get to know each other and to hear each other. It gave an opportunity to deepen the discussion and I felt it lead to an even deeper discussion afterward. The meditations were a great way to start and overall the experience and learning has been a very nice way to spend a winter evening.”

Refunds are not available- thanks for your understanding.

3 October

Dates: Tuesday 3 October
Times: 7.30-9.30pm
Location: Your own space
Cost: £150

Self-Compassion Day Retreat

“From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile, drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Sometimes we get so busy and caught up that we have no time to reflect on where we are, what we’re doing, and where we are going. We need to take time out.  Preferably in a peaceful beautiful place, like Dunmurry’s hidden treasure Hidden Huntley.

 This will be a true day of rest. You will be catered for with delicious food and refreshments (all vegetarian). There will be lots of space, time, and silence with guided self-compassion practices to support your restoration.

It’s a real chance to deepen your practice. The schedule includes meditation, mindful outdoor walks, and deep relaxation practices incorporating self-compassion and mindfulness.

Some experience in meditation, mindfulness, and/or yoga is desirable.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

What people said about my previous in-person mindful self-compassion retreats:

“Great experience! Peaceful setting, it couldn’t have been better! You really helped me understand mindfulness and ‘come home’. Edith Doran

“It was really lovely, I genuinely enjoyed all of it. It helped me relax completely. I want to explore this way of being more. My room was beautiful.  The views over the garden were stunning.” Melissa Joyce

“Really appreciated the whole experience which was very calming and meditative. I liked the peaceful room, gardens, and staff.” Eric Morrison

“I loved all of it. It came at a really opportune time in my life, the loving-kindness was especially great. The rooms were well-appointed and comfortable. The surroundings are very beautiful.” Terri”I liked the space and time to stop and be and to remember who I am and what I have. Beautiful setting, calm and peaceful. It was wonderful, calming, steading, space, time, self-care, lovely group, lots of variety and chance to come home.” Pauline

“I enjoyed the guided meditations as it helped me to ‘switch off’, it has inspired me to get back to this practice. The setting and grounds were beautiful.” Clare

“I liked all of the program, loved the time given to walking and private time.  I found the silence difficult at the start during meals but felt it was beneficial.  I liked the food and the clean tidy room and peaceful ambiance. Enjoyed the experience, it helped me to relax and taught me to love and be kind to myself so I can do this for others.” Tracey Sproule.

It is possible to pay via bank transfer or PayPal, contact me via mindfulmind@outlook.com

As always tickets for Immeasurable Minds events are not refundable or transferable. Thank you.

19 August

Dates: Saturday 19 August
Times: 10-4
Location: Hidden Huntley, Dunmurry
Cost: £110