Jul 15, 2026 | Wales Stories
“If I were to choose three words that sit at the heart of my practice, they would be peace, perspective and connection.” (Catherine Waterfall) In 2014, after experiencing work-related stress as the managing director and co-owner of a publishing company, Catherine...
Jul 15, 2026 | Wales Stories
“Mindfulness for me is about kindness and compassion to self and then it expands out to others – even though I am still learning this as every day is a school day.” (Vic Graham – BZ Mindfulness) Vic Graham, founder of BZ Mindfulness, first experienced...
Jun 2, 2026 | Wales Stories
“To me, mindfulness is about sustained attention to the present moment. When I’m on the wheel I am constantly tuning into subtle tactile feedback: the pressure of my fingers, the moisture of the clay, the speed of the wheel, I even notice my own breathing slowing down...
Apr 22, 2026 | Wales Stories
“I want to take care of the reputation of mindfulness. I want to present it as something that has deep intellectual and evidence-based foundations, something for the benefit of all people everywhere, something that can just as easily be practised in a supermarket as...
Apr 16, 2026 | Wales Stories
“I’m immensely grateful to my younger self that I was willing to experiment with mindfulness practice and adopt it into my everyday life. It is this gratitude that fuels my desire to keep deepening my understanding, including my PhD research.” (Tom Blackwell) Tom...
Apr 10, 2026 | Wales Stories
“My mindfulness practice has deeply influenced the way I see life and people. It has helped me understand that life experiences and the people we meet often come into our lives as teachers. Even difficult situations can help us grow stronger, learn something new about...
