Aug 7, 2026 | Wales Stories
“The way forward is networking, willingness, and openness to engage and collaborate.” (Professor Rebecca Crane) Based in Bangor University, North Wales, the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice has grown from a local initiative into a hub of international...
Jul 24, 2026 | Wales Stories
“A great way of connecting with the moment and with nature and being present.” (Davy Greenough) For Davy, mindfulness began in 2008 as practical help during a period of hard work, stress and anxiety. He joined an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy course...
Jul 16, 2026 | Wales Stories
“Looking back, I used to struggle with calming the mind. I had to pull that puppy back on the leash every couple of seconds.” (Emma Marshman, Head of games, design & animation at the University of South Wales) As an artist, Emma has always found that the creative...
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...
