Throughout December, this darkest month of the year, our practice community, In Good Company, will be exploring the theme of hope.

When the world feels uncertain and the challenges we face seem overwhelming, it can be difficult to remain hopeful. We may find ourselves caught between wishing things were different and feeling powerless to change them.

Hope is not necessarily the belief that everything will be okay. It can be something more grounded: a willingness to remain open to possibility, even when things are difficult.

What might it mean to have hope, even when we don't know how things will turn out?

At the heart of mindfulness practice is the possibility of finding greater freedom in how we meet our lives. Every time we practise, we're opening ourselves to the possibility that things needn't remain as they are.

Over the course of this month, we'll explore how to cultivate hope without turning away from life's difficulties. We'll consider what it means to remain hopeful in the face of uncertainty, and how hope can help us stay engaged with life, with one another and with the things that matter to us.

Hope in the Dark is part of In Good Company, our practice community for people who already have some experience of mindfulness. Regular live sessions with experienced teachers offer support for ongoing practice, deeper exploration and connection with others.

Session Schedule

Kick Off Session

Monday 30 November, 7:00pm–8:30pm

A 90-minute session exploring the theme through teaching, practice, and reflection.

Retreat Sessions

Saturday 12 December, 10:00am–11:30am
Saturday 19 December, 2:00pm–5:00pm

Longer periods of guided practice with space to settle and deepen practice.

Regular Weekly Sessions

Practice and Reflect sessions combine guided mindfulness practice with time to reflect and connect with others. Sessions last 45–60 minutes.

Meditation sessions are simple 30-minute opportunities to practice together.

Monday: Meditation 7:30am · Practice and Reflect 7:00pm
Tuesday: Meditation 7:30am
Wednesday: Practice and Reflect 12:00pm
Thursday: Meditation 8:00am · Practice and Reflect 7:30pm
Friday: Practice and Reflect 10:00am

Christmas and New Year

Our final regular session is on Saturday 19 December, followed by a Christmas break. We'll also have a special New Year's Eve session on Thursday 31 December, 10:00am–11:30am. Regular sessions resume on Monday 4 January.

Joining In Good Company

Joining In Good Company gives you access to all of these sessions and is offered on a sliding scale of £50 / £35 / £25 per month.

Our sliding scale recognises that people have different financial circumstances. We invite you to choose a rate that is sustainable for you, while bearing in mind that paying as much as you comfortably can helps us sustain the community. The membership is the same whichever rate you choose.

There’s no long-term commitment. You’re welcome to join, get a feel for the community and see whether you’d like to continue.

To join, use the Book Now button above to register your interest. There’s no payment at this stage. We’ll then follow up with you about choosing your monthly rate and the next steps.