Throughout February, our practice community, In Good Company, will be exploring the theme of strength.

We often associate strength with toughness, determination and the ability to withstand life's difficulties. We admire people who appear strong, who seem unaffected by what happens around them, or who have the power to shape events according to their wishes.

But strength, like so many qualities, can become imbalanced. Determination can become stubbornness, courage can become recklessness, and strength without sensitivity can become hardness or domination.

Perhaps true strength involves finding a balance, bringing sensitivity, wisdom and compassion to the ways we exercise our strength. In this way, our strength can be in service to others, helping us protect what is vulnerable, stand up for what is right, and contribute to a more caring world.

Mindfulness practice offers us an opportunity to explore these questions and cultivate strength in our own lives. Through practice, we can develop greater resilience in the face of life's challenges, and find the courage to face what we might otherwise avoid. At the same time, we can cultivate the sensitivity, wisdom and compassion that help us respond skilfully to what life brings.

True Strength 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 1 February, 7:00pm–8:30pm

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

Retreat Sessions

Saturday 13 February, 2:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday 27 February, 10:00am–11:30am

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

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.