Many of us live with a constant undercurrent of stress and tension: a busy mind, difficulty focusing, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection from ourselves, the world, and others. Stillness and calm feel good in theory, but are difficult in practice. This class offers practical tools to help with that. Rooted in Buddhism, this is an accessible introduction to meditation for anyone wanting more clarity, calm, mental well-being, and steadiness in daily life. What we practise Mindfulness of breathing Mindfulness of thoughts and emotions Mindfulness of the body Walking meditation Compassion meditation (metta) Buddhist teachings (optional for those interested) Practical tools for emotional regulation, everyday stress, and mental health. You might come because: your mind feels crowded, noisy, or scattered and you get lost in thought loops, you struggle with anxiety, stress, or emotional exhaustion you feel overwhelmed, or disconnected you’d like to have more inner stability but do not know where to begin you want to learn meditation in a grounded, non-performative environment you seek to grow spiritually (this can be addressed for those interested) or simply because something in you longs for calm and quiet This class is designed with sensitivity to people navigating mental health challenges, grief, emotional exhaustion, and neurodivergence. No experience is needed. You can come exactly as you are.