BEING WELL: WELLNESS FOR BLOKES  

Recharge the Mind. Reboot the Body. Reconnect with You.

Step off the treadmill of stress and into a space just for men. Being Well: WELLNESS FOR BLOKES is your invitation to take a break, reset your wellbeing, and return to life with more calm, clarity and control. An eight week programme featuring Shibashi Qigong, Mindfulness Meditation and Wellbeing chats over a cuppa.

🌀 Shibashi Qigong – Movement for Mind & Body 🌀

Ease into your session with the flowing, meditative movements of Shibashi Qigong. Designed to gently open the body and settle the mind, this ancient practice combines breath and motion in a way that leaves you feeling revitalised and grounded—no spandex required. The perfect way to step into stillness with purpose.

🧠 Mindfulness Now – Evidence-Based Calm 🧠

Following Qigong, deepen your inner quiet with the Mindfulness Now Programme—a powerful blend of:

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), pioneered by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), developed at Oxford University

This psycho-educational approach helps reduce stress, manage anxiety, and build emotional resilience. Mindfulness Now is trauma-sensitive, backed by neuroscience, and endorsed by the NHS and British Psychological Society. Whether you’re dealing with pressure, low mood, chronic pain, or just a bit of burnout, you’ll find tools that work for real life, real men.

The Wandering Mind On average, we spend nearly half our waking hours thinking about something other than what’s happening right now. This mental drift—what we call autopilot—can become harmful when it pulls us into painful memories, anxious “what ifs,” or loops of self-criticism.

Mindfulness to the Rescue Mindfulness offers a way back to the moment. While definitions vary, at its core mindfulness means paying attention—deliberately and without judgment—to whatever we’re doing, feeling or experiencing. It’s not something we need to invent; it’s a natural capacity we all have. And with practices like meditation, we can nurture it and bring more balance, clarity, and peace to our everyday lives.

Why It’s Different

Helps with anxiety, emotional regulation, overwhelm and recovery from stress

☕ Finish with a Brew & a Chat

After the movement and mindfulness, we wind down the session the best way possible—over a cuppa. This is your chance to relax, connect, and chat with other blokes in a laid-back, judgment-free space. Whether you want to share how the session felt, swap stories, or just enjoy a bit of banter, it’s all part of the wellness journey. If appropriate Darren will share some of his wellness coaching skills during the chat.

Because sometimes, the most powerful reset comes not just from breathing deeply—but from being heard, being seen, and having a laugh with good people.

BEING WELL: WELLNESS FOR BLOKES isn’t just about techniques—it’s about community, connection, and carving out time for you. Come along, bring your curiosity (and maybe your favourite mug), and leave feeling lighter, brighter, and more like yourself.

Delivered by Darren, an accredited facilitator, in a relaxed and confidential space

🔗 Come as you are. Leave as a better you

Whether you’re new to mindfulness, qigong or just need a tune-up, Being Well: WELLNESS FOR BLOKES makes wellbeing accessible, practical, and tailored for the everyday bloke.

Please get in touch to find out more.

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