Hope in Practice
A free introductory Mindfulness Course
Self
paced
As the world feels more and more fragmented, imbalanced and sometimes unfriendly, we may experience either a whirlwind of feelings and emotions, or on the contrary unpleasant waves of numbness and a need to withdraw.
In order to sustain our ability to feel joy in our daily lives, our capacity to serve and implicate ourselves creatively in the transformation of a hurting world, we need practical and realistic practices. We want to engage with the world in a healthy and supportive way.
It is possible to reconnect with ourselves, nourish our relationships and regain a sense of agency
aligned with our values
It’s easier to be a joyful, happy person when you’re hopeful.
In just 4 sessions, we will investigate the conditionings that keep us from feeling at home in ourselves and the world.
We will learn skilful ways to address the suffering and pain of this world as well as our own strong emotions, all the while finding out how we can remain agents of change and positive transformation.
Here is what we’ll explore in this accessible and inclusive course
01 / Intro to mindfulness
What’s mindfulness and the most common misconceptions.
Introductory practices: mindfulness of breath and body.
02 / Feeling and thinking
How emotions live in the body, how thoughts keep them going, and how to meet all three without being carried off.
Meditation practice: mindfulness of feelings, emotions and thoughts
03 / Heart practices
Living from the hearth and exploring self-compassion to saw the seeds of hope.
Introduction to RAIN practice
04 / Bringing your practice into the world
How to sustain your practice and create a ripple effect: tips and strategies to live with integrity and alignment with your values
Closing practice: Metta, the art of loving kindness
What you'll find inside
Four full sessions, each a talk and a guided practice
Each guided meditation on its own, to return to whenever you need it. All of them less than 20 min.
A journaling workbook to further your reflections and deepen your insights
What you need
A quiet space, a notebook, yourself. That's it.
How it works
The course is free and self-paced. Create your account, and the four sessions are there for you — no dates, no deadlines, no finish line. One session a week works well; one a month is fine too.
What to Expect
Understand what mindfulness actually is — and what it isn't. We'll look honestly at how the mind works, what pulls us out of presence, and why that matters right now, in this particular world.
1
Learn to work with your body, breath, and emotions as anchors, not obstacles. You'll begin to recognise what you're actually feeling, and meet it with something steadier than reaction.
2
Explore practices that cultivate compassion, for yourself and others: the ground from which a genuine sense of agency and hope can grow.
3
Develop tools you can return to when difficulty arises and make sure your practice not only lives in scheduled sessions, but also in your day-to-day life.
4
Leave with a clearer sense of how presence makes wise response possible. Not a fixed or optimistic outlook, but a more honest and sustainable relationship with what is, and what might still be.
5
Hope In Practice is a 4-Week Beginner Mindfulness Course
to navigate difficult times and bridge the gap between our experience of difficulty and our aspiration for positive transformation.
A artist, a writer, and a mindfulness teacher in training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach in their Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program. I've been meditating for eighteen years.
I made this course as an offering to people looking for ways to engage with the world while honouring their sensitivity. If that's you, come in.
Hi, I’m
Marie Louise
