Mindfulness and Meditation courses in Tauranga with certified mindfulness teacher, John Fletcher. All courses and workshops include downloadable guided mindfulness meditations and a 45-page guidebook and a money back guarantee.

“I am so glad I did the course and would recommend it to everyone.” — Rosie Smith

“The research tells us that practising mindfulness does have some benefits for mental health wellbeing and for managing depression and anxiety.” — Dr Grant Blashki GP – Beyond Blue Australia

“Thank goodness I came across Mindfulness Works. I have learnt so much in a year and am the happiest, authentic and content I have ever been. Learning acceptance without judgement as been an eye opener for me. I’m continuing my journey of self compassion and feel excited and hopeful for my future, but am grateful of the now and who I am today…” — Rebecca Young

“Mindfulness helps you to keep your thoughts in the present moment. As you practice, you tend to get better at calming the mind and keeping things in perspective.” — Dr Grant Blashki GP, Beyond Blue Australia

“Since doing this course, I have been sleeping much better, I feel much more in control of my emotions, I have enjoyed ‘noticing’ my own state, but also it has transferred to everything around. This means I am re-enjoying many things that I had been taking for granted.” — Sandy Good

John Fletcher is a qualified mindfulness educator who brings over two decades of extensive experience in the realm of mindfulness across diverse environments. John is a Certified Mindfulness Works Teacher and has delivered Mindfulness Works courses to hundreds of people in the Tauranga region since 2016.

John first experienced the benefits of mindfulness when he attended a 2001 Mindfulness-based pain management programme in Manchester (UK) for chronic back pain. Inspired by the immediate benefits he experienced, he trained and became accredited to provide the Breathworks mindfulness programme and has run these programmes in the UK and NZ for groups and individuals with chronic pain conditions.

John has also contributed to the establishment and success of the Pause, Breathe, Smile Programme within schools in New Zealand. He has introduced mindfulness practices in Primary and Intermediate schools across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. Notably, his approach encompasses a comprehensive “whole-of-school” strategy, tailored to instil mindfulness principles among students, educators, and parents within the school ecosystem.

A seasoned Clinical Supervisor and Coach, John integrates mindfulness-based methodologies into his work with various Bay of Plenty organisations. He spearheads a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, with a particular emphasis on areas such as workforce development, chronic pain and children’s and young people.
John’s expertise is widely recognised, having collaborated with a diverse range of entities including: Kindergarten Head Teachers, NZ Massage Therapists, NZ Clinical Advisory Pharmacists Association, Te Oho Mai Polytechnic, LINC support Services, Tauranga Vets, AQ2 (a Perth based water management consultancy), Port Blakely (Forestry Management), AB Equipment (Material Handling equipment supplier).

His extensive professional journey includes holding senior positions within Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the Disability, Community Development, and Children’s Services Development sectors, in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

John currently works as part of the team at Health Quarters which is a multidisciplinary health and well-being space in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty NZ. Being able to integrate mindfulness with other pillars of health: exercise, nutrition, mindset and recovery, enables the growth of a powerful community of support for members.

Beyond his professional commitments, John actively contributes to his community by serving as a Board Member for the Merivale Community Centre and the Taoist Tai Chi Society of New Zealand. Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, he enjoys tramping (the wilder and more remote the better), playing the piano, reading science fiction and practising Taoist Tai Chi – a moving meditation.

Speciality Areas

• Mindfulness in everyday life – practical tools
• Mindfulness based pain management
• Communities of practice – building supportive communities with well-being at their heart

“I feel calmer. I am able to use techniques when my triggers go off. Using the meditation at night has allowed me to get a better night’s sleep.” — Sue Mathew

What is Mindfulness?

• What mindfulness is
• The benefits of mindfulness and meditation
• How to get the most from the course
• Guided body scan mindfulness meditation
• Questions and answers / discussion.

Working with the Mind

• Why thinking can be problematical
• Practical ways to work with difficult thoughts
• Self-judgement and how to intervene
• Guided mindfulness meditation – counting the breath
• Questions and answers / discussion.

Working with Emotions

• What are emotions?
• Learning to feel emotions
• The RAIN method
• Non-judgement and acceptance
• Guided mindfulness meditation on feelings
• Questions and answers / discussion.

Radical Acceptance

• What it means to be present
• How wanting causes stress
• Developing wisdom and insight
• Authentic self-compassion
• Open awareness guided mindfulness meditation
• Questions and answers / discussion
• Next steps.

“Using mindfulness to help me better manage unrelenting anxiety, obsessive worrying & sadness. I have found that using the apps is helpful when having a stressful day, & I intend to keep practicing daily. Thank you.” — Cecily Wilson

“Huge reduction in anxiety, calmness of mind and body and empowerment over my symptoms.” — Jo Kirwan

“The course was very relaxed and friendly, and full of useful practical advice that recognised the limits to time that everyone faces. Also I liked the mix of people attending, with a range of different reasons for being there.” — Rosie Cree

“Since doing this course, I have been sleeping much better, I feel much more in control of my emotions, I have enjoyed ‘noticing’ my own state, but also it has transferred to everything around. This means I am re-enjoying many things that I had been taking for granted.” — Sandy Good

“The course guidebook was a useful guide and very informative. I also enjoyed the formal practice and the way different strategies were explained.” — Linda Daniell

Refund and Transfer Policy

• Full refunds are available up to one week before a course starts.
• Free transfers to other courses are available up to one week before a course starts.
• Once a course has started, full refunds are only available if you attend every class of the course and feel you have not got value. In this case you are entitled to and will be given a full refund.
• Refunds are not given if you do not attend every class of the course and if you simply ‘do not like’ the course or decide ‘it is not for you’.
• For more details about our refund and transfer policy, please read our FAQ.

How long is each weekly class and what happens?

Each class is one hour long. There will be a guided meditation for a period. This will include meditation instruction. After the meditation and instruction, there will be a talk or discussion. This includes a question and answer time.

Who is it suitable for?

This course is suitable for any of the following:

• 18-year-olds and over
• Beginners
• People who have never meditated or practised mindfulness before
• People who have just started meditating or practising mindfulness.