Mindfulness and Meditation courses in Rangiora with certified mindfulness teacher, Kate Brandram-Adams. All courses and workshops include downloadable guided mindfulness meditations and a 46-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

Kate has a love for practising and teaching mindfulness. She has her home in rural North Canterbury. Her passion is to offer professionally led, science-based mindfulness workshops, retreats and courses to groups and workplaces in the area and has been doing so as Mindfulness North Canterbury for over a decade.

Mindfulness is a fundamental part of Kate’s life. She has a daily meditation and yoga practice, attends regular meditation and mindful living retreats and has done years of personal development work with mindfulness therapists. It is a value of hers not to teach anything that she is not willing to experience herself, allowing her to teach with authenticity and compassion.

Kate is a Registered Mindfulness Teacher with MTIANZ and is trained to teach the worldwide evidence base course Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), she is also extensively trained in trauma sensitive mindfulness and mindful self-compassion.

Kate’s speciality is in individualising evidence-based mindfulness practices to fit each individual’s body (including chronic pain), neurotype, nervous system and life. She provides this through individual sessions as an ACC ISSC provider of adjunct therapy. She is also a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 30 years clinical experiences in addictions and holistic approaches (integrating body, mind and spirit for wellbeing) including training in naturopathy, nutrition and somatic work to support the nervous system. Kate provides specialist mentoring and clinical supervision based in mindfulness and self-compassion for health/ caring/ teaching professions through Mindful2Care.

As a biophile, nature/ animal lover, Kate uses nature as therapist in her work and her own resourcing. She is currently training as a creative art therapist and lives with her labrador Sam, and a menagerie of rescue animals on a permaculture property.

Kate has a passion for the integration of ancient wisdom with modern day neuroscience/ physiology , thus uniting the art and science of supporting people to discover their own source of wisdom, wellbeing and healing; connecting with their own “inner teacher”.

“My introduction to Mindfulness with Kate was a bit of a leap into the unknown. I knew a little about it but didn’t understand fully how it would help me. Kate was a great teacher and being part of a group felt very safe and welcomed. I also found out that I was not alone with many others sharing in my need to find peace, mindfulness both physically and mentally. Kate taught in such a way that it was easy to grasp and that it related to everything I was experiencing. I 100% recommend going to this course to give you peace of mind and the ability to feel happy and no longer numb! Thank you Kate for helping me on my way to being a better person not only for myself but for my family.”

Martin Thompson

“I first met Kate in October 2017 when I joined an “Introduction to Mindfulness” course in Rangiora. Initially I was skeptical that a group setting was appropriate for what is a very individual journey. I need not of worried. Kate is great. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the group and uses her own experiences to stimulate discussion without anyone feeling pressured.

Since doing the intro course I have gone onto weekly practice sessions guided by Kate which are varied and empowering. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering meditation should give consideration to the courses run by Kate. You will not be disappointed.”

Elaine Rutherford

“What Mindfulness has taught me is a way to rest my busy busy mind. It’s a way of taking a break, which I used to do by watching TV or having a beer, but now I have another option.One that leaves me with clarity and peace of mind.Kate’s personal use of this training to become more in tune with her true self has really encouraged me on my own personal journey to be the best me I can be.If a more peaceful way of being sounds good & spending some quality time focusing your attention on your worn out self sounds nice then I highly recommend Kate’s classes in Mindfulness.”

Mark Broughton

“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

Week 1: 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.

Week 2: 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.

Week 3: 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.

Week 4: 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.