Mindfulness
Now
Courses - Retreats - 1-1 Sessions - Zoom Sessions
Tom Veck
Mindfulness Teacher
Level 4 IMCPP - Frome, UK
Opportunities for mindfulness & Meditation
Join us for our weekly drop-in group sit where you can deepen your mindfulness practice with others. I also offer affordable mindfulness courses and retreats for those who want to take their practice to the next level.
Courses, Group Sit
& Retreats
More Info:
Here’s what I’m creating.
A safe, supportive space each week — a room full of friendly faces. Time to drink tea, hang out and chat, laugh and catch up. Then we settle in — on cushions and chairs, gathered around a beautiful centrepiece of flowers and natural objects. I light the candle, ding the singing bowl, and guide us into a deep, nourishing meditation — present, aware, and compassionate. A bit of silence, a bit of reflection, a bit of discussion… We’ll finish with a loving-kindness meditation — and, of course, a little more chatting.
This is the space I’m creating.
I’d love to see you there.
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How will the weekly sessions run?
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- Arrive, chat & drink tea
A chance to meet new people and catch up with friends in the first part of the session.
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- 20 Minute Guided Meditation
A short guided practice of insight/mindfulness meditation suitable for both experienced and newer meditators, aimed at helping everyone to come in to present moment awareness togeher.
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- Questions & Feedback
A brief opportunity for people to ask questions about their practice and benefit from the experience of others in the group.
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- Reading/discussion
Each week there's a chance for us to discuss mindfulness, meditation or anything else which feels relevant and helpful.
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- 20 Minute silent Group Sit
A silent, self led session giving you a chance to practice your own meditation without guidance. Participants are welcome to use their own guided recordings as long as they are not audible to anyone else. Practices which involve louder breathing techniques may not be suitable in this shared space.
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10 Minute Guided Loving Kindness & Gratitude meditation
A short guided meditation which connects us with our compassion for ourselves and others. A chance to connect with our gratitude and finally, a short reflection on our intentions for the week ahead.
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- Chatting and leaving
I aim to leave a few minutes at the end of the session so that people can continue to chat and socialise with others as they leave.
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How much does it cost and how do I pay?
I want these weekly sessions to be as affordable as possible and so have created a sliding scale of £5-£10 per week. You can pay with cash or a card on the day. From term 2 there will be an option to pay for the whole term in one go and so avoid the need to think about the money side of things on a weekly basis. If you can't afford to pay at all, please contact me and we will find a way to make it work.
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What do I need to bring with me?
Some chairs and cushions are available for those who want to use them. If you have your own cushion you'd rather use please bring it along with you.
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Can I come along if I've never meditated before?
Yes — you're very welcome to come to the group sit even if you've never meditated before. That said, I usually recommend attending a mindfulness or meditation course at some point if you’re able to. You can find details of my free courses here: [Link].
The courses are a great way to build confidence, develop a deeper understanding of the practice, and gently clear up some of the common misconceptions that can trip people up early on. Many people find that the group sit then becomes a much more supportive and nourishing space as a result.
If you do decide to come along without having done a course, that’s absolutely fine — just feel free to check in with me afterwards if you have any questions or are unsure about anything. I’m always happy to help.
Minfulness courses
Nature Based Mindfulness & Self Compassion Courses
Tom is currently offering FREE 6 week mindfulness courses funded by Somer Valley Rediscovered.
The Courses are taking place at the Hope House Surgery, Radstock and run every Monday in term time from 12:30pm - 2:45pm. If you'd like to find out more and book your place on the next course, click this link.
If you'd like to book a taster session click this link
These 6 week mindfulness courses will give you the tools, guidance and experience to bring a regular mindfulness and meditation practice into your daily life.
Mindfulness and meditation helps us to become aware in the present moment, allowing us to gain a different perspective on the challenging streams of thoughts and feelings which we may be experiencing.
With a few simple tools and a bit of practice, we can begin to turn down the volume on these challenging aspects and develop positive, constructive attitudes which drastically improve our wellbeing.
Throughout the course we will learn about the 9 attitudes of mindfulness and reflect on how our minds, emotions, thoughts and body sensations all interact with one another. We will explore the benefits of being present and aware in the moment, comparing this to what happens when we’re living life on auto pilot. ​Each session will have 2 meditations within it. These are guided meditations during which we attempt to hold our attention on a chosen focus. In doing so, we find both moments of stillness, as well as really getting to see and understand how unruly our minds are, and the effect this has on our wellbeing. These meditations help to exercise our mental ability to stay present with ‘what is’, rather than rambling off into the future or reminiscing/regretting the past. There’s also encouragement and resources to help you to continue your practice during the week, both of meditation and other mindful exercises. ​
Retreat Days
The retreats are facilitated by both Tom Veck (qualified mindfulness teacher) and Barbara Gonzalez (ecopsychology practitioner).
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Next Date TBC East Woodlands Village Hall, Frome
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These retreats are a chance to leave your life behind and get some breathing space for a day as we find stillness & presence, grounding in the here and now. Some experience of meditation and mindfulness is required for courses led by Tom which have more of a meditation focus than those led by Barbara.
These days will have moments of silence, moments of talking or listening, moments of connecting with nature, moments of reflection and a safe feeling of community togetherness.
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There are a few concessionary places and a few extra-low price places available on a fist come first served basis.
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