Karma Minds Training and Personal Development

25/03/2026

Just home from Week 2 of Roots for Resilience, and my heart is so full! 🌱✨

It is such a lovely group of people. We spent the evening chatting and sharing ideas, stories, and tips—we even treated ourselves to a fabulous yoga demonstration. 🧘‍♀️

Tonight’s reflection was really powerful. As we talked about what we’d done differently over the last week, a common theme kept popping up: making real time for self-care.

We also:
✨ Practised some grounding techniques to stay present.
✨ Mapped out our core states.
✨ Finished by revisiting our Mind Gardens. 🌿

I truly enjoyed every minute. A huge thank you to everyone who came and shared their energy with us tonight! ❤️


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25/03/2026

Tonight for Week 2 of Roots for Resilience, we’re moving up from the roots to the ground and the trunk! 🌱🌳

With today’s wild mix of rain, snow, hail, and sunshine, it’s the perfect backdrop for our session. We’ll be learning how to steady ourselves when things get stormy and how to manage our "trunk" (core state) to stay upright through it all. 🌬️❄️☀️

It’s a bit too crazy to head into the garden tonight, but we'll be cozy inside finding our balance. See you all soon!

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24/03/2026

🌼 LAUGHTER CLUB – EASTER & SPRING SPECIAL! 🌼

Last night's laughter club was full of Easter joy and springtime silliness. We hatched ourselves out of giant imaginary eggs, melted blissfully in the sunshine, bounded around like playful spring lambs, and giggled our way through the delights of the Easter laughter picnic basket. Such a gorgeous, uplifting session with a truly lovely group.

We’re now taking a little break for the Easter holidays to recharge our laughter batteries.
We’ll be back on Monday 13th April at 6pm for more fun, connection, and joyful nonsense.

We’ve also counted up our first‑quarter donations — £64.50!

This will be shared between Friends of Rhyddings Park and Papyrus UK.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and supported Laughter Club so far this year. It’s a joy to be part of this community.

Wishing you all a bright, happy Easter break. See you soon for more laughter and light 🌷💛

22/03/2026

🌷 Ready for some "egg-stra" joy? 🌷

Join us tomorrow night at 6 PM Laughter Club!
This week, we’re celebrating all things Spring—think new beginnings, blooming joy, and maybe a few bunny hops. 🐰✨

No jokes, no comedy, just pure contagious laughter to refresh your spirit and shake off the winter blues.

🕒 When: Tomorrow @ 6 PM
🌸 Theme: Spring & Easter
📍 Where: The Coach House in Rhyddings Park

Book online:
https://friendsofrhyddingspark.com/shop/ols/products/laughter-yoga-club

Let’s spring into a great mood together! 🐣💛

Laughter Yoga Club 60 minutes of laughter. Free class. Health Benefits of Laughter Yoga: Elevates mood Reduces stress Strengthens the immune system Higher energy levels Social connection Builds resilience Positive mental attitude To book, go to www.friendsofrhyddingspark.com/shop Donations accepted....

19/03/2026

Sometimes the best "office" is a patch of grass and some sunshine! ☀️

🌿I decided to take advantage of this gorgeous weather today and moved my therapy sessions to the park.

There’s something about the fresh air and Vitamin D that makes the breakthrough moments feel even more grounding.

So grateful for the flexibility to work outside and soak up every bit of this sun! Back home now for a brew, some paperwork and a cuddle with Puddin 🐕

✨How are you making the most of this beautiful day?

18/03/2026

🌿 Week One of Roots for Resilience 🌿
Tonight we began our six‑week journey with the Tree Metaphor, exploring the roots that shape who we are — the influences, experiences, strong foundations, and the tender ones we’re learning to honour.

The garden was beautifully peaceful, filled with birdsong, and some of the group enjoyed the dusk chorus while working together in pairs. We set intentions for where we hope to be by week six — what we want to see, feel, and hear in ourselves by the end of the course.

Another lovely evening spent with fab folk at The Coach House, full of rich conversations and genuine connection. 🌱✨


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13/03/2026

What a lovely way to finish the week! We spent the morning having a go at macramé with the brilliant Carers Link ladies.

Judging by some of my facial expressions, I definitely found it a bit of a challenge… but luckily we had the most patient teacher keeping us on track. Thank you Gayle.

And the best bit? Ann’s legendary cheese and onion pie 🥧 🥧 🥧 waiting for us at the end. A morning full of laughs, knots, and good food.
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Carers Link Lancashire

11/03/2026

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🧠 Connected Minds Peer Support – last night.

Yesterday we met for our Connected Minds Peer Support session — a gentle, welcoming space for people who are neurodiverse, or who have a neurodiverse family member. This group brings people together to talk, share experiences, and support one another.

A reflection from last night that really stayed with me:
“It’s good to talk to other people who get it and understand what I’m going through.”

Our next session is on Tuesday 14th April, from 6pm–7.30pm.
The kettle will be on, and you’re very welcome to join us.

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10/03/2026

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🌱 Final Session of Roots for Resilience – Series One 🌱

This afternoon marked the final session in the first series of Roots for Resilience, and what a gorgeous six weeks it has been.

Today we explored seeds, planting intentions for the future, gentle goal‑setting, and taking time to reflect on just how far everyone has come since week one.

It’s been wonderful to witness the connections formed within the group, the insights shared, and the courage shown along the way. It’s genuinely been a privilege to deliver this course. Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful feedback today and for joining me on this journey over the past six weeks.

We even braved the garden this afternoon — a little chilly, but such a rich and grounding resource that complements this course perfectly.

🌿 Next course starts next Wednesday evening!

If you’re interested in joining the next series, it begins next Wednesday from 6pm–8pm, running for six consecutive weeks. You can book your free place online via Friends of Rhyddings Park — link below.

https://friendsofrhyddingspark.com/shop/ols/products/roots-of-resilience---a-six-session-nature-based-mindful-wellbeing-programme

I’d love to welcome you. 🌼





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Roots of Resilience - a six session nature-based, mindful wellbeing programme designed to help individuals navigate emotional challenges, manage mood fluctuations, and respond to everyday stressors. @ The Coach House,Rhyddings Park Wednesday 6pm - 8pm 18th, 25th March, 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd April 20...

09/03/2026

What a brilliant night at Laughter Club tonight. Our theme was all about looking on the bright side, and the energy was incredible. 😂

It was so wonderful to see some familiar faces back in the circle—you were missed!

There’s nothing like a good belly laugh to reset the soul and remind us that better days are always ahead. ☀️💛

📅 Save the Date: We will be back in two weeks on Monday 23rd March 2026. Can’t wait to see you all then!

08/03/2026

🌟 Laughter Club – Tomorrow Evening at 6 pm🌟

With so much doom and gloom in the news right now, our laughter sessions are all about shifting the focus back to the good stuff — connection, joy, movement, and those small moments that lift the spirit.

Laughter Yoga doesn’t involve any yoga poses at all. Instead, we use gentle yogic breathing between each laughter exercise so we don’t over‑laugh and so everyone gets the full benefits. It’s a simple, playful way to relax the body, calm the mind, and boost your mood.

Most people leave feeling lighter, more connected, and often enjoy a really good night’s sleep afterwards. It’s also surprisingly good fun and a bit of a workout. You can do as much or as little as you want, and everything can be done seated if that’s more comfortable.

If you’d like to join us, you can book online using the link below.

A little reminder:
✨ Wear something cool and comfy
✨ Bring a drink — we can get quite warm!

Come and give yourself permission to laugh, breathe, and feel good for an hour. You deserve it. 💛

https://friendsofrhyddingspark.com/shop/ols/products/laughter-yoga-club

08/03/2026

🌿 A gentle Sunday at the Coach House 🌿

Today marked the last of six Sunday morning sessions at the Coach House, where I’ve been helping to facilitate Understanding and Managing the Impact of Trauma, a course led by Consultant Psychologist Steph.

Over the past six months we’ve explored so much together — from safety planning and the impact of trauma on the body, to emotions, thoughts, behaviour, sense of self, understanding triggers, and our survival responses.

This morning we wrapped up with a thoughtful review of the course and some truly lovely exercises focused on connecting with the compassionate self… all accompanied by birdsong drifting in from the Kitchen Garden.

It’s been such a gentle, nourishing way to start a Sunday. I’m coming away with even more insight into trauma and its many layers, and I’m looking forward to weaving what I’ve learned into my work.

Feeling grateful for the space, the learning, and the people who made it what it was. 🌼

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