Meet Jo

And find out how mindfulness can build confidence, resilience and self-esteem

Meet Jo...

I participated in a mindfulness course in 2013 and being a teacher at the time found it an incredible resource in my workplace as well as in the classroom. After introducing Mindfulness into my life I saw an almost instant reduction in my stress levels. I then started to introduce elements of it into the classroom and seeing the children respond with such enthusiasm made me want to make the leap to become a full time mindfulness teacher to adults and children.

As adults and as children we often get caught up in past events, or worry about things yet to happen, all the while missing out on the joys of the everyday. Mindfulness teaches us to live in the present, enabling us to become more resilient, less stressed, more self-aware and ultimately more in control of the direction we wish our lives to take. I offer mindfulness courses for organisations and schools, ranging from workshops to longer more substantial courses.

Qualifications + Experience

Before starting to work with mindfulness, Jo gained over ten years experience as a teacher, and she was Deputy Head for five.

She has been practicing mindfulness since 2013 and teaching it since 2014.

Below you can see some of Jo's stepping stone qualifications, but to get more of a feel for what Jo does, and to discuss your needs, please book a free twenty minute discovery call with her to find out how Mindful Meerkat could work for you.

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Find out what others say about working with Mindful Meerkat

Having personally attended the taster session I cannot recommend Mindful Meerkat enough. A session with Jo is revolutionary for personal growth and professional development. Jo herself is extremely personable and professional whilst clearly being an expert in her field. The world of mindfulness and how it can work for everyone in different ways is opened up through Jo and her insights. Her passion exudes in her sessions. There is something for every one.

Participant on Mindfulness Taster Session

Jo's Mindfulness course was just what I needed in order to bring more balance into my life. I was experiencing lots of negative voices coupled with a change of direction in my life and the methods that she taught have helped enormously. By putting things in perspective and giving us simple, practical tools with which to tackle our thoughts and emotions is something everyone can learn and benefit from. You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain by attending her course.

Participant on Adult Mindfulness Community Course

I would highly recommend the Mindfulness Taster to everyone. Jo's passion for mindfulness is clear, as is her expertise, and along with her calm, kind, smiley nature she made the whole session hugely engaging and informative. I particularly loved the guided mindfulness practices which illustrated just how quickly the benefits can be felt. I left the session feeling more relaxed than I have done in a very, very long time which speaks for itself! I also loved the tips Jo gave on how we can start to weave mindfulness into our daily life. They felt very achievable which gave me the enthusiasm and confidence to try them... I'm happy to say successfully! This is a great introduction to Mindfulness, which has opened my eyes to how powerfully supportive it can be for our busy minds and daily stresses.

Participant on Mindfulness Taster Session

Jo came in to deliver her Paws b sessions to our Year 6 children as part of their Mindfulness module and she was a huge hit. The sessions are fun and informative and the children always leave with strategies and ideas that they can use themselves at home. I think these sessions are of huge benefit to both children and adults and cannot recommend them highly enough. Jo has a lovely manner with the children and we look forward to having her back in next year.

Head of Year Six, Primary School

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