With Shamash Alidina · Mindfulness teacher since 1998
Learn mindfulness
the way that
works for you.
There is no single right path. Only the one that fits your life.
Some people learn best through reading. Others through listening, practising daily, or working with someone directly. Below you'll find every way to learn with Shamash — from a free email journey to deep one-to-one work. Take the short quiz to find your best starting point.
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Not sure where to start?
Let's find out together.
Three gentle questions. No wrong answers. Just an honest pointer toward the approach that might suit you best right now.
Question 1 of 3
When you imagine learning mindfulness, what feels most natural to you?
Question 2 of 3
Where are you on your mindfulness journey right now?
Question 3 of 3
What's your biggest motivation right now?
Six paths to a more mindful life
From a gentle free email journey to deep one-to-one work — something here will meet you exactly where you are.
Read at your own pace · From ~£10
The Books
If you learn best by reading, Shamash's books are a wonderful place to start. Mindfulness for Dummies is a friendly, comprehensive guide for beginners. The Mindful Way Through Stress is perfect if stress is your main concern. Ten books in total — for every stage of the journey.
Explore the books →Free · Watch any time · YouTube
Guided Meditations on YouTube
The easiest way to try mindfulness without committing to anything. Shamash's YouTube channel has weekly guided meditations — from short breathing practices to longer body scans and philosophical talks. Just press play and follow along.
Visit the channel →Free · 31 daily emails · Beginners
The 31-Day Mindfulness Journey
A gentle email arrives each morning for 31 days — one theme, one simple practice, one small nudge toward greater presence. Think of it less as a challenge and more as a quiet daily invitation. Takes as little as five minutes a day. Completely free.
Start the journey →Live · Daily · 7.30am UK · Community
Daily Mindfulness Club
Every morning at 7.30am UK time, a live 30-minute session — guided meditation, reflection, and a warm community of practitioners from around the world. Like brushing your teeth, but for your mind. The most consistent way to build a lasting daily practice.
Join the club →Personal · Zoom or London · MBSR
One-to-One Coaching & MBSR
Work directly with Shamash in personalised sessions tailored entirely to you. Drawing on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), ACT, self-compassion and breathwork, this is the most direct path for those who want real depth and personal accountability. First 15-minute discovery call is free.
Book a discovery call →Online · Self-paced · Evidence-based
ACT Online Course
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is one of the most evidence-based approaches in modern psychology — recommended by the WHO, NHS and APA. This online course takes you through the six core skills of psychological flexibility at your own pace, with community support.
Explore ACT training →
Not sure? Start free.
The 31-day journey costs nothing and asks very little. It's the gentlest possible first step — and many people find it changes everything.