Private 1:1 Programme · Live Online
From Overwhelmedto Genuinely At Ease An intimate 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programme taught personally by Shamash Alidina — bestselling author, trained by Jon Kabat-Zinn — and shaped entirely around your life. No commitment required — just a relaxed conversation
Trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR
Author of Mindfulness For Dummies
25+ years personal practice
Featured in BBC, The Guardian & more
Sound Familiar?
You're capable, driven — and quietly exhausted
Stress doesn't always look dramatic. For professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives, it hides behind full calendars and sharp minds. You keep functioning — but something is quietly costing you.
MBSR was designed for exactly this. Not to slow you down, but to give you a steadier, wiser relationship with everything on your plate.
The mind that won't switch off
You lie awake rehearsing tomorrow or replaying today. Rest feels earned but never quite arrives.
Stress that lives in the body
Tight chest, tense shoulders, a vague sense of dread. You cope, but you never fully decompress.
Reacting instead of responding
Emails, deadlines, difficult people — you're pulled rather than steering. You want that back.
Life feels thinner than it should
Busy, yes. But somehow not quite present for any of it. Something is missing.
The Programme
The most evidence-backed mindfulness programme in the world — taught privately, just for you
MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) was developed at UMass Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Decades of research show it genuinely reduces stress, anxiety, reactivity and burnout.
In this 1:1 format, every session, every practice, and every conversation is shaped around your specific challenges, schedule, and way of learning. Think of it as MBSR working as a laser rather than a floodlight — all that proven power, focused entirely on you.
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"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."
— Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR
The Journey
Eight weeks. One conversation at a time.
Each session builds naturally on the last. No rushing, no overwhelm — just steady, lasting change.
Week 1
Waking Up to Autopilot
Discover how much of life passes on automatic — and reclaim your attention.
Week 2
How the Mind Shapes Stress
Explore how perception drives your experience — and how to gently shift it.
Week 3
Anchoring in the Body
Use the body as a steady home in the present moment. The antidote to rumination.
Week 4
Understanding Stress Reactivity
See your stress patterns clearly — and begin interrupting them with awareness.
Week 5
Responding, Not Reacting
The pause between stimulus and response. This is where your freedom lives.
Week 6
Mindful Communication
Bring presence to how you speak, listen, and show up with others.
Week 7
Self-Compassion
From self-criticism toward self-compassion — the often-missing ingredient.
Week 8
Living Mindfully
Weave everything into daily life. This isn't the end — it's where it truly begins.
Everything You Receive
A complete, personalised experience
8 Live 1:1 Sessions
Weekly 60-minute video sessions with Shamash, scheduled at whatever time suits you.
Personalised Practices
Guided meditations and daily practices tailored to your life — not generic recordings.
Companion Book Included
The Mindful Way Through Stress by Shamash — your written guide for all 8 weeks.
Email Support Throughout
Direct access to Shamash between sessions so you're never navigating challenges alone.
Flexible Start Date
Choose a start date that fits your life — mornings, evenings, weekdays or weekends.
Bonus Gift
3 Months Daily Mindfulness Club
Full access to Shamash's private community — weekly live sessions, an extensive guided meditation library, and ongoing practice support.
Worth £147 Included free with your programme
Your Companion Guide
The Mindful Way Through Stress
Written by Shamash, this book is the written backbone of your 8-week programme. It deepens your understanding between sessions, reinforces your practices, and gives you something to return to long after the programme ends.
✦ Included as part of your programme — no extra cost
Your Teacher
Shamash Alidina
I've been practising mindfulness since 1998. Over more than two decades I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of people — stressed professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders — toward a calmer, more present way of being.
In this programme, I bring everything I've learned — from my training with Jon Kabat-Zinn himself, my studies at Bangor University's Centre for Mindfulness, and years of 1:1 teaching — directly and personally to you.
- Trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMass Center for Mindfulness, Massachusetts
- Trained at Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness, Wales
- Author of Mindfulness For Dummies & The Mindful Way Through Stress
- Featured in BBC, The Guardian, national magazines & radio
- Co-founder, the world's first Museum of Happiness, London
What People Say
Heard from past students
★★★★★
"Working with Shamash 1:1 was genuinely transformative. He met me exactly where I was — warm, wise, and completely without judgement. My relationship with stress has changed in a way I didn't think was possible."
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Sarah M.
Marketing Director, London
★★★★★
"I'd tried apps and read books but nothing stuck. Having personalised sessions meant every practice was actually relevant to my life. By week four I could feel a real difference."
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James T.
Entrepreneur, Manchester
★★★★★
"After eight weeks I feel genuinely different. Calmer at work, more present with my family, and much kinder to myself. This was the best investment I've made in years."
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Rachel K.
Creative Director, Bristol
Honest Guidance
Is this the right programme for you?
✦ This is a great fit if...
- ✓You're a professional, entrepreneur or creative feeling the cumulative weight of modern stress
- ✓You want a structured, evidence-based programme — not just tips or a meditation app
- ✓You're new to mindfulness or want expert 1:1 support to make it stick
- ✓You value personal attention and want to go at your own pace
- ✓You're ready to commit to 15–30 mins of daily practice between sessions
Not the right fit if...
- ✕You're looking for clinical therapy or mental health treatment
- ✕You want a passive experience with no home practice involved
- ✕You're currently in acute mental health crisis — please seek professional clinical support first
Your Investment
One programme. Lasting change.
This is the equivalent of having a personal mindfulness mentor for eight weeks — someone who has taught this work for over two decades and trained with its founder.
8-Week Private MBSR Programme
Complete 1:1 Programme with Shamash
£1,200
Full programme · all-inclusive
or 2 × £620 instalments
- ✓8 × 60-minute live 1:1 video sessions with Shamash
- ✓Personalised meditations and home practices
- ✓Copy of The Mindful Way Through Stress
- ✓Direct email support throughout the programme
- ✓Flexible start date — choose what works for you
✦ Bonus Gift — Worth £147
Book Your Free 15-Min Chat →
No commitment required. Just a relaxed conversation to see if we're a good fit.
3 months full access to the Daily Mindfulness Club — Shamash's private community with weekly live sessions, an extensive guided meditation library, and ongoing practice support. Normally £49/month.
is always now Stress doesn't resolve itself by being busier. A 15-minute conversation costs nothing and could be the beginning of something genuinely different.