The Mindfulness Advantage

The evidence is strong.

Over 40 years of research shows that mindfulness training helps to reduce stress and anxiety, improve emotional regulation, reduce pain and improve physical health, enhance memory and focus, boost creativity and productivity, and reduce the risk of depression relapse.

I integrate findings from neuroscience and modern psychology into all my courses, not as theory, but as practical tools you can use.

I’m Toby, a mindfulness teacher with 20 years’ experience in meditation and accredited training from leading organisations including the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Mindfulness became a lifeline for me during a very difficult period in my life, helping me find calm, focus, and resilience. Inspired to share its benefits, I became a certified MBSR teacher in 2021.

With a background in the creative industries, I now deliver practical, research-led mindfulness training to individuals, teams, and organisations both online and in person.

As a parent and business owner, I bring warmth, realism, and a grounded approach to everything I teach.

Evidence-based mindfulness training for individuals, creatives, and teams

I run practical, evidence-based mindfulness courses that build calm, focus, and resilience. Designed for busy lives and modern workplaces, my sessions support wellbeing, encourage creative thinking, and help people feel more grounded.

Get in touch to have a chat about what you need for your team.

Mindfulness BASED Stress-Reduction Training

I offer in-person mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) courses in Leeds based on the world-renowned programme developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This evidence-based course helps reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, and supports a calmer, more grounded way of living.

If you're interested in joining a future course, please get in touch via the contact form below. I'd be happy to answer any questions, with no pressure to commit.

Concessions and payment plans are available.

Testimonials.

  • " I attended the MBSR course last year and it has helped me a great deal in my life. Toby is professional and delivers the lessons in a gentle yet powerful way that can help reduce the impacts of stress, mentally, physically and emotionally. I can highly recommend to everyone."

    K. Lacey (Leeds)

  • "Toby's course was excellent! It had a positive impact on my general wellbeing and equipped me well for moving forward in my own mindful practice. Toby has a very calming presence when leading meditation, and has research and evidence to back up the information he delivers. I highly recommend this course!"

    Kara G (Leeds)

  • " I've just completed the Mindfulness for Modern Life 8 Week Course with Toby and it has really given me a fresh perspective on how to cope with the stresses and issues of daily life. I especially enjoyed the silent retreat day of the course, spent in meditation and mindful activity and which was incredibly grounding for me."

    Colin M. (Leeds)

  • “I've just finished Toby's Mindfulness for Modern Life eight week course. I came to it at a difficult time in my life and the course taught me some really useful techniques to deal with difficult emotions and to find stillness when life is stressful, and to feel self-compassion. Toby is such a patient teacher, he created a space that felt safe and welcoming and we were all able to share our experiences and feel close as a group. The group and the space were a real haven for me and I will always be grateful."

    A Hobden (Harrogate)

  • "If you’re even considering joining Toby’s course - do it! I can whole heartedly say it will be positively life changing 💜 I learnt so much, connected with lots of wonderful people and developed so many skills around the tools for how to have a happier, less stressed life - for both me and me and my family."

    Sarah P.T (Leeds)

  • "Toby’s eight week course was my first introduction into Mindfulness training. Toby‘s class felt safe, secure and nurturing. I’ve never meditated before and had always imagined it would be really hard. Turns out it’s very easy! I can truly say that for me, learning Mindfulness practice has been transformational!"

    L. Atwood (Leeds)

  • "Toby's course gives you all the tools to confidently practice formal meditation on a daily basis and implement the teachings into your daily life. Toby teaches from a secular approach, drawing on research fToby is a very relatable practitioner who teaches with passion and a sense of humour. I would recommend his course to anyone, especially those looking to improve their sense of well-being by pursuing a mindful way of living.."

    Kate H. (Otley)

  • "Finding, and completing, a mindfulness course was the natural progression. Learning to take time being, and not just doing, may prove to be life changing. Toby's delivery of the course was digestible and I soon became at ease to be meditating with people I only knew through the course. Meditation practice in class was supported by 'online' home practices & course workbook. I would 100% recommend mindfulness & 'One Life Mindfulness'."

    Charlie (Wakefield)

  • " I joined Toby’s mindfulness group during a period of transition in my life. His approach has helped me to manage these changes in a more mindful, healthy way. Noticing how I’m feeling, being kinder and less judgemental of myself. Responding instead of reacting to the daily stresses life throws our way. Toby has years of mindfulness practice and he guided us to explore different styles of mindfulness / meditation. He is great at helping you figure out what works best for you. I really recommend joining one of Toby’s courses."

    C Porter (Leeds)