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Spring 2025 -An introduction to Modern Meditation Course for the New and Curious
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Ananda Barn, Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton, Somerset, BA3 4HD, United Kingdom
Half-day introduction to Modern Meditation for the new and curious:
Why learn to meditate?

We all want to be well and do better. We all want to experience a sense of presence and purpose in life because we intuitively know this is where happiness lies.

It’s wired into us!
Deep down we all know we can be different and do differently, when we discover and empower who we know we can be. But everyday, this longing to know our authentic, truly happier version of yourself is often obscured by the daily distraction of fears, regrets, the stress of overwhelming expectation and just the pace and complexity of 21st century life. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
You can make happiness work in your life right now.
What is Modern Meditation for?
Modern Meditation will equip you with inner tools to help build wholeness, resilience, creativity and wellbeing. After a while you will learn that you can make these changes for yourself, by design. Whether this is your first experience with meditation or you’re a seasoned practitioner, this comprehensive course will gently guide you towards how you can use Modern Meditation to redesign your world from the inside out. You will learn how to stop and relax purposefully, guide your attention, change your perspective and manage your mind towards knowing a deeper conscious awareness and insight that will unleash your ability to change, grow and thrive in the world.
Read more and book your place here

Starts: 10.00am – 1.00pm 22 March 2025

Fee: £55.00 (snacks and materials included)
Venue: Ananda Barn, Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton. BA3 4HD
Each course is limited to just 10 students.

This special live in-person course is based on Mick’s book:
‘Making Happy Work. A beginners’ guide to navigating the modern world with meditation’.
You will receive a free signed copy when joining the course.

“I have just completed my first beanddo meditation course. Mick is an inspirational being, with an upbeat, fun and engaging manner. The course was so informative, with logical building blocks, lots of encouragement and supporting info and all delivered in the most beautiful environment. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone wishing to change their perspective and improve their experience of life”.
Beverley

NEW CLASSES FOR 2026 - Find Your Flow with Community Yoga in Chilcompton!
2026-01-07 18:00 - 2026-03-04 19:00
Join senior yoga teacher and meditation coach, Mick Timpson, for Community Yoga in Chilcompton. Mick’s classes welcome all levels, helping you explore and apply the benefits of yoga in a friendly, inclusive environment.
What You Can Expect:
✨ Gentle postures to relieve stress, build strength, and increase flexibility
✨ Conscious breathing to cultivate focus and uplift energy
✨ Deep relaxation for inner calm, insight, and peace
The 60-minute classes are open to everyone—just bring a body that breathes and a mind open to growth!
🕒 Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
The yoga class with Mick will restart on Wednesday 7th January 6pm Chilcompton Village Hall upper Room.
We are changing the way we are booking classes and will now book for 8 weeks at a time. The cost for a drop in will remain at £8 per class and the cost for 8 weeks will be £56 (so one week free)
The dates for the first classes for 2026 will be:
7 January
14 January
21 January – no class
28 January
4 February
11 February
18 February
25 February
4 March
NOTE: There will be no classes on 11 Mar, 18 Mar and 25 Mar and we will restart the next block of 8 on 1 April.
Cost: £56.00 for the whole block of classes (£8.00/class for a drop-in)
About your teacher: Mick Timpson
Mick is a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher with over 35 years of experience, deeply committed to helping others through his classes and teaching. As a retired architect, Mick now dedicates his energy to supporting individuals in the local community to improve well-being, creativity, and balance in their lives.
Through his teaching, Mick brings a compassionate, fun and approachable style to every class, guiding students to connect with themselves. His mission is to create a space where everyone—no matter their experience—can discover their inner potential and feel more at peace within the world around them.
Come as you are, leave feeling renewed.
Find out more and reserve your place here: mick@beanddo.co.uk

Mick Returns to Manchester School of Art: Igniting Creative Sparks in 3rd Year Interior Design Students
2025-01-21 - 2025-01-22
Mick is back at the Manchester School of Art, ready to help inspire 3rd-year students and staff in the BA (Hons) Interior Design programme.
These workshops are more than just sessions; they’re vibrant, interactive experiences designed to show students how to intentionally tap into their inner creative flow with a sense of purpose. The agenda includes immersive activities like flow drawing, mark making, spontaneous process drawing. All supported by Mick’s cutting-edge Modern Meditation techniques.
The primary goal? Shifting the focus from rigid outcomes and expectations to the delightful realm of process, creative play, and non-judgmental self-observation. The aim is to introduce techniques and mindsets that countless artists and designers have harnessed to transform their work and lives.
Stress and anxiety often stand as the biggest roadblocks to creativity, joy, and well-being. The fear of failure, self-doubt, and the constant comparisons with others can constrict the natural flow of creative inspiration. That moment when you’re called to create something profound suddenly becomes an overwhelming burden, but only if you let those negative mindsets take root.
Mick brings a wealth of experience from his years as an architect, teacher, and expert in yoga and meditation to these collaborative sessions. His mission? To help participants not just thrive, but to flow and create from the inside out.
Discover more about Mick’s transformative flow workshops at the Manchester School of Art here...

Calm and Bright. Modern Meditation to ease Festive Stress at Heads Up.
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:30
This year Mick has joined Heads Up, one of the UK’s leading mental health and wellbeing charities to host two unique Modern Meditation sessions crafted to help you navigate the challenges of the festive season and new year celebrations.
Our first session is called, Calm & Bright: Modern Meditation to Ease Festive Stress.
Starts 6pm – 7.30pm. Tuesday 10th December
Cost: by donation
The festive season can be both joyful and stressful. Meditation offers the perfect antidote, helping you stay grounded and balanced. Here’s how it can help:
Manage Stress & Overwhelm: Meditation calms the mind and body, reducing festive chaos.
Emotional Balance: Stay resilient and patient during heightened emotions.
Be Mindful: Stay present and savour each moment of the season.
Boost Focus: Clear mental clutter to stay productive and grounded.
Improve Sleep: Relax your mind for better rest amid holiday excitement.
Feel Grateful: Embrace joy and gratitude for simple moments.
Prioritise Self-Care: Reflect, recharge, and find meaning during the busy season.
Join us to discover how to experience peace and calm this over Christmas and New Year celebrations.
No previous experience necessary. This session is open to all.
BOOK IN ADVANCE – COST. £5.00 / £3.00 concessions
For more information and to book your place –
Call: 01749 670667
Email: philippa@headsupsomerset.org.uk
Venue: Heads Up, Upper Breach, South Horrington, Wells, BA5 3QG

beanddo Learning Circle. Modern Meditation Monthly Meetings.
2024-09-26 19:00 - 2024-12-12 20:30 | Ananda Barn, Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton, Somerset, BA3 4HD, United Kingdom
The beanddo learning circle is designed to be a safe, supportive and inspiring place to share your meditation experience and deepen your own practice.

It’s for everyone who has or is currently talking part in any beanddo modern meditation programme, class, workshop, teacher training or group session.
More importantly, it’s a place where we can explore together how meditation shapes, empowers and guides that what and the how of everyday life.

Tell us what is happening in your daily being and doing. The chances are others are exploring and experiencing the same.
Cost: £60.00 for four sessions (6 hours)View Event
Time: Each Learning Circle will run from 7.00 – 8.30 pm.
Venue: Ananda Barn. Chilcompton
The next four Learning Circle sessions are:
26 September
31 October
28 November
12 December

To make these circles truly special, we need a minimum of 4 participants.
Let us know if you’re ready to dive into the circle and continue your transformative modern meditation.
To book your place just follow the email link below…
info@beanddo.co.uk
