Rachel Is Mindful

Rachel Is Mindful Qualified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. Reiki Master. Mindfulness Association teacher member, BAMBA accredited.
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* Experienced, qualified Mindfulness teacher and member of the Mindfulness Association. I completed their two year teacher training pathway to now deliver their flag ship MBLC (Mindfulness Based Living Course) training programme.
* Spiritual Health Mentor and Spiritual Companion, with a Crossfield’s Institute Diploma in Practical Spirituality and Wellness.
*Trained Reiki Practitioner. I have a lif

e long personal and professional commitment to health, wellbeing and the benefits of connecting with nature. With a warm, relaxed, compassion based style, I blend teaching points, formal and informal Mindfulness practices with easy effective ways of bringing Mindfulness into day to day life. Building embodied presence, developing self kindness and working with the power of the breath help you to reconnect with your body's innate sense of deep calm. I offer:
Classes, courses, workplace wellbeing and one to one support, in person and on line. Through:
Wellbeing Walks,
Nature Connection and Forest Bathing,
Taster sessions,
Bespoke programmes,
A weekly Zoom online class, Thursday 6-7pm (*contact me for details/booking)
MBLC - Mindfulness Based Living Course
(8 week formal programme written by the Mindfulness Association)
Somatic self-soothing skills and self-care,
Creative Mindfulness,
Mindful Movement,

Regular clients include/d:
National Trust, Fountains Abbey,
Skipton Step Into Action (SSIA),
Orb Community Enterprise, Knaresborough
NYCC Social Prescribers,
Balance Wellness Centre (Yorkshire Yoga), Knaresborough
Yorkshire Cancer Research, Harrogate
Parents 4 Parents, North Yorkshire
DofE (online one to one staff support)

With a previous NHS career I am passionate about the positive life changing benefits of Mindfulness. Helping people develop effective calming, techniques through mindful and somatic practices, create personal embodied presence in day to day life and bring more understanding and compassion to themselves and their lives is a joy and pleasure. A more mindful approach in life improves our physical and mental health, resiliency, joy and personal appreciation and connection with life.

Summer Sunday Swimspot 😍🤩 system reset 💛
21/06/2026

Summer Sunday Swimspot 😍🤩 system reset 💛

Happy Summer Solstice ☀️ 🌻 💛 Wishing you a day of peace, warmth, love and joy.I'll be spending as much of today outdoors...
21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice ☀️ 🌻 💛
Wishing you a day of peace, warmth, love and joy.

I'll be spending as much of today outdoors as I can, immersing myself in nature.
Wild swimming, walking and tending to my garden and allotment.
Connecting with all the elements of nature in deep appreciation and gratitude for nature and simply being alive.


15/06/2026

Today's fun news! I'm featured in the Yorkshire Post, business section 'On the Spot'😊

Q's and A's;

What was your first job?
Florist shop assistant

What’s your ideal day away from the office?
An early swim in the river, a good breakfast then retreating to my allotment. No phone. A picnic and plenty of drinks. Pottering about all day and returning home in the evening tired and happy, to a meal I’ve not prepared.

Name one person you'd like to have dinner with - and why - The American actor Timothy Olyphant. I’m embarrassed to admit to this celebrity crush – his eyes, smile, big hat and swagger (Justified) make me ridiculously giddy.

What are your hobbies?
Wild swimming, gardening, allotment, walking in the Yorkshire Dales or Lakes and dancing burlesque!

What would you do if you won the Lottery?
Pay off the mortgage, help out niblings and stepson and book some interesting holidays.

What’s your favourite time of day?
Early morning. Before the world has got busy or noisy. That special light opening a fresh day, birdsong, the cold nip in the air or hint of a warm day ahead are joyful treasures.

What’s the best thing about Yorkshire?
The breathtaking Yorkshire Dales. Wild, beautiful, inspiring, open – they make my heart sing and I feel blessed to be alive.

Thank you Linda Harrison for the prompt and Angela Stubbs for my first headshot 😊


Peace comes from within, not from completing tasks on our 'to do' lists.The 'to do list' wil never end. Tasks will wait....
15/06/2026

Peace comes from within, not from completing tasks on our 'to do' lists.

The 'to do list' wil never end. Tasks will wait.

Sometimes we just have to prioritise our own needs over other peoples expectations and our responsibilities.

This morning I listened to my body rather then my brain. My body and heart were in sync - there was a clear calling for a cold swim. A system reset in the river.

So instead of diving into admin and chores which my mind was full of, I listened to the wisdom within.

I prioritised what I NEEDED this morning rather than what I felt I ought/should/must do.....

Swim swum;
💙 I feel better
💙 I can now do those 'musts/oughts/should more easily
💙 I've reaffirmed myself
💙 I've honoured the wisdom within
💙 Peace restored

They weren't on my 'to do' list but they were bloomin important 💙


Peace comes from within, not from completing tasks on our 'to do' lists.The 'to do list' wil never end. Tasks will wait....
15/06/2026

Peace comes from within, not from completing tasks on our 'to do' lists.

The 'to do list' wil never end. Tasks will wait.

Sometimes we just have to prioritise our own needs over other peoples expectations and our responsibilities.

This morning I listened to my body rather then my brain. My body and heart were in sync - there was a clear calling for a cold swim. A system reset in the river.

So instead of diving into admin and chores which my mind was full of, I listened to the wisdom within.

I prioritised what I NEEDED this morning rather than what I felt I ought/should/must do.....

Swim swum;
💙 I feel better
💙 I can now do those 'musts/oughts/should more easily
💙 I've reaffirmed myself
💙 I've honoured the wisdom within

They weren't on my 'to do' list but they were bloomin important 💙


09/06/2026

Such a super day! Time here at beautiful Pool Bridge Farm swimming, soaking up the vibe and chatting about delivering upcoming wellbeing events in their fantastic new Tepee.

Watch this space for more news as plans are finalised!

09/06/2026

This heavenly place has once again worked it's magic. There is nothing like slipping into a cold water lake to clear your mind, reset your energy and restore your humour and equilibrium.....

Sanity restored, emotional resilience topped up - I can take up my place as a member of 'the sandwich generation' more comfortably again.

It's harder than it sounds! 🥪

Honestly, if you're middle aged, anywhere near the menopause or sandwiched between generations of caring responsibilities and you've not yet tried wild swimming - I 100% recommend it.

And this place is brilliant 😍

07/06/2026

How much attention do you pay to things that happen in life that made you happy or were fun?

Often we don't fully engage with lovely things happening. That's because we're distracted or not really present in the moment.

Part of this weeks home practice on our Mindfulness Based Living Course is to reflect on a 'Pleasant Event' that happened each day.

That means;
Taking a few moments to notice what it was, whether you were aware of enjoying it at the time, how you experienced it through your thoughts, emotions, feelings and what's your experience now, as you recall it.

This helps us see more of the joy, happiness and easy simple pleasures are lives are full of that otherwise can pass by unnoticed. Noticing them boosts our overall feel good vibe 🙂 and we start to see more happy things.

This simple practice also helps us become more aware at the time the nice things are happening - that's brilliant because we get to experience it more fully, ie we feel more joy, more happiness, more fun and more connection 💚

Chester is happy to share one of his 'pleasant events' here! 😄🐾

He found a great, new tennis ball in the river! It made him super proud, happy and bouncy 🐾 🐕

I think it's one of my 'pleasant events' for today too!

💚 Try looking out for your 'Pleasant Events' each day this week and see what difference it makes 💚

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