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Offering in-depth, structured mindfulness courses for adults, teens and children. To find out more.

Qualifications

-Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training
Zenways, 2020
100-hour mindfulness course accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association that qualifies me to teach Meditation and Mindfulness for Health & Wellbeing courses

-Mindfulness Child Trainer
Academy for Mindful Teaching, 2018
99-hour training course that qualifies me to teach ‘Mindfulness Matters!’ The Eline Snel Method course to children aged 5-11.

-Learning & Teaching in Higher Education
University of Westminster, 2017
Postgraduate certificate

- MA in Translation (Honour)
Ecole d'Interprètes Internationaux, 1991-1995
Mons, Belgium

09/09/2025

Two weeks ago, my husband and I went on our first four-day walking holiday around the Gower Peninsula, an unspoilt corner of Wales. He’s been doing these walks for ten years and guided me through the preparation, the terrain, and the long days outdoors.

I had often heard that walking all day can bring a meditative state. Now I know it’s true. Spending 6–8 hours in nature gave me space to watch my mind, welcome insights, and reconnect with inner resources.

It also gave me a direct experience of many themes I cover in my mindfulness courses, including:
🌧️ Aversion — wishing the rain would stop.
☀️ Desire — wanting the sun to stay forever.
💪 Trust — discovering I could walk further than I believed.
💗 Compassion — respecting my body and feet rather than judging them.

It was transformative. I’ve been told the benefits last for weeks, and I definitely agree. I’m already looking forward to next year’s walk, which will be a full week long.

💭 I’d love to know — what experiences have been transformative for you?

02/07/2025

I had the pleasure of Aurélie joining my eight-week mindfulness course for adults, and of leading mindfulness sessions for her Year 6 classes for three consecutive years.

🌟 It's always a joy to share these practices, whether with adults or children!

Here’s what she had to say: 💬👇

29/06/2025

Next year it will be 30 years since we became friends. We have so many great memories from our time together, like salsa lessons, birthday celebrations (like yesterday), weddings and spa days. We have also supported each other through separation, divorce, health issues, difficulties with our children and step-children. When I work with children and adults, I look at how being grateful and appreciative can make us happier. You already know this, but I want to say a big thank you for our friendship and that I love you.

24/06/2025

🏫 The last mindfulness sessions of the 2024–25 school year are taking place this week at Marie d'Orliac.

🗓 From January to June, I guided seven classes — from Year 2 to Year 6 — through my 8-week mindfulness programme. Some pupils were new to mindfulness, while others were practicing with me for the third year.

This year brought a new challenge: creating PSHE-aligned content for two mixed-age groups — Year 2/3 and Year 5/6. The older pupils had already done the programme, which made it easier to build on what they knew. For the younger Year 2s, it was a first — and it went beautifully.

🧘‍♀️In the photo, I’m guiding a Year 2/3 class through a meditation on personal strengths. After reflecting together, they visualised their qualities as treasures in an inner chest — something they can draw on whenever they need calm or confidence.

📔 This theme continues in the upper years. Swipe to see an extract from a Year 6 session on self-image — part of a fully designed mindfulness notebook I created this year with Lisa Cadu (design) and Aurélie Klinzig (illustrations).

To all the pupils who practiced with curiosity, an open mind, and an open heart: thank you. You’ve made these sessions unforgettable. 🙏

20/06/2025

Today, I am attending the Integrative Oncology sessions. This morning was packed with fascinating data and figures from health coaches in Primary Care Networks, and two leading UK and French heads of integrative oncology, Professor Robert Thomas and Dr. Jean-Lionel Bagot who shared insights into their challenges and achievements.

After such dense sessions, I needed a proper break. Luckily, St. James’s Park is just a five-minute walk from the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. I found a peaceful temporary sanctuary under a tree there, which was much appreciated.

I’m now ready to hear about the Whole 360 Approach to a Patient’s Journey and more!

19/06/2025

I am excited to attend the Integrative Personalised Medicine Convention today and tomorrow. I am particularly interested in integrating mindfulness into care environments that support general mental health and well-being, as well as oncology, depression, and addiction.

The convention offers a wide selection of speakers and workshops, making it difficult to choose. However, to align with my mission, my program for today includes talks by Dr. David Hamilton on “How your mind can heal your body,” Dr. Mike Cummings on “Complementary Therapies - Beyond Boundaries: A Unified Approach to Care,” and Freddy Jaquin on “Complementary Therapies - Hypnosis Beyond Techniques and Protocols: The Power of Presence, Emotion, and Unshakable Belief.”

I will be sure to share my key takeaways.

Tomorrow, the whole day will be dedicated to oncology.

01/05/2025

It is always nice to get positive feedback. 😊

🌟 I really enjoyed running this 1-hour workshop where we explored some concepts of the sacred feminine (receptivity, intuition, and compassion) according to the principles of mindfulness.

Over the last few years I have designed and ran over 10 workshops, creating content on request (as in this case) for a very diverse audience ranging from health professionals to translators to children and parents.

📅 The next one will be a 90-minute Mindfulness workshop for parents on Saturday 17 May, starting at 2:15pm, at Serenity Space, Wandsworth.

👋 Get in touch if you would like me to organise a workshop for you or your organisation!

22/04/2025

It feels more apt than ever to celebrate Mother Earth today. I just returned yesterday from Japan, and I’m still under the spell of its stunning, powerful natural beauty. From the stillness of a pristine beach to the breathtaking view over lush mountains and sea, and to moving or still water, the land speaks in quiet, awe-inspiring ways.

The power of the elements is palpable there. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons are not distant possibilities but part of the lived landscape—constant reminders through evacuation signs and infrastructure that we are guests here, not rulers. It’s deeply humbling.

Without invoking disaster, we should remember more often that while we may believe ourselves powerful, the Earth is mightier. And when she speaks—through wind, water, fire, and land—we are reminded of our place.

Grateful for the reminder. Happy Earth Day 🌍

28/03/2025

🌼 Parents! Ready to slow down & breathe? 🌼

Join me for a 90-minute Mindfulness Workshop for Parents — a space to pause, recharge & learn simple mindfulness tools you can use every day.

You'll get:
🌱 Gentle mindful movement
🌱 Guided meditations
🌱 Mindfulness tips
🌱 Practical exercises for busy parents

📅 Saturday 17th May, 2025
📍 Serenity Space, SW18
⏰ 2:15–3:45pm
💷 £30

Book now: serenityspace.uk/workshops

A calmer you = a calmer home 💛

13/03/2025

Retour sur cette merveilleuse Journée de la femme samedi dernier. Bravo et encore merci à Manon Lemaire pour avoir rassemblé des intervenantes aux horizons divers qui ont rendu un bel hommage au Féminin. Au programme : Mouvements et détente avec Manon qui a animé les ateliers Yoga et Qi Gong ; voyage aux quatre coins de la Terre avec les conteuses de l'association En Faim de Contes ; le corps énergétique et le corps physique avec Nancy Midal ; une autre forme de voyage avec le bain sonore d'Astrid Simandl; et enfin, avec moi exploration de deux qualités du féminin sacré, la Réceptivité et l'Intuition, selon les principes de la mindfulness. Le soleil et la bonne humeur étaient au rendez-vous dans le cadre verdoyant et accueillant du Domaine de l'Oliveraie, dans la Vallée de l'Estéron. YOGA FSBE Esteron

22/02/2025

Samedi 8 mars, j'aurai le grand plaisir de participer à cette journée d'hommage à la femme grâce à Manon Lemaire et l'association Yoga FSBE, à Gilette, dans la vallée de l'Estéron.

Par le yoga, la pratique du souffle, la méditation de pleine conscience, la sonothérapie et l'écoute de contes, l'association a souhaité offrir aux femmes une journée entière sur le bien-être. Elles sont à l’honneur, mais les hommes sont les bienvenus !

Pour plus d'informations : http://www.fsbe-yoga.com/
Pour réserver : 06 76 87 15 60 ou fsbe-esteron@orange.fr

07/02/2025

Un immense merci à à Étienne Jeanson, directeur de l'école primaire Marie d'Orliac pour l'organisation de ce webinaire sur la mindfulness pour les parents que j'ai animé hier soir dans le cadre de la semaine de sensibilisation à la santé mentale des enfants. Ce fut un succès.🙏😊

Nous avons exploré ensemble :
✅ Les bienfaits de la mindfulness
✅ Des outils concrets pour sortir du pilotage automatique, désintensifier le stress et accueillir ses émotions
✅ L’importance de l’auto-compassion et de prendre soin de soi pour mieux accompagner son enfant

Le replay sera envoyé aux parents la semaine prochaine 📩

Et pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent aller plus loin, j’animerai un programme de mindfulness de 6 semaines en ligne, spécialement conçu pour les parents, à partir du 8 mai 🧘‍♂️🌿

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