Aug 18, 2026
For some people, when they first start learning to meditate, Imposter Syndrome pops up and tells them they’re doing it wrong. They can feel judged by their own mind. There’s an inner critic who comments on everything they do, and an imposter voice that whispers they’re not “the kind of person” who meditates.
Does any of this feel familiar?
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Jul 29, 2026
If you're new to meditation, you might be wondering whether it actually does anything, or whether the sense of calm you feel afterwards is just in your head. Good news: it isn't. There's real, well-documented research into meditation that explains exactly what's happening in your body, and it all starts with something called the relaxation response.
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Jul 10, 2026
In the digital age that we are living in, it can be tempting to reach for your phone and set up a meditation app. Of course, they are convenient and are always available.
Yet, whilst an app can offer guidance, it can’t replace or offer a real student-teacher relationship. An app is unable to hold the space and sense what is happening inside your body when you meditate. Nor can they respond to your current emotional state, or even adapt the meditation experience to support you with where...
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Jun 29, 2026
This month, we celebrate our wonderful register member Wilfred Gomez, externally accredited and registered meditation teacher based in London.
We asked Wilfred to share some information about his own meditation experience, and his teaching so that you can get to know him better.
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Jun 26, 2026
As interest in meditation teacher training in the UK continues to grow, so too does the scientific understanding of how meditation supports health and wellbeing. Meditation has become one of the most researched wellbeing practices in the world. Over the past three decades, hundreds of scientific studies have explored its effects on attention, emotional regulation, stress, resilience and brain function. This growing body of evidence has helped establish meditation as an effective practice for sup...
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Jun 16, 2026
In a world that moves very quickly and asks a lot of us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Meditation offers a quiet space to breathe, reconnect and soften the edges of daily life. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity or simply a little more steadiness, starting a practice can be simpler than you think.
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May 19, 2026
Meditation has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more people turning to mindfulness and meditation practices to support their mental wellbeing, reduce stress, improve sleep, and create a greater sense of balance in everyday life.
But as the industry grows, so does the number of people offering meditation teaching and wellbeing services — often with very different levels of training, experience, and professionalism.
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Apr 27, 2026
This month, we celebrate our wonderful register member Georgina Ralston a meditation teacher based in Mossley, Greater Manchester. Georgina teaches meditation for all levels, aiming to make meditation accessible to anyone who would like to either start or deepen their practice and find the right practice for them.
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Apr 20, 2026
...if you’ve been considering training as an externally accredited meditation teacher but feel you’re not the “right type” of person, or if you’ve been curious about meditation but aren’t sure it’s for you, please know this: there is a place for you here. By choosing the British School of Meditation, whether to learn meditation with a registered teacher or to train yourself, you’ll be joining a warm and inclusive community.
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Mar 20, 2026
Spring is a beautiful time of year. It is often described as the season of renewal and I’ve certainly felt a lift in spirits with a couple of days of sunshine in a row, blustery walks by the sea and seeing the beautiful blossom on the trees. And the sunny bunch of bright yellow daffodils that I was given by my neighbour this morning has certainly cheered up my sitting room.
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