About the School

About Sarah Presley

Clients often asked me if I would teach them to meditate, however I was reluctant without an official qualification. The British School of Meditation fitted the bill with its external accreditation and face-to-face training. I enjoyed the whole experience and found the training to be both professional and supportive. The course content had all the components for supporting me to be a meditation teacher but also how to incorporate it into a business setting too, in fact I felt it helped me to set down great foundations to go out and teach straight away. After qualifying, with distinction, I have worked in schools, businesses, but most importantly within my local community running regular beginners, intermediate and advanced courses as well as providing weekly meditation videos.

Testimonial

“Sarah is a truly beautiful soul who teaches with never-ending knowledge and genuine, friendly encouragement and support. She is always there for you every step of the way, if you need her, and she inspires you to build self-confidence in your skills without you even realising it. I totally loved this course” ~ Louise online student 2021.

In 2024 Sarah's Book 'Making Friends with yourself' was selected as a winner in the Platinum Awards for 'Best Book' Category. You can read more about Sarah's book and purchase a copy via her website here: https://sarahpresley.co.uk/making-friends-with-yourself/

About Catherine Banks

In 2016, I trained with the British School of Meditation, earning this externally accredited qualification, and began my own business as a meditation teacher and holistic therapist. Since then, I have also obtained a diploma in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, become a Reiki practitioner and EFT therapist, and earned a master’s degree in psychology — all of which inform my teaching and understanding of meditation’s impact on wellbeing.

My work has taken me into hospices, where I taught meditation to patients and staff, as well as to charities such as Barnardo’s UK and organisations including ITV, LADbible, and Volvo UK. I have also undertaken specialist training in meditation for neurodiversity and trauma-sensitive mindfulness, which underpin my inclusive approach to teaching.

Since qualifying as a meditation teacher with the British School of Meditation, I have truly found my passion in life. Sharing the gift of meditation with others is a privilege and a joy. Now, as a trainer and co-owner of the school, my purpose is to guide others in finding their own calling as meditation teachers.

Our teacher training course, accredited by Ascentis, is designed to provide both a deep understanding of the theory and the practical skills needed to teach meditation effectively. Becoming part of the British School of Meditation also means joining a supportive and inspiring community. I am honoured to teach this course in Manchester and online, helping others share the life-changing gift of meditation with the world.

Testimonials

I am very impressed with the British School of Meditation’s course, for several reasons. The content of the course was extensive and has given me the ability to go and run meditation courses confidently and with an in depth understanding of all the fundamental aspects of meditation. The professionalism of both the school and the individual teacher was to a very high standard. The school has clearly put a lot of effort into developing a brilliant course and it was delivered in an inspiring, interesting and varied way in terms of teaching methods. Catherine Banks as a teacher is a definite asset to the school and her knowledge, support, encouragement and all round kindness and compassion is a testimonial to what meditation can do for you, she clearly “practices what she preaches” as the saying goes. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone wishes to learn about meditation, as their ethos, professionalism, passion and knowledge is exemplary. - Janice Thompson, Manchester student