Focus the mind, calm the body

Welcome. I’m Kathleen MacLeod, a mindfulness and meditation teacher who is passionate about helping adolescents and adults foster greater focus, calm, resilience and joy. Starting with practices that strengthen attention, students learn to cultivate qualities and skills that lead to enhanced presence, kindness, compassion and emotional balance. 

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LIFE is challenging mindfulness helps

Teens and adults are stressed out, busy and distracted. They are constantly connected on technology, yet disconnected from each other, the present moment and themselves. It’s no surprise that the U.S. Surgeon General identified both youth and parent mental health as public health crises.

Mindfulness techniques can empower us to respond to stress, difficult emotions and negative thoughts with wisdom rather than react impulsively. Several decades of research demonstrate the many benefits:

    • Increased happiness and well being

    • Decreased stress, anxiety and depression

    • Improved relationships 

    • Enhanced immune function

    • Decreased blood pressure

    • Decreased chronic pain 

    • Improved sleep

    • Strengthened attention 

    • Enhanced memory

    • Increased creativity and productivity

Customized programs that empower individuals

I offer a variety of ways to teach and bring mindfulness into spaces that engage adults and teens such as schools, community health centers, and nonprofits. Typically, I teach groups in weekly classes or in workshops. Classes and workshops can include a combination of guided meditation, mindful movement, journaling and breathwork.

My approach is supported by science, years of education and my personal practice. I lead every session with a playful, kind attitude, and a dynamic, flexible style that is accessible to all.  

Together, we will create a program that is tailored to your community’s unique interests, opportunities, and challenges.

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    • Great for communities who want to explore mindfulness a bit more deeply.

    • Offered weekly and ranging from 4 - 12 weeks in duration.

    • Classes can include a combination of guided meditation, mindful movement, breakout sessions and breathwork.

    • All programs are based on a sliding scale cost structure.

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    • Great for communities who want an introduction to mindfulness.

    • Workshops offered in duration from one hour to full-day events.

    • Workshops can include a combination of guided meditation, mindful movement, breakout sessions and breathwork.

    • All programs are based on a sliding scale cost structure.

  • “Kathleen’s class has been a great introduction to the practice of mindfulness. The information presented is accessible to anyone regardless of prior knowledge, practice or understanding.  I love that Kathleen was vulnerable and shared why the practices are important to her. Kathleen is a great facilitator, and I would absolutely recommend her to others!”

    Janet Laatsch, Former CEO Greater Seacoast Community Health

  • “I have really enjoyed Kathleen’s mindfulness class; it’s been especially helpful when facing life’s challenges. I loved that Kathleen was able to teach to many different experience levels. She has a very positive, validating and accepting style.”

    Lisa Z.,  Staff at Families First Health & Support Center

  • “Kathleen’s class has been an excellent introduction to mindfulness. It was exactly what I needed and I find myself craving more! I love that it was well suited to beginners while also providing enough information and guidance for anyone.”

    Andrea B., Parent Class Participant

MinDfulness can change your life

I’m Kathleen and I‘m so glad you are here. I have extensive training and I am passionate about practicing and teaching mindfulness because I have experienced the amazing benefits first-hand.

This practice came into my life about a decade ago, when my three children were young. At the time, my behavior was sometimes reactive and I couldn’t always manage situations as clearly or calmly as I wanted, for both my family and myself. I decided to explore mindfulness and meditation because of the compelling science around the psychological, physical and cognitive benefits.

The effects were incredible and transformed my life! I am more calm, focused, less reactive, more patient, and kind. These life-changing benefits compel me to share these practices with my community, especially with adolescents, parents and caregivers who are suffering from high levels of stress, anxiety and depression.

    • Graduate of the prestigious 2 year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (Two year professional program offered in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley)

    • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T), Teacher Certification Program

    • Growing Up Mindful Teacher Training Course (taught by Harvard psychologist and professor, Dr. Christopher Willard)

    • Completed David Treleaven’s Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Level One Course

    • Active involvement in local non profit community for over two decades

    • UCLA, Masters in Public Health

I want you to feel Nurtured + Inspired

In the spirit of generosity and greater connection, I want to share 3 FREE mindfulness resources with you!

Please enjoy a guided 5 minute breath meditation along with an article and research paper on the compelling benefits of a mindfulness practice.

Let’s Connect

I would love to explore ways to bring mindfulness trainings to you and your community! Please fill out the form below and I will get back to you within 48 hours to schedule a discovery call.