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Mindful Sparks

mindful sparks

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London

Mindful Sparks is an education company dedicated to integrating meaningful mindfulness practices into the lives of students, teachers, schools, and communities. We offer a range of training programs, workshops, and community events designed to foster self-awareness, connection, and compassion. We provide comprehensive and CPD accredited training to entire school staff bodies, as well as specialized programs tailored to specific key stages and foci. Additionally, we offer independent trainings for individual teachers, held on weekends and during holidays, and frequently organize community events for families. What sets Mindful Sparks apart is that our team of experienced and qualified mindfulness trainers and educators maintain teaching positions alongside our work at Mindful Sparks, allowing us to stay connected to classrooms and have firsthand knowledge of the needs of students, teachers, and schools. Since our inception in 2019, Mindful Sparks has achieved significant milestones. We have developed over 10 teacher training programs and workshops, along with 3 mindfulness curriculums for students aged 4 to 16. Our reach extends to five countries, including Thailand, Singapore, China, Canada, and America, where we have worked with more than 250 teachers. At Mindful Sparks, our vision is to lead the way in creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments worldwide. We aspire to make mindfulness a mainstream practice that supports the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of all members of the school community. Through our expertise and commitment, we aim to foster positive change and empower individuals and communities to thrive.

Nicola at Company of Nature

nicola at company of nature

Welcome! Company of Nature supports wellbeing and sustainability through nature connection. It offers forest bathing walks and nature-based activities in the beautiful woodlands and natural areas of Bedfordshire. Company of Nature also offers events, advice, training and packages to support organisations’ work in wellbeing and environmental engagement through nature. It was set up by Nicola Scholfield who has a background in ecology and sustainability and is a qualified forest therapy guide. my story I’ve felt a deep connection with the natural world for as long as I remember. I grew up in rural Bedfordshire and have fond childhood memories of roaming the countryside and visiting beautiful natural places. My love of the wilds led to a degree in ecology and later a masters degree in leadership & sustainability. I’ve enjoyed sharing my love and understanding of nature in many ways since then. I spent many years in the business and charity sectors delivering projects and campaigns to engage people in environmental issues. During this time I experienced first hand the crucial role that nature can play in supporting our mental health and wellbeing. I also developed an understanding of how connecting with nature not only helps our wellbeing but also encourages us to value and care more for nature. I have trained as a Forest Therapy Guide through Nature & Therapy UK, and guide shinrin yoku (forest bathing) and natural mindfulness walks. I also deliver nature-based activities for groups and families in Bedfordshire for The Wildlife Trust. I’m excited by the potential of nature connectedness to support not only our wellbeing, but to encourage the positive actions we need to restore the natural world. I set up Company of Nature to help us restore our relationship with the natural world – to benefit both people and planet. I believe that at the heart of our own wellbeing is a thriving and nourishing planet. We live in the company of nature; we are part of nature and it is part of us. Today I live and work in and around the beautiful Greensand Country of Bedfordshire, and feel very much at home among its heaths and woodlands.