Events, Courses and Retreats For 2025
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I run a variety of events throughout the year. Some of the courses are open to the general public and others are closed for specific groups or organisations.
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Please note, if the start date has passed then the course registration has closed.
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More events will be added as the year goes on. Please enquire in advance if interested in finding out more.
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The Mindfulness Based Longevity Programme
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We live in a complex and tricky world and health care professionals commonly report a variety of adverse health issues, as a consequence of doing their best to care for others in systems that are often under resourced.
Ian has taught mindfulness to thousands of health care professionals, who commonly report the following reasons for accessing mindfulness courses at work: Stress, anxiety, depression, kept awake at night by a worrying mind, feeling overwhelmed, lack of self-care, low energy and mood, loss of motivation and self-confidence.
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In response to the above, Ian created the Mindfulness Based Longevity Programme, to encourage participants to stop, rest, recover and prioritise their health and well-being.
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In this groundbreaking course you will:
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Learn about the importance of the core pillars of health, well-being and human flourishing and incorporate them into your daily life.
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You will be guided through a number of mindfulness based practices in each module, that have been uniquely designed to allow you to tap into your body’s ability to down regulate and self-soothe.
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This will allow you to learn let go of your stress and relax faster after a stressful event, leaving your more energised and positive.
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You will be offered a range of additional resources to help you build a health and well-being plan that will help you create long lasting changes for the better.
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You will learn how to build a robust system to revitalise and rejuvenate your body; bring a sense of calmness to your mind, which in turn will help you handle challenges with clarity, focus and balance.
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Course Format
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The course will be delivered, face to face, in four one-day workshops (09:30am-5:00pm), across a 9 month period, at a venue in Cumbria in the North West of England. There will be an optional practice review session, online on Zoom in the month in-between the course workshops (date TBC). Participants commit to the whole programme and cannot participate in individual workshops only.
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Cost
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Each workshop will cost £100 and is payable one week in advance of the beginning of each workshop. If a participant misses a workshop, they may be offered a face to face or online catch up tutorial (lasting up to two hours), at the discretion of the course facilitator. There are no refunds if a participant fails to attend the workshop.
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The Mindfulness Based Longevity Programme
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Saturday the 18th of January, Saturday the 15th of March, Saturday the 14th of June and Saturday the 13th of September. Enrollment now open!
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The Compassionate Mind Training Course
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Saturday the 25th of January, Saturday the 22nd of March, Saturday the 21st of June and Saturday the 20th of September. Enrollment now open to participants who have previous experience of mindfulness.
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Recongnition One Year Course
Ongoing group course for experienced meditators. Friday the 17th of January, 14th of March, 13th of June and 12th of September. Melmerby, Cumbria. FULLY BOOKED
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8-Week Courses​
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​8-Week Mindfulness and Compassion courses for NHS staff
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January Courses
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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course for health and social care staff
​Tuesdays 09:30 - 11:30am at Penrith Hospital, beginning on January the 21st.
Closed group for NHS staff.
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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course for NHS staff
​Tuesdays 14:30 - 16:30 online on Teams, beginning on January the 21st.
Closed group for NHS staff.
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8-Week Compassionate Mind Training Course for NHS staff
Wednesdays 09:30-12 at Carlisle CIC, beginning on January the 22nd. Closed course for NHS staff.
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8-Week Compassionate Mind Training Course for health and social care staff
​Thursdays 09:30-12 online on Teams, beginning on January the 23rd.
Closed group for NHS staff.
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May Courses. Venues TBC
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​September courses TBC
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Day Workshops
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TBC
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​Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop
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Workshops to be posted in the New Year
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Book directly through the official Wim Hof Method site:
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https://www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/ian-rigg
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Wim Hof Method Fundamentals course graduates, monthly breath work and cold immersion session. Langwathby, by invitation only.
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Retreats
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Purelands Retreat Centre, Samye Ling in Scotland TBC
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Mindfulness for life retreat. 23rd - 29th of August. Holy Isle off the coast of Arran.
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