Flyer for wellness classes at Root & Rise December 2025, see also https://root-and-rise.org.uk/classes/

Contact via Root & Rise for current classes & 1:1 sessions there.

Early 2026
1:1 sessions via The Pebble Room
&
Classes or 1:1 at Root & Rise Studio
Castle Douglas -
(see below for group
'classes' & 1:1 support)

For Your Safety & Comfort

Mindfulness and meditation services are not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment.

Our offerings are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a mindfulness and self-compassion practice of their own. They are not a substitute for ongoing mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.

Personal safety, agency and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of these trainings and you are primarily responsible for your own safety and choice.

Teachers and facilitators are not expected or able to provide medical and/or professional psychological care. Mindfulness meditation may bring up challenging memories or feelings, which is very natural, yet can bring feelings of overwhelm and vulnerability that need presence and support, and that may include the involvement of relevant health or wellbeing professionals.

If you have experience with a serious mental health condition, cPTSD-related symptoms, or other concerns you think may impact your ability to participate in a class or course, please contact The Pebble Room or your healthcare professional to determine what is right for you at the moment. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher/facilitator reasonably determines a need to call next of kin or emergency services on your behalf.

What's On - Dumfries & Galloway

Mondays

Castle Douglas

2026 weekly

Mondays

Price options on Root & Rise website https://root-and-rise.org.uk/

Mindfulness Meditation classes 1.30pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 7pm

Location: Root & Rise Studio, Castle Douglas

Info and to book (with opportunity to read the disclaimer and share your needs): Classes - Root & Rise

Contact me for more details and a conversation, if you'd like to clarify what to expect or to discuss your needs in more detail.

2026 weekly

1:1 private sessions

£50 per hour

Mondays 3pm - 5pm (a one hour slot within that time).

Mindfulness Meditation 1:1 specialist sessions at £50 per session.

Root& Rise Studio, Castle Douglas (more info/to book with https://root-and-rise.org.uk/private-sessions.

Contact me direct for more details first and a conversation, if you'd like to clarify what to expect and highlight what your outcomes are.

Ongoing

Ongoing offerings via The Pebble Room

1:1 Walk n Talk sessions or video sessions (contact us to arrange).

Various daytime or evening slots depending on the diary!

£40 per session depending on distance or block booking arrangement by negotiation.

Wellbeing sessions for employees and volunteers - see here.

Sessions and workshops for community groups - contact us.

General guide to classes/groups & workshops.

Meditation (both guided and silent), nervous system care, gentle mindful movement, exploring themes for insight, compassion practices, reflection time.

At Root & Rise, mats, cushions, chairs and blankets are provided.

At other venues:

Please bring a mat if you have one, plus a blanket/cushion. A few spares will be available. Chairs provided.

No glam to attain,
no hoops to jump:
Your birth right is
being 'here'.

Testimonial

Lindsay, Dumfries, 2025

"Kirstie is a warm, attentive, empathetic person who is skilled at guiding sessions in a way which feels so safe and supportive. I look forward to her mindfulness and meditation group each week - it feels like a mini retreat for me to escape to and I always leave feeling grounded, peaceful and still."

Testimonial

Brian, Dumfries, 2025

"I engaged in a 6-week course with Kirstie, I found the teaching techniques, guided meditation and practices beneficial. As a Type 1 Diabetic, this enabled me to learn how to be in the moment and have a clear mind. I can highly recommend Kirstie; she has a gentle manner and makes it easy to learn and understand Mindfulness."

Testimonial

Karen, Dumfries, 2025

"I am aware of mindfulness, but found being guided and having that safe protected hour has enabled me to find the calm in the storm of life.

I felt I was able to meet myself, greet myself and accept myself. I recognised I had needs and that I was the person to meet those needs.

I guess that is part due to the clear and sensitive guiding and the way Kirstie was able to provide a safe and gentle place to just “be” fully present and accepted. No pressure or goals. No judgement. And also a few laughs along the way. I would recommend anyone curious to dip a toe into a practice that can be transforming."

One-to-one sessions & Walk n Talk

Kirstie offers bespoke one-to-one mindfulness sessions, which can take the form of private guidance and reflection practices, Walk n Talk sessions in nature, or/and video/phone support.

Although never a replacement for therapy or medical professionals, having the encouragement and support of a mindfulness teacher can propel and enhance your own journey to deeper self-awareness and overall wellbeing.