You are invited to join Karen.  Beginners welcome – even if you’ve never meditated before feel free to come along. ​

After many years in the corporate world, Karen Hughes ran her own small businesses, including a successful franchise.After suffering a chronic health condition which completely changed her life, Karen discovered singing.With a complete change of direction, she set up a community singing group.

Karen ran her groups in two Essex towns, for a combined total of 16 years.As her health improved through singing, Karen grew in confidence.She observed many of her members – often unsure/beginner singers – gain confidence, and realise they could sing!

Sadly, a recent throat virus affected her singing voice.Therefore Karen sought a change of direction.With an interest in mindfulness and meditation, Karen was delighted to be Certificated by Skilful Mind.

There is so much stress in the world, today.Karen has experience this herself, over the years.Therefore, this training will not only benefit her clients, but, the longer she meditates, Karen anticipates further developing her sense of calm, alongside increasing acceptance of whatever life brings.

Although she hasn’t taken paid clients, Karen has trained in various alternative and complementary therapies.Meditation sits perfectly amongst her skillset

Karen will lead Skillful Mind meditation groups in her home town: Maldon, Essex, UK.

Karen plans to work with companies, schools, and within the local community.She has also studied Mindful Coaching and is a Certificated Advanced Coach, with the Association of Coaching.Karen plans to use meditation with her coaching clients.