Reviews & Testimonials

‘Having just completed the meditation course at the weekend I am looking forward to sharing the skills/techniques that I have learnt with my existing and new clients. I really feel that I can  benefit my clients health by sharing Peter’s methods. The format is one that is simple and effective and most importantly one that I feel is achievable to all without any unnecessary extras that are never sustainable in the long run. Peter is very inspiring with a wealth of real life meditation experience  and I have left the weekend feeling confident that I can implement his specific format. From the start to finish Suzanne has been so prompt and helpful with all  communications. It was very clear at the end of the course that both would be there for any additional support required. Thank you for a great weekend’ – nathaliethomas.co.uk

Nathalie Thomas Level 4 PT

An excellent weekend’s training course. Peter teaches very powerful meditation techniques that will undoubtedly help many people. I’ve been meditating for twenty years, and Peter gave me some key tips that have already improved my practice. Wellbeing can sometimes be neglected in a gym environment that emphasises physical fitness goals like weight loss and athletic performance, but it’s an indispensable part of general health. This course would be an invaluable addition to any personal trainer’s toolkit.

Matt Colborn, CIMSPA Level 4 Senior Activity and Health Practitioner

Attended the MPT instructor course and would highly recommend it. Pre-course communication was great with all the information I could have needed and prompt responses. Peter teaches in a very down-to-earth way that will hopefully enable me to do the same and take the benefits of meditation to as wide an audience as possible. Really appreciated his depth of knowledge and patience with all my questions! Although I have a reasonable amount of experience with mindfulness I learned things that were completely new to me – overall a great weekend and very motivating both in terms of my own personal practice and the opportunity to add a further strand to my business. Liz Burfield, L4 personal trainer (getupandgofitness.co.uk) and Forest Bathing+ Guide (wilderlives.co.uk)

Liz Burfield Level 4 PT and Forest bathing Guide

I have just been on the MPT course and Peter is such a lovely calm person. He is very open and knowledgeable and has a great teaching method and system. My background like Peter’s is in Martial Arts and PT. He has given me the confidence boost I need to try to work for myself, as my PT work until now has been GP Referral for a Gym Chain. I am already meditating twice per day and feeling very calm and have a lot more patience with my 9 year old daughter after only 2 days after the course. I strongly recommend this course to all PT’s, especially Exercise Referral PT;s. Stuart Hutchin. L3 Personal Trainer and MPT practitioner. And Stuarts 5* Google review I found this course very inspiring and Peter is a very calm, knowledgeable teacher. I am a PT and this is the only Meditation course endorsed by CIMSPA. I am planning on making meditation and mindfulness a lead in skill when taking on clients as training starts in the mind.

Stuart Hutchin Level 3 PT and MPT practioner

I have just spent the most amazing weekend in Norwich with Peter Francis doing his incredible Meditation Personal Trainers course. Having meditated in the past, I realised this weekend that I had never really meditated but simply closed my eyes and rested! But with Peter’s incredible knowledge and passion for meditation I truly meditated for the first time and feel able to teach my clients to do the same. Peter’s course breaks it down and makes you understand truly what meditation is about. I have come away feeling completely calm and motivated. I would whole heartily recommend this course. So thank you Peter for bringing something into my life that I truly needed and will allow my onward journey to be even more rewarding.

Sharon Ogilvie I’m a Level 3 PT, GPR and GF instructor

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮! After an 18 month delay I managed to do my Meditation Personal Trainer course as part of my ongoing CPD With the brilliant Peter Francis 🙏 It helped me to fill in the gaps as to why my own meditation practice could be so hit and miss and the relief that there is no need to meditate for hours, sit in uncomfortable positions or live like a monk for it to be of benefit! 👍 As someone who has suffered from an overly busy monkey mind, often with extreme self criticism 🙊 I wish meditation had been something I had been taught when younger 😕 So this is my aim, to give young people (and parents / adults) the opportunity to learn now 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ And CIMSPA Review: Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality I recently attended the Meditation course with Peter and found it extremely interesting and insightful. It has benefitted my own meditation practice and given me the knowledge, skills and confidence to teach others how to meditate. Peter is an excellent teacher full of wisdom from experience that he generously shares. All forms of communication were clear and prompt – thank you Suzanne. I would definitely recommend this course.

Gemma Marks Level 3 PT http://awkwardconversations.co.uk/

This was one of the best courses I’ve been on in a long time. I learnt so much. I loved the fact that although there were other people on the course, Peter tailors the course to each individual so that you feel it’s a course just for you. He allows you to ask so many questions and practice everything. The support you get is fantastic. There is a relaxed atmosphere throughout even though so much content is being covered. This course has helped me both personally, and has also given me a new option to bring to my business, which I am looking forward to sharing with my clients. Thankyou Peter and Suzanne.

Gemma Taylor Level 3 PT and Pilates 

Spent the Weekend in Norwich on Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor Course. Very interesting and Awesome experience. Really enjoyed it. Meditation is an exercise that anyone can learn, everyone should practice meditation, if you can think you can meditate You only need 10 to 20 minutes Thanks Peter Francis it was a awesome experience

Norm Willis Level 3 PT and Martial Arts Instructor https://www.zencombatfitness.com/ 

L3 PT & NSCA Coach. The course Peter has devised is second-to-none. Over a decade of ‘test & adjust’ makes his proven techniques easy to grasp from a very hands-on perspective, mixed with a professional cognitive approach. I would highly recommend the MPT Instructors course, and further encourage servicemen and ex-military with PTSD and stress related issues to seriously consider Meditation as a real-time solution…

Jason Gillam (FCXO – Le French Connection) 

Fantastic life changing course. I was not expecting to have such deep emotions rise to the surfaces during this course. I went to learn but returned much more focused and lighter. It feels like I have renewed energy for my love of health and wellness. This course helped me to understand the difference between mindfulness and meditation. It helped me to connect with my inner guidance and it gave me a stronger purpose with my business and personal life. I went in with an aim of learning to meditate and come out with a renewed energy for my business and dare say it … life. Thank you again for your commitemement to teaching and your own personal journey that lead you to this path. Highly recommend this course.

Carllye (Thrive with Carllye) 

I am Level 3 PT with GP referral and had been looking for a course for a while but had found the more traditional motion of meditation and teaching didn’t sit with me. Then I stumbled upon Peter’s course ‘no guru’ lead meditation teaching. I still started the course a little sceptical to be honest however by the end of the weekend I met some lovely people, feel well equipped to teach others in a way that is inclusive and able to improve my own meditation practice. Looking forward to integrating it into my business and spreading the message! Thank you Meditation PT .

Jenny Darlow (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

I am Level 3 Personal Trainer and Barre Instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed and I would highly recommend this course, Peter is very knowledgeable about meditation and its teaching. I believe that the skills learnt on the Meditation Personal Trainers course will make a positive difference in helping others.

Angela Mainwaring (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

Thoroughly enjoyed the training. Peter’s style is down-to-earth and engaging. A wonderfully useful tool to add to the box and it will certainly help both me and my clients.

Robyn Kleinberg (Level 4 Personal Trainer & Pilates)

I am a Level 4 trainer, personal trainer and mat-based Pilates teacher. I am also a holistic therapist. Experiencing the benefits of meditation myself, I did not have the skills or confidence to teach it. This course has changed that and I have my first interested client just two days after completing the course. Peter couldn’t have been more helpful and approachable both before, during and after the course. Although I initially thought the course quite expensive, the follow-on support is excellent and makes the course good value for money. Peter is very genuine in his belief of the benefits of meditation and really cares about giving an excellent service to his students. The venue was excellent too. Thank you.

Patricia Dodd (Level 4 Personal Trainer)

I am a Level 3 Personal Trainer and am relatively new to the industry and was looking for something different to enable me to stand out from other Trainers. I was recommended Peter by a colleague. I found the course to be extremely informative and thoroughly enjoyable and would have no hesitation now teaching the process to clients.

Anita Stockman (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

I have looked for meditation training on numerous occasions over the years. Peter was recommended to me by a fellow PT and I feel that the all the confusion and uncertainty that I previously had around meditation has gone away. Peter’s method makes meditation much simpler. The teaching method is layered and I am very confident to teach his method.

Graham Brew (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

As a combined PT Level 4 (Mental Health) and Business Manager / Trainer (Mental Health), I strongly believe that the skills learnt on the Meditation Personal Trainers course will make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with numerous conditions.

Kevin Webb

I have been a Personal trainer since 2006, and Pilates teacher since 2011. Prior to this course I thought I had been meditating but after the course I realised I was just having a mindful rest. Highly recommended. Thank you Peter!

Andrew Mayers (Level 3 Personal Trainer & Reformer Pilates Instructor)

I’m a Level 3 yoga teacher, teaching for 15 years, practising for over 35. Peter has managed to distil the complexities of meditation into an extremely effective meditation course. He is an amazingly inspirational teacher. I can already think of several people that would benefit from his teaching.

Nikki Edwards (Level 3 Yoga Teacher)

I’m a Level 3 Personal Trainer. I have been meditating for a number of years, and found the course and information provided exceptionally helpful from a personal practise point a view as well, as well working with clients. I would highly recommend this course, Peter is very knowledgeable about meditation and its teaching. Thank you.

James Challis (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

Excellent, thoughtfully developed and delivered course. Learnt a lot of new techniques and got ample opportunity to practice so now I feel able to deliver a new approach to my clients which I believe strongly will enable them to improve the quality of their lives.

Siobhan Cotter (Level 3 Personal Trainer & Running Coach)

Enjoyable course held in a pleasant and comfortable venue. The small group format worked very well. The meditation teaching system was easy to understand, and I enjoyed the meditation sessions. I would recommend this course to others interested in incorporating meditation and mindfulness into their PT business.

Alan Marshall (Running Coach)

I really enjoyed the weekend course learning mindfulness and meditation techniques. I felt that as a Pilates instructor, the course would be a good way to enhance the mind/body element of Pilates that I try to incorporate into my classes. It has given me a system which I feel I can teach to clients and feel confident that they will find it beneficial. I would highly recommend the course and Peter as a tutor.

Helen Baynham (Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor)

I throughly enjoyed this meditation course, I am a personal trainer and Yoga instructor, so meditation will go really well with my current business. I feel like I have learnt a lot, especially when it comes to learning the difference between meditation and mindfulness, which i did not know the difference of before. I enjoyed learning in a small group environment and felt comfortable being able to openly ask questions, and going over subjects I was not sure about. I really enjoyed learning the history of meditation, and learning about the different tools to use to teach clients, how to experience a true deep meditation. I look forward to using my learning and training of meditation with current and new clients.

Jamie Delf (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

A very interesting course. Content was good and I think will be invaluable going forward with my existing PT clients. Also looking forward to attracting and working with meditation clients.

Caroline Bannatyne (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

Really enjoyed the course as someone who’s starting to enter the world of fitness qualifications. From a personal side I found it extremely helpful helping me understand my personal issues and I’m really looking forward to seeing how this helps me handle my anxiety moving forward.

Ruth Bolam

I felt the course covered everything thoroughly and clearly. The learning pace was great and I feel I would be able to pass on meditation and mindfulness techniques to clients confidently. This will really enhance my business offering. I would be very interested in further learning with MPT.

Miranda Rayner (Level 3 Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor)

Excellent course. Really looking forward to putting what I have learnt into practice. Meditation Personal Training Course completed and what a lovely city Norwich is. It has been a couple of tough years with my mother’s illness and then her passing away in April, along with a few mental health issues I never thought I would have (cliche!), but I sincerely hope I never stop learning. I woke up today knowing that Mindfullness and Meditation is the best thing I have ever done to relax and relieve stress. (Alongside physical exercise). There are often so many “chattering monkeys” in my head I cannot switch off. I now have a method to do this. But also to be happy, you need to have clarity over what makes you happy and unhappy. And then act on it. (What is “self?) I intend to do my first ever mindfulness meditation session on my own this afternoon at 2pm. As this is just the start, I am genuinely excited to see where this new journey will take me.

Simon Partridge (Personal Trainer and Sports Conditioning Coach)

Exceeded my expectations. Peter was an excellent instructor, always able to answer any questions. Good balance of practical and theory.

Philip Hillman (Pilates Instructor)

Excellent course for myself and clients. Enjoyable, thorough and informative. Will definitely help my clients de-stress and improve quality of life.

Patricia Tambini (Personal Trainer)

Great course, plenty of information and very practical. I would greatly encourage you to take this course.

Stuart Jamieson (Personal Trainer)

As a Personal Trainer, Coach & Trainer of Personal Trainers, I left the course with 3 major conclusions: [1] Learning to meditate properly will serve me greatly, [2] Being able to teach meditation properly will hugely impact others, and [3] That any Personal Trainer serious about really wanting to help their clients will consider attending this course. The course is truly excellent!

Darren Tebbenham

As a Personal Trainer Lifestyle Coach, this was a fabulous course and Peter shared his knowledge and experiences so well, so engaging and learnt so much. The clarity between mindfulness and meditation has never been clearer and the benefits of both and how they can be used with my clients, to help them get breakthroughs- awesome. The layered model that Peter teaches throughout the course is very simple to use, explain and very powerful. I would highly recommend this course, not just for my clients but for myself as you truly get the benefits of the practical sessions and to have the skills to be able to still my over active mind, and to get clarity about things, was well worth the price of the course in itself.

Lorna Third

As a level 3 PT I found this to be so much more than a PT bolt-on. Stimulating and thought provoking, I’m so glad I found this course and would recommend to anyone in the field of fitness and well-being.

Hazel Wallace-Williams

Wow, this course was amazing! I am a Level 3 PT and it is great to have so much scientific credibility. This was the missing part of the puzzle for me. I am so pleased to have done this. So much to take away and use with all my clients. Very excited!

Tracy Frost

An excellent course. I came in having only experienced meditation through an app. I came away from this course with a more simplified and effective method of meditating for myself, as well as the confidence to teach it to others. I also gained a deeper understanding on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness beyond the mainstream.

Daniel Chiechi

I’ve read many books on meditation and have been practising at my local Buddhist Centre for a while but feel this course has really got home to me the practice of meditation, why it’s important to do, and how to do it well.

Simon Clohessy

A really informative and enjoyable course. Peter is an amazing teacher and after attending the two days, I absolutely understand and grasp the concept of Meditation Personal Trainers. This course is an absolute must for any Level 3 instructors and trainers who wish to offer something different and rewarding that adds value to the physical training we already offer our clients.

Sally Goddard

Thanks to @meditation_PT for a fantastic session, guiding all of the @Tiger_Eye_UK team through #meditation and #mindfulness this afternoon. Some really simple techniques to help us all find a little more peace and quiet during the day. #wellbeing

Georgina Rouse @RouseGeorgina

Really enjoyed the course. It was a totally unique, refreshing take on meditation. I really understand the training and the delivery method. It most definitely is modern meditation and very practical. I can already see how this will benefit me and I look forward to sharing with clients. Peter is a great teacher, I have learned alot, especially about the differences between different techniques and history. I have never had meditation explained to me so simply and Peter did a great job at dispelling myths and common perceptions. This truly is a skill and a tool for modern life. Thank you!

Claire Maw, Meditate Maw

Peter very good at explaining the how and why we need to do each aspect of the process in an easy way to understand and grasp the concept.

Thomas Murphy

A vital piece in the jigsaw to attaining good health and fitness — great course, lovely location.

Daphne Graham

Fantastic course. One of the best courses I’ve been on. Well presented and fun.

Karen Makinson

Started the course a bit sceptical, but now leaving happy, energised and eager to improve my meditation and spread the message! Thank you Pete!

Jess Szczodrowski

The MPT course is a fabulous way for PT’s to offer something a little more holistic: a way of addressing mental health as well as physical health. Peter’s knowledge about meditation itself is fascinating, and the method he has created to bring meditation into the 21st century is practical and doable. Over a 2 day course he conveys his step-by-step MPT system to PT’s giving them a simple, highly teachable structure which they can take away and use on their own clients. Brilliant!

Liz Shaw-Kritsoli

What an AMAZING course! I have been a fully qualified personal trainer for 10 years now and to now have the skill to be able to meditate for me is incredible, I cannot wait to be able to pass on this skill to my clients. Cannot recommend this course highly enough.

Keeley Smith

My name is Liz Shaw and I run Shaw Lifestyle, coaching exercise, nutrition and stress management. I completed a 6 week meditation course some years ago, and thoroughly believe in the value of meditation for stress management. I have been looking for some time for a way to teach meditation myself, and came upon the MPT course pretty much by accident. The course has more than met up to my expectations. Peter conveys his knowledge and understanding of meditation, and also (importantly) clarifies the difference between meditation and mindfulness. He then presents his own method succinctly yet clearly, whilst showing his overwhelming passion for teaching MPT, and his belief in its merits. He gave course participants the knowledge and confidence to move forwards with his exceptionally well structured and thought out technique. I feel more than ready to embrace his method for my own practice, and excited to then move forwards and teach it to clients who I am confident will benefit massively from it.

Liz Shaw, Shaw Lifestyle

I am the founder of the G.M. YOGA Studio in Bourne End, Bucks. And wanted to learn to teach Meditation so I could offer more to my clients. After much difficult searching for a suitable non-religious Meditation training provider, I found Peter who runs Meditation Personal Trainers. This course was wonderful. The course and venue were both very relaxing before even doing any meditation. Peter explained and demonstrated the techniques in an easy to understand way which left me feeling relaxed and confident moving forward with my own practice and teaching others. I can highly recommend Meditation Personal Trainers to anyone who wants to learn about teaching and/or practising meditation.

Gabriella McMahon, G.M. YOGA

I was recommended Peter by a friend and went in with some significant doubts. I had always viewed meditation as a religious thing, with chanting, orange robes and all that. I am very pleased to say that what Peter teaches is nothing like that. Peter teaches a clear, simple technique which has already had a significant positive impact on my life. I left my first session with a real feeling of “there might be something to this…” – A feeling which has only since grown into a fully fledged belief in the power of meditation. Peter is an excellent, and very knowledgeable, teacher. He truly understands not only meditation but the realities of meditation for the average person. I struggled with a particular aspect of the meditation and as soon as I explained the issue to Peter, he knew exactly what we could do to work around this problem and his solution was perfect. He is kind, understanding and leaves you feeling that he truly cares about your meditation and health. I only wish I had tried meditation sooner, I have found that I’m now more able to control my own thoughts, more able to assert myself in order to avoid stress, and more able to deal with that stress which is unavoidable. It has improved my mood, my focus and my motivation and I couldn’t be happier with the result. If you have any doubts or reservations about meditation, please try this. Peter is an excellent guide and his technique is easy, and very quickly effective.

Chris Barker

As a newly qualified PT I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn practical, evidence based stress management techniques that the Meditation Personal trainer course provided. Having provided workplace wellbeing in previous employment roles, it is great to now be able to combine my personal training knowledge with this REPS endorsed course that I can use as part of my workplace wellbeing package (the CPD points were a pleasant bonus, but I would have done this course without them). The course instructor took the time to answer the many questions that we had, and gave practical demonstrations and offered followed up support. Very enjoyable course. The venue was great, particularly the amazing garden space and warm staff. Definitely worth the trip to Norwich! A great course based upon knowledge and experience. Worth doing for any PT or instructor looking to give their clients more than the usual physical training. I have found since doing the course that clients love and ask for meditation as part of their training programs.

Andre Martey

I wanted to offer my clients more than just the physical aspects of training, and doing the Meditation for PT’s course with Peter Francis was exactly what I needed. Not only did I learn how to get my clients meditate, but I also learnt the joy of meditation for myself. The course was well structured and there was plenty of opportunity to practice both to meditate and to guide others to meditate. I highly recommend this course for any trainer looking to give their clients all the tools they can to train.

Mike Somerset, Jinja Body Fitness

I started my practice of meditation with Peter 5 years ago. Along the way, I tried different techniques and found this to be the one that works best for me, not only as a relaxation technique, but as a very powerful tool for effective decision making. Peter is an extraordinary teacher. A natural motivator, very experienced meditator, genuinely focused and concerned about his clients. He is a true believer in people. Before meeting him, I would see my life as a collection of old faded pictures, an amalgam of events in which I had poor control. Somehow, most of time I felt too late to catch my train of opportunities. I had to run. With the unfolding of this practice this perception has changed completely. I’m more secure, focused and determined. The best way to describe it is with the following analogy: life changed from feeling like this collection of blurry pictures into a very vivid movie. In this movie I’m not only living it, but also directing it, writing it and playing the soundtrack at the same time. I still have my moments of challenge and drama, but there’s a different understanding of them. Besides, what great movie hasn’t got them? The train of opportunities now slows down as I walk firmly towards it. This meditation makes life multidimensional, multisensorial, extremely real and meaningful. It puts you in the right place, at the right time and most importantly being aware of it. What a wonderful tool to give someone facing the experience of being alive. Thank you so much Peter!

Ana Pereira

I began meditating out of curiosity. Not sure what to expect or what I hoped to achieve; quite simply 2 friends had offered glowing reports after starting it, and suggested it might be good for me. Peter Francis was the person teaching them. And though curious, I approached meditation with a little scepticism, perhaps associating it with a particular lifestyle or personality to which I didn’t identify. Now, almost 5 years later I wish I had tried it sooner. Peter Francis is a great teacher. Smart, curious, thoughtful, extremely clear, practical and with the firm belief that anyone can learn to meditate. I have tried other approaches to meditation but find Peter’s technique and style to be the best. His approach is to give you a simple tool which improves your life. His method is easy to follow, easy to maintain and build on, and very effective – rapidly. By learning to quieten the mind, you end up with better perspective, memory, humour, patience, sensitivity and greater energy. Less frazzled, less overwhelmed. Decisions happen easily, confidently, without anxiety and second guessing. The doubtful voice we all hear in our heads, the chaotic chatter… it fades away. It’s a really, really good thing. And Peter Francis is the man to go to learn it. You shouldn’t even be spending time reading this – just book an appointment!

Stephen Beane

Peter offers a no-fluff simple and effective approach to meditation that is simple and easy to follow and then practice on your own. It really helped to reduce stress and get me to relax and deal with the pressures of running a business. He is highly experienced in what he does and have heard nothing but high praise from everyone else who has attended his sessions. I would highly recommend going for a few sessions at least.

Karen Black, HubbFizz

I began meditation sessions with Peter Francis just over eighteen months ago. Having attended meditation classes in the past I always knew I wanted to do incorporate meditation into a daily routine but had never felt able to with the techniques I’d learnt. I am happy to say that since working with Peter there have been very few days in the past year and a half when I haven’t meditated. Peter’s teaching approach is excellent because he takes time to talk to you to find out what you need from meditation. He then prescribes techniques for you as an individual. Its great working with Peter because his main concern is to help people fulfil their own potential. Meditation has changed my life, and this is not a drastic statement. I have had long term health problems with depression and anxiety, part of my issue was that I did not feel capable or worthy to successfully develop my career in the arts. In the past year I have begun to work seriously on my personal progress as an artist, including organising two exhibitions of my work and applying for (and getting) jobs I never thought I could because I didn’t have the confidence. Perhaps the biggest gift Peter’s guidance has given me is the ability to think clearly. Anxiety is such a horrible illness and when it takes hold you can feel utterly helpless. It’s like your mind prevents you from doing anything and has this nasty grip on you both mentally and physically. When I started meditating a strange and brilliant thing happened, that helplessness started to lift. Now when I get into what I call the “anxious mind loop” (where you keep going over and over the same situation or problem in your mind), I can break that loop and sensibly look at the problem to find a solution. I am so pleased to have met Peter. His teaching has provided me with the understanding that I can be a happy and strong person. Once I didn’t believe that was possible. Now meditation is a part of my daily routine, I would even say that it’s a pretty awesome life style choice.

Jenny Swindells, Artist and Designer

I have always been somewhat prone to stress and anxiety and had considered trying meditation in the past. The straightforward techniques that Peter has taught me have been hugely effective and I would recommend him to anyone. I look forward to my 20 minutes of peace and relaxation every day, feel happier, healthier and more equipped to deal with whatever life throws at me.

Iain Tibbitt, Financial Adviser at Tailored Solutions

I have met Peter on a Norwich Kitty Business Networking event and at that time I was looking to learn meditation. I was at a beginning of starting up a business and felt a lot of pressure and confusion and frustration. Before the session with Peter I always thought that meditation is practised by airy fairy hippies and never thought much of it. Then I came across yoga where I learned that correct breathing can help to calm your mind. From then onwards I was interested to learn proper meditation rather than the classes which they go on forever or even the so called meditation CD’s which I found irritating to listen to. When I attended my first session with Peter I felt that he provided the answer and the key to unlock the secrets to proper meditation. I felt very comfortable and on my first session I attempted to meditate and I managed to experience it! Peter is very professional and he guides you through step by step with your training until you achieve full meditation which is a thrilling and amazing experience all together. I am since hooked on it like an addict and my mind is now a lot clearer I am lot more confident to say “no” to negative and irritating people and walk away without feeling guilt. I also change my business approach and like before little things stress me out and kept my mind working overtime, now I am a lot calmer and positive therefore I can see things clearer so I don’t stress out. People closest to me have also noticed that I am lot more relaxed, smiling and enjoying life with ease. I keep up with my daily routine and Peter has change my life completely!

Kristina Fields, Owner & Founder of Zingyberry

I have been introduced to Peter about a year ago after I suffered a major crisis in my life that caused me ongoing anxiety and mood swings. At that point I needed to decide to either medicate or meditate to redress my fragile mental state. Luckily I opted for meditation and with Peters help and guidance I managed to steer through the worst of it. Peter has a very unique ‘no-nonsense’ approach to meditation, which I found very appealing. He certainly has a wealth of experience to draw from and is a very dedicated and caring mentor. Over the past year I have referred him to many of the people I know and would urge you to give him a try as well if you like to make some noticeable progress in your own mental/spiritual development.

TF Martial Arts Instructor and Author

This is a testimonial for Peter Francis whom I have meditated with on several occasions. I have attempted meditation many many times of the last few years previous to meeting Peter and got pretty much no-where, other than frustrated. I must say that after only a couple of sessions with Peter I was there! So so pleased I went as it has got me right back into it and I am feeling the benefits not only on a mental level but oddly enough on a physical level too. So many many thanks Peter as I could not have done it with out you! I will of course come back to see you periodically to make sure I am advancing at a good pace.

Maria Whitbread, Inxbox Norwich

Running two businesses is stressful, taking up a lot of energy as well as time. In fact I was very reluctant to see Peter for my first meditation taster session based purely on the hour I would be giving up! However, it was probably the best hour I have ever spent out of my business as it persuaded me to attend regular sessions which in turn has reduced the stress levels and increased productivity. I would not hesitate recommending meditation with Peter Francis at the wonderful Elements of Health venue, if you’re in business your partners and customers are bound to notice the difference in you too!

Paul Rudd, Founder of the Norwich Kitty Networking Group

I’ve just had a session with Peter Francis, meditation trainer. That was one of the deepest and most relaxing moments I’ve ever had. It was like floating…no, being floated in the air without your own energy. Safely and calm, with mind turned off. With calmness (does that word even exists?) and peacefulness around you. What’s more, Peter is teaching how to do it by yourself, what is actually pretty easy to master. Doesn’t really matter what kind of stress your are involved with. This will relax you to the limits!

Peter Burgraf, Lyoness Norwich Manager

I have played with a few variations of meditation over the years mostly, when I practised martial arts in my late teens. But once I started running my own business at the age of 23 I found that I was “too busy” to find time pah… meditating. It was all go, go, go, full guns blazing, it’s time to take on the world and provide the best service possible! There was always more important things to be focusing my attention on. And being very passionate about what I do it isn’t hard to fill my time with exciting new ventures, plans, courses or simply things to do on my ever increasing “to do” list! I knew all the benefits of meditation but started to find it increasingly hard to “switch off” after a busy day motivating and coaching other people plus finding time to get back to emails and calls and getting little jobs done. And I was aware that my increased adrenal and cortisol levels were sometimes preventing me from resting and sleeping effectively. I was also finding that this state of mind was interfering with my ability to prioritise and I was focusing my spare time on either distracting from feeling overwhelmed or inefficient behaviour confusing activity with accomplishment! Well the end result after several years of this was “burn out” and adrenal fatigue! I slowly got myself back on track and a big part of that strategy was calling in Peter to give me a meditation technique that suited me. I knew that 20 minutes of meditation was like getting hours of quality sleep but I was struggling with the meditation versions I had tried in the past and knew Peter had tried many variations and practical applications and that I would find something that worked for me without all the nonsense to go with it. The technique Peter gave me was very quick to use and certainly a no nonsense strategy of meditation which fit me perfectly. As a busy guy I like to be able to justify my time and I found that within just a couple of practise sessions I was sleeping better, more focused on the important things, felt more relaxed and had a better quality of energy. I have since found that my use of time is far more purposeful and less avoidance meaning that I get more done in less time. Something I’m sure that most people would benefit from! And as a result I have no problem finding time to meditate if I feel I need to plus have more time for other things that I want to do. In a nutshell Pete gave me some great techniques, guided me through the process very professionally which impressed me (especially thinking that I knew it all) and his follow up sessions surprised me still with extra gems of useful guidance. I got my money back from the three sessions I had within one week simply from being able to focus my attention on the high return important jobs to do! I also find that now being a competitive boxer competing every few months and training very hard in between I have my best weeks of training when accompanied with some short meditations and better quality down time. Not to mention make better decisions in the way that I choose to respond to stressful situations whether at home, play or work. Thanks Pete, it was just what I needed.

Mark Bone, Founder of Lifestyles for Living