Between the fast-paced stresses of everyday life and the zombie-like scrolling of news feeds, it can seem impossible to find a time to switch off and unwind. In fact, a recent “Wellness Index” from MINDBODY, a leading health and wellness app, found that downtime takes a back seat for many of us, with the nation getting fewer than nine hours of headspace per week and one in five people stating they’re “not content” with the state of their current mental health.

That’s where meditation comes in. For some, the idea of meditating may seem daunting but just a few minutes a day will help you to feel more calm, creative, relaxed and generally able to live a less stressful life. By calming your mind you will feel less angry and frustrated and you’ll sleep much better. Read more about the benefits here.

Whether you’re new to meditation and unsure where to start or you’re a more experienced meditator looking for a peaceful location to practice, now is the perfect time to give a new meditation class a try as May is National Meditation Month. There’s plenty of wonderful events happening all around the UK. Just check the list below and use the MINDBODY app to book.

The MINDBODY app makes it easy to explore fitness near you, find last-minute offers and book and pay in one place. Whether you’re into yoga, massage, group fitness, barre or bootcamp, you can find the experiences that you love, and book them instantly.

The Life Centre

London studios

The Life Centre, Islington

• Workshop: Relax + Restore + Stillness (18th May)
• Workshop: Still in the City: Sun Meditation (25th May)

The Refinery, Hackney

• Workshop: Gong Bath and Deep Mediation with Leo Cosendai (12th May)
• Workshop: Cacao Cermony + Sacred Sound Healing (20th May)

Triyoga, Camden

• Meditation and Mindfulness Open Classes
• Workshop: Masters of Frequency Gong Bath (18th May)

Re:Mind studio, Belgravia

• Re: Breathe
• Re: Sound

Benk + Bo, Aldgate East

• Anti-Desk Yoga
• Meditation

Ebb&Flow

UK studios

Essence, Brighton & Hove

• Investigating Through Meditation with Dedi Madden
• Joy Of Living Meditation with Gem Boord
• Osho Dynamic Meditation with Michael Hoy

Ebb&Flow, Farnham, Surrey

• Mindful Flow Yoga
• Workshop: Pranayama unlock your breath (May 18th)

Tribe Yoga, Edinburgh

• Myofascial Release Yoga
• Restorative Yoga

Shanti Collective, Edinburgh

• Mindful movement & meditation
• Mindful flow

Yogahaven, Birmingham

• Yin & Mindfulness
• Yin & Restore

The Yoga Hub, Dublin

• Mindfulness – learn to cultivate mindfulness through different guided meditation practices
• Workshop: Chocolate Yoga – Sacred Cacao, kundalini Yoga and Meditation Ceremony (May 19th)