Adventure For Wellbeing

Yoga, Mindfulness, Climbing

Courses, coaching and retreats in Derbyshire and beyond

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course

8 Week online evidence based course

Every Saturday 0730-0930am January 4th - February 22nd
Only 12 spaces. Small group size for personalised learning environment.
Access to members page with weekly learning modules and guided meditation

Step away from burnout and re-learn how to be in the present moment

This course follows the evidence-based 8 week programme introduced by Jon-Kabat Zinn in 1979, the courses have helped people to cope with and improve upon symptoms and conditions such as: Chronic Pain and sleep problems as well as managing depression.

The course is run by Mindfulness Teacher Tom Powell who trained through Mind in Salford and is a registered teacher through the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA).

Discover how to:

Reduce Stress
Regulate emotions
Meditate in a way that works for you
Work with difficult thoughts
Develop compassion for yourself and for others
Find calm, peace, joy and contentment in everyday life

Use code BREATHE15 to get
15% early bird discount
(valid until end of October)

Book the January 2025 course here

Lady, Laura, meditating outdoors, facing towards large setting sun, Peak District

Wellbeing Coaching

Are you looking for some 1-1 coaching to help you to get back in touch with the joy in your life? Tom and Laura are professional and experienced coaches who have helped many people to rediscover their values and regain their passions. We run sessions online or in-person in nature, and our first session is free to ensure that we are the right fit for you.

“..I have really appreciated a space to explore my own thoughts and feelings with another person. I couldn’t recommend enough.”
“..helped me gain new perspectives that have allowed me to work through some of my issues in a kinder and calmer way…”

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Man (Tom Powell) in jacket teaching mindfulness course outdoors, green field and autumn woodland in background

Corporate Development

We blend Mindfulness, Yoga, outdoor adventure and coaching into unforgettable corporate retreats. Whether it’s a 2 day outdoor adventure or a 5 day intensive course. We take your team on a journey that will bring them closer together and expand their creativity.

“Good prep. Executed the brief perfectly.
Good balance of pace, content to get through and getting outcomes from the day.
Built rapport really well with team putting them at ease.
Laura and Tom have a way of presenting with calm authority and integrity.
Perfect leadership day. Lots of good feedback by my team.”

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Climbing & Adventure

We believe that adventures outdoors provide some of the best opportunities for increasing our wellbeing. We offer bespoke days out with a focus on feeling safe and gently challenged so that you can embrace the present moment. Through adventure we can share opportunities for Mindfulness or learning new skills.

“…Tom and Laura made us all feel relaxed and it was more than just a climbing experience. We will definitely be recommending to our friends...”
“There was absolutely no pressure and the main emphasis was on fun and enjoyment with everyone feeling totally comfortable throughout.”

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Woman, Laura Swoop, in Yoga position, outdoors, setting sun in background, in Peak District

Mindfulness & Yoga Courses

Mindfulness and Yoga are a form of discipline that can help us to live a more stress free, healthy and content way of life. Tom is a qualified Mindfulness teacher and Laura is a certified Yoga teacher and they offer a variety of online and in-person courses, sessions and workshops.

“...this has genuinely changed my life and improved and reduced my stress levels…”
“…a wonderful teacher, whose entire demeanour has inspired me to become more compassionate, confident and happy….”

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I have just finished an 8 week on-line mindfulness course run by Tom Powell and Swoop Coaching. The course was absolutely brilliant. Tom explained everything so well, gave great advice and made the whole experience so interesting. I have learnt so much throughout the course and I now feel calmer, more in control and ready to tackle the world and everything it throws at me... Thank you so much to Epic Restart who allowed me to do the course and of course to Tom and the Swoop Coaching team.

Matt Robertshaw
"What a magical 3 days spent on our climbing adventure. As a family of 4 of different ages and ability we all went on our own personal journey and each of us were challenged in different ways. Tom and Laura made us all feel relaxed and it was more than just a climbing experience. We will definitely be recommending to our friends"

Family Bradbury
I started working with Tom on a one to one basis for several months having heard good feedback from colleagues who had attended his group mindfulness course. I began this process with the intention of exploring mindfulness practices in a guided format as I have previously struggled to stick with it myself. Quickly I realized that the true value I found in our sessions was to have really deep discussions on a myriad of topics covering performance anxiety in sport, managing work stresses and better understanding social relationships. Having started the process with an open but very critical mind, I was constantly surprised at how easy it was to explore any topic and create actionable take-aways to implement between sessions. As a coach supporting athletes I have really appreciated a space to explore my own thoughts and feelings with another person. I couldn’t recommend enough.

Ollie Torr
"Tom and Laura assisted us with a full day of climbing / coaching which our clients enjoyed throughout. We will be working with them again in the near future!"

Kit Pest
“Had the pleasure of being guided on a weekend of lead climbing with the wonderful Tom and Laura, both of whom are very experienced climbing coaches and outdoor guides. The weekend was a fantastic experience made just by how lovely both Tom and Laura were to spend time with, talk with and learn off. There was absolutely no pressure and the main emphasis was on fun and enjoyment with everyone feeling totally comfortable throughout. Both Tom and Laura had fantastic insights not only into the physical but also the mental side of outdoor climbing which helped me a lot. I would strongly recommend choosing these two as coaches for climbing, outdoor guiding or even just life simply because they are just great people.”

Liam Holder
Tom helped me navigate through a time in my life that I found difficult to navigate on my own. He provided me with new tools and helped me gain new perspectives that have allowed me to work through some of my issues in a kinder and calmer way. I found our online sessions difficult, but extremely valuable. Have already been recommending his services to my friends!

Maire Kirkland
“We had a great day climbing outdoors with Tom and Laura learning about creating anchors and gear placements when trad climbing. We found Tom and Laura to be really thoughtful and flexibly adaptable to our needs. We had an online meeting prior to our session to chat about what we are looking for and they then adapted our session spot on to what was discussed. We have found both really supportive and professional which made us feel really comfortable and safe. We also talked about mental strategies which are really helpful and have proven themselves as being really effective making us climb harder routes than previously. Overall truely recommendable.”

Johanna Faust
“I worked with Tom and Laura back in September on a short film where we had to complete a complicated climbing stunt with both a stuntman and child actor. They were fantastic in making sure it was 100 percent safe for the cast and crew and looked convincing on camera as well. They are lovely people whose professionalism matched their patience and flexibility. I would work with them again in a heartbeat and I would definitely like to get climbing lessons for myself as well.”

Anderson West
I have been climbing with Laura both indoors and outdoors, both times it’s been a brilliant experience. She is patient, encouraging and enthusiastic which put me at ease straight away. The outdoor climb was a challenging route for myself and I didn’t think I would actually make it to the top, but Laura gave me some great advice on different techniques and her calming manner meant I was relaxed when climbing. I achieved the aim and actually made it to the top which I was really excited about! Plus the views were fantastic! When we climbed indoors Laura pushed me to try my first indoor lead climb, again with great coaching from her and the feeling of complete trust I gave it a go and again achieved the aim of getting to the top! I would 100% recommend Laura to anyone wanting to start climbing or improve their climbing. I had a fantastic experience and will definitely be climbing with her again!

Tilly Hall
"I've 'virtually' met Tom a couple times now and it is always a pleasure. In the first instance, Tom did an online seminar that was really helpful and I still use those lessons learned today. The other was an 8 week mindfulness course, and though I didn't really know what to expect, it was brilliant and varied. Tom is great teacher and coach and could articulate things that I first thought were fairly intangible. If you are interesting in working with Tom I fully encourage you to go for it!"

Josh Hadley

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