Mindfulness in Portsmouth & online

Discover calm that makes a difference in everyday life

Gentle, practical mindfulness to support everyday wellbeing.

What I offer

Practical, evidence-based mindfulness training in Southsea, Portsmouth — from your first three weeks through to ongoing weekly practice.

Next course · October 2026

Introducing Mindfulness

A gentle three-week beginner course. Saturdays 10, 17 and 24 October, 11am–12pm at Sound of Silence in Portsmouth.

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Online · Mondays 19:30

Weekly meditation online

A short, friendly meditation each week — pay-as-you-go via PayPal or bank transfer.

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One-off events in Portsmouth

Mindfulness workshops & retreats

Occasional workshops, collaborations and day retreats — including the Mindfulness x Sound events with Sound of Silence.

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Team training across Hampshire

Mindfulness in Workplaces

Bespoke, calm and practical mindfulness sessions for teams — in person or online.

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Portrait of Elisa Riutta, mindfulness teacher

Meet your teacher

Hi, I'm Elisa.

I'm a qualified MBSR teacher based in Southsea, Portsmouth. I teach mindfulness with a calm, compassionate approach — meeting people where they are, rather than asking them to arrive anywhere specific.

About Elisa

What participants say

Real feedback from real courses

Reminded me of the importance of self-connection, awareness and empowerment.

— Jenny, Portsmouth

Doing the Body Scan each night has helped clear the mind and sleep quicker.

— Laura, Southsea

Helped me to deal with my overthinking and racing mind.

— Chrissy, Portsmouth

Practise with me anytime

A selection of my guided meditations, free to listen to here in full. They are perfect for between sessions, or as a way to hear my teaching style before committing to a course. You can also find my recordings on Insight Timer and the Oxford Mindfulness app.

New green leaves on a branch against a softly blurred woodland

Full-length guided meditation · 7:10

Short Self-Compassion Break

A short guided practice for meeting difficult moments with kindness and care. Pause, acknowledge what is here, soften self-criticism, and remember that struggle is part of being human.

You can listen here without signing in. This meditation is also available on Insight Timer.

Choose a meditation

My meditations on Insight Timer →Find me on the Oxford Mindfulness app →

Prefer live practice? Join the weekly online meditation on Mondays →

Get in touch

Send me a message

For session bookings, course waitlists or workplace enquiries — drop me a line and I'll reply within 24–48 hours.