Mindful Together

mindfulness meetings for expat women

Are you an expat woman navigating life in Stockholm?

You are not alone!

Feeling stuck or disconnected as an expat woman in Stockholm?
Finding meaningful relationships and your place in Swedish society can be challenging, I know that from my own experience!
…but I also know it can get better!

Join a community of like-minded women and take the first steps toward a mindset shift. Together, we’ll lighten stress, build connections, and open the door to a more fulfilling life.

Come and join us for the first session !

From Surviving to Thriving

The Mindful Path

27th February 2025

Thursday 18:30-20:30

Hälsans Hus Stockholm

“Maria is a great meditation leader and provides a safe, caring environment for meditation and thoughtful discussion.
She shared her experience with us and her soothing and calm voice guided us through different mindfulness practices. Having built the habit of regular mindfulness practice, I got to know a lot about meditation and how powerful it is!“

Maria McCabe

Many expat women share the challenges of :

  • Managing stress, negative thoughts, and the pressures of daily life.
  • Balancing the sense of losing your footing while searching for a fulfilling job or community.
  • Having difficulties expressing your opinions freely and being yourself.
  • Not being recognized for who you are and what your potential is.
  • Creating lots of expectations towards yourself and not having patience.
  • Adapting to long winters and the sometimes isolating grey days.

But imagine if those challenges were no longer holding you back...

Thanks to our mindfulness meetings perhaps you can take the first steps toward:

  • Feeling settled and comfortable in your daily life
  • Experiencing a lighter mind and heart, free from overwhelming thoughts
  • Having energy to take care of yourself
  • Cultivating genuine connections that bring joy, support, and meaning to your life
  • Rediscovering a state of relaxation and happiness
  • Feeling empowered and in control, with the confidence to design the life you truly want

“My life has become less stressful, and I am more present in it. In situations of similar magnitude that occurred before the program, I used to behave in a more reactive way, on autopilot.
From you Maria I received a sense of safety, I felt that you are confident of what you’re doing and you convey all the information in a clear and organized manner. You are very mindful and there’s a lot of kindness and warmth in what you do.”
Joanna Michalska

Why can our meetings bring such a powerful change into your life?

…because we will be using mindfulness tools to work with stress and your mindset!

During our first meeting you will:

  • experience two longer mindfulness practices
  • get to know what the difference is between your survival state and your state of thriving
  • set your mind and body towards growth
  • get to know like-minded women

After the session you will feel more nourished and grounded !

Together is better!

The brain scans and blood tests of people who practise mindfulness meditation regularly show:

  • more grey matter in the regions of brain responsible for concentration, decision taking, planning, memory, empathy
  • less grey matter in the brain regions that are reactive to stressful situations and which strengthen the fear response
  • slower aging of the brain
  • lower cortisol levels
  • higher levels of serotonin, endorphins and DHEA – the hormone of youth
  • a regulated release of melatonin – the hormone of good night’s sleep

Research by: Dr Sara Lazar, Prof. Wendy Suzuki

What would it be like to take care of yourself this way?

“Mindfulness Programme teaches you the most important skills in life, which makes you feel that it’s you who have control over your life and you start to derive much more pleasure from your own life.
Maria is a very professional trainer and a great person. I am truly grateful to her for delivering this programme to us in this way.”

Iryna Stakhur

What's your investment ?

320 SEK

This is a cost of a 2hrs mindfulness session 

*in order to book a place you need to make a swish  – the details will arrive in your email!

 

 

THE NUMBER OF SPOTS IS LIMITED!

Hi! I’m Maria Opidowicz.
I teach women how to reclaim their lives from stress and the chaos of everyday haste, ensuring life doesn’t pass by without meaning.

My mindfulness journey began in 2011 when I realized I needed to take charge of my attention to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions. 

When I moved to Sweden in 2021 to join my sambo, mindfulness continued being my anchor. Adjusting to a new country brought challenges: finding a job, building a social network, struggling to feel seen as a professional, learning Swedish, and managing isolation. 

These struggles didn’t magically disappear, but my mindset transformed. Mindfulness helped me shift from merely surviving to growing and thinking positively about my future here. Also, starting a Women’s Circle in 2021 connected me with an incredible group of women who became my support system and friends.

Now, I help other expat women get unstuck and rediscover joy and purpose. If you feel like you’ve lost control of your life’s remote, I’ll guide you in taking it back. By training your mind to focus, you can redirect your energy and attention toward what truly matters.

 

 

With 13 years of meditation practice and certification from Mindful Academy and Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK), I founded MindHarmony.
Over the past six years, I’ve taught mindfulness through group programs, individual sessions, and workshops, helping both individuals and companies foster focus, resilience, and collaboration.

Originally from Poland, I’ve also lived in Spain, the UK, and now Sweden. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, dancing 5 Rhythms, and connecting with nature, which keeps me grounded and inspired.

Let's get out of the house to meet some new people and do something good for ourselves !

You are meant to thrive!

FAQ

The yoga mats, meditation pillows and blankets are provided. If you feel you want to take yours, feel free to do so!

 

Yes, of course! The practices are guided and the session is adjusted to all levels.

It’s important that you dress comfortably. Your clothes shouldn’t be too tight, especially in the area of your belly and diaphragm.

Yes, there’s a spacious toilet next to our room so changing your clothes will be easy!

If you resign earlier than 2 weeks before, you get 50 % return of the payment.

No, I don’t accept payments in cash but you can make a transfer. Email me if you need my bank account number.

„We don't meditate to get better at meditating, we meditate to get better at life”

Sharon Salzberg

If you have any questions which are not addressed in the FAQ section above, drop me an email!

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