Compassionate Strength™

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  • KIND‍

    Are you kind to others but hard on yourself?
    Do you feel pressure to keep performing when you could pause?
    Do you find it hard to let things be “good enough”?

    Self-kindness gently meets that with care.

    KINDER

    Do your thoughts often move to what’s next instead of what’s here?
    Do you rush through moments without really experiencing them?
    Do you find yourself reacting before you’ve had space to pause?

    Mindfulness gently meets that with awareness.

    KINDEST

    Do you notice what’s happening but slip into autopilot?
    Do you pause, but struggle to respond in a way that feels supportive?
    Do you sometimes feel separate from others or the natural world?

    Compassionate Strength™ gently responds with care and awareness.

The Practice

Compassionate Strength™ is a three-stage practice of awareness: Kind, Kinder, Kindest™. At each stage, you learn to bring the practice into daily life.

Kind

A kind way to begin.

  • Self-kindness is the practice of being kind and caring toward yourself, as you would for a good friend, even when things feel hard.

    A starting practice for building inner strength and connection, whether you’re new to this or returning to it.

  • 10 minutes per day, 8 weeks

    A gentle, non-clinical practice to support care and kindness in your daily routine. Build confidence to sustain on your own, without relying on external motivation or influence.

    You’re supported with:

    — Access to the Living Gently app, offering weekly self-kindness practices and supportive content

    —A simple daily 10 minute self-guided practice, updated each week

    —A daily practice journal for self-reflection if you choose

    —Weekly Themes:

    Weeks 1–2 — Intention
    Weeks 3–5 — Care
    Weeks 6–8 — Self-kindness

Kinder

A kinder way to be present.

  • Mindful awareness is the practice of paying kinder attention to the present moment with openness and without judgement.

    A continuing practice for those seeking balance and connection just as they are, with no pressure to fix, change, or perform.

  • 15 mins per day, 8 weeks

    A gentle non-clinical practice to support awareness and focus. Grow a daily habit of noticing the present moment with greater clarity and relational care.

    You’re supported with:

    — Access to the Living Gently app, offering weekly mindfulness practices and supportive content

    — A simple daily 15 minute self-guided practice, updated each week

    — Weekly online responses to your practice questions

    — A daily practice journal for self-reflection if you choose

    —Weekly Themes:

    Weeks 9–10—Noticing
    Weeks 11–13—Understanding
    Weeks 14–16—Mindfulness

Kindest

The kindest way to be.

  • Compassionate Strength™ is a daily practice of self-kindness, mindfulness, and relational wellbeing. It supports a more compassionate way of relating to yourself, others, and the natural world.

  • 20 mins per day, 8 weeks

    A lived, embodied practice that brings care and awareness into your everyday life, relationships, and the moments that matter most.

    You’re supported with:

    — Access to the Living Gently app, offering weekly Compassionate Strength™ practices and supportive content

    — A 20 minute self-guided practice, updated each week

    — Weekly online responses to your practice questions

    — A monthly invitation to live group practice sessions if you choose

    — A daily practice journal for self-reflection if you choose

    —Weekly Themes:

    Weeks 17–18—Integrating
    Weeks 19–21—Connecting
    Weeks 22–24—Compassionate Strength

Inspired by the self-compassion work of Kristin Neff, the mindfulness work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, and the Maori model of holistic wellbeing, Te Whare Tapa Whā, developed by Sir Mason Durie. Compassionate Strength™ practice is led by accredited mindfulness facilitators.

The App

Grow Compassionate Strength™ with the Living Gently™ app. Eight weekly self-guided practices to support your daily routine at each stage.

Living Gently™

Subscription

Start your practice anytime for just a few dollars a week, similar to the cost of a gym membership.

  • Begin with a free trial.

    About the trial: Calm Morning Pause—Over three gentle mornings, you’re invited to take 10 minutes to watch a pre-recorded calming video to pause, settle, and notice your experience. A chance to see how it feels to bring a little more calm and care into your day.

    All practice starts with a Kind subscription (2 months), Kinder subscription (4 months) and Kindest subscription (6 months). Choose a length that feels right for you or continue at your own pace. You’re free to cancel anytime.

  • Grow a shared practice of care and awareness, where individual growth supports the group.

    Start with the Free Starter Guide, then book a free call so we can support your group setup.

Free Starter Guide.

Begin with a gentle introduction and a Free 3 Day Practice Trial.‍ ‍