Founding membership · 50 places
You don't need another app.
You need an off switch.
Abbanti is a mental fitness gym: short live classes on a weekly timetable that train your mind to switch off and focus. Built for the part of you that never clocks off.
15 to 30 minutes · Cameras off · Card not charged until classes start on 2 November
Sound familiar? Even one of these?
Your body's at home. Your mind is still at work.
It's 11pm and I'm still replying to emails. In my head.
Exhausted all day. Wired at night.
Tension in my neck and shoulders by lunchtime.
A knot in my stomach before the week's even started.
Sunday scaries, but most nights.
Most people recognise one or two. That's all it takes.
None of this means you're broken. You've had years of practice at switching on. Nobody taught you how to switch off. That's what we do here.
What's actually going on
Your evenings never really start.
You close the laptop at 6. Your body doesn't get the memo. Your heart's still racing, the wind-down never comes (or takes hours), your neck and shoulders are still carrying the pressure, and your stomach's still tight. By the time you've calmed down, it's midnight, and you're lying awake replaying the day.
That isn't a personality flaw. It's a mind and body that have had years of practice at "on" and almost none at "off". The good news: off is a skill. Skills can be trained.
Two evenings
Same day. Different night.
An evening on autopilot
Laptop closed. Brain still in the meeting.
Dinner, half listening, checking Slack under the table.
Scrolling to "relax". Somehow more wired.
Bed. Replaying what you should have said today, and rehearsing tomorrow.
Wide awake. Again.
An evening that's been trained
Laptop closed. A two-minute reset you've practised all week.
Dinner, actually there for it.
Deep Set: 30 minutes to wind down properly.
V2R: tomorrow planned, today put down.
Sleep that feels like sleep.
What it's costing you
Never switching off isn't free.
Your sleep
Broken sleep or lying awake at 3am, then running on caffeine to make up for it.
Your evenings
The hours that are meant to be yours, with your mind still half at work.
Your focus
Sharp at 9, foggy by 11, exhausted by 4, and somehow busy all day.
Your body
Headaches, tight shoulders, a stomach that knots on Sunday night.
Your people
Present in the room, absent in your head.
Your weekends
Saturday recovering, Sunday dreading. Repeat.
Ready to get your evenings back?
Claim a founding placeYou've probably tried
Scrolling. Netflix. That meditation app
you downloaded in January.
They're solo
Nobody's expecting you, so it's the first thing to go when the week gets busy.
They're random
A different video every night is a distraction, not a training plan.
They don't fit a real day
An hour of yoga is lovely. It's also not happening on a Tuesday.
Why willpower doesn't work
You can't think your way out of a stressed body.
"Just relax" doesn't work because stress isn't only a thought. It lives in your breathing, your muscles and your gut. Telling yourself to calm down is like telling yourself to be fitter: it isn't a decision, it's a capacity you build.
That's why Abbanti starts with the body, settling your body with breathwork first, and then training the mind while it's ready to learn. Short, regular reps. The same way you'd build any other strength.
The science, in plain English
Your brain changes with what you practise.
Neuroplasticity
Repeated practice rewires what your brain does by default. Practise worry and you get good at worry. Practise switching off, and that gets easier too.
Practical techniques
Tools from NLP you actually use: reframing a spiralling thought, anchoring a calm state, picturing tomorrow going well.
Breathwork and mindfulness
Guided mindfulness and breathing settle your body first, so the training actually lands.
The timetable
Three classes. One habit.
The Morning Mile
Set your focus before the inbox does.
Deep Set
The evening wind-down; train your off switch.
Rewire
Attention training for the thoughts that keep you wired.
Plus the V2R evening app
Under five minutes before bed to close the day on purpose: breathe, brain-dump tomorrow, picture where it's taking you, set your intention, and let sleep do the rest.
Coming next
Unwind, a 20-minute lunchtime reset, joins the timetable in January. Every class is UK time and recorded, so time zones don't matter.
Inside a Deep Set class
What actually happens in 30 minutes.
- 1
Arrive (minutes 0–5). Cameras off, lights down. A few slow breaths to mark the end of the working day.
- 2
Downshift (5–15). A guided body scan that lets the day's tension go, one area at a time.
- 3
Train (15–25). The skill of the week: noticing a thought loop and stepping out of it.
- 4
Close (25–30). A short reset you can repeat on your own, any evening, in two minutes.
No talking, no sharing, nothing to prepare. Just follow along.
The V2R evening ritual
Under five minutes before bed.
Your brain processes the day while you sleep. V2R gives it something better to work with.
Ground
Breathwork to settle your body.
Plan
Brain-dump tomorrow's tasks, no judgement.
Visualise
See where tomorrow's actions take you.
Anchor
Write your intention, then let sleep do the work.
What's inside
Everything you get as a member.
Weekly classes
The Morning Mile, Deep Set and Rewire, at fixed times you can build your week around.
The Library
Every class recorded within 24 hours. Train on the sofa, on the train, at midnight.
The V2R app
A short evening ritual to close the day on purpose and wake up with a plan.
Monthly 1:1*
30 minutes with a coach every month to tailor your training to your life.
Visitor class
Not sure yet? One live class a month, free, so you can try before you join.
Locked price
Founding members keep their price for as long as they stay.
*Coached members only.
Founding prices end on 31 January.
Lock in £9.99/monthYour first 30 days
What to expect, week by week.
Week 1
Show up to two classes and try V2R. That's the whole job. Take a 1-minute check-in so you have a starting point.
Week 2
Pick your regular slots. Notice when the old patterns kick in; that's the first skill.
Week 3
The resets start to feel automatic. You'll use them outside class without thinking.
Week 4
Check in again and compare. Coached members review it with their coach.
Why a gym
Not an app. Not therapy. Something in between.
| Meditation apps | Therapy | Abbanti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live, with a coach | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed timetable that builds a habit | No | Weekly sessions | Yes |
| Focus | Relaxation | Treating a condition | Training to switch off and focus |
| Time per session | 5–20 min | 50 min | 15–30 min |
| Talking about your feelings | No | Yes | Never required |
| Typical cost | Monthly subscription | Per session | From £9.99/month |
Built for real life
Designed around the week you actually have.
Cameras off
Join from the sofa in your pyjamas. Nobody sees you, nobody asks you to share.
Any time zone
Every class is recorded and in the Library within 24 hours.
Phone or laptop
No equipment, no app to learn. A quiet corner is enough.
Short on purpose
15 to 30 minutes, because the best habit is the one you'll keep.
Expensable
Every payment comes with a receipt your employer's wellbeing budget can cover.
No lock-in
Cancel any time from your account, in two clicks.
What it isn't
No forced positivity. No awkward circles.
You won't be asked to introduce yourself, share your feelings or say affirmations into your camera. You won't be told to "just think positive". Abbanti is practical training: you follow along, you practise a skill, you leave lighter. That's it.
Is it for you?
Abbanti is for you if
- Your stress shows up in your body: sleep, stomach, shoulders, headaches
- You're good at your job and bad at switching off from it
- You want something practical, not a pep talk
- You can find 15 minutes, two or three times a week
It's not for you if
- You're in crisis or need medical or psychological treatment; please contact your doctor or your local emergency services
- You want a quick fix with no practice
- You're looking for a social network; this is a gym, not a group chat
Who's behind it
Hi, I'm Laura.
I've spent my working life where stress is made: big corporate offices first, then more than a decade leading teams on the UK's railways, where early starts, shift work and high-stakes days are just the job. Alongside that, I've coached professionals one to one since 2012.
The pattern was always the same: capable people running on empty, who had never been taught how to switch off. Abbanti is how I teach it.
Choosing your membership
Open Gym or Coached?
| Open Gym | Coached | |
|---|---|---|
| All live classes | Yes | Yes |
| The Library of recordings | Yes | Yes |
| The V2R evening app | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly 30-minute 1:1 with a coach | No | Yes |
| Programmes and workshops | Pay as you go | Included |
| Best if | You want the classes and the habit | You want someone in your corner, tailoring it to your life |
| Founding price | £9.99/month | £57/month |
Not sure? Start with Open Gym. You can upgrade any time from your account.
Founding membership
50 places. Your price, locked for as long as you stay.
Classes start Monday 2 November. Your card isn't charged until then.
Open Gym
£9.99 / month
£18/month once founding closes- All live classes
- The full Library of recordings
- The V2R evening app
Coached
£57 / month
£75/month once founding closes- Everything in Open Gym
- A 30-minute 1:1 with a coach every month
- Every programme included
Not ready? Come as a Visitor: one free live class a month. Join free
Cancel any time. Full refund if you cancel within 14 days of your first payment. Founding closes 31 January 2027.
Founding members
Why join now, not later.
Your price, for good
£9.99 or £57 a month for as long as you stay, even after prices rise on 1 February.
A say in the timetable
Founding members' feedback decides which classes come next.
Only 50 places
Small on purpose, so the coach knows your name.
Zero risk
Try it properly. If it's not for you, it's on us.*
*Your card isn't charged until classes start on Monday 2 November. Cancel any time from your account. And if you cancel within 14 days of your first payment, we'll refund you in full. No forms, no awkward conversation.
How to join
Three steps. Two minutes.
- 1
Pick your membership and join with your card. Nothing is charged until classes start.
- 2
Read "Start here" inside Abbanti, open the V2R app and try it tonight.
- 3
Add your first class to your calendar. We'd suggest Deep Set, Monday 2 November, 8:30pm.
Questions
Good questions.
Is this therapy?
No. Abbanti is mental fitness training. It uses neuroplasticity, NLP techniques and mindfulness to train your mind to switch off and focus, using breathwork to settle the body first. It isn't treatment for a clinical condition; if you're working with a GP or clinician, Abbanti sits alongside that.
Do I have to be on camera or talk?
Never. Cameras off is always fine, and nobody is asked to share anything. You can just show up and train.
How long are the classes?
15 to 30 minutes. Most members do two or three a week, plus the V2R app before bed.
What if I miss a class?
Every class is recorded and in the Library within 24 hours, so you can train whenever suits you, from anywhere.
I've never meditated. Is this for me?
Yes. Every class is fully guided and made for beginners. If you can sit for 15 minutes, you can train.
When do classes start?
Monday 2 November 2026. If you join before then, your card isn't charged until classes start.
Can I cancel?
Any time, from your account. If you cancel within 14 days of your first payment, you get a full refund.
Can I expense it?
Many employers cover wellbeing costs. Every payment comes with a receipt you can submit.
What happens after I join?
You get instant access to Abbanti: a welcome from Laura, the timetable, and the V2R app to try that night. Classes start Monday 2 November.
Is Abbanti suitable if I'm already seeing a therapist?
Often, yes. Abbanti is training, not treatment, and many people use it alongside other support. If you're unsure, check with your therapist or GP and read Before You Train.
What does Coached actually include?
A 30-minute 1:1 with a coach every calendar month to tailor your training, plus every Abbanti programme. You can buy extra 1:1s if you want more.
Your mind deserves a gym too.
Train your off switch. Classes start Monday 2 November.