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Foundations of Heart Mind Body Meditation 6 week course

SIX WEEK COURSE - LIVE ONLINE VIA ZOOM
NEXT COURSE STARTING 25th AUGUST - TAKING BOOKINGS NOW

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 8.00PM - 9.30PM

Heart Mind Body Meditation embraces heart centred meditations that essentially use a variety of techniques to calm the mind, relax the body and bring the emotions into balance built on 4 main pillars:

  • Awareness- Is our intention to cultivate awareness coupled with your attention to what is happening in this present moment.
  • Acceptance- with an attitude of acceptance, curiosity and kindness.
  • Relaxation- Learning how to relax deeply both your body and mind.
  • Releasing- Acquiring the skills to be able to let go of those aspects in your life, conditioning and thought patterns that no longer serve you and are causing you pain and suffering.

    You will learn:

  • The foundations of Meditation what it is and how it works and how to do it.
  • How to build a meditation practice that is sustainable and suits your lifestyle.
  • How to set up a space for meditation.
  • How to work with difficult thoughts and difficult emotions.
  • Simple methods to settle your mind quickly into a state of ease.
  • How relaxation is helpful and different ways to relax deeply so that you can easily let go of physical and mental tension.

    • You will gain an understanding of the difference between the conscious and unconscious mind.
    We will explore the difference between pain and suffering.
    You will be introduced to self compassion, acceptance and how to release old unhelpful mental patterns.

    You will get:

  • The opportunity to experience 6 very different types of meditation so you can experiment to find what works for you. (including meditation and movement for those of you who find it challenging to sit still.)
  • 6 recorded meditations.
  • Several different Mindfulness techniques to use through the day.
  • Simple step by step instructions and clear explanations.
  • Opportunity to ask questions and have discussions.
  • Teacher support.

    • This course is for you;

  • If you are a beginner meditator or you have meditated before and would like to reconnect with your meditation practice.
  • If you want help to build a regular meditation practice but you don't know where to start.
  • If you are looking to experience less suffering and more peace and happiness but you can't switch off your mind.
  • If you want a face to face course, and feel connected with others who are going through something similar to you.
  • If what is happening in your life is no longer working for you and you are looking for a different way.
  • If you want to reduce suffering and anxiety.
  • If you've heard that it is possible to quieten and tame the monkey mind and you would like to know how.
  • If you would like to make your mind your friend instead of the nasty bully that it can be at times.

    • Maximum of 10 per class so you will get individual attention and have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered by your experienced Meditation Teacher.
    Dates: Wednesday Evenings 8.00pm-9.30pm Next course Starting in August for 6 weeks online live via Zoom.
    The next in person at Mitcham will be Early November
    Venue: Natural Pathways - 65-67 Percy St, Mitcham 3132
    In the Studio.
    Investment: $145
    6 weeks x 1.5 hours per class (less than $25 per class)

    If by chance the State gets closed down during the course due to COVID we will continue with the course online.

    Are you Ready to learn the foundations of meditation so you can find ease, enjoyment & relief from suffering ?

    Due to restricted numbers, book early so you don't miss out

    Click Here to book your place

    Find Ease, Enjoyment & Relief from Suffering

    Over this 8 week course using Meditation, Relaxation and Movement you will discover how you can find ease and enjoyment while releasing & experience relief from psychological suffering.

    Together we will explore, contemplate & discuss:

  • The inner workings of the conscious & unconscious mind.
  • What the ego is, the role of the ego and how it directly impacts your experience of suffering.
  • What quietening the mind means, is it possible and how to do it.
  • The journey to move from emotions such as anger, frustration, worry, anxiety & depression to ease, then enjoyment, then to love and appreciation.
  • The role of the heart on emotions, some of the new science around this and how to access & activate the hearts' enormous power.
  • The difference between suffering & pain. How to eradicate suffering & change your perception and experience of pain.
  • You will have the opportunity to explore how movement can shift your energy & change your mood (this will all be done in either sitting or standing positions).
  • What values are, what role values play in your life, who's values are you living by e.g. your families, societies, your cultures or your own!
  • How to uncover your own soul value then infuse it into your every day life.
  • Purpose - we will devote some time to the discussion of what purpose is and how you may find your purpose and how best you can serve the world.
  • Abundance - we will also spend some time exploring this topic and how the magic of simple enjoyment can attract abundance toward you. Is this true? Well, you will have the opportunity to test it out!

    • You will also add to your tool kit:

  • 6 beautiful meditations that will assist you to establish an ongoing practice.
  • 5 powerful mindfulness techniques to manage stressful situations to regain calm and feel in control.
  • 4 practical relaxation methods to relax the body and calm the mind.
  • 3 powerfully effective ways to use simple movement to ground, uplift and activate your energy.

    • Dates: Wednesday Evenings 8.00pm- 9.15pm
    Next course TBA.
    Venue: Natural Pathways - in the Studio - 65 Percy St, Mitcham, 3132 Victoria.
    Investment: $175
    To book a Place click HERE
    If for any reason we go back into a lock down in Victoria the course will continue on Zoom.
    Due to current COVID restrictions this course will be limited to a Max of 10 attendees.

    Mindfulness & Meditation

    Introductory Mindfulness Course - 4 weeks

    Over time and with regular practice, many people find that mindfulness reduces stress, anxiety and self-judgement and improves sleeping patterns. 

    This 4 week introductory course provides non-religious, practical mindfulness courses for absolute beginners and a revision for those who have learnt mindfulness before.

    This course includes 4 classes with an experienced mindfulness trainer, mindfulness app, downloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep and a 45-page guidebook.

    To book this class you will be diverted to the Mindfulness Works Australia website click on course locations and choose Box Hill or Mitcham Click here 

    Cost: $145