OTHER FOLLOW-UP COURSES, RETREATS AND MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) COURSES

Mindfulness Works trainers regularly offer MBSR courses in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Newcastle and The Gold Coast

For other MBSR course locations, please visit Open Ground Mindfulness Training

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
(MBSR) COURSES

ONLINE
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
(MBSR) COURSE

Saturdays, 1 August – 19 September
and a full retreat day on Sunday, 30 August

MBSR is a compelling evidenced-based approach to self-care and coping with stress, illness and pain.

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Live with more balance, clarity and resilience
• Manage chronic pain
• Improve sleep and overall wellbeing

This comprehensive mindfulness program with a skilled teacher offering personal attention and individual support includes gentle yoga, mindfulness meditation, mind/body exercises, class discussion, resource book and guided recordings.

Dates:  Saturdays, 1 August – 19 September and one full day retreat on Sunday, 30 August (10.00am–4.00pm)
Time:  Saturdays, 1.00pm–3.30pm
Venue:  Online at your place
Facilitator:  Helene Orr
Cost: $480
To Register: Contact Helene on 0423 029946 or email at orrh@insightgovernance.com.au or www.insightgovernance.com

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) COURSE

BONDI

Wednesdays, 16 September – 4 November

This program will be delivered in Bondi.

Dates:  Wednesday evenings, 16 September – 4 November
Time:  7.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue:  Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, Waverley Park, Bondi Road, Bondi
Cost:  Standard: $695, $595, Mindfulness Works graduates: $500, Concession: $400 and Retakes: $400
Facilitator: Rita Young

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
(MBSR) COURSE

ADELAIDE 

8 Saturdays and one full day on 11 October

5 September – 24 October

Learn how to break your cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. Drawn upon the teachings of Jon Kabat-Zinn this formal, evidence-based program assists participants to deal more effectively with stress.

This MBSR program introduces participants to an assortment of mindfulness tools and techniques designed to cultivate awareness, acceptance and compassion towards yourself and others.

24 mindfulness practice recordings and a Mindfulness Training Course Book included.

Dates:  8 Saturdays, 5 September – 24 October, 2020 and one full day on Sunday, 11 October
Time:  10.00am – 12.30pm
Venue:  Hunab Ku, 18 Ebenezer Place East End, Adelaide
Cost:  $595
Facilitator:  Anne Rodgers
For Enquiries:  Phone Anne on 0438 199 174 or go to www.oasismindfulness.com for more information

OTHER ONLINE COURSES AND CLASSES

• 8 x 1½ hour classes over 8 weeks
• A compelling, common-sensical, practical, comprehensive, non-religious mindfulness course developed by Professor Mark Williams, founder of the Oxford University Centre for Mindfulness.
• Reduce stress and anxiety. Increase wellbeing, resilience and performance
• PFW, with its down to earth methods, revolves around straightforward forms of mindfulness meditation and practices which takes just 10 to 20 minutes a day for the full benefits to be revealed.
• Founded on evidence-based neuroscience and psychology
  Clinical trials, including a major study of 600 people by the University of Cambridge, have shown that the PFW course is highly effective at reducing anxiety, stress and depression, including during times of acute pressure. Life satisfaction and self-compassion are also enhanced. (Galante et al, 2018 & Lever et al, 2014)

“Want a happier, more content life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you’ll find in the PFW course. Professor Williams and Dr Penman have teamed up to give us scientifically-grounded techniques we can apply in the midst of our everyday challenges.” — Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

“If you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel truly at ease with yourself, then do the Peace in a Frantic World course.” — Ruby Wax, comedian and mental health campaigner

Two courses available: One on AWST (Perth time) and the second on AEST

Course 1 Dates:  Mondays, 12 October – 30 November 2020
Time:  7.00pm – 8.30pm (AWST Perth time)

Course 2 Dates:  Tuesdays, 13 October – 1 December 2020
Time:  7.00pm – 8.30pm (AEST)

Venue:  Live online via Zoom (free to download and use)
Cost:  $250 plus course book (from $18 depending on preferred format)
Facilitator:  Karen Metcalf
To register:  Please email Karen Metcalf at karengmetcalf@gmail.com

ONLINE COURSE

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION

4-week Mindfulness Challenge

Kick-start your mindfulness and meditation practice:

Relieve stress, anxiety and maximise well-being to create a meaningful life.

Are you overwhelmed with stress and life’s demands? Do you experience constant negative mind chatter? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions? Mindfulness and meditation can transform your entire world from the inside out and help you regain power over your life.

This life-changing course will support you to find clarity and remain calm in the most challenging times.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Establish a daily mindfulness practice
• Feel calmer and more relaxed
• Reduce your levels of stress
• Improve focus and attention
• Distance yourself from negative mind chatter and over-thinking
• Manage challenging emotions effectively
• Stop worrying and be more present
• Bring compassion into your life.

MINDSET RESET PROGRAM CHALLENGE

ONLINE — 21 DAYS

Make today the day you take a step toward changing your life for the better!

The Mindset Reset Happiness Challenge is sent direct to your email Inbox every day for 21 days.  Just commit and set a time each day to go through the program and complete the activities. If you miss a day, just catch up and keep going. Each day should take only 30 minutes or less to complete.

Trainer:  The Happiness Ninja aka Jamie Rose
When:  Once you sign up
Cost:  Buy full program — Only $47.00; Try 4 days Free Trial with option to buy $97.00
For More Information:  http://thehappinessninja.com.au

OTHER FOLLOW-UP COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

KURANDA near CAIRNS

EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING (EAL) or
MINDFULNESS WITH HORSES

Strengthening relationships through
social and emotional development and self-awareness

6-week program

HORSE WISDOM PROGRAM (6 WEEK PROGRAM) $600

• The Horse Wisdom Program is the signature program of the Equine Psychotherapy Institute and is done as six individual sessions or a one-day workshop. This workshop is ideal for personal development and/or skills-building. Six key themes are explored: awareness, boundaries, thinking, feeling, relationships and facing life’s challenges. The program can also be customised to suit individual needs.
• Professional development session for your work team – $ 100 per person
• Individual sessions for children and adults – $ 80 per session
• Drug- and alcohol-specific sessions for organisations – price on enquiry
• School-based sessions – price on enquiry.

HORSE WISDOM PROGRAM (6 WEEK PROGRAM) $600

• The Horse Wisdom Program is the signature program of the Equine Psychotherapy Institute and is done as six individual sessions or a one-day workshop. This workshop is ideal for personal development and/or skills-building. Six key themes are explored: awareness, boundaries, thinking, feeling, relationships and facing life’s challenges. The program can also be customised to suit individual needs.
• Professional development session for your work team – $ 100 per person
• Individual sessions for children and adults – $ 80 per session
• Drug- and alcohol-specific sessions for organisations – price on enquiry
• School-based sessions – price on enquiry.

BRISBANE

MONTHLY MINDFULNESS CLASS

GRACEVILLE

First Saturday of each month

If you have some meditation experience and need to re-establish your practice, find out more about mindfulness or like the energy of group meditation, this class is perfect for you. This is not a class for absolute beginners.

Date:  First Saturday of each month
Time:  2.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue:  Graceville Presbyterian Church, 12 Bank Road, Graceville
Cost:  $20.00 per class
Facilitator:  Kate Hubert

To Register:  Please message or phone Kate on 0403 865 901. Booking is required as space is limited.

http://mindfulnessreflection.com.au/meditation-classes/

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION
8 WEEKS OF BEFRIENDING OURSELVES

WOOLOOWIN

October

Self-compassion, simply put, means being a friend to yourself.

Most of us are incredibly kind towards others, but tend to be a lot more critical, judgemental and unforgiving towards ourselves.

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) programme is a way to learn how to motivate yourself and build your inner resources with mindfulness, kindness and compassion.

This warm-hearted, open-minded course allows us insight into our emotional discomfort, together with the resources to help maintain balance, build resilience, improve relationships and decrease our suffering.

You’ll learn:

• how to give yourself permission to stop, slow down and savour the moment
• how to stop being so hard on yourself
• how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
• how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• how to transform difficult relationships, both old and new
• mindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday life
• the theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
• how to become your own best friend and ally.

Expect lots of practice time, juicy discussions and opportunities to share the joys and sorrows of being human with like-minded people.

MSC is a practical, evidence-based program, transforming our relationship to our thoughts and emotions and offering you a way to tolerate and tackle the challenges of a busy world.

It’s great value, costing less than $20 per hour and includes free guided audio and workbook.

Dates:  8 x Monday evenings plus a half-day retreat, October
Time:  6.00pm to 9.00pm
Where:  Wooloowin, Brisbane (5km from the CBD)
Cost:  Early Bird special of $250, then $490 or $390 if 2+ people register together
Facilitator:  Lyndi Smith
Email:  lynd@lyndismith.com

FREE WEEKLY MEDITATION

KALINGA

Mondays 

MINDFULNESS CIRCLE BRISBANE
FREE LUNCHTIME SESSIONS

BRISBANE CBD

Wednesdays

Join our FREE Mindfulness and Wellness lunchtime sessions (12:00pm – 12:45pm) in CBD. Take a break from your busy schedule and join our community of like-minded people to practise mindfulness, stress reduction and wellbeing activities.

These sessions are designed to help you relax, destress and rejuvenate, so you can be the BEST version of yourself. We will have different practices to help you reset the day and find the JOY in everyday life.

We have partnered with WeWork, 192 Central @ 310 Edward Street, Brisbane. These sessions will take place fortnightly on Wednesdays.

Join us: https://www.meetup.com/Mindfulness-Circle-Brisbane/

UPCOMING 1-DAY MINDFULNESS RETREATS

MOUNT SAMSON

11 October

Our day-long retreats give you the perfect opportunity to get away from the busy city life and reconnect with yourself in the beautiful nature of Mount Samson (just 40 mins away from Brisbane CBD). Take the time to deepen your mindfulness practice and get back into balance.

These retreats cover both theory of mindfulness and practical exercises and meditations leading towards inner calm, presence and well-being. 

Throughout the day you will be guided through a variety of different practices, including mindfulness of breath and body awareness, mindful walking and movement, mindful eating and sitting meditations. There will be opportunities to rest, relax and connect with nature.

Dates:  Sunday, 11 October
Time:  10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue:  Kupidabin Cultural Association, 7 Lyell Court, Mt Samson
Cost:  $125 General Admission, $99 Group discount
Facilitator:  John Unal

GOLD COAST

AWAKEN YOUR INNER NATURE PROGRAM

 BURLEIGH HEADS

INNER 1: 5 February and INNER 2: 18 March

INNER
Awaken Your Inner Nature Program
An innovative course to balance your life, grow strengths and resilience and live from your true nature.

INNER 1 — Living with Awareness and Compassion — 5 February
Week 1. Mindfulness Meditation
Week 2. Open your Heart
Week 3. Expand on Natural Strengths
Week 4. The Human Condition and Inner Patterns
Week 5. Abundant Energy

INNER 2 — Living with Connection and Wisdom — 18 March
Week 1. Self-Mastery
Week 2. Relating with Love and Awareness
Week 3. Connection to Nature
Week 4. Reclaim your Freedom
Week 5. Live on Purpose

Dates: INNER 1: 5 February, INNER 2: 18 March
Time:  Wednesday evenings, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue:  Freedom Float Centre, Burleigh Heads
Facilitator: Gustavo Sé Cestari

THE GIFT OF INNER NATURE
3-DAY RETREAT

CURRUMBIN VALLEY

20–22 March

Finding peace, strength and joy in the truth of who you are.

A 3-day immersion in a natural paradise to totally reset your life and learn the art of living from your true nature.

This retreat is an inner journey designed to help you:

• Transform anxiety and limiting patterns
• Have more energy and confidence
• Live authentically from your heart
• Meditate and live with presence and compassion
• Have clarity to work on your life goals
• Expand your natural strengths
• Cultivate self-mastery
• Feel deeply connected to others and nature.

Dates: 20–22 March
Time:  10.00am Friday – 4.00pm Sunday
Venue:  ANANDA Rainforest Retreat, Currumbin Valley
Facilitator: Gustavo Sé Cestari & Guest Facilitators

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE DAY RETREAT

CURRUMBIN VALLEY

Various Dates

A mindful day in the mountains, including yoga, mindfulness meditation, vegetarian lunch and rainforest walk amongst the lush rainforest of ANANDA.

Dates:  Various dates
Time:  9.00am till 3.00pm
Venue:  ANANDA Rainforest Retreat, Currumbin Valley
Facilitator: Gustavo Sé Cestari

MELBOURNE

MONTHLY SITTING GROUP

SOUTHBANK

The Meditation Collective is a people of colour-led multi-disciplinary group exploring contemplative practices and well-being.

The Meditation Collective aims to create a safe space for people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to facilitate inquiry into the intersectionality of spirituality, identity, gender, culture, wisdom and tradition.

The Meditation Collective is appropriate for all abilities and skill levels; from those who are new to meditation to those experienced in a practice.

MONDAY MORNINGS | PRACTICE GROUP

COBURG NORTH

SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS
FREE!
OUTDOOR MINDFULNESS TRAINING

FITZROY

Welcome to Reality Based Mindfulness (RBM). We are dedicated to providing mindfulness training in a range of contexts. Operating outdoors in parks throughout Melbourne we strive to enable you to apply mindfulness techniques to your daily life. With our wide range of mindful therapy services, we can help you improve your general wellbeing, focus and productivity.

The RBM Approach:  You might be wondering, like many of our students, how the teaching of mindfulness techniques can be applied to everyday life. The RBM approach focuses on real world situations, not just traditional meditation. Through our outdoor meditation sessions in local parts, we target real world situations as opposed to controlled environments. While a more challenging environment, this will make it easier to integrate the practice into daily life. Much like a sports coach trains an athlete in sports specific exercises, we train mindfulness for the real world.

When: Saturdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, Wednesdays, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Venue: Elk Wellbeing, 282A Queens Parade, Fitzroy
Facilitator:   Coco Nkrumah
To Register   RSVP required. Phone 0411 703 515 or email info@realitybasedmindfulness.com.au

 FREE MINDFUL WALKING GROUP 

EDWARD LAKES PARK (RESERVOIR)

Joining our mindful walking program is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

• Learn how to meditate
• Increase focus and productivity
• Meet new people.

All sessions are FREE!

When:  Monday mornings. Begins 23 April for 8 weeks
Time:  9.30am – 10.30am
Where:  We will meet at the rotunda at Edwards Lake Park (Reservoir). Please arrive 15 mins early as we start 9.30am sharp.

HURSTBRIDGE, VICTORIA

ADELAIDE 

CANBERRA

PERTH

SYDNEY AND NORTHERN BEACHES

MINDFUL SCHOOLS

Courses for TEACHERS

Resilience Programs for Students

Mindful Parenting

Create a thriving and supportive school environment with mindfulness. Our programs are based on the highly acclaimed MBSR course and we offer Mindful Parenting programs as part of a whole school approach.

Mindfulness builds resilience and reduces bullying. Contact Lydia to talk about making your school a mindful place with courses for Teachers and Resilience Education for students.

Teens are reporting great benefits with the new MBSR Teen course:

• greater self-regulation, managing difficult emotions, impulses and moods
• reduced stress and anxiety
• real tools to navigate the pressure of exams
• time-management skills, greater focus, less procrastination
• increased self-acceptance, confidence and optimism.

Facilitator:  Lydia Vorona
For Enquiries:  Phone Lydia on 0408 218 303 or visit www.bestill.com.au

MINDFUL RETREAT
SYDNEY

Mosman Headland Park

Sunday, 22 November

Date:  Sunday, 22 November 2020
Time:  10.00am – 3.00pm (Please arrive by 9.45am)
Where:  Mosman Dance Studio, Mosman Headland Park precinct
Cost:  $90 for one Sunday or $70 for Mindfulness Works graduates
Facilitator:  Lydia Vorona

Morning tea provided, please bring your own lunch to eat mindfully. Small kitchen and fridge available. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Free parking available in the park precinct main carpark.

Email:  lydia@bestill.com.au