An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Course
Western Sydney & Surrounds
With Catherine Sherlock
Reduce stress & anxiety.
Improve sleep
Reduce overthinking
Increase self-acceptance
Join the over 40,000 people who have attended this mindfulness and meditation course.
The Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation course in Western Sydney, and Surrounds. Choose either a four week, or full day course. Learn from certified mindfulness teacher, Catherine Sherlock. All options include downloadable guided mindfulness meditations and a 45-page guidebook and a money-back guarantee.
“I am so glad I did the course and would recommend it to everyone.” — Rosie Smith
Mindfulness is an evidence based practice, with proven benefits for your wellbeing
“The research tells us that practising mindfulness does have some benefits for mental health wellbeing and for managing depression and anxiety.” — Dr Grant Blashki GP – Beyond Blue Australia
Reduced overthinking and anxiety
Mindfulness helps you to regulate your nervous system. When your nervous system is regulated your experience less anxiety, your mind calms down and overthinking stops.
Better sleep.
Experience better sleep with mindfulness meditation. The more relaxed we become, the easier it is to sleep.
Greater self-acceptance and self-love.
Mindfulness helps us realise we are perfectly OK just as we are, right here and right now.
Healthier relationships through reduced reactivity.
Rather than getting lost in a ‘fight or flight’ response when we feel annoyed, angry or threatened in our relationships, we have the tools to respond, rather than react.
Greater feelings of joy and freedom.
Mindfulness and meditation allows us to experience natural feelings of joy, calm and freedom.
Increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Develop the wisdom and emotional intelligence to navigate life’s challenges in an easier, simpler and more rewarding way.
Why choose this mindfulness and meditation course
“Mindfulness helps you to keep your thoughts in the present moment. As you practice, you tend to get better at calming the mind and keeping things in perspective.” — Dr Grant Blashki GP, Beyond Blue Australia
4 week in-person course.
Enough time to practise between classes and experience the benefits of mindfulness.
No risk money-back guarantee.
If you attend all classes and don’t feel you have received any benefit, you are entitled to a full 100% money-back refund.
Exclusive 45-page e-guidebook.
Receive our exclusive 45-page e-book with articles, inspiration and assignments.
Over 25 guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep.
You receive a selection of over 25 fully downloadable and streamable guided mindfulness meditations to keep for life.
No religion. No dogma. No funny positions.
This course is practical and fun with no religious elements. The language used is clear and modern. We sit in chairs.
Experienced and well-supported teachers.
Receive guidance from experienced mindfulness teachers who have received our teacher training and partake in ongoing professional development.
“Since doing this course, I have been sleeping much better, I feel much more in control of my emotions, I have enjoyed ‘noticing’ my own state, but also it has transferred to everything around. This means I am re-enjoying many things that I had been taking for granted.” — Sandy Good
Facilitated by Mindfulness Works certified teacher, Catherine Sherlock
Catherine Sherlock
Catherine Sherlock is a certified Mindfulness Works teacher. She specialises in education and training focused on developing the psychological skills and resources needed to navigate the ups and downs of life.
Catherine draws on her qualifications as a yoga therapist, a non-dual meditation teacher, and a positive neuroplasticity trainer, as well as her many years of life experience and personal development work that have helped her navigate significant challenges and difficulties.
– Bachelor of Arts in Social Analysis
– Certified Mindfulness Works Mindfulness and Meditation Teaher
– Master of Policy and Applied Social Research
– Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management
– Certificate of Competency in Yoga Teaching – Life Source Yoga and Health (350 hours)
– Certified iRest® Yoga Nidra Teacher
– Advance in Yin Yoga – Anneriek Favelle, Yoga 4 You (40 hours)
– Applied Yoga Teacher Training – Anneriek Favelle, Yoga 4 You (150 hours)
– Y12SR (Yoga for 12 Step Recovery) Leader
– Warriors at Ease Level 1
– Yoga for Trauma, Mental Health and Body Image – Sarah Ball
– Graduate Studies in Yoga Therapy – The Yoga Institute
– Certified Positive Neuroplasticity Trainer
– Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology (currently studying) – Alef Trust (Liverpool John Moores University)
“I have just completed a beginners course with Catherine.Wonderful experience.Thoroughly enjoyed my 6 weeks course.Highly recommend”
Margaret Train
“What a great experience my wife and I had at the 3 hour retreat with Catherine Sherlock the wonderful owner and mentor of Yoga from inside this Sunday afternoon. Thank you Catherine for introducing me to yoga/meditation. I still feel like a million dollars 3 hours after the retreat. Feel calm, relaxed and energised. Thanks again”
Stephen Lord
Course Locations and Dates – Book Now
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Tues 4 Feb – Tues 25 Feb
Four Week Course: 4 x Tuesday Evenings
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
St Josephs Baulkham Hills
33 Barina Downes Road
Norwest
Sunday 1 June
Single Day Course
10.00am – 3.00pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
St Josephs Baulkham Hills
33 Barina Downes Road
Norwest
Sunday 2 February
Single Day Course
10.00am – 3.00pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke St
Katoomba
Sunday 12 October
Single Day Course
10.00am – 3.00pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke St
Katoomba
Sunday 23 February
Single Day Course
10.00am – 3.00pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
Penrith Library
Peter Goodfellow Theatrette
601 High St
Penrith
Sunday 27 July
Single Day Course
10.00am – 3.00pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
Penrith Library
Peter Goodfellow Theatrette
601 High St
Penrith
Wed 5 Feb – Wed 26 Feb
Four Week Course: 4 x Wednesday Evenings
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Facilitator: Catherine Sherlock
Hawkesbury Leisure and Learning Centre
114 March St
Richmond
Money Back Guarantee On This Course
“Thank goodness I came across Mindfulness Works. I have learnt so much in a year and am the happiest, authentic and content I have ever been. Learning acceptance without judgement as been an eye opener for me. I’m continuing my journey of self compassion and feel excited and hopeful for my future, but am grateful of the now and who I am today…” — Rebecca Young
“I feel calmer. I am able to use techniques when my triggers go off. Using the meditation at night has allowed me to get a better night’s sleep.” — Sue Mathew
“The course was very relaxed and friendly, and full of useful practical advice that recognised the limits to time that everyone faces. Also I liked the mix of people attending, with a range of different reasons for being there.” — Rosie Cree
Course outline
Week 1: What is Mindfulness?
- What mindfulness is
- The benefits of mindfulness and meditation
- How to get the most from the course
- Guided body scan mindfulness meditation
- Questions and answers / discussion.
Week 2: Working with the Mind
- Why thinking can be problematical
- Practical ways to work with difficult thoughts
- Self-judgement and how to intervene
- Guided mindfulness meditation – counting the breath
- Questions and answers / discussion.
Week 3: Working with Emotions
- What are emotions?
- Learning to feel emotions
- The RAIN method
- Non-judgement and acceptance
- Guided mindfulness meditation on feelings
- Questions and answers / discussion.
Week 4: Radical Acceptance
- What it means to be present
- How wanting causes stress
- Developing wisdom and insight
- Authentic self-compassion
- Open awareness guided mindfulness meditation
- Questions and answers / discussion
- Next steps.
“Using mindfulness to help me better manage unrelenting anxiety, obsessive worrying & sadness. I have found that using the apps is helpful when having a stressful day, & I intend to keep practicing daily. Thank you.” — Cecily Wilson
“Huge reduction in anxiety, calmness of mind and body and empowerment over my symptoms.” — Jo Kirwan
“Since doing this course, I have been sleeping much better, I feel much more in control of my emotions, I have enjoyed ‘noticing’ my own state, but also it has transferred to everything around. This means I am re-enjoying many things that I had been taking for granted.” — Sandy Good
Over 40,000 people have completed the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Course.
No religion or dogma: Mindfulness is a living practice. You are your own teacher, learning from their own practice and experience. Mindfulness Works is not affiliated with any religion or dogma and does not explicitly or implicitly offer these.
Sit in chairs: We sit on chairs during the course and no funny positions are required.
Trauma informed practice: Creating a safe environment for all participants is critical. We ensure our trainers and offerings are trauma informed.
“The course guidebook was a useful guide and very informative. I also enjoyed the formal practice and the way different strategies were explained.” — Linda Daniell
Other mindfulness and meditation training offered by Catherine
Refund and Transfer Policy
- Full refunds are available up to one week before a course starts.
- Free transfers to other courses are available up to one week before a course starts.
- Once a course has started, full refunds are only available if you attend every class of the course and feel you have not got value. In this case you are entitled to and will be given a full refund.
- Refunds are not given if you do not attend every class of the course and if you simply ‘do not like’ the course or decide ‘it is not for you’.
- For more details about our refund and transfer policy, please read our FAQ.
How long is each weekly class and what happens?
Each class is one hour long. There will be a guided meditation for a period. This will include meditation instruction. After the meditation and instruction, there will be a talk or discussion. This includes a question and answer time.
Who is it suitable for?
This course is suitable for any of the following:
- 18-year-olds and over
- Beginners
- People who have never meditated or practised mindfulness before
- People who have just started meditating or practising mindfulness.