Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve sleep
Reduce overthinking
Increase self-acceptance
Reduce anxiety, improve sleep and increase self-acceptance.
Book your Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation workshop in Caloundra with certified mindfulness teacher, Michelle Eckles. This full day, in person workshop includes downloadable guided mindfulness meditations, a 46-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 stress, anxiety and worry.
With practice and over time, mindfulness meditation can reduce the amount of stress and anxiety we experience.
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.
“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
Why choose this mindfulness and meditation workshop?
“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
One day workshop
Learn mindfulness basics, with plenty of opportunity to practice, in a time-economical one day workshop.
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 46-page e-guidebook.
Receive our exclusive 46-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, Michelle Eckles
Michelle Eckles
Michelle Eckles is a qualified and accredited Mindfulness Meditation teacher and owner of Meditation Sunshine Coast. She has been running mindfulness meditation programs, workplace workshops, retreats and 1:1 coaching since 2018.
She has completed qualifications in Guiding and Teaching Meditation (Australian Centre for Mindfulness and Meditation), Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training (Gawler Foundation) and Mindfulness for Peak Performance (Monash), as well as various courses for working with kids and teens. She is a member of the Australian Meditation Association and Mindful.org and author of Cultivating a Calm Mind.
Like most people, Michelle began meditating during a particularly challenging time in her life — completely overwhelmed and about to hit rock bottom. Meditation helped her bounce back to lead a far more peaceful and balanced life, as well as find clarity, focus and direction. As a single parent of two teens, carer to her grandmother, and an events manager to high profile speakers like Brene Brown, Simon Sinek and the Obamas, she understands high pressure roles, work and family-related stress and the impact it can have on our health and relationships.
She is now dedicated to educating others on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation to not only reduce and prevent stress and anxiety, but to also create empathy and compassion, so we can be kinder to ourselves and others. She enjoys bringing the practical applications of mindfulness to the workplace and home, to demonstrate the profound mental, emotional and physical benefits it can have in our day to day life.
“Michelle leaves the woo woo behind and helps ordinary people learn not only HOW to
meditate but WHY it’s so important. Thanks so much Michelle.”
Elizabeth Hayward
“Michelle transports you to a calmer and more mindful lifestyle. Her teachings are a wonderful example of a beautiful way of life and I truly adore her classes.”
Kaz Cerezo
“Michelle is an excellent meditation teacher. She explains the techniques and benefits clearly and has been helpful in assisting me to establish an ongoing practice.”
Carole Bonde
“I thoroughly enjoyed Michelle’s teachings. I have noticed the practices have helped with clarity, calmness and an overall sense of wellbeing. Michelle’s explanations of the techniques and the benefits are exceptional. She is a great teacher and I highly recommend her.”
Tonia Harding
Saturday, February 15, 2025 · 9am – 5pm
Saturday 15th February
9.00am – 5.00pm
Facilitator: Michelle Eckles
Bellvista Meeting Place
18 Lomond Crescent
Caloundra West
Money Back Guarantee On This Workshop
“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
Workshop outline
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.
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.
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.
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
Other mindfulness and meditation training offered by Michelle
“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
“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
“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
Refund and Transfer Policy
- Full refunds are available up to one week before a workshop starts.
- Free transfers to other courses are available up to one week before a workshopstarts.
- 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.