An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop
– VIC/NSW Central Border
With Karen Bradford
Reduce stress and 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 workshop in VIC/NSW Central Border with certified mindfulness teacher, Karen Bradford, 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
Why choose this mindfulness and meditation workshop?
The Workshop
This five-hour workshop includes a half-hour lunch break. The workshop is followed up by a Zoom call two weeks later with Karen.
No risk money-back guarantee.
If you attend the workshop 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.
Free 4-week gift subscription to the Calm mindfulness app.
All participants attending the workshop receive a free 4-week gift subscription to the full version of the award-winning Calm Mindfulness and Meditation app.
No religion. No dogma. No funny positions.
This workshop 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, Karen Bradford
Karen Bradford
Karen is a Mindfulness Educator and Clinical Hypnotherapist dedicated to helping people overcome anxiety, stress and trauma, and feeling lost. With a passion for guiding others to tap into the power of both mind and heart, Karen helps individuals transform their lives, create peace, and find purpose.
A long-time meditator, Karen’s own journey with mindfulness began in 1994 during a challenging time in her life. The profound positive impact of these practices inspired her to become a Meditation and Yoga teacher in 2006. She ran a successful Yoga and meditation business in Melbourne for 16 years, offering courses in mindfulness both locally and in the workplace. Now living in the Southern Riverina, she offers courses and workshops along the Victorian/NSW border.
In addition to her expertise in mindfulness and meditation, Karen is also a skilled Clinical Hypnotherapist. After studying under renowned hypnotherapist Rick Collingwood, she earned a Certificate, Diploma, and Master Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She combines her knowledge of self-compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and resilience-building techniques with her extensive studies in neuroscience.
Karen also holds qualifications as a mentor/coach with the HeartMath Institute and has studied neuroscience under Dr. Sarah McKay.
With 40 years as a Registered Nurse, she has a wealth of experience in chronic disease management/coaching and corporate training.
Karen offers individual consultations in:
- Meditation, Mindfulness & Mindset Therapy/Coaching
- Clinical Hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, and stress relief
Testimonials from Karen’s past participants
Karen is amazing. Compassionate, bubbly and helpful.
I started meditation with karen about six years ago. I had tried so many times before but had never found someone who had taught all the different styles of meditation and I always gave up. I now meditate everyday and I couldn’t live life without it…it’s has genuinely been life changing. I am so grateful to karen. The studio is beautiful, I have met gorgeous like minded people and still look forward to class every week.
I had a session with Karen to deal with childhood trauma that caused a lot of anxiety, particularly when trying to get to sleep at night. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was such a gentle and calming experience and has been extremely effective. I no longer experience flashbacks at night and have been able to drift off to sleep with ease for the first time in my life, and I no longer feel like a victim, which has been so liberating. I would highly recommend!
Sunday, 10 November
5-Hour Workshop
10.00am – 3.00pm
Facilitator: Karen Bradford
Echuca East Community Facility
54 Sutton Street
Echuca
Money-Back Guarantee on this Workshop
“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
Mindfulness is an evidence-based practice, with proven benefits for your wellbeing
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.
“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
Part 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.
Part 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.
Part 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.
Part 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
Free 4-week subscription to the CALM mindfulness and meditation app included
Every participant on the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation course or workshop receives a free 4-week gift subscription to the award-winning Calm mindfulness and meditation app (premium version). This app was the Apple app of the year for 2017.
Meditate Learn the life-changing skill of meditation.
Sleep Get more restful sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
Masterclass Audio programs taught by world-renowned mindfulness experts.
Over 40,000 people have completed the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Course
You are your own authority: No one owns mindfulness. Mindfulness Works teachers emphasise the importance of participants trusting their own experience and authority.
Self-love as a cornerstone of practice: Our mindfulness training always starts from a place of people being OK, and not needing fixing. We seek to have you realise this in their own lives on the basis of their own experience. We see mindfulness and meditation as a practice that facilitates self-love, self-forgiveness and self-acceptance.
No religion or dogma: Mindfulness is a living practice, is not owned by anyone and is available to everyone. Ultimately everyone is their 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.
Mindfulness and Meditation are experiential: Our training emphasises the experiential nature of mindfulness and meditation.
Mindfulness and meditation are creative processes: Just as life evolves, so too does mindfulness and meditation. There is nothing fixed about the meditative or mindfulness experience. In recognition of this, we seek to explore and offer mindfulness and meditation in a way that is informed by our own lives and our present moment experience.
Trauma informed practice: Creating a safe environment for all participants is critical. We ensure our trainers and offerings are trauma informed.
“Huge reduction in anxiety, calmness of mind and body and empowerment over my symptoms.” — Jo Kirwan
Other mindfulness and meditation training offered by Karen
“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 the workshop starts.
- Free transfers to other workshops are available up to one week before a course starts.
- Once a workshop has started, refunds are not available.
- Refunds are not given if you simply ‘do not like’ the workshop or decide ‘it is not for you’.
- For more details about our refund and transfer policy, please read our FAQ.
How long is the workshop what happens?
This workshop runs from 10.00am – 3.00pm with a half-hour lunch break. There will be a guided meditation along with 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.