MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

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Upcoming Course

Mindfulness for Beginners

A 6-week live, online course for busy people who want to reduce stress and live from the heart

July 23 – August 27, 2026
Thursdays | 7:00pm – 8:30pm AEST | Online

AUD $120 Standard | $90 Supported

In a world that changes and moves at a relentless pace, many of us lose touch with the simple experience of being present — caught instead in thinking, worrying and managing constant stress or anxiety.

Mindfulness offers a way back to steadiness.

This course is a carefully guided introduction to mindfulness meditation, designed to help you establish a sustainable and evidence-based practice and is specifically for those who have little or no experience of meditation.

It is structured and grounded in decades of contemplative tradition, yet entirely practical for modern life.

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What is mindfulness MEDITATION?

Mindfulness meditation is the practice of getting quiet and paying attention to what's happening right now — your breath, your thoughts, your feelings, your body — without trying to change or judge any of it. It's not about emptying your mind. It’s about learning to relate to your experiences in a friendlier manner.

Mindfulness has its origins in buddhist philosophy and is now extensively researched in modern western psychology and neuroscience. Over the past few decades, thousands of clinical studies have explored its effects and mindfulness-based approaches are now commonly recommended in healthcare settings for supporting stress reduction, anxiety management, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing.

How does mindfulness help?

Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our present-moment experience and wake up from living in autopilot mode.

Both mindfulness and modern psychology recognise that we often get caught up in thoughts, which are not always an accurate reflection of reality. Being stuck in our minds is a common source of stress and suffering.

As an example, we can spend a great amount of energy worrying about things that never happen and this is exhausting. Our bodies may even become tense. Mindfulness meditation helps us create distance from our thoughts so we don’t get drawn into the drama of it all. This often feels like a more relaxed way of being.

The more we practice, the more our attention becomes stable, we can feel more focussed, centred in the body and allow emotions to be felt and processed with greater ease. Alongside this, we also practice cultivating kindness and compassion which helps us to stop fighting with ourselves and to be more open-hearted.

In this way, mindfulness meditation supports a more balanced and natural way of relating to life—both in formal meditation practice and in everyday experience.

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COMMON MYTHS ABOUT MINDFULNESS

“You have to stop your thoughts"

TRUTH: You cannot stop your thoughts. Mindfulness meditation teaches us to observe them without being pulled into the drama of them.

“You have to sit cross-legged for many hours"

TRUTH: In this course you will be invited to choose a meditation posture that works best for you. You can sit in a chair, lie down, stand, or sit cross-legged if you like. The meditations will vary from a few minutes to about 25 minutes. You will also learn to customise your meditation practice to suit you and your lifestyle. Even a little bit of meditation is helpful.

“You learn to be calm all the time"

TRUTH: A sitting meditator may look peaceful to an observer, but even the most experienced mindfulness teachers experience anger, frustration, sadness, anxiety, love, joy — the whole spectrum. Emotions are a natural and valuable part of being human and in this course you will learn to befriend them, rather than push them away. 

“Meditation is an escape from reality"

TRUTH: Mindfulness meditation isn’t about escaping life — it gives us space to untangle from the daily noise and distractions that contribute to our stress and anxiety. Mindfulness practitioners meditate in order to meet the demands and challenges of life with greater capacity and resilience. The skills gained through regular practice help us show up more skilfully and confidently in everyday life.

When we are mindful and present we can have a direct experience of life, rather than just thinking about it.

It’s tasting the meal rather than reading the menu; feeling emotions rather than analysing them; acting wisely rather than talking about it; and experiencing contentment now rather than postponing it to a future moment.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Week 1: What is Mindfulness?
Foundations of attention and awareness, mindfulness of breath and body

Week 2: Mindfulness of the Body
Developing presence through direct bodily experience, body scan and movement.

Week 3: Being Fully Human
Working skilfully with emotional experience and RAIN practice

Week 4: Working with Thoughts & Beliefs
Understanding thinking patterns and reducing identification with thought

Week 5: The Wise Heart
Introducing kindness, compassion and Metta practice

Week 6: Everyday Mindfulness
Integrating mindfulness into daily life beyond formal meditation

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This is a progressive course, with each session building on the last.

For this reason, I invite you to enrol only if you are able to commit to the full six weeks. This supports both your own learning and the continuity of the group experience.

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Meet YOUR TEACHER

My meditation journey began over 30 years ago during the stress of final school exams. What started as a way to manage pressure and improve focus became a thread I returned to throughout my life, with a deeper commitment over the past decade. After exploring different meditation approaches, I eventually found a home in the Insight Meditation tradition, which integrates mindfulness, a heart-led approach and psychology, offering skilful ways to navigate life in this beautiful, troubled world.

Having experienced chronic stress, burnout, and significant life challenges, I understand firsthand the transformative potential of these practices. During my studies in various therapeutic approaches, I began to notice that mindfulness was woven through much of what I was learning, even when it wasn’t named directly. This inspired me to engage more directly with the source of these teachings and to share these practices with others. I am currently training as a mindfulness teacher with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and completing an MSc in Psychology. Mindfulness is also at the core of my work as a somatic coach and dance movement therapist.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

THIS COURSE IS PROBABLY SUITABLE IF:

  • You are completely new to mindfulness or meditation

  • You would like a clear, structured course rather than fragmented resources

  • You are looking for ways to reduce stress

  • You want to cultivate wholeheartedness, resilience and presence

  • You are looking for a teacher-led, supportive learning environment

THIS COURSE IS NOT SUITABLE IF :

  • You have a history of trauma or PTSD

  • You are currently experiencing significant mental health issues

  • You are seeking a substitute for medical or psychological treatment

  • You are looking for quick fixes without deeper self-exploration

  • You are unable to commit to the full course

Your Questions Answered

    • A quiet space where you will be undisturbed and undistracted for the entire session

    • A comfortable chair, bed or meditation cushion for the meditation practice.

    • Reliable Internet Signal

    • Laptop/Computer to join the Zoom call

  • Absolutely yes. There is plenty of research that shows online sessions are equally effective as in person, with some differences:

    • The advantage of participating online is that you can join from a familiar space (likely your home) and you can create a space that feels nice and comfortable for you.

    • There is also the added flexibility of not having to spend time travelling to/from sessions.

    My sessions are interactive and we do have group discussions, so you still benefit from connecting with others in the group.

  • This course is not intended to be specifically Buddhist in nature; however, it is important to acknowledge that mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice. That said, I aim to present the material in a way that is approachable and relevant to people from all backgrounds.

    For those who may feel uneasy about anything with religious associations, I can relate. I once felt the same way. However, as a Master’s student in Psychology, it has become clear to me that mindfulness is one of the most well-established, evidence-based approaches for reducing stress, supporting wellbeing, and enhancing quality of life.

    Mindfulness itself isn’t a religion, and it doesn’t involve worship — there are no gods or deities involved. Mindfulness, and the Buddhist ideas it comes from, are practical ways of understanding and reducing suffering in everyday life. They encourage you to explore things for yourself and notice what actually helps through your own experience, rather than just accepting ideas on faith.

    You may point to the Buddha statues. These are not objects of worship in the way people sometimes assume. They are symbolic, and are used as reminders of qualities like awareness, compassion, and insight — and the idea that these qualities can be developed through practice.

  • Not unless you want to. I encourage you to find a position that allows you to feel comfortable and alert. You may choose to sit, stand or even lie down for the meditations.

  • I will provide recordings of the guided meditations taught in each session which you can use to practice in your own time at your convenience. However, I will not be providing recordings of the actual full sessions or teachings.

  • If you already know that you won’t be able to attend all sessions then I suggest you do not sign up at this time. There will be other opportunities in future.

    Each session builds upon the last and regular attendance supports both your own learning as well as the group as a whole.

  • Mindfulness is the quality of our awareness. We can be mindful as we go about our day.

    Meditation itself is a formal practice. It is the training, directing or focusing of attention in an intentional way.

    In mindfulness meditation we practice both aspects.

  • Just like there are many different kinds of sports, there are many kinds of meditations. Some people gravitate to one type over another, it is a matter of personal choice. Some styles of meditation focus on repeating a mantra, contemplation, chanting, visualisation and so on.

    Mindfulness meditation teaches students the four foundations of mindfulness:

    • Mindfulness of the body

    • Mindfulness of feelings

    • Mindfulness of thoughts

    • Mindfulness of mind states and experiences

    What I find so appealing about mindfulness meditation is that it teaches various practices that can be applied in every day situations, and is both versatile and practical. The combination of formal practice (meditation) and informal practice (being mindful in every day situations) has equipped me with essential life skills to navigate being a human being relating to others and this turbulent world.

  • Mindfulness practice can occasionally feel emotionally activating for people with pre-existing trauma or PTSD. If you have any concerns about this, I kindly ask that you do not enrol in the course at this time.

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Important note: This course is offered as part of my mindfulness teacher training practicum and is offered at a discounted rate to reflect my student status. As part of this process, session audio will recorded for assessment purposes, and participants will be invited to complete a brief feedback form at the end of the course.

This is an important part of my learning and development as a teacher, and your participation in both recording and feedback is deeply appreciated. All information will be kept confidential, and shared only with my mentor to complete my training requirements.