The MINDFULNESS WORKS EXCLUSIVE 4-week introductory COURSE PROVIDES
YOU WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE? 4 x classes 45-page guidebook 12-month
subscription to the premium Wildflowers MINDFULNESS APP Weekly emails
with extra articles and instructions Downloadable guided MINDFULNESS
MEDITATIONS FOR YOU TO KEEP ABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKS MINDFULNESS WORKS
IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST MINDFULNESS TRAINING ORGANISATION. Every
month over 600 people complete the MINDFULNESS WORKS INTRODUCTORY
COURSE ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
MINDFULNESS MEANS “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose,
in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” — Jon Kabat Zinn
(Professor of Medicine Emeritus Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre
for MINDFULNESS IN MEDICINE). Modern research about MINDFULNESS AND
MEDITATION SHOWS THAT OVER TIME AND WITH REGULAR PRACTICE, MINDFULNESS
OFFERS SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO PEOPLE INCLUDING LESS STRESS, less
anxiety, greater focus, calm and happiness. “Neuroscientists have
found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of
the cortex…This mental shift decreases the negative effects of
stress, mild depression and anxiety. …The researchers found that the
meditators showed a pronounced shift in activity to the left frontal
lobe. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.” -
Psychology Today THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION With
regular practice and over time, MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION CAN OFFER
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS. Reduced stress and anxiety Improved sleeping
patterns Increased relaxation Greater self-awareness and emotional
intelligence Deeper levels of self-acceptance and self-love
“Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain
activity to different areas of the cortex…This mental shift
decreases the negative effects of stress, mild depression and anxiety.
…The researchers found that the meditators showed a pronounced shift
in activity to the left frontal lobe. In other words, they were calmer
and happier than before.” — Psychology Today IMPORTANT NOTE FOR
THOSE WITH CLINICAL OR SEVERE DEPRESSION Many studies show that with
regular practice and over time (at least 8 weeks), MINDFULNESS CAN
REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY. However if you have severe or clinical
depression, it is important that you receive specialist medical
advice. For more information and support on depression and to get
help, please visit: Beyond the Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
[https://www.beyondblue.org.au/] Phone: 1300 22 4636 FULL 4-WEEK
COURSE – DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS: Give yourself the full experience
of a 4-week COURSE RATHER THAN JUST AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP OR A
SHORTER COURSE. MINDFULNESS TAKES TIME TO DEVELOP AS A HABIT AND A
FULL 4-week COURSE ALLOWS YOU TO PRACTISE BETWEEN CLASSES; giving you
a greater opportunity to experience the benefits of MINDFULNESS FOR
YOURSELF IN A REAL WAY. NO RISK MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: If you attend
all the classes (complete the COURSE) and don’t feel you have
received any benefit, you are entitled to a full 100% money-back
refund. You still get to keep all the COURSE MATERIALS, downloadable
guided MEDITATIONS, workbook and app. EXCLUSIVE 45-PAGE GUIDEBOOK: Our
exclusive 45-page professionally-designed MINDFULNESS WORKS GUIDEBOOK
IS FOR YOU TO KEEP. This includes weekly assignments, lots of articles
and a reading list. FREE WILDFLOWERS MINDFULNESS MEDITATION APP: Get a
free one-year subscription to one of the highest rated and most
advanced MINDFULNESS APPS ON THE PLANET. Use the inbuilt self-paced
COURSE TO CONTINUE TO PRACTISE MINDFULNESS AT YOUR OWN PACE AND IN
YOUR OWN TIME, whenever and wherever you like. NO RELIGION. NO DOGMA.
NO FUNNY POSITIONS: This COURSE IS PRACTICAL AND FUN WITH NO RELIGIOUS
ELEMENTS AT ALL. We sit in chairs, the language used is clear and
modern. EXPERIENCED AND WELL-SUPPORTED TEACHERS: Receive guidance from
experienced MINDFULNESS TEACHERS WITH RETREAT EXPERIENCE, who have
received our MINDFULNESS WORKS TEACHER TRAINING AND WHO PARTAKE IN
ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. COURSE TOPICS: Week 1: What is
MINDFULNESS AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Week 2: MINDFULNESS AND THE
THINKING MIND Week 3: MINDFULNESS AND EMOTIONS Week 4: MINDFULNESS AND
SELF-Compassion WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR? This COURSE IS
SUITABLE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS WHO HAVE NO OR VERY LITTLE MINDFULNESS
AND MEDITATION EXPERIENCE. This COURSE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
AND IS BEST FOR PEOPLE AGED 18+. YOUR COURSE FACILITATOR IS LARA BAKER
Lara is dedicated to practising MINDFULNESS AS A WAY OF KEEPING
HERSELF HEALTHY AND REMAINING BALANCED AS A BUSY MOTHER AND RUNNING A
COMPANY. She has used MINDFULNESS AS A SOLID COPING MECHANISM WHEN
LIFE HAS BEEN CHALLENGING. Lara has had 14 years’ experience working
in the community sector with young people and the homeless. She has an
intense sense of social justice and believes everyone needs to have
access to professional development and stress reduction techniques to
work at their optimal and achieve a healthy life. Lara’s tertiary
background is psychology/community work; she has a Diploma of Youth
Work and is also a certified trainer and assessor. Lara has worked
under government and non-government organisations in various positions
from volunteering, working in drop-in centers, residential services,
as a school counsellor/education and working directly with people with
drug and alcohol issues to managing an organisation she founded. She
has had 10 years’ training experience along with designing and
running workshops for many different audiences. Feedback from
participants indicates Lara’s facilitation ability creates a warm,
interactive environment for participants to learn and be heard whist
maintaining an important level of professionalism. Lara’s company is
Community Training and comes from a strength-based approach right
throughout all levels of an organisation from direct client contact to
team dynamics to administration and allows organisations to perform at
an optimal level. QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION: If you have questions
or require more information: Email:
karen@mindfulnessworksaustralia.com Ring 1 800 138 119 Contact
Form: Mindfulness Works website contact form TESTIMONIALS FOR THE
MINDFULNESS WORKS INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION
COURSE:“Thank goodness I came across Mindfulness Works. I have
learnt so much in a year and am the happiest, authentic and most
content that I have ever been. By learning acceptance without
judgement has 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 “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 FAQs Are
there minimum age requirements to enter the event? This course is for
people 18 years of age and over. What should I bring to the event?
Please bring comfortable, warm clothing. If you would like to sit on a
cushion or stool, please bring this with you. What's the refund and
tranfer policy? We offer full refunds or transfers up to one week
before this course starts. If you attend all 4 classes of the course
and feel you have not got value, you are entitled to a full refund. We
do not offer refunds if you do not attend all 4 classes of the course.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No Is it ok if the
name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who
attends? Yes
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