An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation course - ROCKY

ABOUT THIS EVENT
The "Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation" workshop spans two weeks, with two-hour sessions held on Wednesday evenings. The first session will take place on November 13, followed by the second on November 20.

This course is practical, non-religious and designed for beginners. The course includes:

• 2 classes with an experienced mindfulness trainer
• 4-week subscription to the full version of the CALM app
• Downloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep
• A 45-page guidebook (PDF copy)

“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
THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” — Jon Kabat Zinn (Professor of Medicine Emeritus Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine).
The benefits of regular mindfulness are…
Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved sleeping patterns
Less self-judgement and more self-acceptance
Greater feelings of joy and freedom
Improved mental health
Effective ways to work with difficult thoughts and emotions
“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 is a practising GP and Beyond Blue’s lead Clinical Advisor
WHY CHOOSE THIS MINDFULNESS COURSE?
Full length 2-week course so you can practise and report back.
No risk money-back guarantee; if you attend all the classes and don’t feel you have received any benefit get your money back.
Includes 4-week subscription to the premium version of the CALM mindfulness and meditation app.
Australia’s number one 'in-person' mindfulness course.
Exclusive 45-page PDF guidebook including weekly assignments, indepth articles and a reading list.
Over 15 guided downloadable guided meditations for you to keep.
No religion. No dogma. No funny positions. Practical and non-religious course.
Designed for absolute beginners.

COURSE CONTENTS
Week 1: What is Mindfulness & working with the Mind/Thoughts

What mindfulness is

The benefits of mindfulness and meditation

Guided body scan mindfulness meditation.

Why thinking can be problematical

Practical ways to work with difficult thoughts

Self-judgement and how to intervene

Guided mindfulness meditation — counting the breath.

Week 2: Working with Emotions & Radical Acceptance

• What are emotions?
• Learning to feel emotions
• The RAIN method
• Non-judgement and acceptance
• Guided mindfulness meditation on feelings.

• What it means to be present
• How "wanting things to be different" causes stress
• Developing wisdom and insight
• Authentic self-compassion
• Open awareness guided mindfulness meditation
• Next steps.

YOUR FACILITATOR IS MICHELLE RYAN
Michelle believes that we, as humans, truly need to return to ourselves to find inner peace and clarity. When in a mindful state, she considers that we naturally and positively influence the World around us.
In the 90’s Michelle commenced her path of self-discovery out of curiosity and the need to manage the anxiety. Her medium of discovery at the time was reading books, journaling and intermittent Yoga.
Since this time, and particularly in the past 7 years, she’s participated in various meditation and yoga retreats. These experiences have assisted to alleviate the stress that came with the responsibilities of running a family and a business.
During her career, you’d find Michelle often listening intently to customers, friends, neighbours and family and learning of their stories. Talking with others about their lives has been her happy place.
Having had 25+ years in Human Resource Development and Management, she’s returned to her authentic creative self and love for the esoteric. She meditates most days to remain present, preferring to live in the ‘now’ instead of being on autopilot and missing the life in front of her – an on-going learning journey. Her favourite possessions are her singing bowls, which she often plays to find inner calm.
In addition to qualifications held in Business related areas, Michelle is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher/ Mentor, holds a Diploma in Integral Sound Healing and is a qualified Laughter Yoga facilitator.

Michelle’s mission is to help others feel better about themselves and contribute to reducing stress in the world. Her intention as a Mindfulness Works Australia facilitator is to help you find personal peace and calm.

Michelle’s business, Be Soothed, is a wellness consultancy.
ABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKS
Mindfulness Works is the largest mindfulness training organisation in Australia. Over 10,000 people have completed the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4-week course
Mindfulness Works is committed to:

• Providing accessible and affordable mindfulness courses.
• Offering a diverse range of experienced and skilled mindfulness trainers.
• Providing courses in a practical format with exceptional supporting resources.
• Improving the mental health of all of us and fostering self-love in all.
• Supporting our facilitators with options for further professional development.

FAQ

Are there a minimum age requirements to attend the course?

This course is for people 18 years and older.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CatholicCare / Family Relationship Centre Rockhampton, 16 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton, Australia