Mindfulness has the real potential to generate inner peace, foster physical and psychological healing, and lead to a heightened sense of wellbeing and connectedness.
Dr Ian Gawler, OAM
The next mindfulness-based meditation course is scheduled to run early 2025
MINDFULNESS-BASED STILLNESS MEDITATION (MBSM)
An eight week course developed by Dr Ian Gawler and Mr Paul Bedson, previously of The Gawler Cancer Foundation, Vic.
Course overview:
Week 1: An introduction to mindfulness-based stillness meditation. Aspects of relaxation.
Week 2: An overview of healing. The two primary modes of being. Discussions on preparation and posture.
Week 3: The two aspects of the mind. Mindfulness of breath. Attitude to meditation. Dealing with thoughts.
Week 4: Body awareness/body sense. Distinguishing thinking from awareness.
Week 5: Mindfulness of emotions (the felt sense or feeling tone). The two aspects of emotions.
Centring meditation.
Week 6: Discussions on the difference between contents of awareness and awareness itself. The six experiments
to prepare for stillness.
Week 7: Integrating mindfulness into everyday life. Something different: A loving kindness meditation.
Week 8: Revision of what we have learnt. Complete mindfulness-based stillness meditation. Resources and your future practice.
A four week Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation course based on the eight week Mindfulness-Based Stillness Meditation program.
Course overview:
Week 1: An introduction to mindfulness-based stillness meditation. Aspects of relaxation.
Week 2: An overview of healing. The two primary modes of being. Discussions on preparation and posture.
Week 3: The two aspects of the mind. Mindfulness of breath. Attitude to meditation. Dealing with thoughts.
Week 4: Integrating mindfulness into everyday life. Something different: A loving kindness meditation.
The above courses include one session a week for the duration of the course. Sessions run for about 1.5 hours, sometimes a little longer, and include discussions on the various aspects of mindfulness and/or mindfulness-based stillness meditation, how meditation can add balance to our lives, and how meditation can positively affect our psychological and physical well-being.
Each session includes guided meditation practice. No previous experience in meditation is necessary.
Fees for group courses vary according to venue costs and will be advertised in the release of course information.
One-on-one mindfulness-based meditation courses are available upon request.
Things you should know:
Meditation, and mindfulness in particular, is increasingly recommended by health care professionals as a way of bringing balance and a sense of equanimity to our lives. What’s more, once you have gained an understanding of the practice, it is completely free!
Occasionally, however, there are situations in which meditation is not recommended. This mostly relates to those who suffer from certain mental health conditions. If you are currently experiencing mental health issues, or have done so in the past, please consult your health care professional prior to enrolling in these courses, or give me a call (0414 831 435) to discuss.