So excited.
A long time dream has been birthed.
Background: when I started sharing meditation as a teacher, way back in 2009, I met the wonderful teacher Matthew Young from Melbourne Meditation Centre, and I was an instant ‘YES’ to help with a regular meditation gathering called Simply Silence. We had classes twice a month in Elwood, and the group grew rapidly and offered a great space for different teachers and techniques. I was so sad to hear the group had closed last year.
Roll forward: I have always wanted to offer a space for regular group meditation ‘this side of the Yarra‘ and late last year, when a friend opened a new space in Sandringham and offered Sunday nights for meditation .. I knew the time had come. And so I am delighted to introduce ..
The Meditation Collective
a weekly guided meditation gathering, providing a warm and friendly space for:
*regular Sunday night group meditation
*visiting guest teachers and facilitators sharing their meditation practice, knowledge and support
*a focus on calming, relaxing and effortless meditation
*providing an opportunity (and encouragement) to start a regular meditation ‘habit’
Format
SUNDAY’S 7PM – 8PM. As a guide, you can expect two 20 minute guided meditations with some short instruction, and an opportunity at the end for some general Q&A.
This will be a space to step away from the noise and busyness of the outside world, and be supported and guided to a place of inner peacefulness and calm .. so that you leave feeling relaxed, entered, refreshed and reconnected.
Each month there will be a new theme and a bio of the teacher, along with any special requirements or considerations. We are working on a three-month schedule, and in time there will be a dedicated website with articles, and a directory of teachers.
We encourage you to bring a cushion or bolster to sit on, and a blanket or shawl to ward off any chills (when we deeply relax we can get cold). We do have some chairs and meditation cushions available – depending on numbers.
How To Join
BOOK AT SEAT – you will be able to choose either:
Collective Monthly Membership: $60 per month (that is $15 per class for a four-week month)
Class Visitor: $20 casual weekly class
WE START 19th FEBRUARY 2017 with SPECIAL OFFERS
I shall be leading the first two gatherings – 19th and 26th February – and welcome all those in the Bayside (Melbourne) and surrounding suburbs who are new to meditation or seeking to find a local, regular meditation group.
You can also find out more about upcoming monthly themes, teachers and special membership offers by SIGNING UP for our Meditation Collective alerts HERE.
FEBRUARY MEMBERS SPECIAL:
Come along to both classes (25% discount) only $22
Sunday 19th February 7-8pm $15
Arriving into Stillness: Relaxing into a deeper sense of mindfulness first in the body, then the breath and finally the mind
Sunday 26th February 7-8pm $15
Simple Mantra for Everyday Life: The power and magic of silently repeating words to calm and still the mind
