Feel calm, clear-minded and cheerful with single classes, courses & retreats on mindfulness and wellbeing
Join Nat for these relaxing, reinvigorating and inspiring activities. Nat is known for being inclusive, light-hearted, compassionate and bringing some laughter into our sometimes serious moods. Unless mentioned otherwise, all of these events are for everyone no matter where you are in your practice.
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A refreshing hour that will change your mindset and heal your soul
Hi! Thank you for visiting my events page! I'm honoured to have you peruse my events and to help you find your zen.
I'm excited to announce that I am teaching introductory meditation and mindfulness courses for these outstanding organisations:
Mindfulness Works Australia
Sydney Institute of Meditation
Have a read of the descriptions to see which course best suits your interests, desired outcomes, budget and method of delivery (ie in person or online). If you would like to see a table breaking down each of the three courses, please click here or scroll down to the bottom of the page. This is best viewed on a large screen.
For those who have completed one of the intro courses, or have an understanding of mindfulness and meditation already, you may like to try my level 2 courses which I have designed and host:
Mind Your Mind - my signature mindfulness program with hand-holding support to empower you to harness calm & clarity and cruise through 2024 with a spring in your step!
and
Mastering Mindfulness - empowering you to go from worrier to WARRIOR (coming soon!)
If you have any questions just type in the chat and I'll get back to you soon :)
THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS ARE LIFE CHANGING!
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Reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm
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Boosts your mood and helps you feel more joy
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Improves sleep
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Helps create stronger relationships
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Reduces chronic pain symptoms
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Builds your ability to feel compassion, empathy and kindness - not just for others, but yourself as well
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Helps you process what's happening in your life and allows you to learn to let go
You can read more details from the experts in this handout from Monash University.
Upcoming Events
Tue, 30 AprGosford Uniting Church30 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm AEST – 21 May 2024, 8:00 pm AESTGosford Uniting Church, 129 Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250, Australia30 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm AEST – 21 May 2024, 8:00 pm AESTGosford Uniting Church, 129 Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250, AustraliaAustralia’s #1 in-person mindfulness and meditation course through Mindfulness Works Australia in Gosford. Course includes four one hour classes with an experienced mindfulness trainer, downloadable guided mindfulness meditations and a 45-page guidebook.
Sun, 19 MayLive and Interactive on Zoom19 May 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmLive and Interactive on Zoom19 May 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmLive and Interactive on ZoomMastering self-love is about empowering yourself to wholeheartedly know what's right for you, what you need and what you will accept in any situation. It's about recognising those judgemental, disempowering thoughts that you have about not being good enough, pretty enough, or smart enough ...
Wed, 22 MayOnline via Zoom22 May 2024, 7:00 pm AEST – 19 June 2024, 8:00 pm AESTOnline via Zoom22 May 2024, 7:00 pm AEST – 19 June 2024, 8:00 pm AESTOnline via ZoomI love this course because we delve into what affects stress has on our body and you learn the science behind the benefits of mindfulness and meditation along with 5 different mindfulness practices. I teach this one on behalf of the Sydney Institute of Meditation- Sun, 23 JuneLive and Interactive on Zoom23 June 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmLive and Interactive on Zoom
For any 3 upcoming Mindful MasterclassesLive and Interactive on ZoomFor any 3 upcoming Mindful MasterclassesLive and Interactive on Zoom
We meet fortnightly throughout the yearLive streamed and interactive on ZoomWe meet fortnightly throughout the yearLive streamed and interactive on ZoomWe meet fortnightly throughout the yearLive streamed and interactive on ZoomYou already know that having a regular mindfulness practice is one of the most powerful tools we have to handle the pressures and challenges of life with a sense of joy, balance and calm. But are you keeping up the momentum and routine on your own? This program is ongoing, you can join at anytime.
Course Name | Course overview | Program content | In person | Live on Zoom | Additional Inclusions | Prior experience required? | Start Date | Location | Price | Duration |
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Mind Your Mind Program | Support and motivation to continue or restart your mindfulness practices to keep you feeling balanced and calm through life's challenges | Weekly meditation classes, fortnighly Zoom sessions where you can ask Nat for advice and support on life's challenges, private FB group | No | Yes | Workbook | Yes | Ongoing, join any time | Live and Interactive on Zoom only | Start from $347 | From 3 months - 12 months |
Science based Intro to Mindfulness & Meditation | We delve into the science behind stress, our emotions & behaviours as well as how to & the benefits of meditation & MF | Each week we go through the science behind meditation, mindfulness and learn about the brain and why we do things. Each week you'll learn a different meditation | No | Yes | Nil | No | 8 February 2023 | Live and Interactive on Zoom | $149 | 5 weeks |
Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness | You'll learn how to use meditation & mindfulness techniques to not only relax and sleep better, but to practice acceptance befriend your emotions | You'll learn the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness, including being aware of your body, thoughts, emotions and also acceptance. | Yes | No | Workbook, 30 days access to CALM App, Access to recorded guided meditations | No | 7 February 2023 | Gosford Uniting Church | $145 | 4 weeks |
Learn to Meditate | For people new to meditation or for those who feel they are unable to meditate | You'll walk away with the essentials to set up and maintain your meditation practice. | Yes | Yes | Nil | No | 2 Feb 2023 | Umina Beach Yoga Studio | $110 | 5 weeks |