Contemplative Studies CPD Series

Enhance your professional development and save with our exclusive series bundle.

Access all three sessions for just $99 (valued at $132). This limited-time offer provides exceptional value for professionals committed to integrative, evidence-based approaches to health and wellbeing.

This thought-provoking series of talks invites professionals across diverse disciplines—psychiatrists, psychologists, doctors, social workers, counsellors, yoga and meditation teachers, and those working with the mind-body connection—to explore consciousness and health from a fresh, integrative perspective. Rooted in science of contemplative tradition and trauma informed care, these sessions delve into the profound ways in which our mental, emotional, and physical states are interconnected, offering new frameworks for understanding and healing.

Through expert-led discussions on trauma informed psychological methods, integrating standard illness based models of care with the theory and practice of psychedelic assisted therapy, neurotheology, the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation, and dream yoga, this series explores innovative and evidence based therapeutic modalities particularly useful in the treatment resistant psychiatric disorders.

Participants will gain insights into how ancient wisdom and modern science can converge to enhance well-being, foster personal growth, and provide innovative approaches to mental health. Along with deepening your knowledge, this series offers valuable CPD hours and clinical supervision, providing you with the tools and guidance needed to support the health and healing of your clients while advancing your professional development.

The 2025 Season Pass will provide access to the following sessions:

David Gillespie

The Brain Reset – Giving Up Our Unhealthy Addictions

Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (AEST)

In this enlightening session, David Gillespie, renowned author of Brain Reset, delves into the pervasive nature of modern addictions—ranging from sugar and seed oils to screen time and gambling—and their detrimental impact on our brain chemistry. Drawing from his extensive research, Gillespie elucidates how these addictions spike our dopamine levels, leading to mood dysregulation and a host of mental health challenges. He offers practical, science-based strategies to break free from these cycles, emphasizing the importance of resetting our brains to restore balance and well-being.Attendees will gain valuable insights into reclaiming control over their habits and fostering a healthier, addiction-free lifestyle for self and others.

Andrew Holecek

Dream Yoga for Expanding Consciousness

Sunday, 17 August 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (AEST)

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of lucid dreaming with Andrew Holecek, a leading authority in Tibetan Buddhism and dream yoga. In this session, Holecek introduces the ancient practice of dream yoga, a discipline that harnesses the dream state as a platform for spiritual growth and self-discovery. Participants will learn techniques to achieve lucidity in dreams, navigate the dream landscape consciously, and utilise these experiences to deepen their understanding of the mind and consciousness. By bridging Eastern wisdom with contemporary scientific insights, Holecek offers a comprehensive approach to exploring the nocturnal dimensions of awareness, ultimately guiding attendees toward expanded consciousness and personal transformation.

Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vāmadeva Śāstrī)

Expanding Consciousness – Yoga Beyond Mind and Body

Saturday, 13 September 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (AEST)

Join Dr. David Frawley, esteemed Vedic scholar and recipient of India's Padma Bhushan award, as he explores the profound dimensions of Yoga that transcend physical postures. In this session, Dr. Frawley delves into the spiritual and philosophical aspects of Yoga, drawing upon ancient Vedic wisdom to guide participants toward a deeper understanding of consciousness. He discusses the integration of practices such as Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation, and Ayurveda to cultivate an experiential lifestyle that harmonises the body, mind, and spirit. Attendees will discover how to move beyond the physical practice of Yoga to embrace its transformative potential for self-realization and inner peace.

Sessions are presented live via Zoom. Recordings will be available to registered participants for 7 days after each session.

This event is proudly supported by Yoga Australia and BIYOME.