Foundations of Mindfulness - how to integrate Mindfulness into daily life with wisdom and heart

An introduction to the Foundations of Mindfulness and Meditation. Each session is 3 hours, held over 2 consecutive Saturday mornings. These workshops are practical, non-religious and designed for beginners (no prior experience needed) and include -

• 2  sessions with an experienced mindfulness trainer (17 May 2025 and 24 May 2025)

• Downloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep

•  A 45-page guidebook

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS?
Jon Kabat-Zinn (an American Professor Emeritus of Medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School) says “Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way:  on purpose, moment by moment and non-judgementally”.

✔ 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 session course held one week apart so you can practise and report back.
✔ Australia’s number one 'in-person' Mindfulness course.
✔ Exclusive 45-page guidebook filled with exercises, in depth articles and a reading list.
✔ Over 15 guided downloadable guided meditations for you to keep.
✔ No religion. No dogma. No funny positions.  Simple, science-backed mindfulness techniques for daily living.
✔ Designed for absolute beginners – no experience needed.

ABOUT THESE WORKSHOPS
The sessions take place over two Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm with the first session on Saturday 17 May and the second session on Saturday 24 May.  No prior experience is needed.

MEET YOUR FACILITATOR – RAMONA LANE
Hi I’m Ramona.  My journey with mindfulness and meditation began in the mid-90s during an extremely challenging period in my life.  Seeking a way to navigate deep anxiety and depression, I turned to mindfulness, discovering its profound ability to bring calm, clarity and resilience. This personal experience led me to commit to a daily mindfulness practice, which has since become the foundation of my life and work.
I am a Certified Mindfulness coach with Mindfulness Works Australia, a fully trained Mindfulness Meditation teacher with the Australian Centre for Mindfulness and Meditation (ACMM) and a mindfulness teacher who has completed the esteemed two-year training programme with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.

Through decades of practice, I have found Mindfulness to be an invaluable tool for managing stress, cultivating presence and deepening self-awareness. Through my business, Tara Labyrinth and Meditation, I now share these science-backed techniques with others, guiding them toward greater ease, balance and well-being in their everyday lives.  I have many years of experience in guiding people towards inner peace and mindfulness and host regular meditation sessions, specialising in integrating walking meditation with traditional meditation techniques. 

I love to make mindfulness and meditation a nurturing experience for everyone.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Session 1:  What is Mindfulness and Ways to Work with the Thinking Mind:

• 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.

Session 2:  Mindfulness and emotions and Radical Acceptance

• How emotions provide information
• How to ‘apply the brakes’ when feeling emotions
• Non-judgement and acceptance
• Guided mindfulness meditation on feelings
• Allowing everything to be as it is
• Recognising your inherent OKness
• Developing wisdom and insight
• Authentic self-compassion
• Open awareness guided mindfulness meditation
• Walking meditation
• Next steps.

ABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKS
Mindfulness Works is the largest mindfulness training organisation in Australia/New Zealand. Over 40,000 people have completed the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 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

FAQS:
Is there a minimum age requirement to attend the course?
This course is for people aged 18 years and over.
Do I need to bring anything?
There is no need to bring anything other than an open mind.  However, you could bring a note book and pen if you like to take notes.  The course is conducted whilst seated on a chair so there’s no need for yoga mats or any special clothing.

How long is this course?
The workshops run over two Saturday mornings:
Saturday 17 May  9am-12pm
Saturday 24 May  9am-12pm
Each session is 3 hours, a total of 6 hours of guided learning and practice.