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MEDITATION SESSIONS & CLASSES
IN PERSON & DISTANT SESSION
Meditation Sessions for Instant Relaxation
Experience deep relaxation and clarity with a personalised in-person or online 1:1 meditation session. Tailored to your needs, these sessions provide guided techniques to help you achieve inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance mindfulness. Begin your journey to a calmer, more centred self today.
LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE
Meditation Course for the Curious Ones
Unlock the benefits of mindfulness with our meditation course. Learn how to meditate through guided sessions designed to teach you various techniques and practices. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, this course will help you to explore the science behind meditation, learn to guide yourself into a meditative state, and master techniques to quiet your ‘monkey mind’.
ABOUT MEDITATION
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Meditation has captured scientific interest due to its effects on brain waves and its wide-ranging benefits. Research using electroencephalography (EEG) shows that meditation can alter brain wave patterns, increasing alpha waves associated with relaxed alertness, and theta waves linked to deep relaxation. Some meditative practices also boost gamma waves, which are tied to higher cognitive functions.
These changes in brain activity translate to numerous health benefits. Meditation can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improve focus and memory, and enhance decision-making skills. Physically, it helps lower blood pressure, boosts the immune system, and alleviates chronic pain by reducing stress hormones and increasing beneficial neurotransmitters. Thus, meditation not only changes brain waves but also promotes overall well-being.
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Meditation works by focusing the mind and promoting deep relaxation and awareness. Key mechanisms include:
1. Attention and Focus: Concentrating on the breath, a mantra, or an object helps train the mind to stay present and avoid distractions.
2. Relaxation Response: It induces deep rest, lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones like cortisol.
3. Brain Wave Changes: Meditation increases alpha and theta waves, linked to relaxation and creative thinking.
4. Neuroplasticity: Regular practice changes brain structure, enhancing areas involved in awareness, concentration, and memory.
5. Emotional Regulation: It improves control over emotions by enhancing brain regions responsible for emotional processing.
6. Mindfulness: Encourages being fully present, breaking automatic thought patterns and habitual reactions.
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Meditation offers numerous benefits for both mental and physical health:
1. Reduces StressR: By promoting relaxation and lowering cortisol levels, meditation helps reduce stress.
2. Improves Focus and Concentration: Regular practice enhances attention span and cognitive function.
3. Enhances Emotional Health: Meditation can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, fostering a more positive outlook.
4. Promotes Self-Awareness: Increases awareness of thoughts and feelings, aiding personal growth and self-understanding.
5. Lengthens Attention Span: Improves the ability to sustain attention and reduces mind-wandering.
6. May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss: Boosts memory and mental clarity, which can help prevent cognitive decline.
7. Improves Sleep: Enhances sleep quality by promoting relaxation and reducing insomnia.
8. Controls Pain: Alters the perception of pain and can decrease chronic pain symptoms.
9. Lowers Blood Pressure: Helps relax blood vessels, reducing high blood pressure.
10. Enhances Overall Well-Being: Promotes a balanced state of mind and body, improving overall quality of life.
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In our meditation sessions, I'll guide you through a journey of relaxation and introspection. These classes offer a space for you to unwind, relax, and turn your focus inward. If you're curious about leading your own meditations or eager to explore the workings of this transformative practice, then our meditation class is the perfect fit for you.
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Meditation is often surrounded by misconceptions, so it's important to clarify what it is not. Firstly, meditation is not a form of escapism or a means to avoid dealing with life's challenges. It doesn't involve shutting off the mind or achieving a state of complete thoughtlessness. Additionally, meditation is not exclusive to any particular religion or belief system, nor does it require adherence to specific spiritual practices. It's not a quick fix or a cure-all for all problems, and it's not about achieving perfection or enlightenment overnight. Meditation is a practice that requires patience, consistency, and an open mind, but it's not something that should be approached with unrealistic expectations or misconceptions.
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Meditation classes are intended to offer guidance and support in developing a meditation practice, but individual experiences may vary. Participants should consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any new meditation or mindfulness practice, especially if they have any pre-existing medical or psychological conditions. Additionally, meditation is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment, and it should not be used as such. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and minds during meditation sessions and to practice self-care and self-compassion throughout the process. By attending these classes, participants acknowledge that they are responsible for their own well-being and that the instructor and organisers are not liable for any adverse effects or outcomes resulting from participation in the classes.
FAQs
Meditation Sessions & Classes
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In-person
Please wear comfortable and light clothes which you feel good in. As an extra preparation you can make sure to have a few minutes to unwind before you go into your session with me.
Distant
Please wear comfortable and light clothes which you feel good in. As an extra preparation you can make sure to have a few minutes to unwind before you go into your session with me.
Prepare your room as a happy place with lighting your favourite candle or diffusing some essential oils, dim the light, turn some relaxing music on and have a big glass of water with you.
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In-Person Session
1:1 sessions are available in different locations along the Gold Coast. I work with a variety of yoga studios, concept stores and other happy places. Once you booked your session we will find the best place for your treatment. Most Meditation sessions take place at Drop of Life in Burleigh Heads, but I'm also available in Palm Beach, Mermaid, Miami,...
Online Healing
Online sessions are held via Google Meet. I'll provide you with a link upfront.
After booking your session I'll get in touch with you to choose the best time. My schedule is super flexible and I want to make sure for you to have the best experience, hence to work at a time where you can unwind before and after.
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With booking a Meditation session you agree to the T's & C's and to the Cancellation Policy.
Life happens, please let me know as soon as possible if you'd like to change the date or time of your Meditation session.
Up to 48 hours prior to your session changes are free of charge.
For rescheduling your session within 48 hours prior to the booked time I charge $15.
For cancelling your session within 48 hours prior to the booked time a fee of 50% will occur.