YARRAVALLEYLIVINGCENTREMEDITATIONTEACHERTRAINING

2019PROSPECTUS

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MEETOURMINDFULNESSTRAINERS PAULBEDSONhasbeenworkinginthefieldofmind/bodymedicineforover30yearsasacounsellor,psychotherapist,meditationinstructorandnaturaltherapist.

Paulteachesmindfulness-basedstylesofmeditation,whichdevelopwisdomandcompassionthroughawarenessofbody,emotion,mindandspiritasoneintegratedSelf.Hispassionisteachingmeditationinawaythatemphasizesbothitssimplicitybutalsoitsdeepprofundity.Paulisanexcellentcommunicator;heteacheswithgreatclarity,breadth,depthandhumour.Heboaststhathecanteachanyonetomeditate,eventhosewithabusymindandabusylifestyle.

Paul’steachingofMindfulness-basedStillnessMeditationbringstogetherinsightsfromPsychology,Philosophy,Neuroscience,AnatomyandPhysiology,ChineseMedicineandSpirituality.Paulco-authoredthebookMeditationanIn-DepthGuidewithIanGawlerandhasservedasaBoardMemberandPresidentoftheMeditationAssociationofAustralia.

MAIABEDSONhasbeenworkingintheareaofnaturaltherapiesforover25yearsasameditationteacher,counsellor,andpractitionerofvariousmindbodymedicinemodalities.

Maiausesherdiverseskillsetandpersonalexperiencetoinspireandsupportothersontheirpathtowholeness,andinparticularhelpingpeopletoaccesstheirinnerwisdomandtruenature.

Shealsohasawonderfulrapportwithchildrenanddelightsinhelpingthemconnectwiththeirfeelings,theirgiftsandtheirinnerstrength.

Facilitatedbyourexpertteamofmindfulnesstrainersandofferedinavarietyoftrainingprogressions,ourMeditationTeacherTrainingpathwayhasbeendesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledge,hands-onteachingexperienceandtailoredsupporttorunyourownmeditationcourses.Thispathwayisbothapersonalandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunity.Notonlywillyoubecomefullyequippedtoteachothershowtomeditate,yourownpersonalpracticeandunderstandingofthehealingapplicationsformeditationwillgrowexponentially.

OURTRAININGPATHWAY

ACCREDITATION TheYarraValleyLivingCentre’sMeditationTeacherTrainingpathwayisaccreditedwiththepeakmeditationteacher’sprofessionalbody,MeditationAssociationofAustralia(formallyATMA).

CompletionofourFoundation-levelMBSMTrainingPLUS40hoursoffurthertraining,meetsthetrainingcriteria(80hours)foraProvisionalMembership;andcompletionofourFoundation-levelMBSMTrainingPLUS70hoursoffurthertraining,meetsthetrainingcriteria(110hours)forFullMembershipwithMeditationAssociationofAustralia.

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CoreTraining-Mindfulness-basedStillnessMeditation ElectiveTrainingCourses

CourseTitle StartwithourFoundation-levelMindfulness-based

StillnessMeditationTeacherTraining(40hrs),ordelveintoadvancedteachingmethodsbycompletingourFoundation-leveltraining,followedbyourAdvanced

MBSMTraining(70hrs).

Chooseyourowntrainingpathway.ElectivescanbecompletedinanyorderaftercompletingourFoundationLevelMindfulness-based

StillnessMeditation(MBSM)Course.

Mindfulness-basedStillnessMeditation

(MBSM)FoundationLevelTraining

Mindfulness-basedStillnessMeditation(MBSM)Advanced

Training

Mindful-SelfCompassion

MindfulnessMeditationforChildren

GuidedImagery&Contemplation

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Yourownestablishedmeditationpractice

(anystyle)

CompletionofourFoundation-levelMBSM

Training

Entrycriteriaforanyofourelectivetrainingcourses,isthecompletionofourFoundation-levelMBSMTraining

COURS

ESU

MMAR

Y Inthis5-daytrainingimmersion,graduateswillgaintheskillsandhands-onteachingexperiencetobeabletofacilitatetheirown8-weekmindfulness-basedstillnessmeditation(MBSM)courses.

This4-daytrainingimmersionhasbeenspecificallytailoredtohelpgraduatesofourFoundationMBSMtrainingdeepenandexpandtheirownpractice,aswellasteachingthisstyleofmeditation.

Inthis3-daytrainingimmersion,graduatesleavewiththeskillstobeabletofacilitatetheirown4-weekMindful-SelfCompassionmeditationcourses.

Inthis3-daytrainingimmersion,graduatesleavewiththeskillstobeabletoteachmindfulnesstochildreninarangeofeducationandcommunitysettings.

Inthis5-daytrainingimmersion,graduatesleavewiththeskillstobeabletofacilitatetheirown6-weekImageryandContemplationmeditationcourses.

TRAINING

HOURS

40Hours 30Hours 20Hours 20Hours 40Hours

COST From$1,990(incl.GST),

dependingonyourstyleofaccommodation.

From$1,190(incl.GST),dependingonyourstyleofaccommodation.

From$795(incl.GST),dependingonyourstyleofaccommodation.

From$795(incl.GST),dependingonyourstyleofaccommodation.

From$1,990(incl.GST),dependingonyourstyleofaccommodation.

WHA

T’SINCLUDED

• 4nightsaccommodationatourpurpose-builtretreatcentreintheYarraValley,Victoria.

• 30hoursoftrainingsessionsledbyexpertMBSMtrainers

• 10hoursofhands-onteachingpractice

• ComprehensiveTeachingManual

3nightsaccommodationatourpurpose-builtretreatcentreintheYarraValley,Victoria.• 24hoursoftraining

sessionsledbyexpertMBSMtrainers

• 6hoursofhands-onteachingpractice

2nightsaccommodationatourpurpose-builtretreatcentreintheYarraValley,Victoria.• 16hoursoftraining

sessionsledbyexperttrainers

• 4hoursofhands-onteachingpractice

• ComprehensiveTeachingManual

2nightsaccommodationatourpurpose-builtretreatcentreintheYarraValley,Victoria.• 14hoursoftraining

sessionsledbyexperttrainers

• 6hoursofhands-onteachingpractice

• ComprehensiveTeachingResources

• 4nightsaccommodationatourpurpose-builtretreatcentreintheYarraValley,Victoria.

• 30hoursoftrainingsessionsledbyexperttrainers

• 10hoursofhands-onteachingpractice

• ComprehensiveTeachingManual

ACCR

EDITAT

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CompletingourFoundation-levelMBSMTrainingPLUS40hoursoffurthertraining,meetsthetrainingcriteria(80hours)foraprovisionalmembershipwiththepeakmeditationteacher’sprofessionalbody,MeditationAssociationofAustralia.Followingthis,ifyoudoanadditional30hoursoftraining,youwillhavemetthetrainingcriteria(110hours)forfullmembership.

CompletingourAdvancedMBSMTrainingpathwayPLUS40hoursoffurthertraining,meetsthetrainingcriteria(110hours)forfullmembershipwiththepeakmeditationteacher’sprofessionalbody,MeditationAssociationofAustralia(formallyATMA).

CompletingourFoundation-levelMBSMTrainingPLUS40hoursoffurthertraining,meetsthetrainingcriteria(80hours)foraprovisional

membershipwiththepeakmeditationteacher’sprofessionalbody,MeditationAssociationof

Australia(formallyATMA).Followingthis,ifyoudoanadditional30hoursoftraining,youwill

havemetthetrainingcriteria(110hours)forfullmembership.

CompletingourFoundation-levelMBSMTrainingPLUSthisGuidedImagery&ContemplationTraining,meetsthetrainingcriteria(80hours)foraprovisionalmembershipwiththepeakmeditationteacher’sprofessionalbody,MeditationAssociationofAustralia.Followingthis,ifyoudoanadditional30hoursoftraining,youwillhavemetthetrainingcriteria(110hours)forfullmembership.

MEDITATIONTEACHERTRAINING-COURSESTRUCTURE&SEQUENCE

OURFRIENDLYTEAMAREAVAILABLEMON-FRI,9AM-5PM,TOANSWERYOURQUESTIONS. CALL1300651211OREMAILCLIENTSERVICES@GAWLER.ORGTOPROGRESSYOURMEDITATION

TEACHERTRAININGPATHWAYTODAY!

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ALLSTUDENTSSTARTHEREWITHOURFOUNDATION-LEVELMINDFULNESS-BASEDSTILLNESSMEDITATION(MBSM)TEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION.THEONLYENTRYCRITERIAFORTHISFOUNDATION-LEVELTRAINING,ISYOUROWNESTABLISHEDMEDITATIONPRACTICE.

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This5-daymeditationteachertrainingimmersionwillsetyouupwithasolidfoundationforteachingtheYarraValleyLivingCentre’ssignaturestyleofmeditation-Mindfulness-basedStillnessMeditation(MBSM).The40-hoursofface-to-facetrainingincludes30hoursofeducationsessions,10hoursofhandsonteachingpractice(insmallgroups),plentyofguidanceandsupportfromourexpertMBSMtrainers,andacomprehensiveMBSMteachingreferencemanual.

CourseObjectives:

• Becomeproficientindeliveringyourown8-weekMBSMcourses,withsupportfromateachingreferencemanual

• UnderstandthebenefitsofMindfulnessmeditationforhealing,personaldevelopmentandspirituality

• Learnaboutthestrengthsandlimitationsofthethinkingmindandthecausesofexcessivethinking

• Reviewthestressresponse,therelaxationresponseandtheirimpactonhealthandhealing

• Examinetheapplicationofmindfulnesstomanageemotionslikegrief,anxietyanddepression

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• Explorethelinksbetweenmeditation,neuroscienceandneuroplasticity

• Experiencetheimportanceof‘stillness’and‘spaciousness’

• Receiveguidelinesforleadingintentional,gratitudeandlovingkindnessmeditations

ACertificateofCompletionwillbeprovidedattheconclusionofthecourse.

Pricestartsfrom$1,990*perperson(includingGST),andincludes4-nightsaccommodation,comprehensiveteachingreferencemanualandmaterials,deliciousplant-basedwholefoodmeals,snacks,teasanddandelioncoffee.Optionalextrasincludetransportandpurchasesfromourresourcecentre.*Dependingonyourchoiceofaccommodation.DidyouknowthatmembersofourFoundationreceive5%discountonsecondandsubsequentbookings?Signupasamembertodayfor$69(full)or$39(concession)andyoucouldsaveover$230acrossthistrainingpathway.

UPONCOMPLETIONOFOURFOUNDATION-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAINING,GRADUATESAREFREETOCHOOSETHEIROWNTEACHERTRAININGPATHWAYPROGRESSION.ENROLINOURADVANCED-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAININGOREXPLOREOURRANGEOFELECTIVEOPTIONSANDRETURNFORANADVANCEDMBSMATALATERSTAGE.NEEDHELPWORKINGOUTTHERIGHTTRAININGPATHWAYFORYOURNEEDS?CALLUSON1300651211TODAY!

MINDFULNESS-BASEDSTILLNESSMEDITATION(MBSM)FOUNDATION-LEVEL,TEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION

4-NIGHTS|11-15MAR,24-28JUNOR4-8NOVSTARTS11AMMONDAY|FINISHES2PMFRIDAY

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Thisfollowup3-nighttrainingimmersionhasbeenspecificallytailoredforourMindfulness-basedStillnessMeditation(MBSM)graduates,todeepenandexpandtheirpersonalMBSMpractice,aswellastheircompetenciesinteachingMBSM.

The30-hoursofface-to-facetrainingincludes24hoursofeducationsessions,6hoursofhandsonteachingpractice(insmallgroups),tailoredguidanceandsupportfromourexpertMBSMtrainers,andperiodsoftimeallocatedforthepracticeofnoblesilence.

CourseObjectives:

• RevisionofMBSM–inparticular‘mindfulnessoffeelings’and‘mindfulnessofthoughtsandstillness’

• De-briefingaboutyourpersonalmeditationpracticeandteachingexperiences

• Adeeperunderstandingofthemechanismofmindfulness

• HowMBSMfacilitateshealing• Identity–meditationsolvestheoldproblemof

mistakenidentity–“whoismeditating?”• Stressandthenatureofsuffering–physical,

psychological,existential• Whattoexpectfrommeditation,andwhatnotto

expect.Doexpectationshelporhinder?• FocusedandunfocusedattentioninMBSM• Balancingeffortandeffortlessnessinmeditation

practice• Stillnessandspaciousnessinmeditation

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• Higherlevelsofconsciousness–movingfromseparative,dualisticconsciousnesstounifiedconsciousness

• Usingintentionanddedicationtogivestructuretomeditation

• Thefruitsofmeditation:innerpeaceandcauselessjoy

• Mindfulnessandnon-duality:AdvaitaVedanta,ZenandMahayana

• Meditationandneuroscience–positiveneuroplasticityandthedefaultmodenetwork(DMN)

Welookforwardtowelcomingyoubackforthisexpansiveexperience,alongwithdeeplynourishingmeals,thewarmcompanyoflike-mindedindividuals,andthepeaceful,conduciveenvironmentoftheYarraValleyLivingCentre.

Pricestartsfrom$1,190*perperson(includingGST),andincludes3-nightsaccommodation,comprehensiveteachingmaterials,deliciousplant-basedwholefoodmeals,snacks,teasanddandelioncoffee.Optionalextrasincludetransport,bodytherapiesandpurchasesfromourresourcecentre.*Dependingonyourchoiceofaccommodation.DidyouknowthatmembersofourFoundationreceive5%discountonsecondandsubsequentbookings?Signupasamembertodayfor$69(full)or$39(concession).

“I particularly benefited from the time spent in practice, from the compassion and knowledge shared by Paul, and also from his

availability and openness. My understanding of meditation is now so much more complete.” – Marion, MTT Graduate.

THEENTRYCRITERIAFOROURADVANCED-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAININGISCOMPLETIONOFOURFOUNDATION-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAINING.SEEPAGE4FORDETAILS.

ADVANCED-LEVELMINDFULNESS-BASEDSTILLNESSMEDITATION(MBSM)TEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION

3NIGHTS|3-6OCT2019STARTS4:30PMTHURSDAY|FINISHES2PMSUNDAY

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This2-nighttrainingimmersionisaprofoundprofessionalandpersonaldevelopmentjourneyintotheteachingapplicationsforMindfulSelf-Compassion(MSC).

The20-hoursofface-to-facetrainingincludes16hoursofeducationsessions,4hoursofhandsonteachingpractice(insmallgroups),andplentyofguidanceandsupportfromourexpertmindfulnesstrainers.CourseObjectives:

• Becomeproficientindeliveringyourown4-week

MSCcourses,withsupportfromateachersreferencemanual

• Learnarangeofmindfulness–basedmeditationsandtechniquestodevelopandembedself-compassion,including:

o Mindfulnessofyourbodyo Mindfulnessofyourfeelingsand

emotionsi.e.Bringingcareandattentiontoyourfeelings

o Mindfulnessofyourthoughts-whichthoughtstocultivateandwhichthoughtstorelease

o Mindfulnessofyourtruenatureandyourgoodheart

Thesemindfulself-compassionmeditationsandtechniqueswillhelpyourstudents:• Listentotheirneedsandgivethemselves

permissiontotakecareofthemselves

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• Understandthatself-fullnessisnotselfishness• Learnhowtosootheandnurturethemselvesina

varietyofways• Bringcareandattentiontotheirvulnerablefeelingsand

approachdifficultemotionswithcourageandacceptance

• Noticeandexperiencecomfortablefeelings(likepeace,joyandlove)morefully

• Develophealthyresourcesofemotionalintelligenceandresilience

• Accepttheirimperfections(weallhavethem!)• Catchthemselvesbeingjudgmentalorself-criticizing

anddevelopself-acceptance

Pricestartsfrom$795*perperson(includingGST),andincludes2-nightsaccommodation,comprehensiveteachingreferencemanual,deliciousplant-basedwholefoodmeals,snacks,teasanddandelioncoffee.Optionalextrasincludetransportandpurchasesfromourresourcecentre.*Dependingonyourchoiceofaccommodation.

DidyouknowthatmembersofourFoundationreceive5%discountonsecondandsubsequentbookings?Signupasamembertodayfor$69(full)or$39(concession).

MINDFULSELF-COMPASSION(MSC)TEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION

2NIGHTS|6-8MAY2019STARTS11AMMONDAY|FINISHES2PMWEDNESDAY

THEENTRYCRITERIAFOROURELECTIVETRAININGCOURSESINCLUDINGTHISMINDFULSELF-COMPASSIONTEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION,ISTHECOMPLETIONOFOURFOUNDATION-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAINING.SEEPAGE4FORDETAILS.

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”

– Dalai Lama

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MINDFULNESSFORCHILDRENTEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION

2NIGHTS|9-11MAY2019STARTS11AMTHURSDAY|FINISHES2PMSATURDAY

THEENTRYCRITERIAFOROURELECTIVETRAININGCOURSESINCLUDINGTHISMINDFULNESSFORCHILDRENTEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION,ISTHECOMPLETIONOFOURFOUNDATION-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAINING.SEEPAGE4FORDETAILS.

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This2-nighttrainingimmersionwillprovideyouwiththeresourcesandskillstobeabletoteachmindfulnesstochildreninavarietyofeducationalandcommunitysettings.

Manychildrenarelivinginapressure-cookeroffluctuatingemotions,peerpressure,performance-anxiety,familydisruptions,body-imageissuesandconcernsaboutthesocietyinwhichtheyaregrowingup.Theseandotherfactors,canleadthemtolosetrustinthemselves,othersandtheworldthattheylivein.Teachingmindfulnesstochildrenhelpsthemtoembracetheirnaturalstateofopenness,creativity,kindnessandself-confidence.The20-hoursofface-to-facetrainingincludes14hoursofeducationsessions,6hoursofhandsonteachingpractice(insmallgroups),andplentyofguidanceandsupportfromourexpertmindfulnesstrainers.Aspartofthiscourse,youwillbeprovidedwithacomprehensivecollectionofteachingresourcesforyoutoreferenceinyourteachings.CourseObjectives:Becomeproficientinteachingthefollowingmindfulnesstechniquesandapplicationstochildren:• Connectingwithnatureforasenseoftrust• Breathawarenessforrelaxationandcalmness

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• Bodyawarenesstoconnectwiththemselveswithconfidence

• Emotionalawarenesstohelpnormalizeandexpressfeelings

• Howtonoticeandletgoofunhelpfulthoughts• Mindfulmovementexercisestocreatefunand

stimulatecreativity• Usingsensitivetouchtoconnectwithnature,friends

andfamily• Mindfulnessforexperiencingpeaceandstillness• Learninghowtostayfocusedandgrounded(andnotso

distracted!)

Pricestartsfrom$795*perperson(includingGST),andincludes2-nightsaccommodation,comprehensiveteachingmaterials,deliciousplant-basedwholefoodmeals,snacks,teasanddandelioncoffee.Optionalextrasincludetransportandpurchasesfromourresourcecentre.*Dependingonyourchoiceofaccommodation.DidyouknowthatmembersofourFoundationreceive5%discountonsecondandsubsequentbookings?Signupasamembertodayfor$69(full)or$39(concession).

“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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GUIDEDIMAGERY&CONTEMPLATIONTEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION

4NIGHTS|7-11OCT2019STARTS11AMMONDAY|FINISHES2PMFRIDAY

THEENTRYCRITERIAFOROURELECTIVETRAININGCOURSES,INCLUDINGTHISGUIDEDIMAGERY&CONTEMPLATIONTEACHERTRAININGIMMERSION,ISTHECOMPLETIONOFOURFOUNDATION-LEVELMBSMTEACHERTRAINING,SEEPAGE4FORDETAILS.

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This4-nightmeditationteachertrainingdrawsonmaterialfromPart2ofMeditation–AnInDepthGuidebyIanGawlerandPaulBedson,andcoverstheteachingof‘GuidedImageryandContemplation’techniques.

The40-hoursofface-to-facetrainingincludes30hoursofeducationsessions,10hoursofhandsonteachingpractice(insmallgroups),plentyoftailoredguidanceandsupportfromourexpertmindfulnesstrainers,andacomprehensiveteachingreferencemanual.CourseObjectives:

• Becomeproficientindeliveringyourownsix-weekImageryandContemplationmeditationcourses,withsupportfromateachersreferencemanual

• ExtendingyourpriortrainingofMindfulness-BasedStillnessMeditation(MBSM)into:Perception,Limitingbeliefs,MindfulAttitudesandValues

• LookingattypesofMeditation:Attentional(mindfulness),Intentional(imagery),Enquiry(contemplation)

• Fromattentionalmeditation(mindfulness)tointentionalmeditation(meditation)usingimageryandaffirmations

• StudythebenefitsandgoalsofContemplationandGuidedimageryforhealing,personaldevelopmentandspirituality

• Understandhowthethinking-mindworksintermsoftheconsciousandunconsciousandtheuseofimageryforchanginghabitsandbeliefs

• Definitions,ElementsandApplicationsofImagery• TheuseofGuidedimageryforhealing

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• ThekeycomponentsofImagery–visualization,affirmation,generatingfeelings

• TeachingImageryMeditationusingspecific“scripts”for:a)Healing,b)“TheTempleofSilence”,c)“TheQuietPlace”,d)Mindfulness-basedImageryforPainManagement

• TeachingIntentionalMeditationusingspecific“scripts”forcultivating:a)Gratitude,b)Compassion,andc)Forgiveness

• AppreciatehowContemplationcanbeusedinthe“searchformeaning”andtogaininsight

• Learnhowthesesamecontemplationtechniquescanbeusedtomeettheneedsofmodernproblemsolving,increasingcreativityandproductivity

• Gainanunderstandingofthestrengthsandlimitationsof“positivethinking”andhowtomanageclientsafetywhenteachingcontemplationandguidedimagery

• WewillalsolookatMentalHealthconsiderationsforMeditationTeachers

• Practicalaspectsofteachingagroupandmarketing.

Pricestartsfrom$1,990*perperson(includingGST),andincludes4-nightsaccommodation,acomprehensiveteachingreferencemanual,deliciousplant-basedwholefoodmeals,snacks,teasanddandelioncoffee.Optionalextrasincludetransportandpurchasesfromourresourcecentre.*Dependingonyourchoiceofaccommodation.DidyouknowthatmembersofourFoundationreceive5%discountonsecondandsubsequentbookings?Signupasamembertodayfor$69(full)or$39(concession).

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FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS

MOREQUESTIONS?OURFRIENDLYTEAMAREAVAILABLEMONDAY-FRIDAY,9AM-5PM,TOHELP.CALL1300651211OREMAILCLIENTSERVICES@GAWLER.ORGTOPROGRESSYOUR

MEDITATIONTEACHERTRAININGJOURNEYTODAY!

OURRETREAT/TRAININGCENTRESeton40acresofstunningbushland,ourYarraValleyLivingCentreoffersplentyoffreshair,peaceandcomforttohelpyouonyourmeditationteachertrainingjourney.Therearesanctuariesandspecialspacesdesignedforquietmeditativepractice,beautifullylandscapedgardensprovidemanyplacestoenjoynature;andourorganicvegetablegardensprovideampleseasonalproducetoourretreatkitchen.Thecentrecanaccommodate40guestsindouble,twinordormitorystyleaccommodation.Eachroomhasitsownprivateen-suiteandthedormitorieshavetwobathroomsattached.

GETTINGHEREOurpurposebuiltretreatcentreislocatedintheupperYarraValley,VictoriainaquitetownofYarraJunction,70kilometresand1.5hoursfromMelbourneCBD.

Address:55RaynerCourt,YarraJunctionVIC3797MelwaysRef:288J12

Airport/MelbourneCBDTransfers:WecurrentlyofferashuttlebusservicefromboththeMelbourneAirportandMelbourneCBDtoourcentre.Thisservicecanbearrangedaspartoftheretreatbookingprocess,feesare$55perpersoneachway($110perpersonreturn).

BACK-TO-BACKTRAININGSIn2019fourofourtrainingsareofferedinaback-to-backformat.MindfulSelf-Compassion,6-8May,andMindfulnessforChildren,9-11MayAdvancedMBSM,3-6Oct,andGuidedImagery&Contemplation,7-11OctAllofthesecanbecompletedassingulartrainings,howevershouldyouwishtocompletethesetrainingsinaback-to-backformat,anadditionalfeewillapplyfortheextranight’sstay.

OURFOODOurcentre's'classone'kitchenspecialisesinplant-basedwholefoodnutrition.Ourmostlyorganicmenusaredesignedwithouronsitenutritionist,andpreparedwithgreatskill,loveandcarebyourteamofhighlyexperiencedchefsandcateringstaff,whoarepassionateaboutwhatwedo.Wecookwithoutoil,saltorsugar;andthemajorityofourproduceisfreshlypickedfromourownone-acrecertifiedorganicgarden.Greatlengthsaretakentocaterfordietaryrequirementsincludinggarlicfree,onionfree,glutenfree,andanyotherallergies.