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At the basic level, meditation is simply learning how to focus, which enables you to relax your body and take control of the 'chattering' mind. Once the basic techniques have been taught, it is simple to integrate meditation into every-day life. This enables you to be less stressed, you become calmer and whether you are shopping, studying, working or trying to sleep, you will be more relaxed and will feel much healthier and clear. Meditation is very good for tiredness, pain, digestive complaints, stress, insomnia and much more.

Why do people Meditate?

To find happiness and meaning in life

To improve their work and studies

To remain centred and calm

To relax, reduce stress and clear insomnia

To improve their health

Because they like to feel the clarity, bliss and connection that comes with Advanced meditation

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The Kumara Centre offers a number of daytime and evening Free Meditation Sessions that are open to members of the general public - no meditation experience is necessary. Although bookings are not essential, they are recommended.

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This 6-week meditation workshop covers a range of different meditation techniques, which are aimed at helping the student cope with day-to-day situations.

The course is very grounded and practical and is used as the foundation for establishing useful techniques to help with stress and the calming down of the constant chatter of the mind.

In each class you will be taught different meditative methods from breath to mantra, plus instant meditations, which can be done anywhere.

You will be given practical information on the best times to meditate, posture etc.

You will also learn a little about the chakras, the energy body and how they relate to your lifetime experiences.

A CD with two guided meditations are included in the course cost.

Classes are once a week.

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Period: 6 weeks
Costs: $155

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Period: 1 Day
Cost:    $77

Meditation Retreats Various

You may have travelled many roads. but only one journey is significant and that is the journey to Self.

'Ego Transformation and the Masters' retreat at Mt Helena

4-Day (3 nights) 'Live-in' Healing Meditation Retreat read more.....

Take advantage of the quiet, rural environment of the Theosophical Society’s Mount Helena retreat. This ‘space’ is for the more contemplative meditator who wants to take advantage of the deeper energy that is available within a rustic and quiet environment.

The facilities include a study centre, dining area and different types of residential buildings for separate or shared accommodation.

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Psychic Development retreat at Mt Helena 

3 Day (2 nights) 'Live–in' Retreat read more.....

This short retreat is designed to be a fun weekend of expanding your psychic awareness and potential in the peaceful and natural environment of the Mt Helena retreat.

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WESAK at Mt Helena

6 Day (5 nights) 'Live–in' Retreat read more.....

The highlight of the Kumara Meditation Retreat Experience

At the time of the Full moon of Taurus, the Buddha comes to the Wesak valley in the Himalayas to bring down the powerful spiritual energy of Shamballa to the assembled Masters, initiates and disciples of the Hierarchy.

This is your chance to be a part of this most auspicious ceremony.

Only for students with some meditation experience.

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The Retreat Experience

Learn How to Meditate at a deeper level.

Delve into the wisdom of deeper teachings that only a meditation retreat can offer.

Discover how you can use meditation and group energy to help balance your energy and align your thought patterns for greater health, happiness and clarity.

Be part of the Kumara Meditation Retreat Experience and change your life for the better.

Lay down the foundation NOW and transform your life.

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Period: Weekend, 4 or 6 days
Cost: From $390