An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation course - ROCKHAMPTON

WHY CHOOSE THIS MINDFULNESS COURSE?

🌿 Designed for busy lives – This 2-session course, held one week apart, makes it easy to learn and apply mindfulness without a big time commitment. Get the tools you need—practical, effective, and to the point! It's perfect for beginners – No experience needed, just an open mind!

✅ No-risk, money-back guarantee – Attend both sessions, and if you don’t feel any benefit, you’ll receive a full refund.

🏆 Australia’s #1 in-person mindfulness course – Trusted by thousands across Australia & NZ.

📖 Exclusive 45-page guidebook – Packed with insights, weekly exercises, and a recommended reading list to deepen your practice.

🎧 Over 15 downloadable guided meditations – Keep them forever to support your journey.

🧘‍♂️ No religion. No dogma. No difficult positions. – Just practical, science-backed mindfulness techniques for everyday life.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The workshop takes place over two Tuesday evenings, from 6–8 PM. The first session is on 10 June, followed by the second on 17 June, for a total of four hours of guided practice and learning.

This course is practical, non-religious and designed for beginners. The course includes:

• 2 classes with an experienced mindfulness trainer
• Downloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep
• A 45-page guidebook (PDF copy)

“Using mindfulness to help me better manage unrelenting anxiety, obsessive worrying & sadness. I have found that using the apps is helpful when having a stressful day, & I intend to keep practicing daily. Thank you.” — Cecily Wilson

THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS

Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” — Jon Kabat Zinn (Professor of Medicine Emeritus Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine).

The benefits of regular mindfulness are…

✅ 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

MEET YOUR FACILITATOR - MICHELLE RYAN

Hi, I’m Michelle! Like you, I’ve been on a life journey that has brought me to this place. Over the years, I’ve learned that true inner peace comes from reconnecting with ourselves—slowing down, being present, and embracing life as it unfolds.

I truly believe that when we become more present in our own lives, we naturally create a positive ripple effect on the world around us.

My own journey of self-discovery started back in the ‘90s, fueled by curiosity and a deep need to manage anxiety after recovering from an eating disorder. Back then, my go-to tools were books, journaling, walking and the occasional yoga class.

Fast forward to today and mindfulness and meditation have become central to my life. Over the past seven years, I’ve immersed myself in retreats and practices that have helped me navigate the stresses of running a family and a business. I completely understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed—I lived in a state of panic for years. But through mindfulness, I’ve learned how to step out of autopilot, manage stress and truly experience the moments that matter.

My background includes 25+ years in Human Resource Development and Management, but my heart has always been drawn to creativity and the esoteric. I now meditate most days, not just as a practice, but as a way to stay grounded and present. And I love nothing more than deep conversations—listening to people’s stories has always been my happy place.

As a Certified Mindfulness Teacher/Mentor, I’m here to help you discover personal peace and calm. I also hold qualifications in Business and Finance, along with a Diploma in Sound Healing and Laughter Yoga Leadership.

Through my business, Be Soothed, I help people like you feel better within themselves and navigate life’s stresses with more ease. My goal as a Mindfulness Works Australia facilitator is simple—to guide you toward greater calm, clarity and self-acceptance.

I’d love to share this journey with you. 💙

COURSE CONTENTS

Week 1: What is Mindfulness & working with the Mind/Thoughts

What mindfulness is

The benefits of mindfulness and meditation

Guided body mindfulness meditation 1: Body scan

Why thinking can be problematical

Practical ways to work with difficult thoughts

Self-judgement and how to intervene

Guided mindfulness meditation 2: Breath

Week 2: Working with Emotions & Radical Acceptance

• What are emotions?
• Learning to feel emotions
• The RAIN method
• Non-judgement and acceptance
• Guided mindfulness meditation 3: Feelings

• What it means to be present
• How 'wanting things to be different' causes stress
• Developing wisdom and insight
• Authentic self-compassion
• Guided mindfulness meditation 4: Open awareness
• Next steps.

ABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKS

Mindfulness Works is the largest mindfulness training organisation in Australia. Over 10,000 people have completed the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4-week 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.
• Supporting our facilitators with options for further professional development.

FAQ

Are there a minimum age requirements to attend the course?

This course is for people 18 years and older.