Join Our Short Guided Meditation Courses

Back in 2005, I began guiding meditation groups, somewhat unexpectedly after being encouraged by a friend. At the time, I thought it would only be temporary. However, when I saw the shifts in energy, emotional release and deep sense of calm in participants, I knew this work was meant to continue.

Over time, this evolved into the Earth Element Healing, Chakra and Guided Meditation practice it is today. I’ve since developed these into structured Short Meditation Courses, with upcoming dates listed on the home page of this website. I personally guide the Monday night sessions in Leichhardt and the meditation course online on Thursday nights.

By Monday, many people are already feeling the weight of the week ahead, especially those working in high-stress or emotionally challenging environments. These sessions offer a grounding reset, helping people feel calmer, clearer and more supported as they move through their week.

Wherever we are in the world, we are guided by teachers, sometimes from unexpected places, through nature, life experiences and the people we meet. It is often said that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Ultimately, however, the true teacher is the inner guide within you, your deeper wisdom, your soul self. My role is simply to point the way inward, offering gentle guidance and a safe space for your own healing and insight to unfold.

From participants living in Haberfield and Rodd Point

Flyn – Haberfield (February 2009)

Flyn joined the group for the first time on a Tuesday evening, realising she needed to invest time in herself after carrying too much stress for too long. She felt nervous yet hopeful as she arrived. During the guided meditation, we worked through each chakra and channelled Earth Element energy through the third eye.

At the end of her first session, she shared — with awe — that for the first time in a very long time, she felt calm and peaceful within herself. She was close to tears, grateful to experience such inner balance again. Her energy felt noticeably brighter and clearer and her smile said it all.

Flyn returned the following week and shared that she had slept deeply after the meditation and felt energised for the next three days. As a professional working in counselling and education, she noticed she was speaking up more confidently, setting boundaries and guiding others in an empowering way at work. Everything she suggested worked — a powerful shift in her throat chakra and sense of personal authority.

In her third session, even deeper healing occurred. Her heart space began to release stored emotional pain, and she felt lighter and more open. In the days that followed, she emailed to share wonderful news:

“I’ve slept well, had no strong physical pain, my thinking is clearer and work feels effortless. I’m starting to feel physically and mentally stronger and more focused. Thank you — this has truly improved the quality of my life on every level.”

Joy began attending meditation in early December. It was her first experience with Earth Element Healing and likely one of the first meditations she had ever tried. During the first session, she didn’t feel or see much and left with a slightly doubtful look.

To my surprise and delight, she returned the following week and shared that in the days after her first meditation, she had no negative thoughts and slept extremely well. This was a significant shift, especially given that she worked in a government department within a high-pressure, open-plan office environment.

In her second session, Joy experienced the meditation journey more deeply and felt the energy moving through her body. Over the following weeks, she remained calm, positive, and unbothered by workplace stress. She also returned to university, feeling clearer and more confident.

By her fifth session, the transformation was visible. Her eyes were brighter, her posture taller and her confidence unmistakable. When she first joined, she walked in hunched and avoided eye contact. By the end of the course, she stood tall, smiled freely and spoke with warmth and clarity. It was a beautiful transformation to witness.

Whether you’re looking for relaxation meditation classes near me, Short Meditation Courses, or a guided meditation course online, you are warmly welcome. Our in-person sessions in Leichhardt — close to Haberfield and Rodd Point — on Monday nights and our online classes on Thursday nights, offer a safe, nurturing space to rest, reset and reconnect with your inner calm.

Thank you to our Haberfield and Rodd Point meditators for sharing your journeys and thank you for being part of this beautiful meditation community.

References
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