Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4-Week Course - Bulimba

An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4-week course. Each class is one hour, once per week. This course is practical, non-religious and designed for beginners. The course includes

• 4 classes with an experienced mindfulness trainer (Every Tuesday from 15th September - 6th October)

• Downloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep

• A 45-page guidebook

“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

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).

COURSE OUTLINE

Week 1: What is Mindfulness and what are the benefits?

• What mindfulness is

• The benefits of mindfulness and meditation

• Guided body scan mindfulness meditation.

Week 2: Mindfulness and the thinking mind

• Why thinking can be problematical

• Practical ways to work with difficult thoughts

• Self-judgement and how to intervene

• Guided mindfulness meditation — counting the breath.

Week 3: Mindfulness and emotions

• How emotions provide information

• How to ‘apply the brakes’ when feeling emotions

• Non-judgement and acceptance

• Guided mindfulness meditation on feelings or creative visualisation.

Week 4: Radical Acceptance

• Allowing everything to be as it is

• Recognising your inherent OKness

• Developing wisdom and insight

• Authentic self-compassion

• Open awareness guided mindfulness meditation

• Next steps.

YOUR FACILITATOR IS JADE LEE

Jade Lee brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to her mindfulness teachings. A certified mindfulness educator, yoga teacher, and best-selling author of What My Sherpa Taught Me About Teams: A Guide to Engagement at Work, Jade’s journey into mindfulness began as a way to navigate the high-stress demands of her Human Resources career.

Having faced workplace bullying and taken seven months off to recover her mental health, Jade understands firsthand the struggles of anxiety, burnout, and the challenge of prioritizing well-being in a busy world. Her resilience journey inspired her to dive deeper into holistic practices, becoming qualified in mental health first aid, breathwork, yoga, and meditation.

Jade's teachings are rooted in compassion, neuroscience, and practical application. Whether you're seeking to reduce stress, improve focus, or embrace a more mindful life, Jade's expertise in somatic regulation, positive psychology, and stress management offers an accessible and transformative pathway.

When she's not teaching, Jade finds solace in the outdoors and draws inspiration from her own story of meeting her husband while trekking to Everest Base Camp. Her passion for helping others discover their inner resilience makes her a relatable and inspiring mindfulness mentor.

WHY LEARN MINDFULNESS FROM JADE?

• Deep understanding of workplace pressures and mental health challenges.

• Certified in mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, and meditation with over a decade of practice.

• Proven ability to combine neuroscience, positive psychology, and holistic tools for lasting impact.

Learn from someone who has walked the path—and is ready to guide you on yours.

ABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKS

Mindfulness Works is the largest mindfulness training organisation in Australia/New Zealand. Over 40,000 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.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS?

✔ 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

WHY CHOOSE THIS MINDFULNESS COURSE?

✔ Full length 4-week course so you can practise and report back.

✔ Australia’s number one 'in-person' mindfulness course.

✔ Exclusive 45-page guidebook including weekly assignments, indepth articles and a reading list.

✔ Over 15 guided downloadable guided meditations for you to keep.

✔ No religion. No dogma. No funny positions. Practical and non-religious course.

✔ Designed for absolute beginners.