2019/20 Course Prospectus

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Contents

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3. A New Journey. Overview and introduction.

4. Our specialist training and career pathways.

5. Learn to lead and teach meditation. What we do.

6. High Quality Training leads to success. Your choices.

7. What makes our courses different?

8. Course structure and sequence. Duration, hours, inclusions and exclusions.

9. Our Courses. In summary.

10. Certificates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation: Course content and key study areas.Sessions 1- 8

11-20. Certificates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation: Electives explained.

Choose your electives from:

Meditation and the Chakras. Meditation for Parents and Children. Meditation Workshops and classes. Journaling for Clarity. Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology. Spiritual Meditation. Meditation to support pain, grief and

dying Meditative Inquiry Corporate Meditation and Mindfulness

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Post Graduate Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation.

Post Graduate Diploma: Our Residential Teaching Retreat.

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Online or face to face and Master-classes.

Our Encouraging and Supportive Team.

Your Payment Options.

Want a little taste?

Any questions? Our contact details.

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The Australian Centre for Holistic Studies (ACHS) provides unique, holistic and life-enhancing courses that develop meditation skills on both a personal and professional level; to lead others we must first start with ourselves.

All our courses are available online with face to face options in highly supported formats that include one on one written and Skype coaching and online group interaction for all students. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality courses that are easy to access and understand even if you haven’t studied for a while. Our courses are thorough, professionally delivered and well researched with wide scope for further reading. Although this is primarily an online course, students have optional face to face training opportunities through our Master-classes and retreats.

A new journey

At ACHS our coaches wholeheartedly believe in their work and walk their talk. Our work is a complete joy to us and this comes through in how we interact with our students. You will love the outstanding quality of support, care and encouragement that you receive whilst studying with us.

Principal Lisa Forde has originated well rounded, accessible and easy to follow programs that make learning and practising meditation enjoyable. You will look forward to coming home to your meditations and course work each time you study. She has woven into the course an authentic sense of magic and wonder that will light the inspiration flame and help keep students motivated to the end.

We encourage students to blend their existing skills with the new skills they develop in this course. We nurture students on their journey to develop a unique expression of their passion and purpose so that their career outcome will be abundant, productive and fulfilling.

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Our specialised training

Alongside comprehensive meditation and mindfulness teacher training, our specialized electives (pages 12 – 20) adjust allow students to steer their studies in any direction; wherever their personal and professional purpose drives them. Take a look at our graduates’ stories to see what graduates are up to in their exciting and fulfilling new careers.

Career pathways

FIND OUT HOW OUR GRADUTAES ARE LIVING THEIR DREAM AS MEDITATION TEACHERS!

CLICK HERE to read some of the exciting things our graduates and students are doing with their qualifications

Our students and graduates bring meditation to:

-their psychology practice-the prison system-the police force-gyms, fitness and personal training-corporate wellbeing-life and wellness coaching-nutrition-pastoral care-schools and universities-integration aide work-psychiatry and psychotherapy-ease into retirement from otherwork

-retreats both locally and overseas-creating podcasts and mp3recordings for apps or online sales

-working with people withdisabilities and special needs-healing-massage therapies-naturopathic clinics-reiki-art therapy-yoga teaching-pilates teaching-kiniesology-social work-support groups they run-hospitals-cancer patients-drug and alcohol support

-their family and friends-their community-the health sector in government-working with the aged-childcare and kindergarten-airlines-their counselling practice-their equine therapy practice-nursing, doula and midwifery work-Lunchtime sessions in their currentworkplace-higher education and PhD studies-building their own meditation businessthat works one on one, in ongoinggroups, courses, workshops andretreats.

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Learn to lead and teach meditation

Visualise and imagine:

The space is silent except for some gentle music and your voice.

You are leading a beautiful, captivating and uplifting guided meditation.

You feel the energy in the room, connected, peaceful.

You are leading your meditation class with your unique touch.

You provide an important and needed space for your participants to release stress and centrethemselves for the week ahead.

Your meditation class is a place for reflection, relaxation, sharing, healing and support.

A place where people can come to connect with themselves and others and leave feeling inspiredand uplifted.

You can teach meditation techniques, as well as providing wonderful guided group meditations.

You are free to create whatever you want to in your group. It can be a regular guided meditation group, a meditation course or even a themed workshop. Your group or class can be a wonderful way for participants to experience connection, relaxation and the uplifting gift of meditation.

Our courses enable you to qualify as a meditation and mindfulness facilitator and teacher with various levels of professional accreditation. Learn more about meditation so that you can help yourself, friends and family. Step by gentle step you develop your meditation skills and learn to guide participants to that beautiful still place within them from which they can source strength, support and positive self-regard.

Testimonial “Studying the Advanced Cert in Guiding and Teaching Meditation with ACHS has been such a joy for me. Lisa and my coach Julie were wonderful. They challenged me yet at the same time helped me develop my skills in such a gentle, supportive and nurturing way. I'm amazed at how much I have grown personally throughout this course. I have learned so much more than I expected and would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in meditation or self-development.” - Tracey

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High Quality Training leads to success

We have developed our high quality training programs to offer a range of career pathway options, so that you have choices:

Run meditation groups, classes, workshops or retreats.

Start a new business or bring meditation into your current workplace or therapeutic practice.

Deepen and develop your own meditation practice.

Expand and improve the quality of your skills in guiding meditation with our practical curriculum.

Guide children in meditation (with the children’s meditation elective).

Teach meditation techniques to individuals or groups in schools, corporate environments, health andcommunity centres, natural health clinics and many other environments.

Suitable for all types of health and wellbeing professionals, psychologists, teachers, therapists, healers,parents and for personal and professional development. Also suitable for those with limited meditationexperience.

Obtain professional membership and insurance via the International Institute of ComplimentaryTherapists (IICT) and/or the Meditation Australia (MA). With IICT, Australian residents, practitioners canwork overseas for up to 90 days included in their insurance policy (excluding the USA and Canada).Students from Europe can join IICT.co.uk and gain their insurance through the European IICT. MeditationAustralia is the largest and most well regarded meditation association in Australia.

International students welcome!

Email info@holisticstudies.com.au for more information

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Courses that are interactive and practical:

Our courses offer teachings that have been compiled over 15 years of research and development. Lisa has brought together psychology, science, holistic living counselling, inner work, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, visualization, sound meditation, moving meditation, mindfulness and the work of experts in the field to bring you a comprehensive and practical curriculum.

The spiritual element in our courses is light and non-denominational. Alongside a variety of meditation, teaching and group facilitation skills, we teach you to create guided meditations with or without a script and to create your own meditation programs. You learn how to write your own meditations across a variety of different practices. This means you have an infinite bank of meditations to call on for any occasion or style of group you may want to run. You can customize meditations for specific goals or issues E.g. corporate relaxation, support groups, hospitals, community groups etc. You will be able to respond tothe needs presented to you by the group; providing leadership in whatever style of meditation isappropriate, without prior preparation. This level of facilitation requires in depth and focussed training,which is what we provide. Support for building your regular personal meditation practice on a week byweek basis is also built into the course.

At ACHS our teaching style is holistic, highly interactive and practical. So even if you haven’t studied for a while, this kind of training is achievable and fun. We encourage you to apply the learning to your own life first which brings great depth to your study experience. On completion of each session and elective you receive written feedback from your coach as well as scheduled one on one live discussion time with your coach via Skype. This personalized and structured style of tuition enables you to progress through the course with maximum support. Each unit or elective involves approximately 20 hrs study and is a mix of exercises that are very practical in nature. At a minimum you would need 4-5 hrs a week of study time. The more hours you put in the quicker you progress.

Connect with other students and graduates in your area and around Australia on our private students and graduates forum. You will have all questions answered quickly from a very friendly and likeminded group and you will feel part of a warm, vibrant and supportive community of students and graduates. (One of the bonuses of belonging to the ACHS community). Email support is also available at any time from your personal coach and regular skype meetings. There are several opportunities throughout the year to meet other students by attending our Masterclasses or Retreats.

What makes our courses different?

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* The number of electives is the only difference between the Certificate and Advanced Certificate.

** These Diploma components can be completed during the Certificate or Advanced Certificate (at extra cost). Assessment competencies must be met in order to receive Certification and progress to Diploma. Students who complete the Meditation for Wellbeing program can only progress to certified programs upon recommendation from their coach. If your intention is to complete a certified program then we suggest you enrol in one of the Certificate courses. All rates subject to change.

Course title and hours

Meditation for Wellbeing

120 hrs

Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation

180 hrs

Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation

220 hrs

Post Graduate Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation Prerequisite: Advanced Certificate. Entry via interview

Additional 50 hrs What’s included Core Sessions 1-6

o Personal Meditation Support

o Scheduled coaching calls

Core Sessions 1-8 o Personal Meditation

Supporto Case Studieso Assessmento 1 Electiveo Scheduled coaching

calls

Core Sessions 1-8 o Personal Meditation

Supporto Case Studieso Assessmento 3 or 6 Electiveso Can add additional

electiveso Scheduled coaching

calls

No Further Course Work o **Meditation

Teaching Retreat(includesaccommodation,meals and tuition, doesnot includeairfares/transfers)

o Scheduled Supervisioncalls

What’s not included

No assessment or electives

Some electives may require an external book/audio purchase. Master-classes are optional.

**Meditation experience with a mentor

Accreditation & Insurance Separate yearly fees apply

No accreditation Full membership of International Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT) and professional insurance with BMS Provisional membership of Meditation Association of Australia (Additional fees payable for membership and insurance)

Full membership of Meditation Association of Australia (MAA) with automatic entry for graduates and professional insurance with Arthur Gallagher (Additional fees payable for membership and insurance)

Min/ Max. time frames

4-10 months 5-14 months 6-16 months 8-12 months requirementscompleted concurrently

Suitable for…

I want to guide meditation for family and friends and deepen my practice.

I want to guide and teach meditation groups and/or classes.

As per Certificate and I want to deepen the journey with more electives. I want to complete the Diploma.

I want to receive support as I get started with my teaching. I want the highest level of accreditation available. I want face to face training.

Lisa and her team have developed an excellent course which covers everything you need to become a meditation teacher. The course takes you on your own profound journey to enable you to facilitate the journey for others. With over 30 years’ experience as a teacher in the Victorian Education Department. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Not only educational and personally fulfilling; the course is pure joy to participate in. – Kate

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Courses: structure and sequence

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Course: Meditation for Wellbeing In this course you will learn to guide meditation without the pressure of assessments and standards. The course consists of only sessions 1-6 of the core coursework and no electives or assessments.

This is a course that you can take to:

o Deepen your understanding of meditationo Improve your personal meditation practise with one on one coaching and educationo Understand and be able to use a wider range of techniqueso Introduce meditation to your family and friendso Guide meditation in a casual contexto A great way to improve and deepen your understanding of meditation for personal enjoyment and

wellbeing.

In this course you will complete Sessions 1-6 of the core coursework without the pressure of assessments. Coaches will work with you at your pace and level of understanding. It is really about the joy of learning!

Please note: If your intention is to teach professionally then this course will not be suitable.

Certificate/Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation

This is a teaching qualification. The Certificate and Advanced Certificate entitle you to accreditation by IICT (Full membership) or MAA (Provisional membership), thereby allowing you to practise as a qualified meditation teacher. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance may be purchased separately.

This course consists of Sessions 1-8, and either 1 elective for the Certificate or 3 for the Advanced Certificate.

This is a thorough grounding in meditation practices and a comprehensive understanding of the history and science of meditation. It provides training in guiding meditations of various kinds as well as constructing original meditation teaching programs.

These are the courses to enrol in if you wish to guide and teach meditation in any context. The training is thorough and graduates emerge confident and ready to guide and teach. By the time you graduate, your meditation teaching business will be ready to go.

Post Graduate Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation

This program takes your meditation practise, teaching, guiding and group facilitation skills to the next level. In this program you will receive thorough supervision and valuable support in those first important months of running your groups and classes. Students report that this has been an invaluable experience.

Included in the Post Graduate Diploma program is the Meditation Teaching Retreat (though this can be completed at any time during your enrolment). More details about this retreat later in the prospectus. In this retreat you will learn to implement everything you have learned in your studies and receive experiential teachings. Students greatly value this experience.

Completion of this program leads to full membership with Meditation Australia.

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Assessment: Students must meet competencies for each session and case study session before moving onto the next session. There is a video assessment at the end of the course. All students need to be willing to commit to a regular (daily) meditation practise.

Certificates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation

Personal Meditation Practiseo Techniques for personal practiseo Personal meditation supplement and coachingo A holistic approach to meditation and lifestyleo Access to meditation Library

Meditation for Groupso Group facilitation skills & group dynamicso Client support skillso Creativity and intuition in guiding meditationo Meditation for special Needso Leading different types of meditationo Leading meditation intuitivelyo Handling difficult situationso Frequently encountered problems running groupso Professional conduct and ethicso Teaching meditation practices to individuals and groups.

Meditation Philosophy o The history of meditationo Health meditation (Relaxation)o The science behind meditationo Creative meditation theoryo Meditation and the inner Childo Insight Meditationo Creative visualizationo Sound meditation and mantraso Breath worko Mindfulnesso Symbology in meditation

Marketing & Deliveryo Developing original programso Structured meditation teaching

programso Extensive marketing kit gifted at

graduation

“This course was a good combination of theory with lots of practise. I was impressed with the depth and structure of the course and the high quality of mentoring support. I highly recommend it.” - Megan

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Course Content and Key Study Areas: Sessions 1 - 8

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Choose your specialist electives: 1 x elective for the Certificate in Guiding & Teaching Meditation

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3-6 electives for the Advanced Certificate in Guiding & TeachingMeditation Receive an additional Certificate for each elective completed.Additional electives can be purchased separately.ACHS electives qualify for Meditation Australia CPD points.

Please note: When completed within a course, electives need to be completed within the maximum course time or additional fees apply. Individual elective cost $265 when purchased outside a course package.

Certificates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation: Electives

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“I found this very helpful in increasing my knowledge about the chakras, their relationship to physical symptoms in the body and ways to clear the chakras.” - Greg

“You really learn so much about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses; which chakras are neglected or blocked. It is an amazing journey.” – Felicity

“The Chakra elective was a real journey of self discovery and reflection. The workbook is very detailed and will make a great reference tool in the future.” – Leonie

“The Chakra elective had a huge impact on me and the way I practice. Not only with the knowledge I’ve gained but with the range of practices suggested for your own meditations. You must do this one!” – Jacqui

“I would recommend Mediation and the Chakras if you wish to deepen your self awareness and in turn bring insights and reflection into your meditation practice. I learnt a lot about myself holistically which will assist me both personally and professionally.” – Angela

Testimonials

Meditation and the Chakras

A fascinating and enlightening journey within.

o No pre-requisiteso Takes a minimum of 7 weeks to complete.

If you would like to use chakra work in your personal or group meditation work then this elective is for you. Take an extensive journey into the chakras and become confident at understanding and using them as a tool for meditation, self-awareness and personal development.

Find out more about this elective by clicking here to watch this video

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“This elective was really beneficial for working with children of all ages, as well as their parents, and also your own inner child. Julie has a lovely teaching manner and is a great mentor. I loved completing this elective and would highly recommend it.” - Leah

“Wow this elective is great. Since doing this elective I find myself watching and enjoying younger children and creating meditations at the same time. I loved it, so informative, well set out and easy to understand.” – Diane

“This elective reignited my creativity after a difficult time in my life. My inner child loved playing with creating meditations for the different age groups and their parents and I am feeling so inspired to get out and share my ideas!” - Linda

o Pre-requisites - Session 5 core courseworko Text book included

In this elective, you will learn how to create meditations for children of all age groups; from infants to teenagers and every stage between. At each stage, understand children’s cognitive, emotional needs and conceptual abilities and the type of meditation that works best. Teachers and parents have really enjoyed and benefitted from this elective. It’s fun to do and opens your eyes to some unique strategies for approaching meditation for children. If you want to teach or guide meditation for children then this elective is a must. Included is Jane Etty Leals book Meditation Capsules. Our graduates are running meditation programs in schools as well as after school programs.

Meditation for Parents and Children a favourite for students

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SAMPLE Here’s a FREE sample of what you will be able to create if you choose to do the Children’s meditation elective. Click on the link for access: Children’s Grounding Meditation by Julie Bond-Rowe

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Live your dream and your passionate purpose!

o Pre-requisites - Session 8 core coursework

Can you see yourself running corporate relaxation programs, themed workshops or retreats? In this elective – you tell us what you feel drawn to create and we will help you get your project off the ground.

Our extensive experience is here to help you make your dreams a reality with encouraging support. You will be mentored throughout the journey of bringing your project to fruition through a structured program.

Meditation Workshops and Classes

“I liked the depth of the questions. This elective made me really think about all aspects of my program and covered all bases as to how/when/where/why I chose this project.” - Tracey

“I thoroughly enjoyed this elective, I learnt more about myself, my life purpose, my passion, why I am here. I highly recommend doing this elective if you are going to run meditation groups, classes, courses.” – Liz

“This elective was so wonderful and has provided me with the skills I needed to develop to facilitate the workshops I want to in a whole and connected way. It helped my stay authentic and share with others the benefits of meditation and mindfulness.” – Nicole

“I have really enjoyed the Workshops and Classes Elective. It challenged me to make commitments to incorporate meditation teaching into my career when I finish this course. Felicity was a great support and a knowledgeable teacher.” – Sheena

“At first I was apprehensive. Not sure how I would manage to teach meditation. This course took me through a comprehensive process for figuring out what my unique strengths and talents are and now I’ve created a workshop that I feel will be of real value to others. Thank you Lisa.” - Megan

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Emotions and everyday problems can weigh on our mind and prevent us from being able to meditate effectively. This daily program gives you the opportunity to try effective journaling techniques to help unload stressors and move into a clearer and more positive frame of mind. Committing to daily meditation is a powerful action. Accelerating your meditation practice can open up old emotions and wounds. This elective teaches you the tools to manage these emotions and supports you closely in the process. When you begin to teach, these tools are wonderful to share with your groups.

Find out more about this elective by clicking here to watch this video

“I thoroughly enjoyed doing this elective. I found the techniques I have learnt to be supportive in helping me work through different life situations. I will be able to use these techniques for the rest of my life and am so grateful I have learnt them.” – Elizabeth

“The journalling elective will help you reflect on your life both good and bad whilst dealing with emotions, feelings and fear and developing self love. In a safe, caring and supportive way, Helen will constantly support you with kindness and advice.” - Leanne

“I found the journalling elective extremely useful and beneficial in enabling me to manage unresolved issues, gain clarity and learn about myself in a deeper and more compassionate way. I would highly recommend it.” – Fiona

“This elective has been an inspiring and amazing journey. I am sad that it has ended and yet excited to be spreading my wings into providing a service to the community that I now feel more passionate about than ever before thanks to ACHS.”- Bronwyn

“Before doing Journalling with Clarity I had a real resistance to writing down my thoughts. This elective has taught me how to release built up emotions and how to nurture and nourish myself enabling my meditation practice to deepen.” – Gracie

“I cannot recommend this elective highly enough! The structure of the course and the techniques were wonderful. Helen’s compassion, knowledge and encouragement has provided me with lifelong coping tools and has helped me learn to love myself.” – Danielle

Learn self-care tools to support your meditation practise.

o No pre-requisiteso Takes a minimum of 7 weeks to complete

and can be completed alongside corecoursework or prior to commencing theCertificate

Journaling for Clarity - highly recommended

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In this elective, you will be guided on a journey with the Mindfulness Masters and introduced to a variety of ways that Mindfulness can enhance your life.

In addition you will be taken on a practical and personal journey through the tenets of Buddhist psychology and begin to apply them in your own life and teaching.

Take a deeper journey into the world of mindfulness and learn from the masters.

o Prerequisite Session 6o Textbook purchase required.

There is a good reason that Mindfulness is such a popular form of meditation. It works very well and has its roots in ancient Buddhist practices that evolved over thousands of years.

“I feel so much in line with this philosophy and wish I had studied it many years earlier. It’s teachings of gentleness, compassion and wisdom are so important. Doing this elective has made other aspects of the meditation course clearer and put them into perspective. After this introduction I am on a journey to learn more and embrace this philosophy in my life. Thank you very very much.” – Irene

“The Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology Elective was such a rich, in-depth experience. I really loved making my way through this elective, furthering my understanding of Mindfulness and learning about all the Buddhist teachings and practices. I enjoyed savouring and soaking up all of its goodness as I went. A highlight was exploring loving-kindness, becoming more familiar with it in my personal practice, along with listening to Julie’s beautifully guided track. Overall it was a heart warming experience and I look forward to exploring more going forward.” - Natalie

“There were so many highlights. In fact, if I was honest I’d say every day I attended to my ‘homework’ was a highlight. (..) I could sit back almost and watch myself grow with self-discovery and insight. The self-reflection was amazing! This entire elective has afforded me a sense of being ‘awake’ and ‘awakened’ throughout its twists and turns and I am very grateful for the journey.” –Tanya

“This elective takes you on a deeper journey into mindfulness through beautiful readings, practices and teachings. It is facilitated by Julie with a gentleness and presence. I highly recommend this elective.” – Tim

“This is a brilliant course of study that has changed me for the better by allowing me to learn about, heal and love myself more whilst strengthening and deepening my mindfulness practice. I am more present, aware and free of suffering as a result. Thank you.” – Jen.

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Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology - very popular

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Bring another dimension to your meditation groups or workshops by introducing your clients to spiritual meditation.

o Prerequisite Session 5

Do you have a passion for sharing your love of the sacred with others?

Modern life has largely lost the tribal art of ritual, honouring and celebration. This elective supports you in bringing the sacred back into your life and your meditation teaching. Delve into what faith really means to you and how it can be used to conquer fear.

Learn how to bring a deep level of connection and spirituality to your meditations free of any particular belief system.

Testimonials

“The Spiritual Meditation Elective is a great way to integrate spiritual and energetic (emotional) aspects into one’s meditation practice and study. For me, this elective enabled a deeper and more holistic sense of connection to self, source and my future.” – Jen

“I was inspired by this elective and can highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to go deeper on their own spiritual path and meditation practice. Lisa has truly put her heart and soul into this elective and it has been a fabulous experience.” – Jaine

" If you're open and ready to dive down deep inside yourself, then you are going to thoroughly enjoy the Spiritual Elective. I thought I knew myself pretty well but it's amazing how there's always something left to learn. Such a beautiful and informative elective. Thank you" - Claudia

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o Prerequisite Session 5o Textbook purchase required

Felicity Carson is a registered nurse, meditation teacher and much more. In this elective she brings her deep knowledge of meditation together with her years of experience; running support groups and meditation groups for women with cancer, supporting the dying in her work as a nurse and assisting those losing their loved ones.

Felicity leads us on a journey that explores our beliefs around death and how they shape the way we deal with it as a reality. She gathers the work of Frank Ostaseski, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Jon Kabat-Zinn and Ian Gawler to explore death, grief and pain and how pain may be supported with meditation. She also discusses a multi-disciplinary approach to pain.

In this elective you will hear from some of Felicity’s students; cancer sufferers talking about the particular ways that meditation is helping them manage their journeys. This is a deep and insightful elective, and like all our electives, it will take you on a journey to explore anything triggered by these topics in order for us to be better placed to help others.

Watch this video of Felicity talking about Meditation to support pain, grief and dying.

Meditation to support pain, grief and dying

Testimonials

The course so far has far exceeded my expectations both professionally and personally.Personally I’ve become so much more relaxed about my own life challenges and my relationship with my own kids has grown into a beautiful connection that wasn’t there before.Professionally I’m more connected to the kids I teach and more confident in sharing what I have learnt with them, as well as being more intuitive with them.” – Michelle

“Completing the Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation has not only provided me with the skills and guidance for my own personal meditation practice, it has given me the courage and strength to share my knowledge in teaching others.” - Deb

NEW!

o Prerequisite Session 8

Meditative inquiry is an incredible practice for gaining insight into the physical world, as well as for self reflection and deep-diving.

Explore life using various objective and subjective techniques including Self-Inquiry as made popular by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, (1879 – 1950) an Indian sage from the Hindu / Advaita tradition.

We start by practising Meditative Inquiry for insight with everyday issues, then turn to Self-Inquiry and deep Mindfulness practices.

You’ll inquire into what it means when you say, ‘I’ using teachings from Sri Ramana Maharshi, Gangaji and Rupert Spira to support you on this ‘path, that isn’t a path’. You will of course, learn how to guide others in Self-Inquiry practices.

Approximately 25 hours of course work and meditation practice.

Written feedback and support call with ACHS coach.

Meditative Inquiry (available from March 2020)

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NEW!

o Prerequisite Session 5o This is a double elective and counts for 2 electives

Meditation and mindfulness in the corporate world is growing fast - very fast! Do you want to get involved? This elective thoroughly prepares you to deliver meditation and mindfulness programs in the workplace with:

• Detailed ideas for various delivery formats, program types and levels.

• How to foster connections and communicate effectively • Personal attitudes to bring to this work• Defining your target audience and marketing yourself• How to win work; creating proposals, pricing and structure• Measuring outcomes and client reporting• Delivery methods and practical hints for teaching in this

sector• Developing documentation• Space to create and develop your own program• Customizing the practices to your audience

Approximately 40 hours of coursework and meditation practice.

Written feedback and 2 support calls with your holistic studies coach.

Corporate Meditation and Mindfulness (available from May 2020)

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The Post Graduate Diploma is accredited by the Meditation Australia and entitles graduates to full membership of the association. Very few centres offer this streamlined training.

Entry to the Post Graduate Diploma is via internal application and interview and is dependent on the achievement of a consistent personal meditation practice and achieving key competencies of the Advanced Certificate to the required standard.

The experiential Post Graduate Diploma consists of attendance at a 3 day ACHS meditation retreat, working with a mentor (RPL available) and professional teaching experience hours and supervision. All units of the Post Graduate Diploma can be completed concurrently.

“I enjoyed studying in the comfort of my home, and with very minimal disruption to my family. A very well constructed course layout and teaching input.” - Sharon

“The course is self-paced with ongoing support just an email away. Regular group sessions with peers and teachers provide continual educational assistance and a platform to connect, de-brief, or discuss any questions. The teachers are supportive and encouraging and foster our creative energy.” - Kathy

“As a long term meditator I found the learning within this framework took my own personal and professional practice to a much deeper level. I highly recommend taking the step to expand even further on what you have learned.” – Kerryn

As the Australian Centre for Holistic Studies celebrated our 10th Birthday, we introduced an extension to our teachings and new accreditation opportunities for students.

The Post Graduate Diploma consists of experiential work only, with no additional manuals.

Some of the Post Graduate Diploma units can be completed during the Certificate or Advanced Certificate, whilst some require completion of the Advanced Certificate.

The focus is on teaching practice and supervision, advancing your meditation experience and attending a 3 day experiential retreat. The Post Graduate Diploma is conducted face-to-face with contact with coaches being by Skype and on the retreat.

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Our residential retreats (Friday to Monday) offer an incredible and precious opportunity for us all to meet and train in person.

Set in comfortable 4 star accommodation in the beautiful Dandenong ranges, and only an hour (approx) from the airport.

“The retreat is an invaluable part of the teacher training course, as it allows us to meet other students and coaches, practice all the teaching skills that we are learning, and do personal development work towards achieving our life purpose. I highly recommend it to the students of ACHS!” – Emmanuelle

"I would just like to give my heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to attend such a wonderful, nurturing, compassionate environment that your Meditation Retreat provided me with. I can often feel isolated in the work that I do, especially being in rural Victoria so it was absolutely wonderful to meet such an amazing group of people who are all on a similar journey. It was a fabulous opportunity for me to be the participant in really reconnecting with myself and others on a deeper level.

I really found the information to be invaluable. I loved meeting the coaches, the beautiful meditations that were led by Lisa and Julie, the sound healing and more. As a teacher now out in the big wide world I really found this to be such a fabulous experience for myself both personally and in the work that I do and I am so happy to have this as an annual event in my calendar.” – Kerryn

Attend the retreat at any time during your Certificate or Diploma studies. Non-compulsory for Certificate and Advanced Certificate students and compulsory for Diploma students.

We hold 2 retreats a year, in May and September. Many students attend both retreats (discounts apply). Each retreat has a different theme and is conducted in the same style as teachings in order to give students an experience that supports their studies.

Retreat Testimonials

At ACHS we absolutely relish this special time with our students and ensure that we include:

• Opportunities to practice the styles of meditationtaught in the course

• An interactive program that allows students to connectface to face with their coaches, Lisa and each other

• Time to practice facilitation skills learnt in the course• Deepening the personal development side of

meditation• Creating greater holistic lifestyle balance• Reflecting on your life and purpose• Invigorating your at-home meditation practice• Experiencing a holistic meditation and personal

development retreat conducted in the same philosophyas your online training and so much more…

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“I had the privilege of attending the ACHS September 2017 Retreat and I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of going in the future, in fact I encourage everyone to give themselves the gift of going. It was well worth the investment and what I received as a result was absolutely priceless. I had such an enriching learning experience and boost in confidence. It was such an honour to meet and connect with so many inspiring souls in person. We all felt such a high level of connection and the positive energy was incredible. Thank you so much to the whole ACHS team for providing such a special, truly memorable and heart warming weekend!” – Natalie

CLICK to watch a short video highlighting ACHS student testimonials about their retreat experience!

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“Over the course of the weekend I released some unconscious ‘stuff’, cried, laughed, gained massive clarity over the path ahead, felt so much love and gained awesome connections that I know will continue into the future.” - Lisa

“Couldn’t recommend it highly enough for deepening and consolidating your own practice and knowledge; for meeting like minded souls; for meeting the wonderful supportive coaches and boosting your own self confidence. Thank you.” - Claudia

“Walking into the group Friday evening with Julie setting the atmosphere with a welcoming meditation – what a great welcome/start! From that moment the weekend flowed – such a learning experience- so many skills to take away – learning about conducting sound meditations, to guiding children to shining our own light within. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant – thank you all.” - Bronwyn

“I cannot recommend the retreat highly enough! This is my third retreat with ACHS and it keeps getting better. Lisa and the team of coaches are amazing and a joy to be with, as are the beautiful students and graduates.” - Jacqui

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Luckily at ACHS the choice is YOURS

How to conduct sound meditation (with live practise).

The mechanics of dance meditation (with live practise).

Grounding as a foundation for meditation and life.

Relaxation techniques in focus.

Teaching mindfulness in a corporate space.

And much more.

If you happen to miss a masterclasses, they are videotaped and available to ACHS students. Prospective students are also welcome to attend the Masterclass. For other opportunities to connect with us look out for our Facebook live workshops on our ACHS facebook page.

You will love being part of our vibrant and active community, and by staying on our mailing list you will stay informed of these events as they happen.

Masterclasses qualify for Meditation Australia CPD points and provide credits towards the Post Graduate Diploma.

You can complete our Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation completely online or you can choose to attend our retreat and/or masterclasses. It’s up to you.

Master-classes

We appreciate that many of you enjoy meeting your teachers and fellow students and receiving face to face instruction.

We love meeting our students too and in 2019 will be offering more opportunities for face to face contact.

ACHS will run several Master-classes each year (mostly in Melbourne and some interstate.) These will be 2 hour face to face interactive workshops in which Lisa or one of the coaches will expand on a special topic relevant to your training.

There are so many ideas we would love to share with you in a workshop setting including:

Online or face to face?

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Lisa has worked as Holistic Living Counsellor for adults and children, a meditation teacher and group facilitator for 16 years. She has been running the Australian Centre for Holistic Studies for 12 years and has authored the Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation, the retreats and most of the electives and other courses taught at the school.

Her qualifications include a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling, and an Advanced Certificate in Holistic Children’s Counselling, Reiki and Certificate IV in workplace training and assessment. She has extensive experience in meditation through groups and retreats and her own deep personal exploration. She is a member of the board of Meditation Australia, contributing articles to members and speaking at MA events and conferences.

Alongside teaching the Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation, she taught the Certificate in Holistic Communications and Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling, being mentored by Alannah Dore for 5 years. She now continues her personal and professional growth as a student of meditation masters Ken and Elizabeth Mellor.

“Meditation is an important part of my life and I have a special place in my heart for it. I know the healing and calming magic that this work brings to my life and the lives of others and I love sharing it around! I believe in using Meditation for personal development, stress relief and deep personal and purposeful insight.”

Lisa Forde ACHS - Principal and Course Author

Our encouraging and supportive team

Read Lisa’s articles on Finding your unique positioning as a meditation teacher

and Holding a safe space in your meditation group

Listen to Lisa's podcast interview with Lizzie Moult Everything you need to know about Meditation with

Lisa Forde

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Julie studied the art of Transcendental Meditation when she met the challenge of a diagnosis of depression 20 years ago. Thus began her successful healing journey. She found Reiki, completing a yearlong Reiki Master Healer Training, travelled to Nepal to study Buddhist philosophies and Meditation in the Mahayana tradition, and completed a Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy. Her further education has consisted of training professionally in Tarot reading, a Certificate in Holistic Communications and she is currently studying her Advanced Dip in Holistic Living Counselling. She is a senior member of Meditation Australia and a member of the International Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT).

Julie met Lisa in 2003 when she joined Lisa’s meditation group. Loving instantly this form of meditation, she became a regular and then went on to complete the Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation. She moved to rural Victoria with her husband and began running meditation groups locally as well as teaching meditation to children in local schools and in after school programs. She has been coaching meditation students at ACHS for 8 years and coaches the Mindfulness and Children’s Meditation Elective. She co-authored and coaches the Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology elective and the Meditation for Kids Program.

Julie has created the premier website in Australia for children’s meditation: https://childrensmeditation.com.au/

“I take my young daughter and son through gentle meditation and relaxation techniques, and I feel extremely grateful to have learnt this powerful healing tool. My passion for sharing meditation, lead me to establish my own popular children’s meditation website childrensmeditation.com.au. Being able to share meditation with children and adults is a wonderful gift.”

Our coaches

Julie Bond-Rowe - ACHS Assistant Principal and Senior Coach

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Helen is a Family Therapist, Holistic Living Counsellor and Meditation Teacher (Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation). She has worked extensively as a counsellor in private practice since 2008. She has worked for ACHS as a Personal Development and Meditation Coach since 2009 and is an executive member of the Drug Advisory Board of Australia (DACA). Helen has both qualifications and significant experience across diverse settings and clientele including individuals and groups, adults and children, couples and families who have experienced trauma and family disconnection, abusive relationships and generational dysfunction. She incorporates holistic personal development and meditation into her role as a drug and alcohol counsellor and group facilitator.

She facilitates a series of meditation sessions in Melbourne’s East and children’s mindfulness groups in a local school. Helen is a mother, partner, meditator, counsellor and speaker. Her insights are highly regarded and she has spoken at drug and alcohol conferences about the important role Holistic Living and meditation can play in rehabilitation settings, schools and life. She has presented by invitation to the Victorian Parliament on the current drug issue in our society. Helen is able to bring her holistic, collaborative approach and compassionate, supportive style to anyone who is seeking to improve their emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

"I am passionate about working to bring a holistic approach to adults, children, teachers and families. I bring counseling skills, experiential techniques and interventions along with my personal and professional experience as a way of increasing internal peace and wellbeing. I do this by creating a safe space for adults and children. A place where they can support themselves and a place to share, and connect with their inner world, achieve their personal goals and engage with others.’’

Helen Hadley - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Felicity runs her own meditation business, Tranquil Meditation, on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, incorporating meditation groups, classes, day retreats, online courses and workshops, Reiki, crystal healing and acupuncture. She is also a Division 1 registered nurse specialising in Breast Care nursing and co-facilitating two support groups for women with cancer.

She runs meditation courses in hospitals for women with cancer. Felicity holds a Diploma in Acupuncture. She is also a Reiki Master and a Crystal Light healing Practitioner. As a 15-year-old she was introduced to Meditation when she studied Transcendental Meditation. Since then Meditation has played an important role in her life. The gratitude she feels for the insights and support that meditation provided motivated her to complete the Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation with ACHS, so that she could teach this amazing life tool to others. Felicity is a member of Meditation Australia. Her wide experience running her successful workshops, day retreats, support groups and classes make Felicity the perfect coach for the Workshops and Classes elective.

More recently Felicity has combined her love of meditation with her expertise in nursing and supporting cancer patients to author and coach the Meditation to support pain, grief and dying elective. This elective harnesses her extensive experience and deep and supportive compassion in her work as a meditation teacher and support group facilitator to those who are dying or experiencing a cancer journey.

“A number of years ago it finally occurred to me, when I meditate every day EVERYTHING in my life was better! So I began Meditating, every single day….. My whole attitude, my coping mechanisms, my stress levels and many other aspects of my life ALL changed for the better. This has been such an incredible experience for me. I have created a very inviting safe atmosphere in my meditation room, where it has been a wonderful experience teaching and supporting my students as they too bring meditation into their lives. I feel so blessed to have been invited to Guide Meditations with my Beautiful Tibetan Singing Bowls for support group days, full day Workshops and at several locations such as Benton Rise farm here on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.”

Felicity Carson - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Morgan is a Guided Meditation and Vocal Sound Meditation facilitator as well as a qualified and experienced expressive arts (voice and movement) teacher, facilitator, mentor and community cultural development worker. She was the creative producer and facilitator of numerous voice and movement programs and projects in Canberra over the last two decades.

She has taught in both mainstream and special Ed settings from pre-school to university, as well as almost a decade in inclusive adult community education.

Raised from a young age amongst a yoga community, Morgan was immersed in a variety of meditation approaches, sacred sound practices and healing modalities from childhood and continues to be a lifelong learner and practitioner across different wisdom traditions.

She has also completed certified training with ACHS. Morgan runs her own business Sacred Inner Wild in Canberra offering classes, workshops, audios and 1:1 sessions. Her professional and personal experience creates a safe, compassionate, creative and sacred space for her clients and students. Morgan is currently undertaking post-graduate studies in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the International Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT). Her deep understanding of body and voice work, healing modalities and yogic practices make her the perfect coach for the Chakras elective.

“I've always been a deep feeling, empathic and sensitive person and I have experienced my fair share of life challenges. Meditation for me has always been a refuge - a gentle and powerful way to cultivate more self-awareness, acceptance and compassion for myself, especially during difficult times. I have to come to know meditation as the most effective approach for developing a nourishing and nurturing relationship with myself which ultimately benefits all my relationships with others. I'm deeply grateful that in my work as a meditation facilitator and ACHS coach I have the opportunity to support others to do the same."

Morgan Jai-Morincome - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Kate runs her own meditation business: “Beach Buddha Meditation” on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. She incorporates meditation circles, beginner’s classes, workshops, 1 on 1-mindfulness sessions for children, school Mindfulness programs, Reiki and crystal healing sessions.

Kate was a primary and special needs teacher for over 30 years. Upon retirement, she decided to combine her love for meditation and teaching to form “Beach Buddha”. This passion for working with children has also resulted in the development of an original Primary School Mindfulness Program: ‘Mindfully Me.’ Kate is a mindfulness educator, teaching children from Pre-school to Year 6 in Melbourne and now in local schools on the Bellarine peninsula.

Kate’s meditation practice began 20 years ago through a life trauma that drew her to learning meditation. Kate completed the Advanced Certificate in Guided Meditation with ACHS and has been leading meditation circles now for 10 years.

“I am passionate about creating a nurturing space for others to connect to their own inner wisdom. I feel it is a privilege and joy to teach and guide others in meditation and mindfulness; particularly children. To foster that connection and to find space in this frenetic world in which to discover happiness and creativity is of great importance. I am so grateful and blessed to experience the contentment, inner peace and wisdom that meditation brings into my life. I am keen to share what I have learnt with others and laugh lots on this journey together.’’

Kate Gee – ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Tim James – ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

Tim’s business Meditation Life, based in Adelaide, supports people to bring meditation into their everyday life, to connect deeply with themselves and find the wisdom that lies within.

Tim sees his coaching role with ACHS as an ideal marriage of his passion for supporting people through his expertise as a life coach and meditation teacher. After managing a charitable organization in Adelaide for several years, he now works in a part-time role with them and is an avid volunteer.

Tim has a Certificate IV in Life Skills Coaching, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, has studied Quantum Touch Energy Healing and has completed the Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation at ACHS.

Tim’s path, like that of many, has not always been easy. From anxiety, panic attacks and burnout some 15 years ago, he began to awaken to himself more deeply. The benefits of meditation have been profound for his own healing journey and he loves sharing meditation with his weekly groups. He also enjoys bringing meditation to youth who are doing it tough in the community through a not-for-profit employment program. His upcoming projects involve conducting international meditation retreats in India.

“I feel very blessed that meditation came into my life at a time of deep need and also now that I am able to teach others this beautiful expression of who we are. Meditation is intimate and expansive, it connects us to our essence and opens us up to our connection with others and our surrounds. To be a coach with ACHS is truly humbling. I am blessed to have this opportunity to be a part of your journey.’’

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Leanne Russell– ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

Leanne started her personal experience with meditation over 18 years ago; she found it a great foundation of support during the busy times of life and raising a family. She now has her own meditation business Inspiration Meditation based in the Wollondilly Shire in NSW, and is passionate about supporting others in bringing meditation into their lives.

Leanne has worked as an Early Childhood Educator for over 25 years, has completed the Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and an Advanced Diploma in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Process Orientated Psychology). She also has a background in Reiki and Australian Bush Flower essences. She has a wealth of experience meditating with different techniques, applying these in her own life and supporting partcipants to use these also. Leanne's gentle and compassionate nature is a gift to her students.

“Meditation has been such a wonderful support in my life. Finding a quiet space for myself, at times of overwhelm and stress, is so valuable. I have the chance to reconnect with an inner calm and find reassurance that I am ok! All that is faced in life, I now face with confidence, and moving forward with meditation as a great foundation. My absolute love of meditation and all the wonders it offers is what I wish to share with others. It makes my heart sing.”

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Lauren Howe - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

Lauren is a meditation teacher, life coach and energy medicine practitioner based in Perth, WA. Lauren runs her own business (www.lauren-howe.com), which supports women and couples experiencing uncertainty on their fertility journey to feel grounded and compassionate along the way.

Lauren also runs regular corporate lunch time meditation classes, as well as weekly beginner and open level meditation classes in her local community. She also has experience running meditation retreats, workshops for corporate organisations and high schools.

Before becoming a meditation teacher, Lauren, with a background in law, worked solely for the WA public sector. After experiencing fertility challenges, Lauren was called to explore an alternative path and through this began living more holistically and studying various healing modalities.

Having completed her studies with ACHS, Lauren looks forward to working with new students and empowering them along this incredible journey with ACHS.

“My meditation practice has truly changed the way I live and experience life. I was once a highly stressed, anxious and checked out individual living someone else's dream life but doing nothing about it. Meditation provided me (and still does!) with the space to within, gain personal insight and take action to live in a way that is more aligned with my heart space. I am so thrilled to be a coach with ACHS and to share this transformative practice my students!"

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Angela Zadro-Jones - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

Angela runs her own business Awen Natural Therapies, in beautiful Leura, located in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains NSW. There she offers a variety of classes, and holistic therapies, including reiki, crystal therapy, many different massage modalities, astrology readings, holistic facials, monthly sound baths, meditation and journaling classes.

She has a history in personal training, management and design, with a keen personal interest in philosophy, energy exchange, mindfulness, all aspects of spirituality and self care.

Angela turned to what she calls her magic 3 M’s, massage, movement and meditation as a way to cope with severe anxiety and depression after several traumatic events stopped her in her tracks. Since then she has totally changed her life. Moving away from her career to concentrate on self care, and sharing the techniques she learns with others. Her business is a reflection of this life change. Run from a garden studio, nestled in a scribbly gum forrest, a delight to the senses, it is often referred to as a tranquil retreat by her clients and students. The energy of Angela’s work is clearly felt the moment you walk into the space.

Currently she is studying a Diploma in Holistic Counselling to further enhance her connection to her students and clients. She brings an empathetic and kind awareness of the needs others into her work, with a goal to engage with each individual as a holistic being.

“After losing first my beautiful mother who was only 50 years of age and then my beloved father, I knew my life needed to change course. I learned to look within for answers found meditation to be a wonderful support and guide in my endeavours to find connection between myself, the greater universe and also, myself and others. I am so grateful for the softness that meditation has brought to my state of being. It is a personal goal of mine to share the abundance that this has brought to my life. My personal history, has given me the gift of compassion, understanding and care for others which I love bringing into my work. I feel honoured to have the opportunity to share with you and look forward to working with each individual with an open heart, welcoming every opportunity to connect with you.”

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Your Study/ Payment Options

Meditation for Wellbeing

120 hrs

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Meditation

180 hrs

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Meditation

220 hrs

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Meditation

Additional 50 hrs ** includes retreat

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No assessment or accreditation

Accredited IICT

Provisional membership of Meditation Australia

Full membership of Meditation

Australia

Upfront $1395 $1995 $2450With 6 electives $2995*

and an extra 5 mths

$1905 ** incl the 3 day

retreat cost $1135 Payment Plan Monthly

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Interest included Payment provider fees apply – see enrolment form.

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$180 x 8 f/nights $122 x 12 f/nights $ 93 x 16 f/nights $ 76 x 20 f/nights

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Want a little taste?

Introduce the relaxing and healing gift of meditation to your family with our self-serve. Suitable for pre-school and primary school aged children. To access the Kids Meditation Program click on the link.

You have several options…

Complete an elective

Great for your personal or professional development. You will receive credits towards course completion should you decide to enrol in the Certificate later. This also gives you a chance to get a feel for the course and online study. This program includes coaching. To complete your Meditation and the Chakras or Journaling for Clarity electives click on the links.

Complete a taster and cover the basics

The 21 Day Daily Meditation Program uses a selection of techniques taught in the course to help you improve your personal meditation practice. This course is short, manageable and a delight to complete. You can choose to complete this program with or without coaching support. To access the 21 Day Daily Meditation Program click on the link.

Like to introduce meditation to your family?

Purchase this program and receive a BONUS Introductory Meditation Program specifically designed for Parents as a gift.

We offer a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee on our Certificate courses

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Any questions?

Would you like to hear a meditation created by one of our students? This could be you!

Peace Mantra Meditation by Fariba

Our GIFT to you

At ACHS we support…

"I think that meditation is the most important tool that we have for personal and global transformation"

- Marianne Williamson

I am really looking forward to welcoming you to this profound personal and professional development journey.

May it be wholehearted and joyful.

Lisa Forde Principal and course author Australian Centre for Holistic Studies (ACHS)an

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