The Gentle Path Inward™
A Gentle Beginning
A 5-Week Introduction to Meditation for Beginners
A gentle, structured beginning — designed for real life.
If you’ve ever thought,
“I’d like to meditate… but I don’t know how to begin,”
this course was created for you.
You don’t need to empty your mind, stop your thoughts or already know how to meditate.
It’s about learning how to return — gently.
Who This Is For
This course is for you if:
- You’ve wanted to meditate but don’t know where to start
- You feel stressed or overwhelmed
- You’ve tried apps but struggle to stay consistent
- You would like guidance in a safe, trauma-informed space
- You want to develop a meditation practice that fits into real life
What You’ll Learn
Over five weeks, you will learn to:
- Bring mindfulness into everyday life
- Sit comfortably without strain
- Use breath and body as anchors
- Work gently with thoughts and emotions
- Develop kindness and compassion toward yourself
What’s Included
- 5 live online sessions
- Replay access
- Guided meditation recordings
- Downloadable workbook
- Supportive reflection prompts
One registration includes the complete 5-week course.
Course Dates
Monday evenings, 6:00–7:00 pm AEST
- Monday 31 August 2026
- Monday 7 September 2026
- Monday 14 September 2026
- Monday 21 September 2026
- Monday 28 September 2026
Format
- Live online via Microsoft Teams
- Small, supportive group
- 60 minutes per week
- No previous meditation experience required
Investment
Choose the rate that best suits your circumstances. Every option includes the complete 5-week course and course resources.
Supported Rate — $100
A reduced rate for those who would benefit from a little financial support to attend.
Standard Rate — $125
The standard rate for the complete 5-week course.
Supporter Rate — $150
For those comfortably able to contribute a little more. Your support helps me continue offering the reduced rate to others.
Join the August Intake
Begins Monday 31 August 2026
Current Students
Already enrolled? Access your course materials and resources through the student portal.
You don’t need to be calm to begin.
You simply need to begin.
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