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Wherever you’re at, just know that it’s all good. You can come back to meditation at any time and I’m here to support you with your practice.
It’s been an up and down couple of years for a lot of us. Your meditation may have been a saving grace and you’ve been able to flow with the change. For others, you may have found your practice slipped as your routine disappeared and a whole lot of challenges arose.
So take the time now to browse through the Members area, packed with resources for mediators, personal checking, advanced techniques, health consults & classes, retreat days and a whole lot more.
Resources for Meditators
These are the best practitioners and products in my personal opinion, I hope you find these recommendations useful.
Personal checking of meditation
Either online or in person, is the best way to restart. After a week, if you feel like you need to, you can resit the learn-to-meditate course which is complimentary. Please book to attend days 2,3 & 4 of the course as a refresher of your meditation.
Both these options are designed to help kickstart your daily meditation practice again, while answering any new questions that have come up.
In person Group Meditation with Knowledge Meetings are free and listed in your monthly newsletter.
Held mainly online to facilitate people who come from all over Melbourne to learn to meditate with me over the past 25 years. Mornington and our location in Ringwood and Brighton are large enough to facilitate many meditators attending for group meditations and knowledge meetings. Please see your newsletter for dates. Book using the Calendly links below.
- Tips on transcending-ways to enhance and deepen your experience.
- Course review-a tune up session for those wanting to revisit the mechanics of the technique.
- Understanding other interesting areas of Vedic knowledge.
- Ayurveda healthcare-identify your unique body type and learn how to tailor your diet and daily routine to suit you.
- The daily Routine, discover the rhythms of nature that support good digestion, sound sleep and effective thought-bring your routine in tune with natures circadian rhythms
- The healing power of gemstones-explore the effects these incredibly orderly structure have on your mind ad body , the planets they are associated with, the areas of body-chakras they support, plus the laws of nature they enhance. When and how to use them, the history of gemstones down the ages
- Introduction to Jyotish Eastern astrology and Vastu architecture
- Self Pulse diagnosis-how to take your own pulse a technique to balance and enliven the bodies intelligence while promoting self referral awareness.
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GROUP MEDITATIONFree
20 minutes meditation practice with the group, we start with an inspirational quote, and end with an opportunity to ask questions about your experience or technique. Available online and at the Centres.
PERSONAL CHECKING of MEDITATIONFree
Personal session to review your practice technique and provide advice and reset any habits which may be reducing the effectiveness of your practice. 30 mins available online or face to face. Recommended every other month in the year after learning.Online or at Ringwood and Mornington
Engage and enjoy the bliss of your true nature!
Vedic knowledge is cognised wisdom and provides deep insight into every area of our lives. The courses and consults below offer you an opportunity, which was only available to very few over the last few centuries, until Maharishi systematically re enlivened all areas of this precious knowledge of life and trained Teachers such as I to make it possible for everyone to develop their full potential and gain enlightenment.
TM comes from the body of Vedic knowledge. A Tradition of knowledge with a 5000 year written record.
Cognised by ancient Seers (fully enlightened humans who can perceive the finest fluctuations of consciousness and it’s mechanics, which produce all mater- the world we perceive with our nervous systems as solid). Passed down over a 5000 year written record and re enlivened when someone with this state of consciousness was present to cognise the eternal truths of life. The seat had been empty for hundreds years. Guru Dev, Maharishi’s teacher was asked repeatedly and eventually came out of the forrest to become the head of the Vedic tradition in the early 20th century. He re-enlivened the knowledge of yagya gathering 40,000 pundits to chat and meditate together for world peace a month before WW2 ended…
Maharishi was Guru Devs’ right hand assistant, (disciple) for 13 years. Maharishi moulded himself to Guru Dev and soaked in His presence. Then in 1954 Maharishi with the blessings of Guru Dev and the tradition, Maharishi started to teach the technique of transcending in meditation which had been passed down within the Vedic tradition to enliven the true nature of the mind, dissolve imbalances clouding the nervous system, perception and functioning.
Very quickly people flocked to hear Maharishi talk and learn his technique, he was invited to USA and became popular giving talks in Universites, to philosophers and the general public. Many volunteered to assist but once the Beetles learnt everyone wanted to transcend in meditation and Maharishi started to train teachers. Ive had the amazing kharma to learn how to teach transcending(Transcendental Meditation, TM) from Maharishi, given the prospect I really didnt see how I could choose otherwise, it was such a fortunate and rare opportunity to combine, my life purpose, hobby and passion into a vocation. I left my career as a fashion designer and jumped right in.
Our training was lengthy-many years, and intense- overseas full-time with a few hours a week to do laundry, and was deeply, deeply rewarding. Designed to develop a level of consciousness that could comprehend, and communicate accurately the wealth of Vedic knowledge lost to the culture of India during colonial rule and the bring it out to aid the modern world. Maharishi was a master communicator, never prepared a speech and carefully chose His words, to avoid mis interpretation. I have with an open heart and dedication for the last 25 years continued this tradition, and will for many many more. As an independent Teacher (2022) I can adhere to Maharishi’s one pointed focus, to provide to ALL His pure knowledge to uplift and enlighten many. And thought YOU, impact the collective consciousness and the whole world. Independent and free from increasing corporate restrictions and royalties, I can offer courses and knowledge which were very lively when Maharishi ran the TM organisation (till 2009) and have disappeared or been monetised eroding their availability and usefulness to many.
Advanced Techniques of meditation, boost your meditation experience
Transcending provides easy access to the depths of our consciousness. Imagine gliding slowly down into the transcendent and floating from side to side to explore more of the environment rather than diving directly straight down and bouncing quite quickly back up in the process of dissolving stress(-which is okay and what we need in such turbulent and busy times) Yet, with regular practice the system becomes clearer of that build-up of imbalance and is ready to explore a little more. To savour, enhance and refine.
Advanced techniques promote your speedy growth of consciousness and upgrade the internal experience along with benefits in the day, and night! They are very enjoyable and do not extend the time of your meditation practise.
Am I ready for an Advanced technique?
After 4 months to approx. 1 year of regular practise, those over 10 years of age, practising the adult technique, can apply for an advanced technique. Then add another technique every 4 months of regular practise.
I hold true to Maharishi’s desire for his meditators to have all the tools to grow quickly and comprehensively, in other quarters only 4 techniques have been cherry picked for you to learn. Maharishi would not have taken the care and time to train us in all these techniques if they were not immensely valuable for our personal growth
I teach advanced techniques to anyone who has learnt with me, or learnt Transcendental Meditation another Certified Teacher, if you have learnt VM please call me to chat as although some TM teachers now teach under other ‘brands’ the training and hence technique taught can vary very widely.
How to learn an Advanced technique?
The process of instruction is very similar to your personal instruction into meditation, its easy, and innately appealing. Advanced technique instruction reveals a new, deeper layer of consciousness. After your initial course and regular practice, every 4+ months you can receive an advanced technique. This enables you to expand your practice, experience subtler states in your meditation and integrate these experiences into your daily life. An advanced technique may expand on your existing mantra or involve learning a new method of using the mantra. If you feel to, you can receive a new technique every 4 months.
AT’s are taught over 2 sessions. Face to face instruction 1 hour-bring 2 fruit, a bunch of flowers for the traditional ceremony of acknowledgement to the Vedic Tradition. Book into the standard learn to meditate course (at your nearest location) to schedule your personal advanced technique instruction. Then attend the following day for 30 mins by appointment for your follow up private checking and knowledge session. Heres a link to the course calendars to book your AT personal instruction at Mornington or Ringwood.
Cost $330
Ayurveda health consult
Ayurveda enlivens your bodies inner intelligence creating perfect health. Ayurveda is the traditional, time tested, and individualised healthcare system from India that promotes balance and reverses ageing. It’s personalised health care for your unique body type. This is the knowledge that integrates well-being coaching and ancient techniques – empowering you to thrive.
We are all unique. Our interaction with food, climate, and experiences, creates different impacts on how our body functions. Your ability to metabolise all of this is called digestion in Ayurveda, no wonder diet and digestion are the primary focus of Ayurvedic medicine.
Take the Dosha body type quiz to reveal your current state of balance and understand how to regain your true nature. Are you vata, pitta or kapha?
Suzanne has 30 years of private practice experience in Ayurveda and has helped thousands of clients. In your personal consultation you will learn how and why any health imbalances have arisen. Then gain tailored simple yet effective strategies to restore balance and enliven your body’s own healing process.
Ayurvedic Cooking Class
Learn how to prepare easy, highly nutritious dishes, use spices for their flavour and beneficial qualities. Ayurvedic cooking uses techniques to enhance the balancing effects and digestabilibty of food. More than just diet, plant based or vegetarian cooking, let’s delighting in the effects Ayurveda cooking lessons can have in transforming food into medicine, and cooking into a moment of self love.
Next opportunity Sun 1st May 2022 – Cost $80
and Beyond, consults for meditators
Living a healthy and well balanced lifestyle goes beyond meditation, diet and exercise. Meditators’ naturally desire knowledge often missing or distorted by western culture, to enrich all aspects of life, bringing them in tune with the true nature they are re discovering.
Vastu architecture creates healthy homes
Vastu architecture understands how the building you live in will influence your experience of life. Vastu also considers the effects of orientation, location, room placement and direction to enhance your experience within the home and ensure your activities are supported by clearer thinking, deeper sleep, increased productivity, effective study, motivation, improved energy levels, and good digestion. Whether you are renting, own or looking to buy, you can apply this knowledge to create ideal conditions to live and thrive.
- The most life supporting door to enter your home
- How to arrange your major activities within the home ie desk, bed, couch, and dining for maximum health, success and happiness
- The positive and unhealthy aspects of your current home and what you can do to create more support of nature to maximise your life living within this structure.
- Assessment of several new properties you are considering living in to assist you in choosing the most life supporting home.
Cost $220
Jyotish Vedic astrology, your roadmap to life
There is a direct correlation between the planets moving in the solar system and the functioning of your mind and body. The planets have a huge effect on our thoughts, emotions and our health. Knowing when is the best time to start a venture or avoid travel. Which skills you are best to develop for a fulfilling career, when is the best time to start a new venture, buy a house, pop the question? Hey, are we even compatible? Think of this area of Vedic knowledge as providing you with a roadmap for life
Suzanne will share the practical insight, answers and advice from our pandits with generations of experience, guiding your consult in Jyotish-eastern astrology.
Cost $220 per person
Mentoring Sessions
For those wishing to accelerate their personal development Suzanne offers private consultations which provide the ideal format for her to deliver tailored knowledge, advise, counsel and techniques to develop all areas of your life.
With your personal growth her full focus Suzanne makes available to you her broad range of knowledge, techniques and years of experience. Vedic knowledge covers every area of life and can be implemented to smooth your path.
This process is enriching, challenging and more importantly designed to help you achieve a higher state of consciousness. Hence regular practice of meditation is a pre requisite for these sessions to facilitate easy implementation.
Mentoring sessions are best in person or by Zoom for those interstate or overseas. If you are interested in exploring these private sessions please schedule a mentoring session.
Cost $150 per hour
Retreat Days
Retreats are the perfect means by which you receive a holistic, intelligently curated program guaranteed to fully reset your body, mind and nervous system. Often referred to as a holiday in a day-the deep rest and rejuvenation that comes from being immersed in our private meditation sanctuary in Mornington lasts for many weeks.Learn gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques and experience extra meditations during your full day catered retreat.
Whether the challenge is burnout, desiring deeper experiences, personal crisis or a general recalibration, Suzannes’ personal attention, deep meditations, gentle breathing techniques and yoga postures along with the delicious catering, and our magical beachside location are just what you need. Designed for those who have already learnt to meditate either with Suzanne or any certified TM Teacher. Fully catered
Next Retreat Days 27th Feb and 20th March 2022
Cost $80 per day or $65 concession
Siddhi Program
Manifestation and Dharma Course
NOTE: This advanced course is only for those who have 3-4 Advanced techniques and attended 2 Retreat Days. It is also a prerequisite for becoming a meditation teacher.
The Siddha program will completely upgrade your experience of life. This course re-enlivens the teachings of Maharishi Patanjali’s ‘Yoga Sutras’ and will allow you to embody your fullest potential. These sutras were cognised over 2700 years ago to cultivate ‘siddhis’ (capabilities), which are extraordinary human powers. When we embody the capabilities of a siddha we are able to experience life as a fully realised human being, and then we get to experience the full joy of life itself.
Taking this course involves you learning a new practice that you do at the end of your meditation. Practicing everyday develops the capabilities of inner strength, intuition, manifestation, celestial perception and many more – so you can be of greatest service in the world (dharma). If you’re ready to take your meditation practice to the next level, then this course is for you.
Course Investment
Cost $550 per weekend (total of 5 weekends approx. once a month in person (9.30am-5.30pm in Mornington + 4 day retreat). Payment plans available. Training is a 6 part series (it concludes with the 4 day retreat)
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