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Stillness Meditation Therapy on ABC’s Health and Wellbeing program.  Meditate to an introductory SMT session by Pauline McKinnon. Download here free

Interviews & Podcasts

US Blogtalk radio, 17 July: Pauline talks with Trudy Thomas on the “Living with Hope” program

ABC Melbourne, 3 July: Pauline talks with Richard Stubbs

ABC Cairns, 25 June: Pauline talks with Fiona Sewell about Living Calm

PODCAST: Listen to Pauline speak about Stillness Meditation Therapy 

 Up coming events: May

Mastering Anxiety – one day workshop for ADAVIC presented by Pauline McKinnon
Saturday 11 May, 10am – 4pm at the Kew Library, Melbourne

Further details to be advised.  For information and bookings please contact ADAVIC

Past Events

Letting go, Living Calm: Workshop at Duneira, Mt Macedon, with Pauline McKinnon
Monday 11 March, 10am – 12pm

Learning the art of capturing stillness of mind – simply, naturally, effortlessly, in the beautiful surrounds of the historic Duneira.
For further information and bookings please contact Duneira (03) 5426 1490 or www.duneira.com.au

10 week Meditation program at Duneira, Mt Macedon
Every Tuesday 12 March – 21 May
This 10 week program is offered in response to many requests from those living around the Macedon area.   Classes will be available at 4.30 & 6.00pm and will be conducted by an accredited SMT Practitioner.   Those wishing to take part, must also attend the Workshop on 11 March conducted by Pauline McKinnon (see above).
For further information and bookings please contact Duneira (03) 5426 1490 or www.duneira.com.au

Open Meditation in Sydney – ATMA event
Monday, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Open Meditation sessions are held by ATMA (Australian Teachers of Meditation Association) in both Melbourne and Sydney and members of the public are invited to attend free of charge.  As President of ATMA Pauline McKinnon will be present at the Sydney event and will be available to meet and speak with those interested in SMT.  Venue to be advised.
For further information please visit the ATMA website

Summer Intensive Program

This three day program will be offered during the January holidays for those unable to attend regular SMT sessions at the centre.  Ideal for anyone living away from Melbourne but also for busy people who may have a little extra time over the summer holidays.  There are three starting dates to choose from with a limited number of participants in each group.  The program includes an introductory workshop, 2 individual consultations, 6 meditation sessions and a copy of “Living Calm in a Busy World” by Pauline McKinnon.   To download the brochure click here or call our office for more details.  You can also download the registration form here

On-going Intensive Programs are available.  Please contact us for details

Mastering Anxiety: Learning how to let go – Lecture for ADAVIC
Wednesday 31 October, 7.30 – 9.00pm, at the Northcote  Town Hall, Melbourne

Stillness Meditation Therapy for health and wellbeing at Duneira, Mt Macedon
Saturday 15 September 10am – 12noon
Letting go, living calm! Manage stress, reduce anxiety and discover wellbeing. A 2 hour workshop with Pauline McKinnon in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Duneira, Mt Macedon.

Living Calm in a Busy World
Tuesday 28th August, 7.30 – 8.45 pm
Kew Library, Civic Drive (off Cotham Road) Kew

Pauline discusses her new book

Fear and Anxiety in Children
Wednesday 8th August, 2 – 4pm 
Anxiety Recovery Centre
292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills

Community Education Workshop with Pauline McKinnon “Mind Care”
Thursday 12 July 6.30 – 8.30pm
Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria

This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to reduce everyday stress, for anxiety sufferers and their families, parents, teachers, students, Executives, Managers and anyone who is interested in preventative health care.  You will learn how to reverse a  stressful and anxious life, how to be more creative and productive with less effort, how to find and maintain energy and zest for life.

Click here for more information and to download flyer

For future Community Workshops please contact us 

SMT Introductory Workshop for Medical and Mental Health Practitioners
Monday 4 June, 6.30 – 8.30pm at the Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146 – 148 Harp Road, Kew, Victoria

Click here for more information and to download flyer

If you are interested in attending future events for medical and mental health practitioners, please contact us with your details. 

Stillness Meditation Therapy for the natural relief of anxiety, stress & depression
Wednesday 9 May 2012, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Special presentation for the Mental Health Professionals Network at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, 309 La Trobe Street Melbourne

Australian Teachers of Meditation Association (ATMA) Open Meditation with Pauline McKinnon
Friday 18 May 7.00 – 8.30pm  at Gita International, 16 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria
All welcome.   During this session participants will learn the theory behind SMT relating to the natural management of stress and anxiety.  The role of the Meditation teacher will be explored with opportunity for questions.  An experiential session in SMT will also be included.