SMT for everyone
The Stillness Meditation Centre offers a range of programs suitable for adults, children, schools, and the workplace.
AdultsThe first step to commencing your therapeutic SMT program is an initial personal consultation at the Centre for an assessment and an introduction to Stillness Meditation. This will be followed by group sessions within our recommended SMT program with personal mentoring available at each visit. Intensive programs are also offered for those living outside Melbourne or for those who wish to hasten the therapeutic results. |
Corporate ProgramsThe Stillness Meditation Centre offers a Workplace Wellness program aimed at teaching staff and management at all levels a simple and natural technique that can reduce anxiety and stress, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity in the workplace. Many studies have reported the benefits experienced in the work place after a meditation practice has been introduced. Harvard Business School also declared that “meditation and intuition are the two most valuable executive tools for the 21st century”. |
Children & School ProgramsOur experienced consultants work with young people either individually or within groups to help them cope with the changes, challenges and expectations experienced during the growing years. As with adults, the first step is an initial consultation with one of our specialized consultants and an introduction to Stillness Meditation. Following this assessment, a suitable course of Stillness Meditation sessions will be recommended for either the child alone or with the family. A teaching pack for teachers and specially tailored SMT programs are also available for the classroom. Many schools have incorporated SMT into their curriculum with remarkable success. Programs are tailored to suit each school’s requirements. |
Teacher training and information for medical and health professionalsPauline McKinnon established the Teacher Training Course to meet increasing demand from those who had personally benefitted from SMT and wanted to teach others. Graduates and students consist of primary and secondary school teachers, doctors, psychologists, tertiary educators, HR professionals, counsellors, artists, nurses and more. The two and a half year part-time course commences annually from February to November inclusive. Download the 2013 brochure here. The syllabus can be viewed here For health practitioners, regular workshops are held at the Stillness Meditation Centre. The sessions aim to provide therapists with an understanding of the theory and principles of Dr Meares work and how this style of meditation can benefit their clients as a complementary service. Please click here for the next scheduled session For further information on the Teacher Training Course or Health professionals workshops please contact us |
Pauline McKinnon the author of “In Stillness Conquer Fear”, the well loved book for ...