Learn to Meditate: Final Beginners Courses for 2026
Learn practical ways to relax your body and calm your mind, whenever and wherever you are. No sitting cross-legged, no need to stop thinking.
Just simple techniques that work in real life.
Four weekly classes: $200, or $180 concession. Starting this week
in Glen Waverley, Brunswick, St Kilda and Melbourne CBD.
It’s not too late to join in. [Enrol now →]
Starting this week
Venues across Melbourne.
Discover simple, natural ways to find and maintain balance on our popular beginners course.
Sunday, January 17, 2027
2 — 5pm in St Kilda
Explore the art of relaxing the body and calming the mind on our enjoyable three-hour intro workshop.
Not in Melbourne? You can join our online course or
Tuesday night drop-in classes from anywhere in the world.
“I highly recommend the Beginners Course as well as the Teacher Training. Every class is dynamic, engaging and expertly delivered.
Matt’s warmth and charisma shine through as he leads each session with intelligence, humour and compassion. Both courses left me feeling inspired and motivated to integrate what I’ve learned into my daily life and share this knowledge with others.”
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— Lisa M.
“The meditation course is really excellent. Matthew is very experienced and no question seems outside of his ability to answer in a very clear, easy to understand way. The course covered many different types of meditation techniques as well as understanding emotions and ways to relax. Even though I have been meditating for a while, I developed a deeper understanding of meditation, and myself.”
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— Della R.
Why Choose Us?
“Practical, accessible, and enjoyable for all.”
Meditations you can do anywhere and at any time.
No need to make your mind blank.
No uncomfortable postures.
Non-religious and jargon-free.
Meditation is sometimes taught in ways that don’t take into account the realities of 21st century living.
You might be expected to meditate every day, and to dedicate long periods of time to practice.
Or you might be asked to do things that are impossible for you; like keeping your mind completely blank, or sitting cross-legged.
These traditional requirements can make meditation very difficult.
In contrast, we base our teaching on science and psychology.
Our instructions are clear, practical and realistic.
We also teach you how to work with your thoughts and emotions, instead of simply trying to block them out (which never works).
And we teach practices that you can integrate into your day, while engaged in regular activities; such as walking, driving, waiting or working out.
About Us
“The place to go for expert, user-friendly meditation instruction.”
Established in 2004, we’ve taught over 20,000 people to meditate and introduced countless others to meditation and mindfulness through our popular courses, workshops and retreats — as well as sessions for workplaces, schools, government departments and organisations of all kinds.
We’re your go-to place for practical, down-to-earth, science-backed techniques that suit the needs of busy people with full lives. We don’t expect you to sit cross-legged or empty your mind. Instead, we teach you how to work with your thoughts and emotions so that you can bring greater calm and clarity to all aspects of your life.
We run courses at venues across Melbourne, including Glen Waverley, Brunswick, Richmond, St Kilda and the CBD, making it easy to find a class close to home or work.
Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, we provide straightforward skills you can actually use.
Discover more about our practical approach to meditation and mindfulness training.
What others love about learning and practicing with us.
“This course is fantastic. I am enjoying it immensely and am sleeping better than I have in a long while.”
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— Alison P.
“Today I was able to control my tension and anxiety in a high level work meeting using a spot meditation. These classes are truly life changing.”
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— Heidi Q.
“Your beginners course was awesome: most practical, engaging and jargon free meditation I’ve done.”
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— James S.
Discover how easy, enjoyable — and beneficial — meditation can be.
Release stress
Sleep better
Feel calm
Decrease anxiety
Enjoy the moment
Build resilience
Improve focus
Think clearly
Relieve pain
“Meditation is very effective in treating anxiety, as effective as a drug.”
— Elizabeth Hoge, Psychiatrist at Georgetown University.
Beyond The Basics
From February 1, 2027
Richmond
Learn how to handle difficult emotions and with greater ease and wisdom.
March 12 — 16, 2027
Lysterfield
Relax and rejuvenate over four-days surrounded by nature in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges.
New to meditation and mindfulness?
Save yourself years of struggle and confusion by downloading the Getting Started Guide.
“I just downloaded your ebook and it’s a cracker! So easy to read, understand, and put into practice. I have been meditating for years, but I wish I had this guide when I started!
You provide such a refreshing take on the practice — a welcome respite from some of the convoluted offerings out there.”
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— Kristie K.
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