Meditation & Mindfulness Courses in St Kilda
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pmAddress
African Drumming / Jibasso Studio
252 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda.
Opening Hours
Our Meditation & Mindfulness for Beginners Courses run in St Kilda from 7:30 – 9:00pm on Wednesday evenings.
We also periodically run 3-hour How to Meditate Workshops on Sunday afternoons from 2 – 5pm, and Mindful Mini-Retreats on Sundays from 10am – 4pm.
Beginners Courses run downstairs in the Dogon Room.
Workshops and Mini Retreats run upstairs, in the Jibasso Studio.
Please note that we’re only at the venue while a course or workshop is in progress. Check the course schedule for dates.
Finding us in St Kilda
The African Drumming studio is a distinctive and welcoming space on St Kilda Road.
- You’ll find the studio on the left side of the road (heading away from the city) between Alma Road and Inkerman Street.
- You can usually park right out the front. There’s also plentiful parking on the opposite side of the road.
Melbourne Meditation Centre, St Kilda
Easy access from:
We are easily reached from nearby Balaclava, Elwood, and St Kilda East, and we’re not far away from Prahran, Toorak, Armadale, Malvern, Albert Park, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, Elsternwick, Brighton and South Melbourne.
“I gained so much from the beginners meditation course with Matt. As someone who has dabbled in meditation for many years, the course helped me think about mediation in new ways and gave me many practical tips to integrate daily practices into my busy life. Matt is very knowledgeable and approachable, and the course is well structured and engaging. I highly recommend and I hope everyone gets as much out of the course as I have!”
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— Emily G.
Public Transport Info
Getting to our St Kilda studio is straightforward, with several tram routes stopping just a short walk from our front door.
- By Tram (Route 3 & 67): The most convenient stop is Stop 34 – Inkerman St/St Kilda Rd. From there, it is less than a 2-minute walk to the studio.
- By Tram (Route 16 & 96): If you are coming from the beach side or the city via Fitzroy Street, get off at Stop 132 – St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St. It is a pleasant 5-minute walk from there via the corner of Grey Street.
- By Train: The nearest station is Balaclava (Sandringham Line). It is roughly a 12-minute walk (approx. 1km) down Inkerman Street to reach us on St Kilda Road.
- By Bus: The 606 and 623 buses also service the surrounding area, stopping nearby on Barkly Street and Inkerman Street.
“Matt’s classes are refreshingly down to earth and practical. He emphasises adapting your practice to your own needs rather than following rituals. The classes are relaxed and incorporate discussion where you can hear others’ views and experiences. Highly recommend.”
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— Clyde J.
“A completely comfortable and enriching experience. Matt takes a friendly, practical and down-to-earth approach to meditation, empowering participants with tools that are actionable in daily life. I’m grateful to him for the time and care he has taken to distil his depth of knowledge into a clever course that is accessible even to sceptical novices!”
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— Marika M.