Meditation Centres in Australia

1,011 meditation centres across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 161–180 of 1,011

Sydney

Mind Heart Body Centre

By appointment only · Artarmon · NSW 2064

At Mind Heart Body Centre we believe in improving your overall wellness. We go right to the heart of the problem and solve it at source, rather than mask the symptoms. We care about YOU and working…

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Melbourne

Thrive Services

By appointment only · Prahran East · VIC 3181

We facilitate the development of a mindful approach to wellbeing. Where possible we do this with humour and lightheartedness. This fosters self-awareness and awareness of the environment, and most…

Health and MedicalMassage Therapistsmassagemassages
Melbourne

Kindred Art Space

By appointment only · Frankston · VIC 3199

Opening in 2016, Kindred Art Space will be a nurturing space to share with the Community. Kerryn, known as Kez Knight’s role as Practice Manager will be to hold the nurturing energy of the space for…

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North East

Heart Connection

By appointment only · Nelson Bay · NSW 2315

Kinesiology What are people saying about Kinesiology: I tried Kinesiology for a persistent sore shoulder and after the session she said it would take approximately a month to see a significant…

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Brisbane

Find Yourself in Nature

By appointment only · The Gap · QLD 4061

At Find Yourself in Nature, we specialise in Life Coach and Meditation Retreat in The Gap and nearby areas including Ferny Grove, Ashgrove, Bardon, kenmore and more. Call us for details.

Personal ServicesLife Coachinglife coachlife coaches
Cairns

Innate Natural Health Clinic

By appointment only · Cairns North · QLD 4870

Innate Natural Health Clinic is based in Cairns and offer natural health services like Naturopathy, Iridology, Food Intolerance Testing & Nutrition. Our aim is to educate & empower you to lead a…

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Sydney

Mindfulness Space

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

Mindfulness Space offers experiential mindfulness workshops in Sydney to organisations and schools. Our courses are typically delivered either as four one-hour workshops over a period of four weeks,…

Health and MedicalPsychology and Counsellingcounsellingmental health
Melbourne

Veda Wellness

By appointment only · Heidelberg · VIC 3084

For over 25 years, Griffith Group has offered the Success Without Stress Program to some of Australia's leading corporations, local governments and sporting organisations. Our partners have included…

Meditation coursesYogaNaturopathic health consultationsAyurvedic Medicine
Townsville

The Mindfulness Link

By appointment only · Townsville · QLD 4810

Jackie is an accredited teacher fully committed to upholding the standards and ethics of the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists and the Meditation Association of Australia.…

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Melbourne

Liquid Room

By appointment only · Sandringham VIC 3191 · VIC 3191

Liquid Room, a brand new Yoga studio in Sandringham, Melbourne, offers everybody interested a lovely Zen like environment with many different types of Yoga classes available, various Yoga instructors…

YogaShiatsu Therapist
Melbourne

Myree

By appointment only · Hurstbridge · VIC 3099

Kundalini is the latent shakti or spiritual energy in man. Kundalini Shakti's efforts to improve her status can affect the subtle body. Visit the site to know more.

Alternative TherapyMeditation Centresmeditation
Sydney

Herkimer Healing Group

By appointment only · Wentworth Point · NSW 2127

Herkimer Healing Group is here to help you improve your living conditions to have a better-off healthier and happier life. We offer a combination of different healing services. Facing problems with…

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Central Queensland

Roberta McInturff

By appointment only · Tara · QLD 4421

Rapid Transformational Therapy as developed by Marisa Peer, is a method of hypnotherapy that truly empowers an individual to uncover the meaning and interpretation of events and then change them.…

Alternative TherapyHypnotherapyhypnosishypnotherapist
North East

Heal For Life Foundation

By appointment only · Mayfield · NSW 2304

Residential Healing Programs for survivors of childhood trauma, counselling for survivors of childhood trauma, training in trauma healing and trauma informed practice.

Health and MedicalPsychology and Counsellingcounsellingmental health
Townsville

Zen Central

Unit 71, Russell St · West End · QLD 4101

Brisbane�s home of Okido Japanese Yoga since 2001. A rich community studio offering casual classes, meditation, seasonal yoga intensives, cleanses, workshops, yoga teacher training and Japan yoga…

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User guide to Meditation Centres

Meditation

Meditation is the act of changing (usually increasing) your consciousness away from a person's regular thinking state. It has been practiced in nearly all the major cultures of the world and dates back to the earliest civilization. Meditation can be performed for both religious and non religious purposes.

People throughout the ages have been performing meditation for a number of reasons. Some examples of these are:

  • The pursuit of god
  • Attaining a higher level of understand and clarity of events or life
  • Increasing compassion or kindness
  • Increasing concentration or creativity
  • Simply relaxation and focus

The art of meditation can be found in a number of ancient texts such as the Hindu Vedas and the Hebrew bible. The use of repetitive chants or rhythmic drum beat was thought to send people into a trance which elevated them to a higher level of thought and clarity.

Types of Meditation

Many religions practice meditating in order to expand their understanding or seek Divine guidance. A number of secular meditation practices are also available for people that seek the physical and psychological benefits of the exercise.

Meditation courses or classes can be found which use meditation in a number of ways to provide benefits such as:

  • Muscle relaxation - By using meditation techniques individuals are able to relax their muscles which can in turn reduce their anxiety, stress and stress related diseases
  • Pain Relief - Meditation is also used in certain cases to suppress pain without the use of medicine or drugs

If you would like to learn and practice mediation in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace there are number of CDs and self study courses that are available.

Thing to Consider Before Starting Meditation

Before starting a class or on your own it useful to consider whether:

  • The instructor or practitioner is associated with a reputable group such as the Australian Mediation Association
  • Any self study course or CD is made by a know meditation expert or company