2018 Course Prospectus

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Contents

Pages:

3. A New Journey. Overview and introduction.

4. Our specia lis t tra ining and career pathways.

5. Learn to lead and teach meditation. What we do.

6. High Quality Training leads to success. Your choices.

7. What makes our courses dif ferent?

8. Course structure and sequence. Duration, hours, inclusions and exclusions.

9. Our Courses. In summary.

10. Certi f icates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation: Course content and

key study areas. Sessions 1- 8

11-16. Certi f icates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation: Electives explained.

Choose your electives from:

Ø Meditation and the Chakras. Ø Meditation for Parents and Children. Ø Meditation Workshops and classes. Ø Journaling for Clarity. Ø Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology. Ø Spiritual Meditation.

17. Post Graduate Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation.

18-19. Post Graduate Diploma: Our Res idential Teaching Retreat.

20. Online or face to face and Master-classes.

21-26. Our Encouraging and Supportive Team.

27. Your Payment Options.

28. Want a li tt le taste?

29. Any questions? Our contact details.

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The Australian Centre for Holistic Studies (ACHS) provides unique, holistic and life-enhancing courses that develop meditation skills on both a personal and professional level; to lead others we must first start with ourselves.

All our courses are available online with face to face options in highly supported formats that include one on one written and Skype coaching and online group interaction for all students. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality courses that are easy to access and understand even if you haven’t studied for a while. Our courses are thorough, professionally delivered and well researched with wide scope for further reading. Although this is primarily an online course, students have optional face to face training opportunities through our Master-classes and retreats.

At ACHS our coaches wholeheartedly believe in their work and walk their talk. Our work is a complete joy to us and this comes through in how we interact with our students. You will love the outstanding quality of support, care and encouragement that you receive whilst studying with us.

Principal Lisa Forde has originated well rounded, accessible and easy to follow programs that make learning and practising meditation enjoyable. You will look forward to coming home to your meditations and course work each time you study. She has woven into the course an authentic sense of magic and wonder that will light the inspiration flame and help keep students motivated to the end.

We encourage students to blend their existing skills with the new skills they develop in this course. We nurture students on their journey to develop a unique expression of their passion and purpose so that their career outcome will be abundant, productive and fulfilling.

A new journey

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Intended Career Direction for New Students 2016-2017

Our specialised training

“This is one of the best courses I’ve ever done. The course was very well produced to meet the needs of the working person. Lisa was always available with helpful comments and instruction. The pace of learning was perfect, always encouraging and suited my lifestyle.” - Patricia “Lisa’s teaching skills, support and encouragement have meant a great deal to me and I now look forward to leading my own meditation groups with confidence and support.” - E laine “I have felt a very profound change in my self-confidence and personal growth. From feeling very nervous and unsure about running meditations, to have come to the other end feeling confident, clear and very excited about running my own meditation groups. It has been a magical journey.” - Karen

By training meditation teachers and facilitators that have a strong daily meditation practise and approach

their work holistically we ensure that our graduates emerge ready to take their newfound skills into many

areas of society; wherever their personal and professional purpose drives them.

Career pathways

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Anxiety/Panic Disorder

Corporate Wellbeing

Wellbeing Centre – Existing or new

Meditation Classes or Groups

Counselling/Coaching/one on one

Retreats/Workshops

Personal Development and Family

Support Groups

Sports Psychology and Fitness

Parents/Children/Schools

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Learn to lead and teach meditation

Visualise and imagine:

v The space is s ilent except for some gentle music and your voice.

v You are leading a beautiful , captivating and uplif t ing guided meditation.

v You feel the energy in the room, connected, peacefu l.

v You are leading your meditation class with your unique touch.

v You provide an important and needed space for your part ic ipants to release stress and centre themselves for the week ahead.

v Your meditation class is a place for ref lection, relaxation, sharing, heal ing and support.

v A place where people can come to connect with themselves and others and leave feel ing inspired and upli f ted.

You can teach meditation techniques, as well as providing wonderful guided group meditations.

You are free to create whatever you want to in your group. It can be a regular guided meditation group, a meditation course or even a themed workshop. Your group or class can be a wonderful way for participants to experience connection, relaxation and the uplifting gift of meditation.

Our courses allow you to qualify as a meditation facilitator and teacher with various levels of professional accreditation. Learn more about meditation so that you can help yourself, friends and family. Step by gentle step you develop your meditation skills and learn to guide participants to that beautiful still place within them from which they can source strength, support and positive self-regard.

Testimonial “Studying the Advanced Cert in Guiding and Teaching Meditation with ACHS has been such a joy for me.

Lisa and my coach Julie were wonderful. They challenged me yet at the same time helped me develop my

skills in such a gentle, supportive and nurturing way. I'm amazed at how much I have grown personally

throughout this course. I have learned so much more than I expected and would highly recommend this

course to anyone interested in meditation or self-development.” - Tracey

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High Quality Training leads to success LeadstoSuccess

We have developed our high quality training programs to offer a range of career pathway options, so that you have choices:

ü Run meditation groups, classes, workshops or retreats.

ü Start a new business or bring meditation into your current workplace or therapeutic practice.

ü Deepen and develop your own meditation practice.

ü Expand and improve the quality of your skills in guiding meditation with our practical curriculum.

ü Guide children in meditation (with the children’s meditation elective).

ü Teach meditation techniques to individuals or groups in schools, corporate environments, health

and community centres, natural health clinics and many other environments.

ü Suitable for all types of health and wellbeing professionals, psychologists, teachers, therapists,

healers, parents and for personal and professional development. Also suitable for those with

limited meditation experience.

ü Obtain professional membership and insurance via the International Institute of Complimentary

Therapists (IICT) and/or the Meditation Australia (MA). With IICT, Australian residents,

practitioners can work overseas for up to 90 days included in their insurance policy (excluding the

USA and Canada). Students from Europe can join IICT.co.uk and gain their insurance through the

European IICT. Meditation Australia is the largest and most well regarded meditation association

in Australia.

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Courses that are interactive and practical: Our courses offer teachings that have been compiled over 15 years of research and development.

Lisa has brought together psychology, science, holistic living counselling, inner work, breathing

techniques, relaxation techniques, visualization, sound meditation, moving meditation, mindfulness

and the work of experts in the field to bring you a comprehensive and practical curriculum.

The spiritual element in our courses is light and non-denominational. Alongside a variety of

meditation, teaching and group facilitation skills, we teach you to create guided meditations

with or without a script and to create your own meditation programs. You learn how

to write your own meditations across a variety of dif ferent practices. This means you

have an infinite bank of meditations to cal l on for any occasion or style of group

you may want to run. You can customize meditations for specific goals or issues E.g. corporate

relaxation, support groups, hospitals, community groups etc. You will be able to respond to the

needs presented to you by the group; providing leadership in whatever style of meditation is

appropriate, without prior preparation. This level of facilitation requires in depth and focussed

training, which is what we provide. Support for bui lding your regular personal meditation

practice on a week by week bas is is a lso built into the course.

At ACHS our teaching style is hol ist ic, highly interactive and practical. So even if you

haven’t studied for a while, this kind of training is achievable and fun. We encourage you to apply

the learning to your own life first which brings great depth to your study experience. After the

completion of each unit you receive written feedback as well as l ive discussion with

your coach. This one-on-one style tuit ion applies to every unit and elective and

allows you to progress through the course with maximum support. Each unit or elective

involves approximately 20 hrs study and is a mix of exercises that are very practical in nature. At a

minimum you would need 4-5 hrs a week of study time. The more hours you put in the quicker you

progress.

Connect with other students and graduates in your area and around Australia on our private

students and graduates forum. You will have all questions answered quickly from a very friendly

group and you will really feel part of a community. Email support is also available at any time from

your personal coach and regular skype meetings. There are several opportunities throughout the

year to attend Master-classes and our Retreat.

What makes our courses different?

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Please note: *the number of electives is the only difference between the Certificate and Advanced Certificate **these Diploma components can be completed during the Certificate or Advanced Certificate (at extra cost)

Assessment competencies must be met in order to receive Certif ication and progress to Diploma.

Students who complete the Meditation for Wellbeing program can only progress to certified programs upon recommendation from

their coach. If your intention is to complete a certified program then we suggest you enrol in one of the Certificate courses.

All rates subject to change.

Course title and hours

Meditation for Wellbeing 120 hrs

Certif icate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation 180 hrs

Advanced Certif icate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation 220 hrs

Post Graduate Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation Prerequisite: Advanced Certif icate. Entry via interview

Additional 50 hrs

What’s included Core Sessions 1-6 o Personal

Meditation o Support o Textbook

Core Sessions 1-8 o Personal

Meditation Support

o Case Studies o Textbook o Assessment o 1 Elective

Core Sessions 1-8 o Personal

Meditation Support

o Case Studies o Textbook o Assessment o *3 Electives o Can add

additional electives

Extensive Teaching practise & supervision ** ACHS meditation teaching retreat (includes accommodation, meals and tuition, does not include airfares/transfers)

What’s not included

No assessment or electives

Some electives may require an external book/audio purchase. Master-classes are optional.

**Meditation experience with a mentor

Accreditation & Insurance Separate yearly fees apply

No accreditation Full membership of International Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT) and professional insurance with AON Provisional membership of Meditation Association of Australia

Fully accredited with the Meditation Association of Australia (MAA) with automatic entry for graduates (fees payable) and professional insurance with OAMPS

Min/ Max. t ime frames

4-10 months 5-14 months

6-16 months 6-12 months requirements completed concurrently

Suitable for…

I want to guide meditation for family and friends and deepen my practice.

I want to guide and teach meditation groups and/or classes.

As per Certificate and I want to deepen the journey with more electives.

I want to receive support as I get started with my teaching. I want the highest level of accreditation available. I want face to face training.

Lisa and her team have developed an excellent course which covers everything you need to become a

meditation teacher. The course takes you on your own profound journey to enable you to facilitate the

journey for others. With over 30 years’ experience as a teacher in the Victorian Education Department

I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Not only educational and personally fulfilling; the course is

pure joy to participate in. – Kate

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Courses: structure and sequence

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Course: Meditation for Wellbeing In this course you will learn to guide meditation without the pressure of assessments and standards. The course consists of only sessions 1-6 of the core coursework and no electives or assessments.

This is a course that you can take to:

o Deepen your understanding of meditation o Improve your personal meditation practise with one on one coaching and education o Understand and be able to use a wider range of techniques o Introduce meditation to your family and friends o Guide meditation in a casual context o A great way to improve and deepen your understanding of meditation for personal

enjoyment and wellbeing.

In this course you will complete Sessions 1-6 of the core coursework without the pressure of assessments. Coaches will work with you at your pace and level of understanding. It is really about the joy of learning!

Please note: If your intention is to teach professionally then this course will not be suitable.

Certificate/Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation This is a teaching qualification. The Certificate and Advanced Certificate entitle you to accreditation by IICT (Full membership) or MAA (Provisional membership), thereby allowing you to practise as a qualified meditation teacher. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance may be purchased separately.

This course consists of Sessions 1-8, and either 1 elective for the Certificate or 3-6 for the Advanced Certificate.

This is a thorough grounding in meditation practices and a comprehensive understanding of the history and science of meditation. It provides training in guiding meditations of various kinds as well as constructing original meditation teaching programs.

These are the courses to enrol in if you wish to guide and teach meditation in any context. The training is thorough and graduates emerge confident and ready to guide and teach. By the time you graduate, your meditation teaching business will be ready to go.

Post Graduate Diploma in Guiding and Teaching Meditation This program takes your meditation practise, teaching, guiding and group facilitation skills to the next level. In this program you will receive thorough supervision and valuable support in those first important months of running your groups and classes. Students report that this has been an invaluable experience.

Included in the Post Graduate Diploma program is the Meditation Teaching Retreat (though this can be completed at any time during your enrolment). More details about this retreat later in the prospectus. In this retreat you will learn to implement everything you have learned in your studies and receive experiential teachings. Students greatly value this experience.

Completion of th is program leads to fu l l membership with Meditation Austral ia.

We also thought you might l ike to see some small excerpts from your manuals.

Excerpt Session 1 Excerpt Session 8

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Assessment: Students must meet competencies for each session and case study session before moving onto the next session. There is a video assessment at the end of the course. All students need to be wi ll ing to commit to a regular (daily) meditation practise.

Certificates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation

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v Personal Meditation Practise o Techniques for personal practise o Personal meditation supplement and coaching o A holistic approach to meditation and lifestyle o Access to meditation Library

v Meditation for Groups o Group facilitation skills & group dynamics o Client support skills o Creativity and intuition in guiding meditation o Meditation for special Needs o Leading different types of meditation o Leading meditation intuitively o Handling difficult situations o Frequently encountered problems running groups o Professional conduct and ethics

o Teaching meditation practices to individuals and

groups.

v Meditation Philosophy o The history of meditation o Health meditation (Relaxation) o The science behind meditation o Creative meditation theory o Meditation and the inner Child o Insight Meditation o Creative visualization o Sound meditation and mantras o Breath work o Mindfulness o Symbology in meditation

v Marketing & Delivery o Developing original programs o Structured meditation teaching

programs o Extensive marketing kit gifted at

graduation

“This course was a good combination of theory with lots of practise. I was impressed with the depth and

structure of the course and the high quality of mentoring support. I highly recommend it.” - Megan

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Course Content and Key Study Areas: Sessions 1 - 8

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Choose your electives: 1 x elective for the Certificate in Guiding & Teaching Meditation

OR

3 or 6 electives for the Advanced Certificate in Guiding & Teaching Meditation Receive an additional Certificate for each elective completed. Additional electives can be purchased separately. ACHS electives qualify for Meditation Australia CPD points. Please note: Please note: When completed within a course, electives need to be completed within the maximum course time or additional fees apply. Individual elective cost $250 when purchased outside a course package.

A fascinating and enl ightening journey with in.

o No pre-requis ites. o Takes a minimum of 7 weeks to complete.

If you would like to use chakra work in your personal or group meditation work then this elective is for you. Take an extensive journey into the chakras and become confident at understanding and using them as a tool for meditation, self-awareness and personal development.

“I found this very helpful in increasing my knowledge about the chakras, their relationship to physical symptoms in the body and ways to clear the chakras.” - Greg

“You really learn so much about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses; which chakras are neglected or blocked. It is an amazing journey.” – Fel ic ity “The Chakra elective was a real journey of self discovery and reflection. The workbook is very detailed and will make a great reference tool in the future.” – Leonie

Certificates in Guiding and Teaching Meditation: Electives

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Meditation and the Chakras

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“This elective was really beneficial for working with children of all ages, as well as their parents, and also your own inner child. Julie has a lovely teaching manner and is a great mentor. I loved completing this elective and would highly recommend it.” - Leah “Wow this elective is great. Since doing this elective I find myself watching and enjoying younger children and creating meditations at the same time. I loved it, so informative, well set out and easy to understand.” - Diane

Step into their world and enl iven their minds, imagination and emotional l ife!

o (Double Elective- this counts for 2 elective options) o Prerequisites - Session 6 core coursework. o You will need to enrol in the Advanced

Certi f icate to complete this elective. o Textbook included.

In this elective, you will learn how to create meditations for children of all age groups; from infants to teenagers and every stage between. At each stage, understand children’s cognitive, emotional needs and conceptual abilities and the type of meditation that works best. Teachers and parents have really enjoyed and benefitted from this elective. It’s fun to do and opens your eyes to some unique strategies for approaching meditation for children. If you want to teach or guide meditation for children then this elective is a must. Included is Jane Etty Leals book Meditation Capsules. Our graduates are running meditation programs in schools as well as after school programs.

Here’s a FREE sample of what you wil l be able to create i f you choose to do the Children’s meditation elective. Click on the link for access: Strong and Happy among the Stars

Meditation for Parents and Children a favourite for students

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“At first I was apprehensive. Not sure how I would manage to teach meditation. This course took me through a comprehensive process for figuring out what my unique strengths and talents are and now I’ve created a workshop that I feel will be of real value to others. Thank you Lisa.” - Megan “When I enrolled in this course, I did not really know what to expect. It’s been an incredible journey of self discovery and confidence building. You get so much more out of it than just a certificate to guide meditation!! Thank you to Lisa and her Team.” - Emmanuelle “Completing this course has been such a fulfilling and empowering journey. What I have learnt enables me to have the confidence, skills and knowledge to teach and guide meditation at a professional level. It was definitely the right decision to enrol.” - Natal ie

L ive your dream and your passionate purpose!

o Pre-requis ites - Session 4 core coursework.

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Can you see yourself running corporate relaxation

programs, themed workshops or retreats? In this

elective – you tell us what you feel drawn to create

and we will help you get your project off the ground.

Our extensive experience is here to help you make your dreams a reality with encouraging support.

You will be mentored throughout the journey of bringing your project to fruition through a

structured program.

Meditation workshops and classes

“I liked the depth of the questions. This elective made me really think about all aspects of my program and covered all bases as to how/when/where/why I chose this project.” - Tracey “I thoroughly enjoyed this elective, I learnt more about myself, my life purpose, my passion, why I am here. I highly recommend doing this elective if you are going to run meditation groups, classes, courses.” – L iz

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Enjoy an authentic and personal ized learning journey.

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Emotions and everyday problems can weigh on our mind and prevent us from being able to

meditate effectively. This daily program gives you the opportunity to try effective journaling

techniques to help unload stressors and move into a clearer and more positive frame of mind.

Committing to daily meditation is a powerful action. Accelerating your meditation practice can

open up old emotions and wounds. This elective teaches you the tools to manage these emotions

and supports you closely in the process. When you begin to teach, these tools are wonderful to

share with your groups.

“I thoroughly enjoyed doing this elective. I found the techniques I have learnt to be supportive in

helping me work through different life situations. I will be able to use these techniques for the rest

of my life and am so grateful I have learnt them.” - El izabeth

Journaling for Clarity - highly recommended

Learn self-care tools to support your meditation practise.

o No pre-requis ites.

o Takes a minimum of 7 weeks to

complete and can be completed

alongside core coursework or prior to

commencing the Certificate.

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In this elective, you will be guided on a journey with the Mindfulness Masters and introduced to a variety of ways that Mindfulness can enhance your life.

In addition you will be taken on a practical and personal journey through the tenets of Buddhist psychology and begin to apply them in your own life and teaching.

Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology - very popular

Take a deeper journey into the world of mindfulness and learn from the masters.

o Prerequisite Session 4. o Textbook purchase required.

There is a good reason that Mindfulness is such a popular form of meditation. It works very well and has its roots in ancient Buddhist practices that evolved over thousands of years.

I feel so much in line with this philosophy and wish I had studied it many years earlier. It’s teachings

of gentleness, compassion and wisdom are so important. Doing this elective has made other

aspects of the meditation course clearer and put them into perspective. After this introduction I am

on a journey to learn more and embrace this philosophy in my life. Thank you very very much –

Irene

“The Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology Elective was such a rich, in-depth experience. I really

loved making my way through this elective, furthering my understanding of Mindfulness and

learning about all the Buddhist teachings and practices. I enjoyed savouring and soaking up all of its

goodness as I went. A highlight was exploring loving-kindness, becoming more familiar with it in my

personal practice, along with listening to Julie’s beautifully guided track. Overall it was a heart

warming experience and I look forward to exploring more going forward.” - Natalie

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Bring another dimension to your meditation groups or workshops by introducing your cl ients to spir itual meditation.

o Prerequisite Session 5. Do you have a passion for sharing your love of the sacred with others? Modern life has largely lost the tribal art of ritual, honouring and celebration. This elective supports you in bringing the sacred back into your life and your meditation teaching. Delve into what faith really means to you and how it can be used to conquer fear. Learn how to bring a deep level of connection and spirituality to your meditations free of any particular belief system.

Spiritual Meditation

Refine your practice; elevate your teaching. Open to new experiences.

NEW!

Testimonials The course so far has far exceeded my expectations both professionally and personally. Personally I’ve become so much more relaxed about my own life challenges and my relationship with my own kids has grown into a beautiful connection that wasn’t there before. Professionally I’m more connected to the kids I teach and more confident in sharing what I have learnt with them, as well as being more intuitive with them. – Michelle Completing the Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation has not only provided me with the skills and guidance for my own personal meditation practice, it has given me the courage and strength to share my knowledge in teaching others. - Deb

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The focus is on teaching practice and supervision, advancing your meditation experience and

attending a 3 day experiential retreat. The Post Graduate Diploma is conducted face-to-face with

contact with coaches being by Skype and on the retreat.

The Post Graduate Diploma is accredited by the Meditation Australia and entitles graduates to full

membership of the association. Very few centres offer this streamlined training.

Entry to the Post Graduate Diploma is via internal application and interview and is dependent on

the achievement of a consistent personal meditation practice and achieving key competencies of

the Advanced Certificate to the required standard.

The experiential Post Graduate Diploma consists of attendance at a 3 day ACHS meditation

retreat, working with a mentor (RPL available) and professional teaching experience hours and

supervision. All units of the Post Graduate Diploma can be completed concurrently.

“I enjoyed studying in the comfort of my home, and with very minimal disruption to my family. A very well constructed course layout and teaching input.” - Sharon “The course is self-paced with ongoing support just an email away. Regular group sessions with peers and teachers provide continual educational assistance and a platform to connect, de-brief, or discuss any questions. The teachers are supportive and encouraging and foster our creative energy.” - Kathy “Being online, it was just as good as any face-to-face workshop I’ve attended.” - Megan

As the Austra l ian Centre for Holist ic Studies

celebrated our 10 th Bir thday, we introduced an

extension to our teachings and new accreditation

opportunit ies for students.

The Post Graduate Diploma consists of experiential work only,

with no additional manuals.

Some of the Post Graduate Diploma units can be completed

during the Certificate or Advanced Certificate, whilst some

require completion of the Advanced Certificate.

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Our residential 3 day retreat (Friday to Monday) offers an incredible and precious opportunity for us all to meet and train in person.

Set in comfortable 4 star accommodation in the beautiful Dandenong ranges, and only an hour (approx) from the airport.

“Thank you so much to Lisa and the teachers for a beautiful weekend retreat. It was so special to meet the teachers and some of the other students face to face and share our experiences and stories. I am going home feeling refreshed and renewed” – Sally

“The retreat is an invaluable part of the teacher training course, as it allows us to meet other students and coaches, practice all the teaching skills that we are learning, and do personal development work towards achieving our life purpose. I highly recommend it to the students of ACHS!” – Emmanuelle

“The retreat was beautifully well balanced allowing times for learning, sharing and meditation.”

– Michelle

"I would just like to give my heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to attend such a wonderful, nurturing, compassionate environment that your Meditation Retreat provided me with. I can often feel isolated in the work that I do, especially being in rural Victoria so it was absolutely wonderful to meet such an amazing group of people who are all on a similar journey. It was a fabulous opportunity for me to be the participant in really reconnecting with myself and others on a deeper level.

I really found the information to be invaluable. I loved meeting the coaches, the beautiful meditations that were led by Lisa and Julie, the sound healing and more. As a teacher now out in the big wide world I really found this to be such a fabulous experience for myself both personally and in the work that I do and I am so happy to have this as an annual event in my calendar.” – Kerryn

Attend the retreat at any time during your Cert if icate or Diploma studies. Non-compulsory for Certif icate and Advanced Certi f icate students and compulsory for Diploma students.

Held in September each year. The Retreat quali f ies for Meditation Austral ia CPD points.

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Post Graduate Diploma: Our Residential Teaching Retreat

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At ACHS we absolutely relish this special time with our students and ensure that we include:

v Opportunities to practise the styles of meditation taught in the course

v An interactive program that allows students to connect face to face with their coaches, Lisa and each other

v Time to practice facilitation skills learnt in the course v Deepening the personal development side of meditation v Creating greater holistic lifestyle balance v Reflecting on your life and purpose v Invigorating your at-home meditation pratice v Experiencing a holistic meditation and personal

development retreat conducted in the same philosophy as your online training and so much more…

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“Treating myself to the recent ACHS Meditation Retreat, this is easily one of the best things I have ever

done for myself and thus for my loved ones, my work and my purpose for being here ... I truly didn't want

the weekend to end ... I feel clearer and more connected to myself and my goals. I feel liberated,

supported and encouraged having learnt to hold myself in more love and compassion. I feel inspired,

moved and excited to have met such a wonderful group of fellow travellers and meditators. I feel present

and serene having spent the weekend meditating in powerful group energy. I feel whole and aligned and

purposeful about my future! I feel the deepest gratitude for all who facilitated, contributed to and

participated in the weekend. I will definitely be attending the next one! You should too!” – Jen

“I had the privilege of attending the ACHS September 2017 Retreat and I highly recommend it to anyone

thinking of going in the future, in fact I encourage everyone to give themselves the gift of going. It was well

worth the investment and what I received as a result was absolutely priceless. I had such an enriching

learning experience and boost in confidence. It was such an honour to meet and connect with so many

inspiring souls in person. We all felt such a high level of connection and the positive energy was incredible.

Thank you so much to the whole ACHS team for providing such a special, truly memorable and heart

warming weekend!” – Natal ie

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Luckily at ACHS the choice is YOURS

You can complete our Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation completely online or you can choose to attend our retreat and/or masterclasses. It’s up to you.

We appreciate that many of you enjoy meeting your teachers and fellow students and receiving face to face instruction.

We love meeting our students too and in 2018 will be offering more opportunities for face to face contact.

ACHS will run several Master-classes each year (mostly in Melbourne and some interstate.) These will be 2 hour face to face interactive workshops in which Lisa or one of the coaches will expand on a special topic relevant to your training.

There are so many ideas we would love to share with you in a workshop setting including:

v How to conduct sound meditation (with live practise).

v The mechanics of dance meditation (with live practise).

v Grounding as a foundation for meditation and life.

v Relaxation techniques in focus.

v Teaching mindfulness in a corporate space.

And much more..

If you happen to miss a masterclasses, they are videotaped and available to ACHS students. Prospective students are also welcome to attend the Masterclass. For other opportunities to connect with us look out for our Facebook l ive workshops on our ACHS facebook page.

You will love being part of our vibrant and active community, and by staying on our mailing list you will stay informed of these events as they happen. Look out for the Australian Meditation Conference, coming up in July 2018. Lisa is a member of the board of the Meditation Austral ia and ACHS is a gold sponsor of the conference. Lisa will be running both a masterclass and workshop at the conference and our coaches will be there at the ACHS booth. So come and say “hi”!

Masterclasses qualify for Meditation Austral ia CPD points.

Online or face to face?

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Lisa has worked as Holistic Living Counsellor for adults and children, a meditation teacher and group

facilitator for 14 years. She has been running the Australian Centre for Holistic Studies for 11 years and has

authored the Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and other courses taught at the school.

She has completed Bachelors Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling, an

Advanced Certificate in Holistic Children’s Counselling, Reiki, Certificate IV in workplace training

and assessment and extensive meditation work in groups and on her own through teaching and

research. She is a member of the board of Meditation Austral ia. Alongside teaching the

Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation, she taught the Certificate in Holistic

Communications and Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling, being mentored by Alannah Dore for

5 years.

“Meditation is an important part of my life and I have a special place in my heart for it. I know the

healing and calming magic that this work brings to my life and the lives of others and I love sharing

it around! I believe in using Meditation for personal development, stress relief and deep personal

and purposeful insight”.

Julie studied the art of Transcendental Meditation when she met the challenge of a diagnosis of depression 18 years ago. Thus began her successful healing journey. She found Reiki, completing a yearlong Reiki Master Healer Training, travelled to Nepal to study Buddhist philosophies and Meditation in the Mahayana tradition, and completed a Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy. Her further education has consisted of training professionally in Tarot reading, a Certificate in Holistic Communications and she is currently studying her Advanced Dip in Holistic Living Counselling.

She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia and member of the International

Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT).

Our coaches

Julie Bond-Rowe - ACHS Vice Principal and Senior Coach

Lisa Forde ACHS - Principal and Course Author

Our encouraging and supportive team

LeadstoSuccess

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Julie met Lisa in 2003 when she joined Lisa’s meditation group. Loving instantly this form of

Meditation, she became a regular and then went on to complete the Certificate in Guiding and

Teaching Meditation. She moved to rural Victoria with her husband and began running meditation

groups locally. She has been coaching meditation students at ACHS for 7 years and coaches the

Mindfulness and Children’s Meditation Electives.

“I take my young daughter and son through gentle meditation and relaxation techniques, and I feel

extremely grateful to have learnt this powerful healing tool. My passion for sharing meditation,

lead me to establish my own popular children’s meditation website childrensmeditation.com.au.

Being able to share meditation with children and adults is a wonderful gift.”

Helen has completed a Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling and Certificate In Guiding and Teaching Meditation. She has been working as a Holistic Living Counsellor for 8 years and Holistic Studies Coach for 7 years and works as a family therapist counsellor, group facilitator and meditation teacher in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. She is on the board of the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council of Australia and is currently playing an instrumental role in introducing holistic approaches to drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Australia. Helen also facilitates meditation groups in the Doncaster area of Melbourne and teaches meditation to children at Primary Schools. Helen brings great compassion and valuable life experience to her work. She brings to guided meditation not only her expansive creativity but a deep understanding of our emotional life and how to support the healing of emotions and the gaining of clarity through Insight Meditation and Relaxation. Helen coaches the journaling elective. “I became interested in emotional health and wellbeing and meditation whilst learning new ways to

support myself at a very challenging point in my own life. At the time I had no idea that helping

myself would turn into a career and become such an important part of my life. I love that the same

tools I use to support and teach others are the very same tools I use to support myself, my family

and especially my children through their difficulties. I continue my self-support with daily meditation

and holistic wellbeing practises and look forward to sharing this incredible journey of growth with

you.”

Helen Hadley - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Felicity runs her own meditation business, Tranquil Meditation, on the Mornington Peninsula,

Victoria, incorporating meditation groups, classes and workshops, Reiki, crystal healing and

acupuncture. She is also a Division 1 registered nurse and works at a medical/surgical hospital,

specialising in Breast Care nursing and co-facilitating two support groups for women with cancer.

She also runs meditation courses in hospitals for women with cancer. Felicity holds a Diploma in

Acupuncture. She is also a Reiki Master and a Crystal Light healing Practitioner. As a 15 year old she

was introduced to Meditation when she studied Transcendental Meditation. Since then Meditation

has played an important role in her life. The gratitude she feels for the insights and support that

meditation provided motivated her to complete the Advanced Certificate in Meditation Teaching

with ACHS, so that she could teach this amazing life tool to others. Felicity is a member of the

Meditation Association of Australia. Her wide experience running her successful workshops, day

retreats, support groups and classes make Felicity the perfect coach for the Workshops and Classes

elective.

“A number of years ago it finally occurred to me, when I meditate every day EVERYTHING in my life

was better! So I began Meditating, every single day….. My whole attitude, my coping mechanisms,

my stress levels and many other aspects of my life ALL changed for the better. This has been such an

incredible experience for me.

I have created a very inviting safe atmosphere in my meditation room, where it has been a wonderful

experience teaching and supporting my students as they too bring meditation into their lives. I feel

so Blessed to have been invited to Guide Meditations with my Beautiful Tibetan Singing Bowls for

support group days, full day Workshops and at several locations such as Benton Rise farm here on

the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.”

Felici ty Carson - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Morgan is a Guided Meditation and Vocal Sound Meditation facilitator as well as a qualified and

experienced expressive arts (voice and movement) teacher, facilitator, mentor and community

cultural development worker. She was the creative producer and facilitator of numerous voice and

movement programs and projects in Canberra over the last two decades.

She has taught in both mainstream and special Ed settings from pre-school to university, as well as

almost a decade in inclusive adult community education.

Raised from a young age amongst a yoga community, Morgan was immersed in a variety of

meditation approaches, sacred sound practices and healing modalities from childhood and

continues to be a lifelong learner and practitioner across different wisdom traditions.

She has also completed certified training with ACHS. Morgan runs her own business Sacred Inner

Wild in Canberra offering classes, workshops, audios and 1:1 sessions. Her professional and

personal experience creates a safe, compassionate, creative and sacred space for her clients and

students. Morgan is currently undertaking post-graduate studies in Holistic Counselling and

Psychotherapy and is a member of the International Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT).

Her deep understanding of body and voice work, healing modalities and yogic practices make her

the perfect coach for the Chakras elective.

“I've always been a deep feeling, empathic and sensitive person and I have experienced my fair

share of life challenges. Meditation for me has always been a refuge - a gentle and powerful way to

cultivate more self-awareness, acceptance and compassion for myself, especially during difficult

times. I have to come to know meditation as the most effective approach for developing a

nourishing and nurturing relationship with myself which ultimately benefits all my relationships with

others. I'm deeply grateful that in my work as a meditation facilitator and ACHS coach I have the

opportunity to support others to do the same."

Morgan Jai-Morincome - ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Greg operates his own meditation business, GH Meditation. He mentors individual clients in person in

Sydney and on Skype all around Australia and the world.

Greg’s client base is diverse including sports professionals, business executives, doctors and medical

professionals. He leads retreats within Australia and overseas as well as teaching private and corporate

groups on a regular basis.

Greg is on the board of Cure My Brain, an organisation that provides support for those suffering from

brain cancer and their families. Greg finds his work an incredible privilege and enjoys facilitating “minor

miracles” with his clients each week.

“I am totally passionate about helping people connect. Reminding people that they have the capacity for

incredible strength and healing from within. I inspire people to see the difference they can make every

day. I feel it is my job to help facilitate these connections; to teach people how to bring healing to

themselves, and thereby others in their lives and the greater world. It is the greatest job in the world to

witness the blessings that constantly abound when people reconnect, or connect for the very first time.”

Greg Hawes – ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Kate runs her own meditation business: “Beach Buddha Meditation” on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula in

Victoria. She incorporates meditation circles, beginner’s classes, workshops, 1 on 1-mindfulness sessions

for children, school Mindfulness programs, Reiki and crystal healing sessions.

Kate was a primary and special needs teacher for over 30 years. Upon retirement, she decided to combine

her love for meditation and teaching to form “Beach Buddha”. This passion for working with children has

also resulted in the development of an original Primary School Mindfulness Program: ‘Mindfully Me.’ Kate

is a mindfulness educator, teaching children from Pre-school to Year 6 in Melbourne and now in local

schools on the Bellarine peninsula.

Kate’s meditation practice began 20 years ago through a life trauma that drew her to learning meditation.

Kate completed the Advanced Certificate in Guided Meditation with ACHS and has been leading

meditation circles now for 10 years.

“I am passionate about creating a nurturing space for others to connect to their own inner wisdom. I feel it

is a privilege and joy to teach and guide others in meditation and mindfulness; particularly children. To

foster that connection and to find space in this frenetic world in which to discover happiness and creativity

is of great importance. I am so grateful and blessed to experience the contentment, inner peace and

wisdom that meditation brings into my life. I am keen to share what I have learnt with others and laugh

lots on this journey together.’’

Kate Gee – ACHS Holistic Studies Coach

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Your Study/ Payment Options

Meditation for Wellbeing

120 hrs

Certif icate in Guiding and

Teaching Meditation

180 hrs

Advanced Certif icate in Guiding and

Teaching Meditation

220 hrs

Diploma in Guiding and

Teaching Meditation Additional

50 hrs ** includes

retreat Accreditation Personal

development course

No assessment or accreditation

Accredited IICT

Provisional membership of Meditation Austral ia

Full membership of Meditation

Austral ia

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$2995* and extra 5 months

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Want a little taste?

Introduce the relaxing and healing gift of meditation to your family with our self-serve. Suitable for pre-school and primary school aged children. To access the Kids Meditation Program click on the link.

You have several options…

Complete an elective Great for your personal or professional development.

You will receive credits towards course completion

should you decide to enrol in the Certificate later. This

also gives you a chance to get a feel for the course

and online study. This program includes coaching. To

complete your Meditation and the Chakras or

Journal ing for Clarity electives click on the links.

Complete a taster and cover the basics The 21 Day Daily Meditation Program uses a

selection of techniques taught in the course to help

you improve your personal meditation practice. This

course is short, manageable and a delight to

complete. You can choose to complete this program

with or without coaching support. To access the 21

Day Daily Meditation Program click on the link.

Like to introduce meditation to your family?

Purchase this program and receive a BONUS Introductory Meditation Program specifical ly

designed for Parents as a gif t.

“The 'Meditation for Children' Course has been a pleasure to study as well as put into practice.

The meditations are sweet and fun and I feel confident these skills will carry her through many

difficult times in her life, and also love the connection I feel with her during these quiet calming

moments.” - Michelle

Testimonials

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We look forward to hearing from you and helping your dreams become a real ity through h igh quality tra in ing. You will love th is work…just l ike we love teaching this

work.

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