Meditation classes

Soulful Sits

Are you looking to relax, gain clarity, manage stress or sleep better?

Hello, I’m Vivienne.

I support and empower busy bayside-folk (like yourself) tackling life’s stressors, through soul-led meditation. I work with various modalities such as: loving kindness, self-compassion, breath awareness, mindfulness meditation, yoga nidra and sound healing to help you live with a more mindful mind.

Group Meditation Classes

Group Meditation Classes

Mindful Moments (Parent & Bub Meditation Group)

Recommended for parents of BUBs under 6 months of age

It’s not easy to carve out ‘me-time’ when you’re a new parent, let alone maintain a regular meditation practice. This class is less about the formality of meditation and more about keeping you connected with the practice and those who share your interest in mindfulness and meditation while you navigate the first few months of your child’s life.

We work to increase attentiveness to self and bub, promote co-regulation and reduce unnecessary parental stress by strengthening your practice of acceptance, curiosity and compassion.

While we aim to include breathwork, self-compassion and mindfulness of baby practices in each session, with a no-fuss and flexible approach, how we spend our time will ultimately be guided by how you (the parents) and the bubs are feeling on the day. Think ambience of a meditation studio meets the flexibility of a cool auntie!

Term 1: Every Monday, Feb 6th- Mar 31st @ 9.30am (60 mins) @ Flourish Health Group, Highett

Fee: $249

group INFORMATION

  • Group size limited to 5 parents and their bubs

  • No session on Monday March 10th (Labour Day Holiday)

  • Please consult with your GP or maternal health nurse for any physical health concerns. No advice will be provided as this outside of Vivienne’s scope of practice.

  • We welcome and encourage you to stay connected with your fellow group members outside of session times. We do kindly ask that you keep sharing to a minimum in session so that the focus remains on the cultivation of relaxation, mindfulness and co-regulation.

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Sleep Soundly (Sound Meditation)

Relax and unwind with this lovely hour long meditation. We begin with breathwork and body awareness to down regulate the nervous system so the soothing tones and vibrations of the crystal singing bowls can move you into a deeper state of relaxation.

With a balance of vocal and instrumental guidance, this class is perfect for those who have a busy mind, are feeling stressed or who wish to experience a deeper meditative state. Prepare to slip straight into bed after the session.

Mondays @ 7.00pm (60 mins) @ Flourish Health Group, Highett

Fee: $33pp

group INFORMATION

  • Please bring a towel or throw blanket to cover props

  • No late arrivals permitted and no refund or reschedules available in case of late arrival or no-show

  • I attended your meditation class yesterday and wanted to just say thank you. Your voice, your presence and how you made me feel welcomed - you took me to a restful place which is exactly what I needed after an emotional and hectic few weeks. I also slept like a baby last night which I know is due to your class. Thank you again and I cannot wait for more mediation classes with you.

    Emma Y

Private Meditation (Soulful Sits)

Private Meditation (Soulful Sits)

As a trained mental health professional, I blend meditation with strategies derived from mindfulness-based psychotherapies to help you in the follow areas:

  • Stress management and prevention

  • Emotion management

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Anxiety & depressive symptoms*

  • Trauma-sensitive practices and tools

  • Issues with self-worth, self-esteem and/or self-compassion

  • Enhancing interpersonal skills

  • Sleep disturbances

*Disclaimer: Private Soulful Sits sessions do not replace the need for specialised mental health treatment plans or prescribed medications.

What can I expect from a private meditation consultation?

Private meditation sessions are tailored to what you need in the moment.

We begin our time together with a brief chat which allows me to get a sense of how you are. I work with you to arrive at an intention for your practice.

Everything from the modality of meditation to mindful adjustments to the singing bowl harmonies, is all carefully selected and tailored to what you wish to cultivate.

All sessions are held at Flourish Health Group, Highett. Onsite parking is available.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time so we can make the most of our time together.

If you are ready for an intuitively curated meditation experience that leaves you feeling grounded, aligned and truly present with yourself, then let’s meet.

Session Prices

$120 for 60 minutes

$160 for 90 minutes (perfect for your first session or if you have a lot you’d like to talk through).

Why meditation?

Meditation, simply, is the formal practice of mindfulness or devoted attention for the purpose of cultivating calm or clarity, among other states of being (i.e. concentration, patience etc). Definitions aside, meditation is about coming home to yourself. It’s actually the art of doing nothing at all (pausing and pondering) - which is what makes it the perfect antidote to our fast paced way of life. Research has shown that meditation can; 

  • Induce a deep state of relaxation

  • Provide clarity in stressful situations

  • Relax and harmonise the nervous system, with flow on effects that manage stress-related conditions

  • Help cultivate greater acceptance of life’s ebbs and flows

  • Increase productivity by improving concentration and memory 

  • Settle the body and mind, thus improving sleep quality

  • Lockdown sessions with Vivienne were beacons of light. Taking the time for yourself is one thing, but having the guidance to make use of that time to reset, balance and connect with yourself was something Vivienne fostered so deeply. Those moments were so valuable and the tools given in the sessions that could be used ongoing were things so simple yet so impactful.

    Mariana K

  • I highly recommend working with Vivienne. The way she so beautifully holds space for those she is guiding, the tone of her voice, and the way she has the perfect balance between giving space and giving guidance. It makes the practitioner feel safe, and know that they're taken care of as they’re guided into mindfulness. She has this huge wealth of knowledge and compassion that pairs together to create the perfect teacher.

    Kaela R

  • Vivienne is a thoughtful, kind, nurturing meditation teacher, who across four weeks took us on a beautiful, caring journey. I feel so blessed to have a greater appreciation of this gift; meditation.

    Angie W

  • Vivienne's warm and thoroughly knowledgable approach to teaching meditation has helped me create my own practice. A practice which has given me more space just for me.

    Anonymous

FAQ’s

  • As the age old saying goes, “you won’t know until you try”.
    Meditation is the antidote to the hustle and bustle of life. Soulful Sits (meditation) is just right if you seek to feel clearer, calmer and more content.

  • I’ll be frank, meditation is not a panacea. It’s not something you do once, or only when you ‘need it’ and expect life changing results. The ingredients of a therapeutic meditation practice include consistency, openness and patience. Not to sound like a Nutri-grain advertisement but, you get out what you put in. With that in mind, I recommend at minimum three sessions with me, alongside independent home practice.

  • Group classes: Late arrivals with not be permitted to enter class. I hope you can understand that this is out of respect to those who have already settled in and ensures that I deliver a high quality practice. Please arrive 10 minutes before the class start time. This will also help you to go deeper into your practice as you aren’t feeling rushed.

    Private Sessions: Late arrival without notice will come out of scheduled time. No refunds or reschedules available for no-shows.

  • Cancellations are permitted up to 12 hours prior for private sessions and 4 hours prior for group classes.

    You are able to reschedule your session via the link in the confirmation email sent when you made the booking. If you are having trouble with this please email: vivienne@amindfulmind.com.au

  • A towel - what to bring when you are told not to bring a thing!

    I love a good pun, ad reference, dad joke!

    Jokes aside, I recommend bringing a towel to cover the mat but all other props are provided.

    Each person’s meditation nook/seat includes: 1 x mat, bolster, pillow & blanket.

    It’s common for ideas or wisdom to arise in meditation. Emotions also make their way to the surface so you might find it cathartic to journal after the practice, therefore BYO journal and pen.