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FOCUS = THINK WELL
Embracing a positive & balanced mind


Group Meditation in Melbourne

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Even if you keep fit, eat healthy, have a well paid job and all the material processions you wish for, etc, if your mind is in a negative state (ie angry, frustrated, etc), on a regular basis, you will feel unhappy & unfulfilled inside.

Calm & Stable Mind = Balanced Emotions
= Happy & Positive Mind Set

Here are some options to help train your mind to become more clear, calm, peaceful, content & happy.  


MEDITATION GROUPS
http://www.brahmakumaris.org/au/whatson 
(Various Locations)

BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUPS
http://meditateinmelbourne.org/weekly-classes (Various locations)
http://www.tarainstitute.org.au/ (Brighton East)

YOGA CHANTING
http://www.gokulahouse.org/ (Collingwood)
http://www.shivayoga.org.au/ (Mt.Eliza)
http://www.chantyoga.com/ (Northcote & Richmond)


YOGA ASHRAMS
http://www.yogavic.com/ (Rocklyn)
http://www.shivayoga.org.au/ (Mt.Eliza)



Mobile Apps & Web Links for "FOCUS"

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APPS FOR MEDITATION, RELAXATION & YOGA

Most of these apps are free to download, using either Android, iphone, ipad or PC.


GUIDED MINDFULNESS PRACTICES 
(Web Links)

The Free Mindfulness Project - http://www.freemindfulness.org/download

MEDITATIONS (for iphone & ipad)

Simply Being - Guided Meditations for Relaxation & Presence
Head Space - http://www.getsomeheadspace.com/
Smiling Mind - http://www.smilingmind.com.au


MEDITATIONS (for Android)
Rest & Relax
Buddhist Meditation Trainer
Hypnosis - (Free) Relaxation
Yoga Nidra Meditation (Free)


MEDITATIVE MUSIC (for iphone & ipad)
Naturespace - Relax, Meditate, Escape, Sleep

MEDITATIVE MUSIC (for Android)
iZen - The Art of Zen Meditation
Calming Music to Tranquilize
















Meditative Activities in Melbourne

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If sitting meditation is not your thing. Here are some options for "active meditative" activities.


YOGA
http://mokshayoga.com.au/ (Bentleigh)
http://www.southernyoga.com.au/ (Moorabbin)
http://agamayogacentre.com.au/ (Middle Park)
http://experienceyoga.com.au/ (Brighton East)
http://www.yogahutbrighton.com.au/ (Brighton)
http://www.elwoodbeachyoga.com.au/ (Elwood)
http://www.lightenyourlife.com.au/ (Gardenvale)
http://www.yogaindailylife.org.au/ (Richmond)
http://www.bodyflowyoga.com/ (Port Melb)http://www.yogatree.com.au/ (Elsternwick)


Yoga "YouTube" Clips for Home Practice

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FOR BEGINNERS


Yoga Beginners Part 1 of 5
http://youtu.be/2B-_aQ5vS9E

10min Yoga Flow Sequence
http://youtu.be/D9q5WsMk4ro

10 min Flexibility & Range of Motion (Tara Stiles)
http://youtu.be/4PgIfOOHwH8

Yoga for Beginners Vinyasa Flow (Lesley Fightmaster)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0FxPT0O0SA

Books on Mindfulness & Awareness 


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A New Earth

By Eckhart Tolle


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The Power of Now
By Eckhart Tolle
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The Calm Technique

By Paul Wilson
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The Art of Happiness

By The Dalai Lama
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

By Richard Carlson

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Peace is Every Step
By Thich Nhat Hanh
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