Speaking with friends and family, seems most of us are pretty happy 2024 is over and there is the possibility of an easier year in 2025. While there was some real adversity for me and my family, there was also the delight in 2024 of presenting meditation retreats with Ruth and Melissa Borich, and Meditation Teacher Trainings with Ruth and Murray Paterson. The responses to this work has been so inspiring, Ruth and I are full of optimism and a renewed sense of energy after all the difficulties of 2024.
So now we are keen to present 2 meditation retreats this year, one for 7 days; the other for 3 days - along with 2 Meditation Teacher Training programs – one on meditation itself, the other where the focus will be on imagery.
Also, Ian is presenting an 8 week online program Meditation and Contemplation starting in February – details below, along with detail of the residential programs, but first
If you are moved by something,
It does not need explaining.
If you are not,
No explanation will move you.
Federico Fellini
The residential programs for 2025
We have changed the booking procedure for all residential programs for 2025 to make it easier for all. So if you go to our website www.iangawler.com you will find the details of the programs – summarised below. To register you first need to download an Application Form, fill it in and email it to Mel at mel@insighthealth.com.au .
We need your details from the form, and having attended a program before, your application will be approved by our new program Manager Mel Crow. However, before paying a deposit and completing your registration, Mel will call to make personal contact and to answer any questions you may have. Of course, if you are unsure about the suitability for you of any of the programs, or have particular needs, Mel will help sort that out as well.
As you probably know, the last meditation retreat and meditation teacher training programs in 2024 were fully booked, and if you have a particular accommodation preference it will be advisable to register quite soon.
Mel will process enquiries in order of the time the Application Forms are received, and then allocate rooms in order of when deposits are paid.
We imagine this will be fair to all…
So, hope we can be with you again in 2025, and it is an easier year, marked by peace, good health, contentment and fulfilment...
With love
Ian and Ruth
COMING EVENTS Bookings are now open
VENUE for all programs will be the Yarra Valley Living Centre, 55 Rayner Crt, Yarra Junction, Victoria, Australia
Meditation Teacher Training – MTT-1: Meditation 12 – 16 May 2025
The core training for those new to teaching meditation, or for those seeking to deepen their skills. Five days, fully residential with an extensive manual to guide delivery of an 8 week Mindfulness-based Stillness Meditation program, or adapt to your own needs.
Meditation in the Forest Seven day meditation retreat open to all 2 – 8 June 2025
This year the focus will be on meditation – for inner peace and clarity; along with contemplation – for clear thinking, problem solving, creativity, insight, intuition and exploring the big questions in life. A great retreat; one of my very favourites!
Meditation Teacher Training – MTT-3: Imagery 1 – 5 November 2025
Training in how to teach both meditation and imagery. This training explores in depth how the mind works and how we can use it more effectively. Fascinating, personally relevant and highly empowering for your communities. Also five days, fully residential with an extensive manual.
Deep Natural Peace Long weekend mini retreat 14 – 16 November
Towards the end of the year, an ideal opportunity for some time out, some gentle introspection and reflection, letting go of the busyness and finishing the year on a meditative high.
Online Program with Ian: MEDITATION and CONTEMPLATION
Ian will present an 8 Week Online Program, Meditation and Contemplation program from 13 February to 3 April 2025 each Thursday, 7.30 – 9.00pm AEDT.
The program has been designed to be suitable for those new to meditation and contemplation, as well as those more experienced who are looking to reconnect and dive deeper into these transformative domains.
What the Program Offers
· Personal instruction and guided practices with Ian Gawler, live, online for 1.5 hours each Thursday for 8 weeks.
· Email reminders each week with the Zoom link, plus key points from the previous session.
· The opportunity to discuss and learn with other participants through regular interactive sessions.
· Question and answer sessions with Ian Gawler each week.
· Access to revisit the recording of each session for 3 months.
You can register via Eventbrite, using this LINK
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