In This Issue...

• Mindfulness Tips
• Online Lessons
• Upcoming Courses
• Printable Reminders
• Website of the Month

Mindfulness Tips

It's quite easy to go through a day, particularly a stressful one, without remembering to meditate at all. This means that unnecessary tension accumulates in the body - and you end up tired, irritable and unable to perform anywhere near your best.

However, it only takes a couple of days to set up a habit that can trigger the relaxation response - and such a habit can stop stress in its tracks.

Do this for the next three days. Take note of the shop and traffic signs, billboards and posters on your way to work. Whenever you see the letter 'I' in blue take a moment to bring your attention to your eyes, and the muscles around and behind them. This area is often unnecessarily tense. By bringing our attention to our eyes we can let go of some of this tension, slow down for a moment or two, and simultaneously escape the repetitive thought patterns which often accompany and contribute to a tight musculature.

Let me know how you go. Send comments to: matt@melbournemeditationcentre.com.au

Online Lessons

For those who didn't know, you can access course notes online. They're great for revision if you did a course some time ago, and an excellent accompaniment to course material for current students.

Final Courses for 2005

The last term for 2005 begins in November. Courses in all venues will be of 4 weeks duration and will cost just $100. Grab a quick pre-christmas refresher.

Term 5 - 2005

October 20: 4 Week Course at Melbourne CBD (Thursdays 5:45 - 7:00pm)
November 6: 4 Week Course at Glen Waverley (Sundays 7 - 8:30pm)
November 7: 4 Week Course at Clifton Hill (Mondays 7 - 8:30pm)
November 9: 4 Week Course at Elwood (Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:45pm)
November 10: 4 Week Course at Port Melbourne (Thursdays 8 - 9:30pm

Printable Reminders

I've spent much of the last few weeks adding new material to the Further Study section of the website. A number of past students have posted up ideas for spot meditations in their office or near their desk, so here's a ready made list. Just click and print.

Website of the Month

Instinctive Meditation (www.lorinroche.com)

Fresh ideas and information can help keep you inspired. Lorin Roche's Instinctive Meditation website will do just that. His advice is practical and down-to-earth and will help you develop your skills as a meditator.

That's all for this issue - thanks for reading! I'll see you next time.

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