Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are you a religious organisation?
   
   
2. Are you related to the Inner Peace Movement?
   
   
3. Do you teach meditation?
   
   
4. Do you run casual classes?
   
   
5. Does meditation help anxiety?
   
   
6. Does meditation help depression?
   
   
7. What is the cost of the course and what does it include?
   
   
8. Do I have to pay the whole course in advance?
   
   
9. At what times & days is the course run?
   
   
10. I don’t like to work in a group setting. Can I have private lessons in meditation?
    
    
11. My life is a mess at the moment, what else do you offer that could help me?
    
    
12. I already know how to meditate, so what else do you do?
    
    
13. Do you run anything on weekends?
    
    
14. What’s the most profound, or spiritually advanced program that you offer?
    
    
15. Your training room is just great. Can I hire it to run my own courses or meetings?

1. Are you a religious organisation?
   No. The content of our courses does not promote any particular belief system. What we teach is based on leading edge medical and psychological knowledge as well as ancient wisdom, without any religious or sectarian connotations.
    
2. Are you related to the Inner Peace Movement?
   No. We are a privately owned business which is not linked in any way to any other organisation.
    
3. Do you teach meditation?
   Yes, we do. In The Course in Wellbeing we teach eight different styles of meditation as well as numerous life skills. We teach meditation in a way that’s fun and easy to apply in a busy lifestyle. We’re actually so sure that we can teach anyone how to meditate successfully that we offer a full money back guarantee. It says ‘Absolutely positively more inner peace at the end of the course or your money back.’ More information on the Course in Wellbeing.
    
4. Do you run casual classes?
   No. All our courses are structured. We are however offering regular Free Introductory sessions, so you can check us out without any obligation.  We do offer weekly meditation sessions for graduates of the Course in Wellbeing. More information on the Free Introductory Sessions.
    
5. Does meditation help anxiety?
   Yes, absolutely. As long as you practice regularly, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day, you’ll find that your levels of anxiety will steadily decrease. If you’re on medication, we recommend you advise your doctor that you’re now learning how to meditate, so that your dosage can be monitored and progressively reduced. If at all possible, come to one of our Free Introductory sessions. In just 90 minutes you’ll learn why meditation works. You’ll also learn two techniques that will have an immediate effect on your wellbeing – no more panic attacks! You’ll know what to do to instantly regain control of your mind at any time.
    
6. Does meditation help depression?
   Yes, it does, provided you practice. See answer to Question 5 because the above comments also apply to depression. Thousands of studies have now proven that meditation has the ability to naturally re-balance the chemical and hormonal systems of the body, bringing back more energy and a sense of contentment. For example, let’s mention the hormone DHEA which is linked to ageing and wellbeing. Levels of DHEA tend to diminish with age and are usually very low in people suffering from depression, regardless of their age. In a well-documented study, it has been found that just 20 minutes of meditation can double DHEA levels. To find out more, come to one of our free introductory sessions.
    
7. What is the cost of the course and what does it include?
   The Course in Wellbeing includes ten 90-minute sessions, a comprehensive 150-page manual, a meditation CD and a full money back guarantee. It also gives you access to the friendly Inner Peace team if you have any questions regarding your meditation practice. Just give us a call on (03) 9894 5711 or email us at inquiries@innerpeace.com.au.
    
   Your investment will vary depending on your circumstances, with most participants paying somewhere between $95 and $345! Let’s explain: The maximum investment is $395, or $295 concession. If you book at a free intro, you’ll get the early bird discount of $345 or $245 conc. Book with another person and you’ll both get an extra $50 discount. Your investment is now just $295, or $195 conc. If you bring 2 people, you’ll receive $100 discount and your two friends will still get a $50 rebate each. Or bring 3 friends and only pay $195 (or $95 conc.), etc. If you want to bring a teenager still at school, they can come for free! In special circumstances, we also offer scholarships – details on application.
    
8. Do I have to pay the whole course in advance?
   No. You can pay a $50 deposit when you book and instalments until the first day of the course, or the remainder in full.
    
9. At what times & days is the course run?
   The Course in Wellbeing is run as a weekend intensive every month except December and January.  The starting time on both Saturday and Sunday is 9:30 and is exact.  The finishing time is approximately 5:30.  To check the next starting dates, go to Coming Events.
    
10. I don’t like to work in a group setting. Can I have private lessons in meditation?
    Yes, provided we can match your availability with one of our facilitators. For private tuition, expect to pay $1,150 for the whole Course in Wellbeing including notes and CD.
     
11. My life is a mess at the moment, what else do you offer that could help me?
    You can book private sessions with one of our professional facilitators or therapists. Just ring the office during business hours on 9894 5711.
    1. Counselling with Michael Carroll
    2. Rebirthing (also known as breathwork) with Marlyse Carroll or Katie Giardina
    3. Ego-state therapy with Marlyse Carroll
    4. Massage with Wendy Mulgrave 
       
       
12. I already know how to meditate, so what else do you do?
    We offer a variety of courses relating to health, relationships, spirituality, creativity and wellbeing. Subjects include:
    1. Looking Good Feeling Good – weekend intensive
       
    2. The Chakras – weekend intensive
       
    3. Great relationships – weekend intensive
       
    4. A Course in Abundance – weekend intensive
       
    5. Reiki – 2 Sundays workshop
    6. Certificate in Ego State Therapy - weekend intensive
    7. Diploma in Ego State Therapy - 3 weekend intensives over 3 months.
       
    8. Going for Gold - 7 day residential retreat
       
    9. Journey of Enlightenment and Wellbeing – 7 day residential retreat.
    10. Teacher Training Diploma - 12 month diploma with 10 modules
13. Do you run anything on weekdays?
    All of our courses are held as weekend intensive except for the residential retreats.
     
14. What’s the most profound, or spiritually advanced program that you offer?
    The Journey of Enlightenment and Wellbeing, also known as an Enlightenment Intensive, is a seven-day residential retreat which is open to those interested in deep spiritual work. Going for Gold also provides incredibly deep and profound spiritual work which is experiential, fun, dynamic and theoretical too.
      
15. Your training room is just great. Can I hire it to run my own courses or meetings?
    Yes, our training room is available for hire when not in use. Conditions apply. For more details call us on 9894 5711.