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. I don’t like to work in a group setting. Can I have private lessons in meditation?
   
   
10. My life is a mess at the moment, what else do you offer that could help me?
    
    
11. I already know how to meditate, so what else do you do?
    
    
12. Do you run anything on week days or nights?
    
    
13. What’s the most profound, or spiritually advanced program that you offer?
    
    
14. 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 Wellbeing Package.
    
4. Do you offer casual classes?
   Yes, we do. Interested people can attend one of our regular Free Introductory sessions. This way, they can learn something useful and check us out without any obligation whatsoever.  Once they have attended the Course in Wellbeing, they can come any Monday night for a free group meditation. These casual sessions are part of the Wellbeing Package and will run until 8th December 2009.
    
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 Wellbeing Package starts with a weekend seminar followed by 10 weekly emails to help you establish a practical meditation routine that works for you. It also includes free casual group meditations, a comprehensive 150-page manual, a meditation CD and a full money back guarantee valid for 12 months. 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 circumstances - early bird, concessions, couple/group bookings, etc. Please check all details on the Wellbeing Package page. If you want to bring a teenager over 15 still at school, they can come for free! Trainees enrolled in the Teacher Training Diploma Course also come for free. In special circumstances, scholarships are available – 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. 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 $1,500 for the whole Course in Wellbeing including your yearly INNER PEACE membership, notes and CD.
    
10. 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. 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
       
       
11. I already know how to meditate, so what else do you do?
    

    INNER PEACE offers a range of courses as seen below.  From December 2010 we will be restructuring these courses so they will not be available in the format below.  Please check our website for updates in the coming year.
    
    We offer a variety of courses relating to health, relationships, spirituality, creativity and wellbeing:

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. Rebirthing (also known as breathwork) - 1 day
6. Past-life regression - Sunday afternoon
   
7. Reiki I & II – weekend or 2 Sundays workshop
8. Certificate in Ego State Therapy - weekend intensive
9. Diploma in Ego State Therapy - 3 weekend intensives over 3 months.
   
10. Going for Gold - 7 day residential retreat
    
11. Journey to the Light – 7 day residential retreat.
12. Spiritual Holiday - 7 day program
13. Kids Programs - Young Stars (8-11) & Bright Lights (12-15y.o.) 8 weekly sessions per course
14. Teacher Training Diploma - 12 month part-time, user-friendly for interstate students too.                       
12. Do you run anything on week days or nights?
    Yes, first of all you can attend a free introductory session.These are usually held on a Thursday night. Once you're an INNER PEACE student, you can also attend as many casual weekly meditation sessions as you like. They take place on Monday nights following school terms. Both kids programs run on Monday afternoon. All other courses are usually held during weekends, with residential retreats starting and finishing on a Saturday afternoon.
     
13. What’s the most profound, or spiritually advanced program that you offer?
    The Teacher Training Course offers the lot! Check it out. If a one-week program suits you better, join us for Journey to the Light, also known as an Enlightenment Intensive. It's 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.
      
14. 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.