The Level 2 Meditation Course provides the next step in expanding your experience of meditation after completing the Level 1 course. This course assumes all of the knowledge and experience from Level 1, and then develops key aspects in detail.
Students can learn to cultivate the skill and art of meditation: building on the practices of concentration and inner awareness that have been developed in the Basic course and gaining confidence to extend the meditations further. You can also enhance your understanding of the theory and wisdom that underpins Lifeflow Meditation. Each module will develop the meditations begun in the Basic course, as well as introducing some new ones.
The course is taught in 3 self contained modules: Mindfulness – moment to moment , Developing Meditative Concentration and Life In Balance. One module is taught each term. You can come to one, two or all three of the modules. You can start in any term and continue for three terms to cover the entire course. Completing three modules is only a requirement if you wish to progress to Level 3.
In addition, it is recommended that students complete at least one weekend retreat before progressing to Level 3. Refer to our section on Lifeflow Retreats to find out what is scheduled.
There is a lot more going on in our lives than what we think is happening! The principles of mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool to develop an awareness of what is happening in your life at a physical, emotional and mental level. This awareness can lead to a sense of inner clarity and ability to engage with others more skillfully.
In this module we'll begin a systematic study of the development of mindfulness; beginning with the body and moving through to the mind itself. By learning to act mindfully and with awareness, a sense of freshness and clarity can pervade our lives. When the mind is clear, even an action as simple as breathing can be a source of joy.
In addition, we'll be working with and enhancing the Lifeflow Meditations learnt in the other modules and from the Basic Course.
Module 2 – Deepening stages of meditation
This module focuses on developing an understanding of the various meditative states, from a light state of balance which can be developed and maintained in every day life, through to much deeper levels of meditation. We also look at the differences between when your mind is balanced and when you are caught in states of worry, anger, frustration etc. One of the aims of meditation is to learn to sustain being in a balanced state, so we explore in detail the qualities that go with this state.
In this module you can develop an understanding of the deeper experiences of meditation. This can give you the knowledge needed to be able to recognise these states for yourself and to learn to track your meditation progress.
In addition, we'll be working with and enhancing the Lifeflow Meditations learnt in the other modules and from the Basic Course.
Module 3 – Life in balance
Lifeflow meditation can provide valuable techniques for learning to maintain balance in everyday life. In this module we’ll explore a range techniques and approaches that help with this.
One aspect of maintain balance is learning to take responsibility for our own feelings; learning how to restore energy when we are drained. Understanding what is happening, and having the skills to work it is invaluable in maintain emotional health.
To maintain balance also means being able to alternate skilfully between being active and resting. Resting doesn’t just happen, it actually takes some effort! We’ll introduce a simple but surprisingly effective approach for making the most of the swings from being busy to being still.
In addition, we’ll cover practical tips on how to start your own practice of meditation, so you can learn to sustain deeper states by yourself, and we also provide some background about what happens on Lifeflow retreats, and how they help in maintaining balance.
Finally, we look at how meditation can be used in the process of making decisions; how you can bring the idea of balance into decisions, and learn to factor in emotional responses at the time of making a decision.
In addition, we'll be working with and enhancing the Lifeflow Meditations learnt in the other modules and from the Basic Course.
Key benefits
Cultivate the skill and art of Lifeflow Meditation.
Build on the practices of concentration and inner awareness learnt in the Level 1course.
All courses are led by highly qualified teachers - each teacher has at least 10 years personal meditation practice.
Who is it for – prerequisites
This course is for students who have completed our Level 1 Meditation Course.
Time commitment
The course is taught in 3 self contained modules - each module lasts for one term. You can come to one, two or all three of the modules. You can start in any term and continue for three terms to cover the entire course. It is only a requirement to complete all 3 modules if you wish to progress to Level 3.
Each module runs for 7 classes of 1.5 hours' duration each.
The concession rate is available for full time students or Health Care Card holders. Please present your concession card when starting a course or when booking in person.
Discounts available
Introduce a friend to Learn to meditate and save!
If you introduce a new friend to one of our Learn to meditate courses (ie someone who hasn't previously done the Learn to meditate course), then both of you receive a 10% discount. To be eligible for this discount the two of you must book and pay at the same time. Not valid with other discounts.
Members receive a 10% discount on this course and all other retreats and courses per year of membership. Refer to our Membership page for full details. Not valid with other discounts.
Enrolments by phone or in person
Phone us on (08) 8353 0000 between 9 am and 5 pm to enrol by credit card over the phone.
Enrolments can be made at our Come and Try session.
You can also enrol on the first night of the course. Please note payment must accompany any enrolment.
Scholarships
A limited number of half fee scholarships for the Learn to Meditate (Level 1) course are available for full time tertiary students and holders of Health Care cards. Check out our Scholarships page for more info.
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Relax – practical meditation training to restore yourself
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Refresh – nurture and restore yourself with a Lifeflow meditation retreat at Tara Hills
Find out more about our weekend and week long retreats.
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meditation courses
The Level 2 Meditation Course provides the next step in expanding your experience of meditation after completing the Level 1 course. This course assumes all of the knowledge and experience from Level 1, and then develops key aspects in detail.
Relax – practical meditation training to restore yourself 
Refresh – nurture and restore yourself with a Lifeflow meditation retreat at Tara Hills 
