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: Training Awareness, 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! It is through Lifeflow Meditation practice that we can develop an awareness of what is happening at a physical, emotional and mental level. This awareness can lead to a sense of inner clarity and understanding.
In this module we'll begin a systematic study of the development of awareness; beginning with the body and moving through to the mind. 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 – Developing meditative concentration
This module focuses on developing an understanding of the various meditative states, from the lighter states which can be developed and maintained in every day life, through to much deeper levels of concentration. We also look at the differences between healthy and unhealthy mind states - what helps the development of concentration and what hinders it.
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 bring the mind, body and emotions to a healthy balance. In this module we look at how to cultivate this balance point: how to get there, how to recognise it and what guidelines will help along the way. From this state of balance, the techniques of Lifeflow Meditation can be used to skilfully make decisions that incorporate not just the head view but also the feelings, emotions and realities of our body.
We will also look at a practical set of values that we can bring to decisions and apply throughout our life. We inherit values from our parents, schooling and culture. Often we are unaware of them - they are taken for granted. What values are relevant for contemporary life? What is the basis for value systems in our life?
We will look at values that are based on the direct experiences and insights gained through the practice of meditation. Again, the emphasis is on the practical rather than being bound by belief systems.
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.
Term 4,
2009 – Developing meditative concentration
Mondays
10–11.30 am
Dates TBA
Tuesdays
7:30–9 pm
Dates TBA
Thursdays
5:45–7.15 pm
Dates TBA
Fees
Waged: $150 inc GST
Concession: $115 inc GST
Discounts available
Introduce a friend to Level 1 (Learn to meditate) and save!
If you introduce a new friend to one of our Level 1 Meditation courses (ie someone who hasn't previously done the Level 1 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.
Full Time Students under the age of 26 - email us or call on 8363 1318 to check on special student rates. 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.
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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 
