Course Overview
Take time to reconnect with yourself through this short course designed to help you develop a personalised daily self-care practice using mindfulness, meditation, and modern Qigong. Drawing on ancient wisdom and adapted for modern life, these simple yet powerful practices promote wellbeing, balance, and inner peace.
Through guided sessions, you’ll learn grounding techniques, breathwork, sensory awareness, and relaxation strategies that support physical, mental, and emotional health. Scientific studies suggest that regular practice of mindfulness and meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Modern Qigong blends gentle movement with intention and breath, helping to align the mind, body, and spirit. You’ll also explore the Four Immeasurable Tenets and the Nine Pillars of Mindfulness to deepen your understanding of inner peace and interconnectedness.
Whether you’re completely new to these practices or looking to deepen an existing routine, this course offers a supportive and calming space to cultivate your self-care journey.
Nothing is required—just bring a willingness to explore, reflect, and reconnect.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course, you will experience:
- MINDFULNESS
- The four immeasurable tenets
- The nine pillars of mindfulness
- Becoming Mindful as part of your daily routine
- MEDITATION
- Breath-work
- Visualisation
- Body Connection – Awareness/relaxation
- BASIC MODERN QIGONG
- Basic stance
- Opening sequence
- Conditioning and regulating forms
- Basic flow forms
- Closing sequence
Course outcome
By the end of this course you will have:
At the end of this short course, you will be able to integrate mindfulness, meditation and Qigong practices into your daily routine, regardless of how busy life becomes. These simple yet effective thoughts and movements are designed to leave the student feeling Enlivened, Enlightened & Empowered.You will leave the course with the knowledge of “what you practice grows stronger”. Once the course is completed, you will be able to practice in groups or alone, anytime of the day or night. Mindfulness becomes a way of life and allows you to create time and space for meditative practices of which come in many forms.
The exploration of the practices of others allows for personal growth and development which in turn may be shared with others. This should give one a sense of balance which will see you being well on your way to becoming your own “Master” Enjoy the Journey.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
No prior experience is necessary.
What you need to provide
- Yoga mat
- Towel
- Cushion or pillow
Other information
- Not suitable for people with low mobility.
- Students sign a medical/ information form at the first class.
- If you are new to exercise or have a pre-existing condition, please seek information from your GP before participating.