SlowSpace Workshops
SlowSpace Workshops
SlowSpace is a series of workshops that centre the notion of slowing down in this fast-paced progress driven world, to come back to community-centred care that allows for intentional and gentle relationship with ourselves and the collective.
Our facilitators help guide these workshops utilising a host of different modalities to build on embodiment, connection and community.
Learn the effortless and accessible practice of Vedic Meditation - A 20th-23rd
Vedic Meditation is a simple meditation technique that is easy to learn and practice. The technique is practiced twice daily for 20 minutes, morning and evening (with flexibility for life and parenthood), while sitting comfortably with your eyes closed. It can be practiced anywhere and absolutely anyone can learn this meditation.
In this technique there is no concentration or control of the mind required. You are given a personal mantra, a suitable sound which allows the mind to naturally and spontaneously turn inward, facilitating the experience of more peaceful and calm states.
As you practice this meditation technique, your body sinks into a deep state of rest, where the mind settles but is also awake and alert. A state of rest that is twice as deep as sleep (Harvard Medical School). In this state, called Restful Alertness, fatigue and stress are spontaneously eliminated from the body.
Some of the many benefits of this practice include better quality sleep, less reactivity, more tolerance, patience and flexibility, a sense of calm and centeredness, more presence, more energy, less stress and anxiety, more resilience and adaptability to stress, clarity of mind, greater compassion, greater ability to let go, replenishes our depleted reserves, less overwhelmed, more connected, improved communication and enhanced relationships, decreased fear and increased confidence.
Through daily practice you can transform the nervous system and enhance your potential to experience less stress and enjoy your natural state of energy, clarity, creativity and happiness.
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APRIL 20th-23rd
Saturday 20th individual time TBC
Sunday 21st -10:00am-12pm
Monday 22nd- 6pm-8pm
Tuesday 23rd-6pm-8pm
Vedic meditation is taught in person over 4 consecutive days, 90 minutes per day. We begin the course with individual ceremonies, one-on-one with your teacher, honouring the ancient traditions of Vedic meditation. The following days we sit together learning a self-sufficient meditation technique that you can practice for the rest of your life. Each theoretical session is followed by a 20 minute group meditation to help us embody the teachings of Vedic meditation.
In these sessions, you will develop a deeper understanding of the mind from both the perspective of modern science and ancient wisdom, gaining the practical tools required to minimise the effects of stress.
The course follows a sequential and step-by-step process over four days of layering in experience and knowledge. We know that for new learning and change to be effective, it takes place in stages through repetition and consolidation of the experience.
Day 1: Learning to Meditate (1-hour individual appointment) In the first session, you will receive your individual mantra through ceremony. You will then be guided to begin the meditation techniques from an experienced, trained teacher.
Day 2: Verification & Validation (2-hour group session) This session covers all the practical aspects of using meditation in your daily routine; when, where and how to do it to get the best results.
Day 3: The Mind-Body Connection & Meditation (2-hour group session) Day three you will learn how physical, emotional and mental stress is created, and how stress impairs brain functioning, creativity and wellbeing. We discover how deep rest during meditation activating our immune system, enhances energy, clarity, positivity and resilience.
Day 4: Scientific Benefits & Establishing a New Routine (2-hour group session) The final day focuses on the immediate and long-term benefits of the technique from the understating of both modern science and ancient wisdom. You will understand how to eliminate the stress that accumulates in the body over a lifetime so you can experience clear, focused, creative thinking and start living to your full potential. You will discover how quickly the brain’s reactive stress response can be pacified naturally through regular daily use of Vedic meditation.
Consolidation and community
-You will be provided with 2 additional 1 hour group meditations online to verify your practice.
-The ability to re-sit the 4-day meditation program for free anytime in the future
-Become a part of our meditation community
-Access to regular online group meditations and knowledge sessions
-Access to other meditation events we host
-A personal meditation teacher for life for ongoing support
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Tegan Wallis (she/her) is a Vedic Meditation teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner (Adv Dip Ayurveda), Naturopath (BHsc Naturopathy), and Public Health Educator. Mother to Fionn.
Tegan’s work intertwines ancient sciences with modern medical research. With over 15 years of clinical experience and regular journeys to India, dedicating herself to extensive training with esteemed teachers of the Vedic tradition, she empowers individuals and communities to nurture their mental, emotional, and physical health. She passionately teaches meditation across Australia and lectures on holistic health and preventative medicine.
As a mother, Tegan acknowledges meditation as a potent and invaluable tool for navigating the demands of parenthood, enabling the development of greater presence, awareness, and nervous system regulation.
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Course investment
Course fee: $950
Couples rate: $1600 ($800pp)
Concession: $720 concession card holders, full-time student or NDIS supported
Subsidised: $500 unwaged, or for those who are currently experiencing financial hardship
First nations: $108 booking fee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please contact if booking fee is prohibitive
An introductory workshop designed for health professionals and birth workers seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of culturally safe, affirming perinatal care for the Queer and Trans community.
The workshop will run for 2 hrs ONLINE
This session will cover:
- The social and legal context of queer and trans family making
- The structural barriers to affirming care
- Who and how our families are made
- Affirming language and terminology
-Learning through story telling
-Question and discussion time
Discounts available for groups, organisations or workplaces.
All SlowSpace workshops at are offered at no cost for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, using the code SLOWCOMMUNITY at checkout.
Students can enter the code SLOWSTUDENT for 10% discount at check out.
If you have any questions please email contact@birthspace.com.au.
