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		<title>Testimonials</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[4 week Introduction to Meditation &#38; Mindfulness with Penny McGahey Excellent teacher, easy to understand &#38; relate to. Excellent facilities, very conducive to relaxation. Thank you The teacher is an inspirational delightful gift who has helped to put many little knowings into some tangible practice. Penny is lovely and I enjoyed her kind teaching. I<a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/testimonials/thankyou-penny/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>4 week Introduction to Meditation &amp; Mindfulness with Penny McGahey</strong></p>
<p>Excellent teacher, easy to understand &amp; relate to. Excellent facilities, very conducive to relaxation. Thank you</p>
<p>The teacher is an inspirational delightful gift who has helped to put many little knowings into some tangible practice.</p>
<p>Penny is lovely and I enjoyed her kind teaching. I will miss coming to this class and will be back to visit the drop in sessions.</p>
<p>Penny had a beautiful relaxing voice and made me feel so comfortable in the group.</p>
<p>All good. Such a nice space, good atmosphere and good equipment. Thank you</p>
<p>Really helpful, practical ideas!</p>
<p>I initially started off as quite sceptical of the idea of meditation. Now I really feel  that I understand how to do it and the benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Buddhist Meditation with Stephen Malloch</strong></p>
<p>It is a lovely space to meditate in a group and I come away from every one of Stephens classes feeling as if I have learned something very profound.</p>
<p>My whole perspective on life is improved after every class with Stephen. The meditations are really effective and his talks are fantastic. Thank you</p>
<p>Buddhist teaching and meditation are so completely relevant to todays lifestyle. They bring it all into a much happier perspective. I am so grateful for Stephens kind teaching.</p>
<p>Meditating in a group is a very special experience and the teaching of Buddhism make the class so interesting. My interest in meditation has been strenghthened so much by Stephens classes.</p>
<p><strong>Holistic Balance for Women &#8211; 1 day Workshop with Jo Keers &amp; Penny McGahey</strong></p>
<p>Highly recommended workshop. A good range of skills presented and experienced, the day flowed well &amp; was beautifully facilitated. The location was gorgeous and the meals delicious!</p>
<p>An excellent day for body and soul. Stimulation for all the senses!</p>
<p>Beautifully presented, informative &amp; practical. Thank you both for putting on this 1 day course to help me start my journey.</p>
<p>This was my first attempt at meditation and Penny presented it so simply, in a way anyone could understand &#8211; beautiful. Jo&#8217;s expertise at presenting excercises at a level that can suit anyone is fantastic. A gift of a day.</p>
<p>It was a heavenly day where all my distractions quietly disappeared &amp; I was able to just be with me. Thank you</p>
<p>This wonderful day is a very special day for body and mind. Thank you</p>
<p>An excellent day. Thank you to the both of you. It was a perfect balance of physical &amp; mental.</p>
<p>Both Jo and Penny were well prepared and professional while still being personal caring and fun. Thank you</p>
<p>It was such a beautiful, peaceful day. Im sure I will be able to incorporate so many aspects of it into my daily life. Thank you</p>
<p>Thank you Penny so much for your wonderful help and support.  Can&#8217;t wait to come back and develop my new found techniques.</p>
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		<title>Suggested Links, Books, CDs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suggested books and CDs include: Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn (in audio) Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn (in book or audio) The 5 &#8211; Minute Meditator by Eric Harrison www.perthmeditationcentre.com.au Meditation, An in depth guide by Ian Gawler and Phil Bedson www.gawler.org Meditation Pure &#38; Simple, Calming the mind (contains CD guided meditations) by Ian Gawler The Mindful Brain by Dr Daniel Seigel (in book or audio) Meditation for Beginners<a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/news/centre-is-closed-for-school-holidays/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Suggested books and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>CDs</strong><strong> </strong><strong>include:</strong><br />
Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn (in audio)<br />
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn (in book or audio)<br />
The 5 &#8211; Minute Meditator by Eric Harrison <a href="http://www.perthmeditationcentre.com.au">www.perthmeditationcentre.com.au</a><br />
Meditation, An in depth guide by Ian Gawler and Phil Bedson <a href="http://www.gawler.org">www.gawler.org</a><br />
Meditation Pure &amp; Simple, Calming the mind (contains CD guided meditations) by Ian Gawler<br />
The Mindful Brain by Dr Daniel Seigel (in book or audio)<br />
Meditation for Beginners (contains CD – guided meditations) by Jack Kornfield<br />
A Path with a Heart by Jack Kornfield<br />
The Roots of Buddhist Psychology (audio) by Jack Kornfield</p>
<p>Buddhist Meditation for Beginners (audio) by Jack Kornfield</p>
<p>The Complete Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah Napthali</p>
<p>Meditation for Dummies (contains CD – guided meditations) by Stephan Bodian<br />
Buddhism for Busy People (audio book) by David Michie<br />
Learning to Meditate CD by Petrea King from the Petrea King Collection <a href="http://www.questforlife.com.au">www.questforlife.com.au</a></p>
<p>Many of the audio books suggested can be found through <a href="http://www.soundstrue.com">www.soundstrue.com</a> and <a href="http://www.shambhala.com">www.shambhala.com</a></p>
<p>Anything by the following teachers is very interesting: Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Daniel Siegel, Tara Brach, The Dalai Lama,Thich Nhat Han, Rick Hanson, Sharon Salzberg, Stephen Levine,  Tenzin Palmo, Sogyal Rinpoche, Sarah Napthali</p>
<p>There are also lot of APS on Iphones and Ipads for meditation and mindfulness practice.</p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in the meditation equipment that we use at the centre  including meditation stools, cushions and mats please have a look at</strong><strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://www.yoga-king.com/">www.yoga-king.com</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Natural Balance Retreats</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 04:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sydney home of Natural Balance Retreats is Northern Beaches Meditation Centre. Natural Balance Retreats aims to gently facilitate a shift towards greater balance through simple life changing strategies. Natural Balance Retreats aims to equip participants with the skills to ‘tune-in’ to their personal, physical and emotional needs and the means to re-establish balance through<a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/news/natural-balance-retreats/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Sydney home of Natural Balance Retreats is Northern Beaches Meditation Centre. Natural Balance Retreats aims to gently facilitate a shift towards greater balance through simple life changing strategies. Natural Balance Retreats aims to equip participants with the skills to ‘tune-in’ to their personal, physical and emotional needs and the means to re-establish balance through gentle exercise, relaxation and meditation skills. Participants in workshops and retreats run by Natural Balance Retreats will be given the opportunity to begin to re-establish balance and reduce pain, improve health and move towards true wellness.</p>
<p>Check out our next<a title="Holistic Balance for Women" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/holistic-balance-for-women/"> Holistic Balance for Women Workshop </a>here or <a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Jo-natural-balance-Pamphlet_17_04_11.pdf">download our brochure here.</a></p>
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		<title>Great new classes &amp; workshops</title>
		<link>http://nbmeditation.com.au/news/201great-new-classes-an-workshops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 07:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2012 our classes will be as follows: Why not join our drop in Group Meditation class with Stephen Malloch on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm class suggested cost is $18. Morning drop in Meditation Group with Penny McGahey Tuesdays 11.15 &#8211; 12.15am cost $18.  The 4 Week Introduction to Meditation &#38; Mindfulness Practice course with Penny McGahey on Tuesdays<a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/news/201great-new-classes-an-workshops/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 2012 our classes will be as follows:</p>
<p>Why not join our drop in <a title="Drop-in Guided Group Meditation" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/drop-in-group-meditation-2/">Group Meditation </a>class with <a title="Stephen Malloch" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/teacher/stephen-malloch/">Stephen Malloch </a>on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm class suggested cost is $18.</p>
<p><a title="Morning Meditation Group" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/morning-meditation-group/">Morning drop in Meditation Group </a>with <a title="Penny McGahey" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/teacher/penny-mcgahey/">Penny McGahey </a>Tuesdays 11.15 &#8211; 12.15am cost $18.</p>
<p> The <a title="4 Week Basic Meditation and Mindfulness Practice Course" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/6-week-basic-meditation-and-mindfulness-practice-course/">4 Week Introduction to Meditation &amp; Mindfulness Practice </a>course with <a title="Penny McGahey" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/teacher/penny-mcgahey/">Penny McGahey </a>on Tuesdays 10 &#8211; 11am or  6.30 -7.30pm. The next course starting Tuesday 12th February 2013.</p>
<p><a title="Breath Mind and Body – Breathing, Mindfulness and Relaxation Strategies for Stress Reduction &amp; Resilience" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/breath-mind-and-body-breathing-mindfulness-and-relaxation-strategies-for-stress-reduction-resilience/">Breath Body and Mind a 6 week course </a>using Breathing Mindfulness &amp; Relaxation techniques for Stress Resilience with  <a title="Dr. Rosalba Courtney N.D. D.O. PhD" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/teacher/dr-rosalba-courtney-n-d-d-o-phd/">Dr Rosalba Courtney </a> has started. If you are interested in doing this course at a future date please contact Rosalba by emailing her <a href="mailto:breathandbody@optusnet.com.au">breathandbody@optusnet.com.au</a></p>
<p>We also have <a title="Sound Meditation with Crystal Bowls" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/quartz-crystal-singing-bowl-meditation/">Sound Meditation with Crystal Bowls </a>that <a title="Karen Quant" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/teacher/karen-quant/">Karen Quant </a>is running on Friday 16th November.</p>
<p><a title="NOW Connect – Create Loving Connections" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/classes/now-connect-creat-loving-connections/">Now Connect &#8211; Creating loving connections in your life</a>. A five week course with <a title="Linda Rysenbry" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/teacher/linda-rysenbry/">Linda Rysenbry </a>starting Monday 22nd of October.</p>
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		<title>Suggest a class</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We know how busy life can get and if you are unable to make it to one of our classes why not let us know a time that would best suit and we&#8217;ll see what we can organise. Either comment below or send me an email here]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We know how busy life can get and if you are unable to make it to one of our classes why not let us know a time that would best suit and we&#8217;ll see what we can organise.</p>
<p>Either comment below or send me an <a title="Contact Us" href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/contact-us/">email here</a></p>
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		<title>Purpose built Meditation Centre in Sydney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Northern Beaches Meditation Centre  is spacious, calm and comfortably equipped.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Northern Beaches Meditation Centre  is spacious, calm and comfortably equipped.</p>
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		<title>Learn how to meditate</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our meditation classes are designed to make meditation accessible to everyone. We teach a range of simple meditation techniques and styles that you can practice anywhere and easily integrate into your life. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn basic meditation skills or you are interested in a particular style of meditation, there is<a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/slideshow/slide-2/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our meditation classes are designed to make meditation accessible to everyone. We teach a range of simple meditation techniques and styles that you can practice anywhere and easily integrate into your life. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn basic meditation skills or you are interested in a particular style of meditation, there is something for your needs. The centre also offers individual tuition, wellbeing workshops, retreats and courses for the corporate sector, schools, nursing homes and other community groups.</p>
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		<title>Weekly classes to suit all levels and experience</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[drop in or take a course to suit your schedule.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>drop in or take a course to suit your schedule.</p>
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		<title>Specialist workshops &amp; retreats</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sydney home of Natural Balance Retreats is Northern Beaches Meditation Centre. Natural Balance Retreats aims to gently facilitate a shift towards greater balance through simple life changing strategies. Natural Balance Retreats aims to equip participants with the skills to ‘tune-in’ to their personal, physical and emotional needs and the means to re-establish balance through<a href="http://nbmeditation.com.au/slideshow/slide-5/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Sydney home of Natural Balance Retreats is Northern Beaches Meditation Centre. Natural Balance Retreats aims to gently facilitate a shift towards greater balance through simple life changing strategies. Natural Balance Retreats aims to equip participants with the skills to ‘tune-in’ to their personal, physical and emotional needs and the means to re-establish balance through gentle exercise, relaxation and meditation skills. Participants in workshops and retreats run by Natural Balance Retreats will be given the opportunity to begin to re-establish balance and reduce pain, improve health and move towards true wellness.</p>
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		<title>Experienced teachers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Incredible experience and wisdom at your fingertips]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Incredible experience and wisdom at your fingertips</p>
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