Meditation Class Guidelines & Shared Values

Creating sustainable, calm, well-held spaces for community wellbeing

Purpose of Our Classes

Our meditation gatherings support emotional steadiness, clarity, presence, and spiritual grounding. Meditation has been a steady pillar in our lives for decades, and it continues to nourish mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness in powerful and practical ways.

Iva is recognised as an Organic Meditation Teacher with the Meditation Association of Australia. Our classes are heart-centred, intuitive, grounded, and trauma-aware. Each session includes a guided meditation and gentle reflection to support integration into daily life.

A Sustainable New Direction

Monad Centre is moving forward in a sustainable direction that honours the value of our work, the energy we hold, and the long-term wellbeing we are here to nurture.

In the past, unpaid bookings, walk-ins, last-minute changes, and no-shows created pressure at the start of classes, interrupted the calm settling of the space, and at times resulted in financial strain. While our flexible approach supported the changing world people were navigating we are now focusing on a sustainable future and playing our part of offering our services this way. These new Guidelines ensure clarity, shared responsibility, and respect for the time, energy, and preparation that make these gatherings possible.

These structures help us

  • begin calmly and on time
  • reduce unnecessary administration
  • protect the quality of the space
  • support financial integrity
  • build a committed wellbeing community

They sit alongside the wider ecosystem of care we are building, including Heartline News, our Life Library learning resources, meditation circles, holistic therapies,  retreats, and ongoing connection. Together, these support sustainable wellbeing moving people from coping strategies and short term relief to thriving and independence.

Ethics of Presence

We come together in care, respect, and community mindfulness.

Please

  • arrive with openness and kindness
  • honour confidentiality
  • listen without interruption or advice
  • follow facilitator guidance
  • keep phones silent and space calm

Not aligned with our values

  • disrespectful, discriminatory, or disruptive behaviour
  • filming or photographing without consent
  • attending under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Booking & Registration

Weekly classes are held in our Kinross home.
Full Moon Meditations take place with Yoga Corner, Duncraig.
Addresses are provided after booking.

Bookings are essential.
All bookings must be made and paid in advance.
Online bookings close 12 hours before class.
Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Website Booking System

When our booking platform goes live
• Bookings will be made via our website
– Single Class
–  5 Class Session Pack (valid 2 months from booking)

• All clients, including previous attendees, will register as new profiles and simply reset their details
• You will receive a confirmation email containing
– Meditation Class Guidelines & Shared Values
– Terms of Registration
– Centre Policies

This ensures shared clarity about expectations and the way we care for and serve our community.

Reminder & Responsiveness System

To support mindfulness and commitment, you will receive

  • A reminder 48 hours before class
  • A reminder 24 hours before class

You will be asked to confirm YES or NO.
If you are unable to attend within this window, we will contact you to arrange a one-off reschedule to another available session within four weeks.

In-Person Attendance

Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so the space can settle.
Shoes are removed upon entering the meditation room.
Wear comfortable clothing.

Please bring

  • Water and socks if needed

Provided

  • Comfortable chairs, mats, cushions, bolsters

If you have physical or accessibility needs, please contact us 24 hours prior.

Online Attendance

Check your time zone.
Join 5–10 minutes early and test audio.
Choose a quiet space if possible.
Water nearby is recommended.
Camera on where possible helps group connection.

Recordings may be provided and remain private.

Cancellations & Cut-Off Times

  • 12 hours = booking cut-off point
  • Cancellations within 12 hours or no-shows are non-refundable
  • Changes made earlier may be transferred to another session within four weeks

As places are limited, please let us know as early as possible if you cannot attend.

Safety & Care

Monad Centre holds a trauma-informed, heart-centred approach.
You are encouraged to move gently, rest when needed, and honour your own comfort.

Acknowledgement

By attending, you agree to honour these shared values of respect, responsibility, and community care. Together we create calm, compassionate, soul-centred spaces that support genuine healing, growth, and sustainable wellbeing.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

With heart gratitude

Iva and Neil
Founders

Monad Centre of Balance – Holistic Wellness and Meditation
Locations: Kinross and Duncraig (by appointment only)
Email: [email protected]       
Text: Intl: +61 411 199 032 | Australia: 0411 199 032
Website: www.monadcentre.com