The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation
Less stress. Better sleep. More self-acceptance.
Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat Zinn (Professor of Medicine Emeritus Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine). The benefits of mindfulness are…
✔ Reduced stress and anxiety
✔ Improved sleep
✔ Increasedd self-acceptance and reduce judgement
✔ Greater feelings of joy and freedom
✔ Better mental health
✔ Understanding of how to work with difficult thoughts and emotions
✔ Increased self-awareness and enhance relationships
“Mindfulness has been shown to benefit our brains to such an extent that we can feel calmer, more aware, have an increased ability to focus and concentrate, remember things better and feel happier.” — Grant Rix – NZ Mental Health Foundation Press Release July 2012

“Using mindfulness to help me better manage unrelenting anxiety, obsessive worrying & sadness. I have found that using the apps is helpful when having a stressful day, & I intend to keep practicing daily. Thank you.” — Cecily Wilson


Enjoy less stress, better sleep and greater self-acceptance with mindfulness. Find a beginners mindfulness and meditation course near you now.

“I feel calmer. I am able to use techniques when my triggers go off. Using the meditation at night has allowed me to get a better night’s sleep.” — Sue Mathew


✔ Full length 4 week course so you can practice and report back
✔ Includes 4 week subscription to the full version of the CALM premium mindfulness and meditation app
✔ 100% live, engaging and interactive learning environment. Max 20 people per course
✔ No risk money-back guarantee; if you attend all the classes and don’t feel you have received any benefit get your money back
✔ Facilitated by New Zealand-based mindfulness experts
✔ Exclusive 46-page guidebook including weekly assignments, in-depth articles and a reading list.
✔ Over 15 guided downloadable guided meditations for you to keep.
✔ No religion. No dogma. No funny positions. Practical and non-religious course.
✔ Designed for absolute beginners

Mindfulness Works is the largest mindfulness training organisation in New Zealand. Over 13,000 people have completed the Mindfulness Works Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4-week course.
Mindfulness Works is committed to:
- Providing accessible and affordable mindfulness courses.
- Offering a diverse range of experienced and skilled mindfulness trainers.
- Providing courses in a practical format with exceptional supporting resources.
- Improving the mental health of all of us and fostering self-love in all.
- Supporting our facilitators with options for further professional development.

“Thank goodness I came across Mindfulness Works. I have learnt so much in a year and have the happiest, authentic and content that I have ever been. By learning acceptance without judgement has been an eye opener for me.” — Rebecca Young
