At My Appletree, we offer weekly meditation classes on Sydney’s North Shore that blend timeless meditative practices with evidence-based psychological insights. These classes are designed to support your mental health, emotional balance, and personal growth in a practical, inclusive way.
Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions provide a space to release stress, explore the mind, and return to your centre.
Why Choose Meditation Classes?
Unlike many meditation groups, our classes combine the wisdom of long-standing meditative traditions with modern psychology. This unique approach helps you not only to relax, but also to better understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours shape your life.
Benefits include:
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Emotional balance – reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue
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Greater clarity – improve focus, awareness, and insight into your patterns
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Personal growth – explore themes such as resilience, perfectionism, and life purpose in a safe, supportive environment
What to Expect In A Meditation Class?
Each class runs for 1.5 hours and combines guided meditation with a focused theme designed to support wellbeing and self-discovery.
You can expect to:
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Learn accessible, evidence-based meditation techniques
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Explore weekly topics that connect meditation with everyday challenges
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Be guided step-by-step, whether you are a beginner or experienced meditator
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Leave with practical tools you can use beyond the class
Sessions are inclusive, supportive, and designed for anyone interested in mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.
Your Guide
With over 40 years of meditation experience, Beth Turnbull leads each session with warmth and expertise. The classes are developed in collaboration with Melanie Khashadorian, Head Psychologist at My Appletree, ensuring they are grounded in both ancient wisdom and modern psychological practice.
Upcoming Classes
Thursday 5 March – 6.30pm – 1.5 hours
A journey inward
Why do we hesitate to simply be with ourselves?
In today’s world, we’re encouraged to look outside ourselves for happiness and to blame what’s “out there” for what feels wrong. This session explores how meditation can begin a journey inward.
Thursday 12 March – 6.30pm – 1.5 hours
Integrity with ourselves
Do you look after others and leave yourself last?
When we break our promises to ourselves, our self-esteem slowly erodes. We lose trust in ourselves and may begin to feel helpless. This session explores how integrity with yourself builds real self-esteem.
Thursday 19 March – 6.30pm – 1.5 hours
The subconscious and change
Is the conscious mind really in control?
Have you tried to change a habit but found that effort alone doesn’t work? This session explores how subconscious patterns shape behaviour – and how awareness can create real change.
Thursday 26 March – 6.30pm – 1.5 hours
Alpha brainwaves
Do we need to look outside ourselves for wisdom?
Meditation accesses brain states often reached only in sleep. This session explores alpha brainwaves and how they can open a gateway to inner insight and understanding.
Benefits of Meditation Classes
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Reduce Stress and Enhance Emotional Balance
Learn practical techniques to calm the mind, release tension, and manage the stresses of daily life, fostering a greater sense of peace and emotional stability.
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Improve Focus and Mental Clarity
Through guided meditation and reflective practices, gain tools to sharpen concentration, increase awareness, and make clearer decisions.
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Support Personal Growth and Self-Awareness
Explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns with guidance, helping you understand yourself better, develop resilience, and live with intention and purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do the classes cost?
Classes are $25 each.
Do I need any prior experience with meditation?
Nope! We will have None at all! This course is designed for everyone - beginners and those experienced with meditation are welcome!
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes such as active wear are highly recommended.
Do I have to do all of the classes?
You certainly don't. You are able to book single classes, or can commit to four classes for a discounted price.
Will there be more classes?
Absolutely. These classes will be ongoing and you will have the ability to book up to 4 weeks in advance. Focuses and topics are set early on so you can choose which class is best for you!
What kind of meditation will we be doing?
This course draws from a range of mindfulness and evidence-based practices. The sessions are designed to be inclusive, practical and accessible, with a focus on relaxation, insight and mental clarity.
Are these meditation classes focused on mental health?
They are. While it's not therapy, the classes are designed with mental wellbeing in mind, combining insights from modern psychology with meditative practices to support emotional balance and self-awareness.
