I completed the advanced mindfulness course with Neil and I absolutely loved it. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am now doing daily mindfulness and meditation practices which is calming my mind and impacting all aspects of my life. 1000 minutes so far according to the insight timer app. Neil is a fabulous teacher with lots of practical sessions each week. Thank you so much.
Michele Chaseling, ACT
Next Level Mindfulness Course
This course has helped me lower my blood pressure from 145/80 down to 123/70 consistently. I have a lot of personal stress which I now manage a lot better and I will continue to follow the principles taught by Neil. I hope to do some more courses to further embed mindfulness. Thanks Neil
Ron, ACT
Next Level Mindfulness Course
A completely life changing course that I can’t recommend enough! Neil so generously shares his knowledge and teachings to lead you on the path to living a more mindful, calmer and happier life. I was a ruminator and worrier, living my life in fear of the what ifs. No more! With Neil’s guidance I have learned ways to manage my emotions and live fully in the now.
Melissa
Next Level Mindfulness Course
I have recently completed the 4 week Mindfulness Introductory Course with Neil Shepherd and Mindfulness Works. I decided to do it because I use mindfulness in my work as a psychologist with parents, children and families but wanted to build my own practice.
When Neil asked what were 2 words that described my goals I said “peace and productivity” as I had also been feeling rushed and particularly unproductive recently.
I found each week really informative and enjoyed each of the mindful exercises. I used the sound cloud exercises daily and am still using the Calm app. I managed to practice daily for about 12 minutes or so.
After about 2 weeks I really noticed my mood being much improved – I felt moments of happiness that I hadn’t felt for ages. I also noticed that even the more difficult tasks that I needed to do were much easier then before. I procrastinated less and found complex tasks much more manageable.
I was so happy to have done the course. I was really pleased that it was done from a secular point of view and was really up to date in terms of neuroscience and brain research.
I now am so much more aware of the benefits of a daily mindfulness practice and can thus support my clients more effectively in this way.
I have noticed more recently that my whole household (including husband and 2 teenagers) are much calmer too – bonus!
Many thanks Neil. I was very impressed with your ability to acknowledge and allow everyone’s experiences without judgement – and encourage them to do so too.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Neil and this course to others.
Jo Vickers
Psychologist, Canberra ACT
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
My experience with both the mindfulness introduction course and then your advance course has been life changing to say the least.
Not only have a learnt so much about the scientific evidence that supports mindfulness I have gain so much inner insight and inspiration. Most of all I have become happier more accepting person.
Neil Shepherd is a wonderfully caring teacher that explains the course in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable and included.
I have become a noticeably calmer person, my sleep has improved dramatically and I have changed the way I interact with my thoughts on a daily basis. Just being able to have the knowledge and understanding of how powerful our mind is and how with practice we can learn to accept, realise and grow has been worth its weight in gold.
I would highly recommend these courses for anyone that is looking to find real change and a chance to tap into daily happiness.
Thank you Neil Shepherd it’s been wonderful working with you.
Oumaya Escribe
Next Level Mindfulness Course,
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
I highly recommend this course or any that Neil Shepherd is running. Neil is friendly, generous, communicates clearly, and is highly experienced.
The course itself was just what I needed – I learnt so much about handling stress, being connected to my inner self, and becoming mindful … I feel somewhat transformed and look forward to continuing on with the things I have learnt.
It’s money well spent … and I am planning to do a follow up course next year.
Andrew Wilson
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Neil has an amazing way of explaining complex thought processes and behaviours that explain why we do what we do. After attending both the 4 week introduction to mindfulness course and the most recent Inner Synergy’s – “Next Level – Next Steps” 5 week immersive mindfulness course, I have gained incredible insights into not only my own thoughts and behaviours but also those of others close to me.
I really enjoyed learning about how the brain processes information and emotions and it was truly enlightening to realise that mindfulness can change the way I feel mentally, physically and emotionally. Neil provided amazing food for thought and gives great strategies to gain control of your life and to live with clarity and purpose. I highly recommend working with Neil. At the conclusion of the course I feel empowered to make positive changes that will last a lifetime.
Catherine
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Neil’s calm and experienced approach is what I needed to develop a daily meditation practice and the life-enriching self awareness it brings.
Where I had previously struggled with self-destructive habits and behaviours, Neil’s course opened me to be curious, accepting and more cognizant of the feelings and emotions that led to these habits and behaviours.
Neil describes that through patience, kindness to self and others, and meditation, it is possible to rewire the brain to be more present, responsive and authentic as opposed to the reactive, habitual, auto-pilot mode we.often find ourselves in. I highly recommend this course if you want to be more present in your life and improve your relationships to self and others. The courses are so good I’ve done it twice!
Matthew Pepar
Next Level Mindfulness Course
I had tried mindfulness and meditation techniques on my own in the past and had seen some benefit, but doing the course with Neil in person was a thousand times more impactful and useful. I have a variety of significant challenges to face on a day to day basis and have found myself facing a sense of hopelessness and even panic in the past. I am a very strong person and have tried to ‘push through’ and ‘soldier on’, even while understanding that these are not useful – or even possible – long term strategies.
Doing the course with Neil has encouraged me to look at my limiting self-beliefs and challenge why I do some of the things I do. It has taught me some really useful coping techniques. It has also taught me that it is actually really simple to make immediate changes for the better. I have felt a real sense of hope and possibility as a result of these four sessions and will most definitely be continuing with the practice and with the study of mindfulness. I actively look forward to my mindfulness practice each day and I see the benefits. Neil is also a very friendly, approachable and professional person and I highly recommend this course.
Michelle Hyde
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
I and my son attended both the Introductory and Next steps mindfulness courses. We enjoyed every Neil’s class and always discussed what we learned right after. Neil is an amazingly calm, experienced and enthusiastic instructor. We love his guided meditations, his voice’s so calming and soothing. Since coming to his class, we have practiced mindfulness meditations on a daily basis which improves our sleep quality and makes us more present in the moment. Thanks Neil for your great work!
Huong
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Neil has a warmth about him that allows one to feel quickly at ease. He’s knowledgeable in all aspects of mindfulness and has been an informal mentor to me since I started as a facilitator with Mindfulness Works Australia. I’ve recently attended one of his courses on The Neuroscience of Mindfulness, wanting to increase my knowledge about the brain, mindfulness and ‘the science’ behind it all. Neil delivered an excellent presentation which was enjoyed by all present. I would highly recommend Neil and am confident of his ability to impart his knowledge and wisdom on whatever Inner Synergy workshops you choose to attend. Thanks Neil.
Michelle Ryan
Mindfulness & Neuroscience Webinar
I found the course well paced, concise and incredibly thought provoking. The course offered strategies that were extremely helpful in everyday life. The meditations offered were linked to the course content. Outstanding value for money. Highly recommended!
Steve
I was experiencing a difficult time in my life recently and I found Neil’s approach to a 5 week guided Mindfulness course to be highly beneficial. It has helped me to manage my stress and I’ve found the tools I learned in the course are now part of my daily health regime.
I would highly recommend Neil’s next level mindfulness course to anyone who wants to make a positive change in managing their mental health and wellbeing.
Thank you Neil for an amazing and practical course which will give me lifelong benefits.
Chris Harvison
Next Level Mindfulness Course
For my 83rd birthday my daughter bought me a 4 week course on mindfulness. I approached it not having a clue what it meant. I received a full-sized book which helped me to understand a little of what it was about.
For years I have been waking up at 3am and my mind has been inventing not-so-nice problems, almost nightmares. I dream up impossible situations day and night.
At the end of the first session, that night I woke up with the start of disturbing thoughts, but had learned that I could think of happier things, and went promptly back to sleep, waking up at my usual time around 6am.
I had done a relaxation course years ago, but what Neil explained was the reason these dreams happened. And I found a way to get rid of them when they occur.
If you attend this course, and have a problem, Neil will answer, and the class and you will benefit.
That, as it turns out, was probably the best birthday present I have had in years. Thanks Neil.
David
I thoroughly enjoyed attending Neil’s Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation. It was delivered in a professional and caring way and I have already benefited by applying the principles. I 100% recommend this course to anyone wanting to expand their learning and application of this proven technique in day to day life.
Nenad Vidovic
Introduction to Mindfulness
A friend and I completed the course with Neil and enjoyed it very much. I learned skills to help me slow down and examine my thoughts, feelings and perceptions, and to notice thinking patterns and change these more easily. This was the beginning of long term practices that have made me happier, calmer, gentler, more joyous and grateful. I continue to strive to live in the moment. Such teaching is a wonderful gift. Thank you, Neil.
Helen K
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
I do feel like I have gained so much knowledge on mindfulness and meditation over the 4 weeks of the 5 week course I have attended. I really look forward to continue using the techniques and tools you’ve taught me.
Thanks again Neil, you’re a fantastic teacher and I feel very grateful to have been able to attend!
Holly
Next Level Mindfulness Course
I have attended both the introduction and next steps mindfulness course. It is through Neil’s wonderful teachings and guidance, that I not only deepened my understanding of mindfulness but have integrated daily practices into my life.
As a result, I am far more focussed, present and grateful throughout the day and furthermore I have strengthened my ability to self-regulate and reduce situational reactivity and minimise my level of stress. Thanks again Neil. Looking forward to working with you again soon.
Rob
Next Level Mindfulness Course
I can highly recommend Neil Shepherd from Inner Synergy for his Mindfulness Meditation classes.
The effect of practising mindfulness, becoming aware of one’s thoughts and choosing to change them, has definitely kicked in. I am having more and more days where, despite no change to my external circumstances, I find myself calmer and more upbeat.
I had almost two weeks of a major health issue that had me see the emergency department and a doctor several times. My new mindfulness is helping me deal with the shortcomings of an overloaded health system and the resulting frustration. It’s OK not to be OK!
Another positive effect is a shift in my judgement, that seems to come more and more naturally. A friend was telling me about a challenging situation she was dealing with. In the past I might have said that the other person involved was a nutter, loser or the like and now I find myself thinking and saying how their wiring is just different and may not see situations in a similar way.
Feels much better. And I have not even mentioned the meditation!
Brigitte
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Grief does many terrible things to you. The loss of your spouse is not just sad, it’s also quite terrifying, because you’ve lost half of you.
My experience was a whole gamut of reactions: overwhelming heartbreak, role stress and strain from now having to raise our two young children (who were also grieving) alone, feelings of extreme isolation, the loss of confidence, and fear and anxiety about our livelihood and finances.
I also fell into very poor sleeping habits – I was exhausted when I hopped into bed, but then my brain would kick in – such a busy brain, going over everything of that day or the week or even month before, and it all became so magnified. I’d have a racing, pounding heart in the middle of so many nights.
The first night of the course, I felt calmer after the guided meditation, and came home feeling ‘lighter’. I did the body scan as I lay in bed, and then, I actually slept through for the first time in months, and felt truly refreshed in the morning. The next night I fell asleep before I completed the body scan, and again, I slept through.
I was doing the exercises during the day, and each evening, I’d feel calmer. And I fell asleep each night before I completed my body scan.
The classes each week helped me develop strategies to overcome my blocks to mindfulness, and hearing how the other participants overcame their issues was helpful. And it’s good to be a part of a group that works together for each other.
I no longer have a busy brain keeping me awake, I’m more relaxed and focused during the day, life doesn’t feel so overwhelming, and I just feel like I’m in a much better place now. The course has given me the space to address other aspects of my health and fitness I’d ignored since my husband had died. My kids can see how much better I am, and so they now feel more confident too.
The mindfulness course has been life-changing for me.
Vivienne
What an amazing introductory course into mindfulness! I went from being burned out at work to a calmer and happier person in only four weeks. I highly recommend this course to all.
Katerina
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
Sincere thanks for a most amazing course, I’m so thankful I joined this. It’s made a big improvement in my daily life, noticing many new things, insights etc. I am beginning to journal which is making a big difference in contextualising feelings / emotions. Huge thanks for your kind and most interesting style of teaching.
Nenad Vidovic
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Thank you for the 5-week course in Chifley, which I found very informative. At the start I was hoping to set up a mindfulness habit and I have now achieved that. After every session I felt calm and a sense of wellbeing. I understand this is only the start of my journey, but with everything I learned the past weeks, I feel confident I can get more and more benefits from my mindfulness practices in the future.
Femke, ACT
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Neil’s passion for mindfulness is contagious. My husband and I decided to make Neil’s evening sessions our ‘weekly date nights’: something new we could do and enjoy together. Like many other people with family overseas, we have lived in 2 time zones since COVID-19 hit. Our stress levels have been up for a while and waking up feeling refreshed has become something of the past. Until last week. Week 4 of practising our breathing and following Neil’s advice was a turning point. We are both overjoyed that we have started to sleep through again!
Ute
Next Level Mindfulness Course
Well worth doing people if you’re thinking about it … I just completed the course this week and found it extremely helpful on so many levels.
Ros Collins
The mindfulness course has given me a practical way to recognise my approach to life, accept my approach and start to assess what works and what does not when I think about who I want to be.
This community college course with Inner Synergy is value for money, with mentally engaging content and truly relaxing homework. Resources are generous and support face to face meetings. It’s gently changed my outlook in a mere five weeks.
Margaret
Next Level Mindfulness Course
I recently completed the Inner Synergy 5-week Next Level Mindfulness evening course and found it extremely interesting and useful. Neil is an excellent facilitator, explaining things clearly, answering questions and giving good examples to help students understand the concepts. He included practical mindfulness exercises/meditations each week that I really enjoyed, with plenty of options to suit different preferences. His voice is extremely calming and I found I could easily follow the exercises and relax, despite usually struggling to switch off. He also provided lots of useful resources that we can continue to use to help us to keep our practice going and integrate it into our daily lives.
I look forward to doing more courses with Neil in the future and highly recommend him to others.
Helen Hazelwood
Next Level Mindfulness Course
