This is the universal charge for learning Vedic Meditation, reflecting the true value of the course. This option is for me (or us if supported by partner, parents, family etc.) if:

• I am able to meet all of my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport)

• I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of my basic needs

• I own my own home OR I rent a comfortable property OR I live at home and don’t have to pay rent

• I own or lease a car

• I am employed (or don’t need to work to meet my needs)

• I have access to healthcare options (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy) to support my wellbeing

• I have access to financial savings

• I have an expendable income (e.g. can buy coffee or eat out, buy new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc.)

• I can buy new items if needed

• I can afford an annual holiday or take time off

This is the concession, pensioner, full-time student and NDIS card option and/or for those whose current life circumstances means they need some support in learning to meditate, and don’t have family, partner, or friends who they can ask for financial support.

The subsidised option is for me if:

• I am able to meet all my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport) but have daily stress about it

• I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of my basic needs

• I rent a room or home at the lower end of the market

• I own or lease a car but may not always be able to afford petrol

• I am employed part-time OR studying with government financial support OR I have retired and have a pension to support my living expenses

• I have access to Medicare and can occasionally see other healthcare practitioners (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy) to support my wellbeing

• I have under $2000 personal savings

• I have some expendable income (e.g. to buy coffee or eat out) but it’s a stretch to buy new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc.

• I am able to buy some new items but mainly buy secondhand

• I can take a short holiday annually or every few years but it comes with some financial burden

The helping hand course investment is for those who are currently experiencing financial hardships, need a greater helping hand to learn to meditate, and don’t have family, partner, or friends they can ask for financial support. The helping hand option is the ‘base cost’ for the course.

The helping hand option is for me if:

• I am only just able to meet all my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport)

• I have debt and it impacts me in meeting my basic needs

• I own or lease a car but may not always be able to afford petrol, so I mostly use public transport

• I am employed but my income goes towards supporting others and I am unable to save OR I have limited employment due to my health/personal circumstances

• I only have access to Medicare to support my health and wellbeing (I can’t afford to see alternative healthcare practitioners or do mentoring or coaching)

• I have less than $1000 savings

• I have no or very limited expendable income (e.g. to buy coffee or eat out, new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc.)

• I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them

• I cannot afford a holiday or have the ability to take time off without financial burden

While financial payment is preferred, I’m also open to a meaningful exchange of goods or services - perhaps fresh organic produce, photography, healing sessions or another skill you’d love to share.

Please get in touch to see whether an exchange is currently available.