# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to Meditation - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 12:15 pm (+10:30) - **Event Description**: Pause, breathe and discover simple ways to bring more calm and focus into your everyday life.About this EventJoin us at Bower Cottages Community Centre for a gentle and accessible 45-minute Introduction to Meditation session, facilitated by Art of Living.This session is suitable for all ages and abilities, with activities designed to be comfortable and easy to follow while seated on chairs.🌿 What will the session include?We will begin with some gentle chair yoga and warm-up movements to help participants relax and prepare for the session.This will be followed by a brief and practical discussion about how the mind works, our thought patterns, and how our thoughts can influence our emotions and overall wellbeing.You will then be guided through a simple meditation practice that you can continue using in your everyday life.💚 What are the benefits?Meditation can provide simple techniques to help calm and focus the mind. Participants may experience:Greater relaxation and a sense of calmReduced stress and mental tensionGreater awareness of thoughts and emotionsImproved concentration and focusA greater sense of wellbeingPractical techniques that can be incorporated into a daily routineThe aim is to provide simple, practical techniques that you can take away and use in your everyday life.👕 What to bring:Nothing specific is required. Just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to relax.This event is part of Wellness Day at Bower Cottages and aligns with Ageing Well Week and Mental Health Month, celebrating the importance of staying active, connected and looking after our physical and mental wellbeing.🌸 Take a little time for yourself, slow down, and discover simple ways to bring more calm into your day.Ages: All ages and abilities welcome.Cost: FREEBookings are essential / Register today.Accessibility Pre-Visit Information https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c2e77680-ba38-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1200-h56-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Please note:Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.Maintaining social distancing is the responsibility of the individual. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c2f8b490-ba38-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1200-h56-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg The City of Charles Sturt would like to acknowledge the land we occupy today is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c30c1580-ba38-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1200-h302-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/semaphore-park/introduction-to-meditation/100002000343145195 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 45 minutes - Location: Bower Cottages Community Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Semaphore Park - **state**: SA - **country**: Australia - **location**: Bower Cottages Community Centre - **lat**: -34.85210659999999 - **long**: 138.4942497 - **full address**: Bower Cottages Community Centre, 200 Bower Road, Semaphore Park, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to Meditation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ba4acbc40b8db70576ebff1786b4f17a5d8bb4dff066e668d15be2380d6116ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790488875 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Meditation being held? - **A:** Introduction to Meditation takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 12:15 pm at Bower Cottages Community Centre, 200 Bower Road, Semaphore Park, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Meditation? - **A:** Introduction to Meditation is organized by City of Charles Sturt. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Introduction to Meditation", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ba4acbc40b8db70576ebff1786b4f17a5d8bb4dff066e668d15be2380d6116ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790488875", "startDate": "2026-10-09T11:30:00+10:30", "endDate": "2026-10-09T12:15:00+10:30", "url": "https://allevents.in/semaphore-park/introduction-to-meditation/100002000343145195", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Bower Cottages Community Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "200 Bower Road", "postalCode": "5019", "addressLocality": "Semaphore Park", "addressRegion": "SA", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-34.85210659999999", "longitude": "138.4942497" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Pause, breathe and discover simple ways to bring more calm and focus into your everyday life.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-27", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-09T12:15:00+10:30", "validFrom": "2026-09-27", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/semaphore-park/introduction-to-meditation/100002000343145195" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-27", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/semaphore-park/introduction-to-meditation/100002000343145195", "price": 0, "name": "Meditation" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City of Charles Sturt", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/city-of-charles-sturt/22520634", "description": "The City of Charles Sturt offers a range of programs, events and activities to celebrate, inspire, collaborate and engage with our community across our libraries, community centres and local businesses." } ] } ] ```