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The Meditation
Academy
A 5-week beginners meditation course, to help you find the technique that resonates with YOU and create a lifelong habit (even if you've tried meditation before and "failed").
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You know meditation would help with your stress, anxiety and overall mental health
But every time you try to sit still, your mind races with thoughts about work, your to-do list, or that conversation from last week.
You've downloaded the apps. Tried the guided meditations on YouTube. Maybe even attended a class or two.
But nothing sticks.
You end up feeling like you're "doing it wrong" or that meditation "just isn't for you."
Maybe you've told yourself:
"I don't have time for this."
"My mind is too busy to meditate."
"I can't sit still for more than 2 minutes."
"Meditation is for yogis on mountaintops, not people like me."
Here's the truth:
You're not "bad at meditation."
Meditation isn't reserved for the spiritual elite or people who have it all figured out.
You just haven't found the right style of meditation for YOU yet.
Because here's what nobody tells you: there are so many different meditation styles, and most people quit before they ever discover the one that actually resonates with them.
Does This Sound Familiar?
That's exactly what The Meditation Academy is here to change.
who’d like to include the art of meditation into their sessions, and create deeper transformation, and impact in the lives of their clients & community?
A teacher, coach or wellness practitioner
who experiences stress & anxiety regularly, finds it hard to ‘be present’, and struggles to find time in their busy schedule to just breathe? (let alone even think about meditating!)
A constant worrier or
a very busy human
who'd like to move through their day feeling clear, focused, calm, and decision making feels like a breeze?
an ambitious & driven
changemaker
Are you?
You've downloaded the apps, tried the YouTube videos, maybe even attended classes...but nothing stuck because you didn't have the right guidance, accountability, or meditation style for YOUR unique brain. You're ready to finally make meditation a sustainable part of your life-and discover the style that actually works for you.
Someone Who's Tried Meditation Before (and "Failed")
Who's curious about meditation but has no idea where to start.
The thought of sitting still for 20 minutes feels impossible right now, and you need someone to guide you step-by-step.
You're open to discovering a practice that could transform your entire relationship with stress, anxiety, and inner peace.
A Complete Beginner
THIS IS ME - I'M READY TO JOIN
This Meditation Course Will Literally Change Your Life
a snapshot of what you get
A 5 week immersion, that’ll show you everything you need to know about meditation,
to get you from A-Z in the fastest time possible.
Together, we’ll manage that inner voice that says ‘I don’t have the time’, or 'I just can't do this' allowing you to arrive at your zen-den, in record timing.
Building Your Meditation Habit
We start slow. Really slow. And that's intentional.
Every meditation in this module is just 3-5 minutes-short and sweet, designed to get you into the habit of meditating every single day without overwhelm. Because here's the truth: consistency matters more than duration.
A 3-minute meditation you actually DO is infinitely more powerful than a 20-minute meditation you keep putting off.
By the end of Module 1, meditation will start to feel like a natural part of your day-not another "should" on your to-do list.
LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS
Module One
What's included
Mastering the Power of Your Breath
Your breath is the most powerful tool you have for regulating your nervous system and most people have no idea how to use it. In this module, you'll learn ancient and modern breathwork techniques that can shift your state in minutes.
Feeling anxious? There's a breath for that. Need more energy? There's a breath for that. Can't sleep? There's a breath for that too.
What you'll experience:
- Powerful breathing techniques to calm your nervous system
- Energising breathwork for when you need a boost (without caffeine!)
- Balancing practices to harmonize mind, body, and spirit
- Tools you can use ANYWHERE-in traffic, before a meeting, in the middle of the night
By the end of Module 2, you'll have a complete breathwork toolkit that supports you in any situation.
BREATHWORK
Module Two
What's included
Cultivating Present Moment Awareness
Mindfulness is the art of being fully present, not lost in thoughts about the past or worries about the future...but HERE. NOW.
This module teaches you how to bring mindfulness into every moment of your day, not just when you're sitting on a meditation cushion.
By the end of Module 3, you'll notice yourself naturally pausing, breathing, and coming back to the present moment, even in the midst of chaos.
MINDFULNESS
Module Three
What's included
Exploring Global Meditation Traditions
This is where it gets exciting.
In Module 4, we travel the world together-exploring meditation techniques from different cultures and traditions.
You'll discover practices that have been used for thousands of years to cultivate peace, healing, and transformation.
By the end of Module 4, you'll have explored meditation practices from multiple traditions and you'll know which ones feel good for you.
AROUND THE WORLD
Module Four
What's included
Connecting to Your Higher Self & Receiving Guidance
This final module takes you deeper than ever before.
Beyond the breath. Beyond the mind. Into the realm of your soul.
Here, you'll learn how to connect with your higher self, tap into your intuition, and receive guidance from within.
This is where meditation becomes more than a stress-relief tool-it becomes a spiritual practice that connects you to something greater than yourself.
By the end of Module 5, you'll have a direct line to your own inner wisdom-a connection you can access anytime you need guidance, clarity, or peace.
SOUL CONNECTION
Module Five
What's included
What you also get:
- Lifetime access to all 35 meditations - revisit your favourites anytime, create your own playlists, and continue deepening your practice for years to come
- Private community space - connect with like-minded souls on the same journey, share your wins, ask questions, and receive support
- Weekly live Q&A calls - get your questions answered in real-time every Wednesday at 1pm AWST / Bali time (recordings available if you can't attend live)
- Downloadable audio files - take your meditations with you anywhere (perfect for travel, commutes, or offline practice)
- Meditation journal prompts - deepen your practice with guided reflection questions for each week
- Mini video explanations before each meditation - so you understand WHY you're doing what you're doing (not just following instructions blindly)
LIFETIME ACCESS & ONGOING SUPPORT
Bonus
What's included
By the end of this
Course
Created your own wellness toolbox to support you and your loved ones in any situation
Experienced simple breathing exercises for when you feel like you ‘just can’t cope’, that will shift your physiology in under 3 minutes
Strengthened your powers of intuition; enabling you to see things as they really are, without the need for logical reasoning (hello, clarity!)
Confidence to share your knowledge of meditation, so you can support your community when they need it
Better relationships with your friends, your family and most importantly – with yourself
you'll have...
A sustainable meditation practice that feels easy, natural, and deeply supportive, not like another "should" on your to-do list
Emotional resilience and stress management skills so life's challenges don't knock you off balance like they used to
Inner peace as your baseline not something you have to chase or achieve, but something you naturally return to
I'M READY FOR THIS TRANSFORMATION
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Introductory Investment
5 weeks of daily meditation content
Downloadable PDFs, audios and videos
Access to the TMA Community Space
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Downloadable PDFs, audios and videos
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Watch this short live Q&A where Susie answers some of the most common questions about The Meditation Academy.
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Client love
"Prior to starting my meditation journey under the guidance of Susie, I'd been in something of a failure/anxiety spiral-a head full of scattered direction and drowning voices all united under negativity.
I had tried to meditate previously, but those attempts ended either in an inability to keep my thoughts present, or a lack of belief that it would actually help me.
Learning to meditate with Susie is the thing I'd tell myself to do 15 years ago if I stumbled across time travel. It hasn't solved all of my problems; I'm still exposing myself to just as much physical, mental, and emotional stress every day as I was previously, but they just don't linger and dictate to me like they used to. It has allowed me to replace focusing and feeding the anxieties of my life with a few moments of quiet, contented joy.
And if you're prepared to invest your time and trust, then I genuinely believe that it will allow those moments for you as well."
-Michael
"Susie came into my life in February 2022, when I was literally burnt out. I'd completely and utterly burnt myself out. I was lost. I was desperate. I was in the pit of despair and pain and desperation, and I was seeking anything and everything to get out of that pain.
Through listening to Susie's meditations, I get that inner peace and that deeper connection with myself. I am no longer lost or desperate. I'm much more grounded and connected within.
I am just so tremendously grateful for Susie coming into my world. Her teaching style is so grounded and connected and heartfelt. She really does deliver from the heart. I just love her energy and her soul."
-Giselle
Client love
"The first time I did Susie's Meditation Academy, I was coming from a state of being completely ungrounded. I was reeling from a burnout. I'd been in a senior corporate role (CFO).
Everybody always tells you 'you just need to meditate it'll help you calm your nervous system' but when you're already in trauma, it's very difficult to go into meditation where meditation is all about 'sitting still.' You can just picture the Yogi sitting on the top of the hill, with legs crossed. That just wasn't something I was capable of doing at the time.
But for the first time in my life, I have tools that support me to be able to calm my nervous system when I get worked up. And it's changed everything-from my outlook in life, to my relationship with my husband, my relationship with my daughter, my relationship with my friends.
Meditation is amazing and the way Susie teaches it is absolutely amazing."
-Katherine, CFO
Client love
The Meditation Academy is life changing. Susie is kind, compassionate and understanding. Her insight, knowledge and passion is at the heart of this course and I have learnt so much on this incredible journey. I now have an established daily meditation practice and have developed a connection with myself that helps me to manage stress and anxiety. Thank you Susie, this course surpassed my every expectation and I am so grateful to have been a part of it.
-Kathryn
Client love
This course completely de-mystifies “meditation”. Before the course I knew nothing about meditation at all… I thought it was just for weirdos or Buddhist monks but after completing the meditation academy course I understood meditation much better - it’s actually quite simple!
I thoroughly enjoyed the daily meditations. They started at 3-5 minutes (easily digestable) and over the weeks became a little longer, but never so long that I couldn’t find the time to fit them into my day. More than two and a half years later I still “dip in and out” of the Meditation Academy. I
have some favourites that either help me sleep, make me happy … or de-stress me. I absolutely loved this course and thoroughly recommend it! Do it! You’ve nothing to lose and a lot to gain.
-Claire
Client love
The Meditation Academy is simply wonderful. Susie's meditations are so calming and peaceful and she is a fantastic teacher. I still use the meditation academy over two years later and it helped me to develop a regular practice. The course absolutely changed my life for the better and is a wonderful way to get started with meditation. It is completely special and magical.
My advice to to anyone considering this course is a whole hearted yes! It is completely wonderful and will change your self care and wellbeing for the better.
- Anon
Client love
“I love the Meditation Academy and come back to it time and time again. You can go at your own pace, take what you need & leave the rest. There is something there for everyone. I love Susie’s wisdom and approach all of the practices leave me feeling more connected to myself & more grounded! If you’re feeling lost, unable to make clear decisions, up in your thoughts, busy, on a constant treadmill and are longing for some space to listen, find more peace, joy, freedom & connection then go for it - you will not regret it!”
- Gemma
Client love
"Meditation is like having a reset button & if I miss a few days I feel the difference. I'd tried but never found the right meditation practice for me. I could never sit still, or quiet down my chatty mind.
Susie showed me a whole lot of meditation options and I realised it's a practice-the more often I do it the easier it becomes and the better I feel."
- Joanne
Client love
"Susie breaks all the 'rules' I thought were essential to meditation. I've always been interested in meditation but found sitting still for more than 5 minutes unachievable. My mind wouldn't shut off and when I tried to meditate I often ended up more anxious than when I started.
I now have all the tools and possibilities to start a new journey on my own."
- Maria
Client love
"Meditation has been an absolute game changer for me. Meditation has been an absolute life-changer for me and if it weren't for Susie, I wouldn't be where I am at right now.
Meditation has enabled me to re-learn 'how to' breathe, calm my ADHD, tune in and connect with myself, find inner peace, calm and serenity and so much more.
Susie is an absolutely fantastic teacher, always there to answer questions, give advice, and knows exactly what to say to make you feel a little bit better on those bad days."
- Yolande
Client love
"I learnt so much about meditation in such a short period, different types of meditation and what I thought meditation was about, it made me realise how little I knew and how much I was missing out on.
Susie has such a beautiful and soft, nurturing nature about her which makes her a great teacher."
- Liza
Client love
Big love,
Susie x
Hi beautiful soul,
I want to share something vulnerable with you...
Back in 2013, I thought I had it all. The corporate career. The 10-year relationship. The designer wardrobe. The fast car. I remember telling my mum, "I'm so happy, I don't know if life could get better than this."
Two weeks later, my world collapsed.
My relationship ended. And I cascaded into crippling anxiety and deep depression. I stopped eating. I dropped to 45kg. I didn't want to get out of bed. I didn't want to be alive.
I wish I knew then what I know now.
I wish I had The Meditation Academy to teach me how to regulate my nervous system, how to sit with uncomfortable emotions and know how to come home to myself. It took 6 months of therapy, antidepressants, and deep inner work to start feeling like myself again.
And then I travelled to India & l learned to meditate. And it was meditation fully healed the intense anxiety I’d felt for 2 years. It taught me how to regulate my nervous system, how to trust myself again, how to find peace in the chaos.
Fast forward to today...I've now taught hundreds of people how to meditate, and I've witnessed firsthand the profound transformations that happen when you learn to come home to yourself.
I've seen stressed-out professionals find calm.
I've seen burnt-out parents rediscover joy.
I've seen anxious over-thinkers finally feel peace.
And that's why I created The Meditation Academy.
Because I know what it's like to feel lost, anxious, and disconnected,
And I know what it's like to find your way back.
My mission is simple: to make meditation accessible, easy, and enjoyable for everyone-so you can have the tools to not just survive, but truly thrive.
Because the change you want to see in the world begins with you.
I've got answers
GOT QUESTIONS?
Absolutely! The Meditation Academy was designed specifically for beginners. We start with 3-minute meditations in Week 1 and gradually build to 20 minutes by Week 5. You'll never feel overwhelmed or like you're "behind."
The beauty of this course is that you'll explore 35 different meditations, so even if one style doesn't resonate with you, there are 34 others to try. By the end, you'll know exactly what works for YOUR unique brain and body.
In Week 1, you'll meditate for just 3-5 minutes a day. By Week 5, you'll be meditating for 20 minutes a day. Each meditation also includes a short video explanation (2 minutes at most). So at most, you're looking at 25 minutes a day by the end of the course-less time than scrolling social media or watching one episode of a TV show.
Plus, all content is pre-recorded and available 24/7, so you can meditate whenever it works for your schedule-morning, lunch break, before bed, whenever feels right for you.
You have lifetime access to all course materials, so you can move through the content at your own pace. If life throws you a curveball and you need to pause, the course will be waiting for you when you're ready to come back.
There's no "falling behind" here-just your own unique journey unfolding at the perfect pace for you.
Some students complete the course in 5 weeks. Others take 8 weeks or longer. Both are perfect.
The Meditation Academy is a 5 week course, where you'll drop into a different mediation every day.
I have intentionally made the content bitesize and sustainable to support you to build a new daily habit quickly and easily.
Every Wednesday we will have a group live Q+A. These are 15 - 30 mins long (depending on how many questions) and will be saved inside the community space, so you can watch back at whatever time works for you.
The daily meditations are pre-recorded and available 24/7 in the course portal, so you can practice whenever works for your schedule. However, we also host live Q&A calls every Wednesday at 4pm AWST / Bali time where you can ask me anything, get personalized support, and connect with the community. These calls are recorded and saved inside the community space if you can't attend live (which is perfect if you're in a different time zone).
This is exactly why I created The Meditation Academy!
Most people quit meditation because they've only tried ONE style (usually silent sitting or breath awareness), and it didn't resonate with them. They think "meditation isn't for me" when really, they just haven't found the right style yet.
Inside TMA, you'll explore many different meditation styles-from mantra meditation to body scans, visualisation to walking meditation, mindfulness to chakra balancing. When you have options, you can finally discover what actually works for your unique mind and body. Plus, you'll have daily accountability, community support, and personalised guidance, things that make all the difference in sticking with a practice long-term.
The Meditation Academy is a structured 5 week course with a clear progression. You're not just randomly choosing meditations from a library. You're being guided step-by-step through a proven system that builds your practice gradually.
You'll also have access to:
- Live Q&A calls with me every week
- A supportive community of like-minded souls
- Personalised guidance and feedback
- A clear understanding of WHY you're doing what you're doing (not just following instructions blindly)
Think of apps as the "what" and TMA as the "why and how."
You can revisit any meditation whenever you need it-whether that's next month, next year, or five years from now.
Many of our students (like Claire and others in the testimonials) are still using the course 2+ years later because they have favourites they return to again and again.
- A toolkit of 28 different meditation styles to share with your students/clients
- The confidence to guide meditation with authenticity (not just reading from a script)
- A deep personal practice that allows you to hold space for others
- An understanding of how to adapt meditations for different needs and situations
You'll also receive a certificate of completion if you'd like to add this to your credentials.
Our first opening call is Weds 1st April at 1pm AWST, and then we host Welcome Calls every Wednesday at 1pm AWST / Bali time moving forwards. You don't have to wait for the Welcome Call to get started, as you'll have instant access to Week 1 as soon as you enrol. The beauty of this course is that it's self-paced, so you can start whenever feels right for you.
- Breathwork & Pranayama (for nervous system regulation)
- Body Scan Meditation (for grounding and presence)
- Mantra Meditation (including Japa meditation from my time in India)
- Visualisation & Guided Imagery (for manifestation and clarity)
- Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation (for compassion and heart-opening)
- Walking Meditation (for mindfulness in movement)
- Chakra Balancing (for energetic alignment)
- Mindfulness Meditation (for present-moment awareness)
- Transcendental-Style Meditation (for deep states of consciousness)
- And more!
By the end, you'll know exactly which styles work best for you-and you'll have a personalized meditation toolkit you can use for life.
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Better sleep
- Emotional regulation
- Mental clarity
- Improved focus and productivity
- Better relationships
Many of my students are corporate professionals, skeptics, or people who just want practical tools to feel calmer. And they all see results. You can take what resonates and leave what doesn't-there's no pressure to adopt any particular belief system.
- We start with just 3 minutes which is manageable even for the busiest, most restless minds
- We explore movement-based meditations like walking meditation and body awareness practices (you don't have to sit still!)
- We teach you how to work WITH your mind not against it
- You'll learn breathwork techniques specifically designed to calm the nervous system in under 3 minutes
One of our students specifically mentioned that meditation helped calm their ADHD and enabled them to "re-learn how to breathe." So yes-this course is absolutely for you!
We’ve had students join the program with strong religious beliefs who initially felt unsure about how it might align with their faith.
What we’ve found is that those who chose to stay open, take what resonates, and move at their own pace often had deeply meaningful and transformative experiences.
This work isn’t about asking you to change or replace your beliefs, it’s about expanding your awareness and deepening your connection, in a way that feels aligned for you. You’re always encouraged to honor your own faith and personal truth throughout the journey.
If you have specific questions or would like to speak with our team before joining, you’re very welcome to reach out at support@susiehemsted.com.
However, everyone's journey is unique. Some people feel a shift after their very first meditation. Others take a few weeks to really settle into the practice. The key is consistency-showing up daily (even if it's just for 3 minutes) and trusting the process.
By the end of Week 5, you'll have a sustainable meditation practice that feels natural and effortless.
You will have access to this course for life, so you choose how you want to digest it. If there is a week where you feel like you need to pause (life can throw us curveballs sometimes - I get it!), then thats ok, the course content will be right there waiting for you when you are ready :)
We're here to support you every step of the way. 💕
