the foundation box. start here.

When I began dreaming of The Meditation Box, I knew that the first box would be the ‘starting point’ for many people’s meditation journey, so I wanted to offer something ‘foundational’. The Foundation Box was designed to hold an offering that would support the development of a clear, stable and solid foundation for a personal meditation practice.

Foundation (def.) an underlying base or support

In many traditional meditation schools, following and observing your breath is considered a ‘foundation’ practice; our breath offers us a simple but clear starting point, is always with us, and is constantly changing .. so we learn to observe, to notice distractions and thoughts, and to choose to return, again and again. This foundational practice is a great starting point, helping us develop stability and spaciousness of mind, and some insight into key elements of most meditation practices.

The Foundation Box has been carefully curated to give you a solid starting point, and a solid foundation for your meditation journey.

The Foundation box is also always available - as a single box or part of a subscription, and will be shipped the next business day following purchase .. so you should receive your first box in a matter of days. Available Australia only.

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What is inside The Foundation Box?

Feature Book: ‘Soul-Centred: Transform Your Life In 8 Weeks With Meditation’ by Sarah McLean. This is the book that I imagined being part of The Foundation Box from the beginning .. because it is an invaluable and accessible guide to starting a personal meditation practice. Sarah is a well loved meditation teacher and Hay House author, who I first met (online) way back in 2009, and later in-person here in Melbourne (Australia) when she co-hosted a meditation class for my community. I have read ‘Soul-Centred’ several times now, as a student and a meditator, and as a meditation teacher, or whenever I need a little clarity or direction.

This book really is a treasure trove of insights, wisdom, engaging stories and clarity AND provides a thorough 8 week program to guide you in learning a range of different meditation techniques and exercises to cultivate a consistent and enjoyable practice.

Meditating Door Sign: Hang your door sign where you wish to mark your sacred space. A visual reminder to yourself, and those around you of your sacred intention to meditate, and a gentle call to come back to yourself. I designed this door sign several years ago, because I was sharing a house and I needed some way to remind my housemates that I was meditating (so, shhhhh). Then, as a meditation teacher, I had them re-designed and manufactured to support my students. I have my Meditating sign hanging in my sacred space and it brings me joy every day to look at it! The latest edition is even more beautiful with blonde wood and elegant etching, lovingly made by a local artisan who took great care to bring my imagination to life.

Ceremonial Incense: The ritual of lighting incense can have a powerful and soothing effect on the mind, body and spirit, and watching the smoke dance toward the heavens is a deeply peaceful practice said to enhance communication with the divine. The use of incense in religious and spiritual setting has thrived since ancient times, burnt to purify the air and sanctify a space for meditation and reflection. Inside The Foundation Box are two unique handmade ceremonial incense planks, sourced from the wild forests of Western Australia. The artisans who create these beauties use only fresh ingredients and plant materials, so there are no glues, binders, essential oils, toxins or additives in these incense planks described as, ‘hand-made with ceremony for ceremony’.

Three Oms Spray: I use this little bottle of joy most days to shift into a quieter and more ‘aware’ state; especially when moving from my desk each afternoon, to meditation. Three Oms spray can help us to be more mindful in our everyday lives by taking a moment to stop, spray and breathe deeply. The spray is a blend of essential oils that includes Juniper berry, Angelica, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Pink grapefruit. I can only describe the scent as unique, delicious and sacred.

Four-week Meditative Exercises course: when you are ready to begin your meditation journey, there is a four-week audio/email course to get you started. Once you sign into the program, you will begin receiving a weekly email with guided practices and instructions. Meditative Exercises are an ideal place to start because they are short, practical and powerful exercises that not only release stress quickly, when you need to, but also introduce you to some of the key elements of a regular meditation practice. I use these exercises every day, throughout the day, but also as a starting point for a longer more formal meditation practice.

Plus Three SURPRISE products: we keep 2-3 products a complete secret until they arrive at your doorstep, because in the quality of curiosity is highly valued in meditation. Being curious, and excited, heightens our sense of awareness and attention, so we have a unique opportunity to observe what unfolds in the moment, including our thoughts, emotions and behaviours.

The Guide: a mini-guide (eight pages) is included in each box to share how each mindfully chosen product and experience can inspire and support your meditation practice in that season, along with details of our wonderful artisan and Australian small business suppliers.

Online Learning Hub: we continue to build our online space where you can access guided meditations and downloadable resources for each seasonal theme.

Are you a yoga teacher? I have taught yoga teachers the art and science of meditation for many years, and am regularly asked for additional resources. If you are a yoga teacher, please let me know and I will include a 12-class Tip Sheet to support you in bringing meditation to your community. Just a little nourishment for your lesson plans.

All of our boxes include items chosen for their sensory elements, to guide you in connecting and engaging with your sense of touch, sight, hearing, smell and/or taste, as well as being sourced from small artisan Australian creatives and suppliers.

The monetary value of each box is $200+ .. but the experience is priceless.