Course Investment
“The best investment you can make is in yourself.”
- Warren Buffett
100% by Donation
Yes, you read that correctly. Every meditation course investment is now by donation.
What does this mean - this means that you can join any meditation course at the price that you feel it is worth. No payment required until 30 days after the course is completed.
Once off Investment
The one-time payment for the 3-day Learn to Meditate course not only equips you with the skills for daily meditation independence but also grants you a lifetime membership to the supportive 1 Giant Mind meditation community. You'll receive:
access to the 3 day course
a life long practice of meditation
continuous support from Vanessa
access to regular free group meditations
community events
ability to re-sit the 3 day course anytime i’m running it for FREE
Typical Donation Schedule
Tier 1 Payment (See “The Blue Bottle” Sliding payment scale below.)
COUPLES
- $ 299 pp
FAMILIES & GROUPS ( 3-5p )
- $ 250 pp
INDIVIDUAL
- $ 399 pp
(incl. GST)
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If you identify as a First Nation or Torres Strait Islander person, are a pensioner, full time student or aged between 16-22 please contact Vanessa directly to discuss special price considerations.
“The Blue Bottle”
PERSONAL FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
Where do you fall on the sliding scale?
TIER 1
The Full Bottle
FULL FEE PAYING 100%
I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs. I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I own my home/property or rent a higher-end property. I own or lease a car. l am employed or don't need to work to meet my needs. I have regular access to health care. I have access to savings. I have an expendable** income. I can always buy new items. I can afford to take an annual vacation or take time off.
TIER 2
The 1/2 Full Bottle
MEDIUM FEE PAYING 80%
I may stress about meeting my basic* needs but still regularly achieve them. I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I own or lease a car. I am employed. I have access to health care. I might have access to savings. I have some expendable income. l am able to buy some new items and thrift others. I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden.
TIER 3
The Almost Empty Bottle
LOWER FEE PAYING 60%
I frequently stress about meeting my basic* needs and don't always achieve them. I have debt and it sometimes prohibits attainment of basic needs. I rent a lower-end property or have unstable housing. I don't have a car or have limited access to a car but cannot always afford gas. I am under employed. I have no access to savings. I have no expendable income. I qualify for food stamps and healthcare. I rarely buy new items. I can't afford a vacation or time off without financial burden.
*BASIC NEEDS include food. housing. and transportation.
**EXPENDABLE INCOME might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a cafe, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
This is an honesty system to help provide meditation and mental health opportunities for those in vaarying financial situations.
Payment plans available upon request.
For private 1 on 1, groups & special occasions please
contact Vanessa directly for special rates.
hello@nessarose.com.au
Additionally, a portion of your course payment contributes to a nonprofit organization
– details below.
Giving Back
Giving generously to nurture yourself by learning with Vanessa is the beginning of a ripple effect of powerful change. When you sign up to learn to meditate with Vanessa you are also passing on support to local Australian not-for-profit organisations so they too can continue to give to those in need and to those who are working for the greater change for our futures.
When you sign up you can choose to give back to one of the following:
Common Ground
10% to Common Ground.
Common Ground shares Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultures, histories and lived experiences. Donating 10% of your course fee to support Common Ground in helping create an Australia that celebrates and embraces our First Nations People.
Great Barrier Reef Legacy
10% to the Great Barrier Reef Legacy.
Great Barrier Reef Legacy was created to address the urgent need to secure the long-term survival of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs world-wide. 10% to continue helping to bring together the best scientific minds, talented educators and inspired multimedia specialists to create positive and lasting outcomes for our environment.
OzHarvest
Provides 3 meals per day to a person in need for 2 weeks.
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivering it directly to more than 1300 charities supporting people in need across the country.