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Reset your Nervous System
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This workshop will run live-online via Zoom. You’ll receive an email with your Zoom link. Please check your spam and promotions folders.
Tue 25th Aug, 7pm-8:30pm
Tue 25th Aug, 7pm-8:30pm
This session will run on Tuesday August 25, 2026, beginning at 7pm and concluding at 8:30pm (AEST).
Led by Mary McIntrye & Ingrid Jolley
Led by Mary McIntrye & Ingrid Jolley
To get to know more about Mary McIntrye & Ingrid Jolley, and our other teachers visit this page.
In our always-on world, our nervous systems rarely find true rest. This experiential workshop draws on current understandings of the body, brain and behaviour to help you restore balance and resilience. Suitable for anyone seeking greater ease.
We'll explore polyvagal theory to understand your nervous systems stress responses and learn practical techniques from somatic therapies to release stored tension. Through these embodied awareness practices, you'l discover how to drop from head-centered living into the intelligence of your whole body. In the practices we'll shift from effortful striving to a more natural, easeful presence.
Do I need previous meditation experience? No. This is a great and easy introduction to mindfulness meditation principles

Payment Plans & Supported Rates
Payment Plans:
If you would like a payment plan, you can pay in instalments using PayPal's "Pay in 4" — split your payment into 4 interest-free fortnightly payments, with no sign-up or late fees. Simply select PayPal at checkout and choose Pay in 4. Eligibility criteria apply. Learn more.
Choose what you pay:
We offer tiered pricing to ensure cost isn't a barrier to accessing this program. Please select the amount that fits your financial situation.
Standard Rate:
The Standard Rate is our foundation rate. This is the true cost of delivering courses and retreats with experienced teachers.
Supported Rate:
If the standard price creates financial hardship, choose our Supported Rate, this partially subsidised rate is made possible by generous Donors.
We trust you to choose the rate that's right for where you are right now, no questions asked.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. If you need further assistance, contact us today.
More information
What's included?
- 1 live-online session
- Recording of the sessions for reflecting on afterwards
Our pricing structure
We offer tiered pricing to ensure cost isn't a barrier to accessing this program. Select the amount that fits your financial situation:
Standard Rate: $80
Our foundation rate. The true cost of delivering Pain to Peace with experienced teachers.
Scholarship Rate: $50
If the standard price creates financial hardship, this partially subsidised rate is made possible by generous Donors.
Payment options
- Credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
Payment Plans Available
If you would like a payment plan, please select PayPal at the checkout. PayPal has the option Pay in 4, which will split your purchase into 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks.
Refunds & cancellation policy
OpenGround's programs are built around genuine commitment - yours to the program and the practice, and ours to you. When you register, your place is held and costs are committed: teacher preparation, materials, catering, and in the case of retreats, venue fees that are locked in well in advance. Our cancellation terms reflect that reality, while leaving room for the unexpected turns that life sometimes takes.
Our refund policy for workshops & 1-day events:
- If you cancel more than 7 days before the event, you'll receive a full refund less $30.
- If you cancel within 7 days, there is no automatic refund.
Where possible, you're welcome to transfer your place to a friend or colleague at no charge - just let us know.
Medical emergencies or significant life crises considered individually.
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