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THE MINDFUL TOURIST® · ONLINE EXPERIENCES

Online Meditation Sessions

An invitation to explore the human mind through attention, observation, contemplation and the experience of being present.

Nature-Based Intervention, Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Live online sessions 90 minutes Beginners welcome US$30 per session

01 · Understanding meditation

Meditation is not necessarily the absence of thought.

Many people begin meditation with the expectation that the mind should become quiet, peaceful or free from unwanted thoughts. When that does not happen, they may conclude that they are doing something wrong.

Yet meditation encompasses a broad family of practices with different methods, traditions and purposes. Some cultivate attention, others engage with imagery, reflection, compassion, contemplation or the investigation of consciousness.

During our online sessions, we approach meditation as an opportunity to investigate human experience. We explore how thoughts arise, how attention moves, how the body communicates and how emotions change.

The purpose is not to force the mind to become different, but to develop a more attentive relationship with what is happening.

You do not have to silence the mind to begin observing it.

There is no requirement to have previous meditation experience. Participants who are new to meditation and those with established practices are equally welcome.

02 · The TMT® approach

Curiosity rather than performance.

At The Mindful Tourist®, meditation is approached with scientific curiosity, reflective attention and respect for the complexity of human experience.

Our sessions do not assume that meditation always produces relaxation, joy or emotional balance. Different participants may notice different responses, and even one person's experience may vary from one day to another.

We are interested in observing these processes without automatically classifying every experience as good or bad.

What might we explore?

  • Attention and the movement of the mind between different objects.
  • Awareness of bodily sensations, posture and breathing.
  • The relationship between thoughts, emotions and perception.
  • Stillness, silence, movement and the experience of time.
  • Mindfulness in daily life and the relationship between meditation and ordinary activities.
  • Reflection, self-inquiry and different contemplative approaches.

Not every session includes all these elements. Each meeting has its own focus, with invitations adapted to the purpose and group.

Explore Meditation at TMT →

03 · Our time together

What happens during an online session?

01 · Welcome and orientation

We begin by settling into the online space, reviewing the session's focus, and acknowledging the importance of participant choice and comfort.

02 · Grounding and preparation

You are invited to notice your posture, physical sensations and surroundings. The facilitator offers options for positioning and participation.

03 · Guided meditation

Depending on the session, we may explore attention, bodily awareness, sensory perception, thoughts, emotions or contemplative inquiry.

04 · Personal observation

Periods of silence or gentle guidance allow space to observe experience without an expectation to achieve a particular state.

05 · Integration and closing

We conclude gradually, with an opportunity for reflection. Sharing is always optional, and personal silence is respected.

The structure is indicative. The facilitator may adapt the order, length and content of activities according to the session and participants' needs.

04 · Before, during and after

Preparing for your meditation

Before the session

  • Choose a quiet place where interruptions are unlikely.
  • Wear comfortable clothing that allows natural movement.
  • Prepare a meditation cushion, zafu or supportive chair. If sitting on the floor, a firm cushion may help elevate the hips.
  • Keep a yoga mat available if you prefer or need additional support.
  • Gently stretch beforehand if it feels comfortable and appropriate.
  • Avoid a heavy meal immediately before the session. You may wish to have water nearby.
  • Check your device, internet connection, sound and meeting link beforehand.
  • Allow a few minutes to arrive before the meeting begins.

During the session

  • Choose a posture that is comfortable and physically sustainable. You do not need to sit cross-legged.
  • You may keep your eyes open, change position, stand, or take a break when needed.
  • Avoid forcing your breathing or continuing any exercise that causes discomfort.
  • Keep your microphone muted during guided or silent periods, unless invited to speak.
  • Respect the privacy and concentration of other participants.
  • Do not record the meeting or take screenshots without permission.
  • Please join on time. Late admission may not be possible after a quiet practice has started.

After the session

Give yourself a little time before immediately returning to demanding tasks. You may wish to record observations in a journal, rest quietly or simply continue your day.

There is no requirement to evaluate your meditation as successful or unsuccessful.

Accessibility matters.

If you require a particular seating arrangement, communication adjustment or other reasonable accommodation, please contact us before registering so that we can discuss what is possible in the online setting.

05 · After registration

What happens after you register?

After completing your online registration, you will be directed to a dedicated participant information page with more detailed instructions for attending your meditation session.

That page will include:

  • Your selected session's date, time and time-zone information.
  • The online meeting link and joining instructions.
  • Recommendations for preparing your physical environment and meditation position.
  • Information about punctuality, online participation and privacy.
  • Additional advice about physical and emotional safety.
  • Contact information in case you require assistance.

You will also receive registration confirmation and participation details by email. Please check your inbox and spam folder if necessary.

For participants paying by bank transfer, joining details are sent by email following payment confirmation.

06 · Emotional and physical safety

Meditation does not feel the same for everyone.

Although meditation is frequently associated with relaxation, research and personal experience show that contemplative practice may also involve discomfort, anxiety, difficult memories, changes in perception or unexpected emotional responses.

For this reason, we approach meditation with care, flexibility and respect for personal agency.

Your choices during practice

  • You may pause, modify or decline any invitation.
  • You may open your eyes or return attention to the ordinary environment.
  • You may change posture or take a break.
  • You are never required to disclose personal experiences.
  • If you feel unwell or overwhelmed, you may discontinue the practice.

Participants with concerns about the suitability of meditation for their physical or psychological circumstances should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

The sessions are educational and contemplative in nature. They are not psychotherapy, psychiatric care, medical treatment or a replacement for professional support.

The Three Co's

Co-creation

The experience develops through facilitator invitations and participant choices.

Co-responsibility

The facilitator prepares responsibly. Participants communicate their needs and limits.

Co-being

We practise mutual respect, care and the recognition of different experiences.

07 · Your facilitator

Dr. Milena A. Guziak

MChem · PhDEng · MScPsy

Milena is the founder of The Mindful Tourist® and the Shinrin-Yoku Association. Her work brings together scientific inquiry, psychological perspectives, Japanese contemplative traditions, nature experiences and reflective practice.

Having spent many years living and working in Japan, she developed an interdisciplinary approach to mindfulness, wellbeing and the human relationship with the natural world.

Her sustained personal meditation practice and reflective writing inform an approach centred on observation, curiosity, responsibility and the understanding of the human mind.

Rather than presenting meditation as a method for forcing calm, her work encourages investigation into the many ways people experience themselves and the world around them.

Books by Milena Research & Publications

08 · Participation agreement

Terms & Conditions

Please read the following conditions carefully before registering for an online meditation session organised by The Mindful Tourist®.

These terms explain the nature of the service, participant responsibilities, safety practices, payment conditions, privacy expectations and the procedure for changes to bookings.

Agreement to the terms

By completing registration and indicating acceptance at checkout, participants agree to the applicable event terms, subject to their mandatory consumer rights.

01 · Nature and scope of the service

What are you registering for?

The Mindful Tourist® offers live online guided meditation sessions for contemplative exploration, personal reflection, attention and general wellbeing.

Each booking covers one session of the duration stated in the event description, unless a separate package has been expressly offered.

The content and contemplative method may vary from one session to another. There is no guarantee that a particular practice, technique or topic will be included.

Sessions do not award a professional qualification, certification or clinical credential. They are not psychotherapy or medical treatment.

02 · Registration and confirmation

Participants must provide accurate contact information and select the appropriate session date.

Following successful online registration, participants are directed to a dedicated information page containing the practical details for participation.

A confirmation email will also communicate the relevant joining information.

For payments made by bank transfer, participants should email the transfer receipt and selected session date. The organiser will provide confirmation and joining details following payment verification.

Please contact us if you discover an error in your booking information.

03 · Prices, currencies and payments

The standard fee for a single online meditation session is US$30 unless another amount is expressly stated at the time of booking.

For payment in Argentine pesos, participants should request the applicable ARS amount before transferring.

Any payment-processing charges, taxes or currency-conversion costs must be disclosed during the payment process where applicable.

Payment information provided during checkout should be accurate. Participants should retain a copy of their payment receipt or transaction reference.

04 · Cancellations, refunds and transfers

Participant cancellation

Our standard policy does not offer discretionary refunds for participant cancellations, except where a refund is required by applicable law.

We understand that circumstances can change unexpectedly. If you are unable to attend, please contact us as early as possible.

Transfer to another session

Participants may request a transfer to another available session date. Transfers are subject to availability and written confirmation by the organiser.

Transfer to another person

A participant may also request to transfer a booking to another person.

The new participant must provide their registration details and agree to the applicable terms before attending.

Any difference in price, if applicable, must be settled before a transfer is completed.

Statutory rights

These policies do not limit any mandatory cancellation, refund or withdrawal rights under applicable consumer law.

Where Argentine distance-selling consumer rules apply, eligible consumers may have a statutory right to withdraw within the applicable legal period, subject to lawful exceptions.

Please contact us if you wish to exercise a statutory withdrawal right or discuss a booking change.

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05 · Punctuality, late arrival and absence

Participants are encouraged to connect approximately 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start.

Arriving late can interrupt guided practice and the group. For this reason, the facilitator may restrict late admission when it would disturb an ongoing meditation.

If you anticipate a delay, please inform us whenever reasonably possible.

Failure to attend does not automatically create an entitlement to a replacement session or refund, except where required by law.

Requests arising from exceptional circumstances may be considered under the transfer policy.

06 · Internet connection and technical problems

Online participation requires a suitable device, stable internet connection, functional audio and access to the designated meeting platform.

Participants are responsible for checking their equipment and connection before the session.

If a participant experiences a temporary connection problem, they may attempt to rejoin using the original meeting link.

Individual connectivity problems do not automatically entitle a participant to a refund, subject to applicable law.

If technical difficulties affect the organiser or prevent the session from being delivered substantially as agreed, we will communicate an appropriate alternative, such as rescheduling, or provide any refund or other remedy required by applicable law.

07 · Organiser changes and unforeseen events

The organiser may need to change or postpone a session because of facilitator illness, technical failure, an unforeseen emergency or another substantial circumstance.

Participants will be informed as soon as reasonably practicable using their registered contact information.

Where a session is cancelled or materially changed by the organiser, participants will be offered an appropriate alternative or the refund and other remedies required by applicable law.

No substitute facilitator will be presented as the originally advertised facilitator without appropriate notice.

08 · Physical safety and bodily autonomy

Meditation may include sitting, remaining still, observing bodily sensations or other contemplative activities.

Participants should adopt a physically comfortable position and avoid forcing posture, breathing or movement.

You may change position, stand, open your eyes, take a break or discontinue an exercise at any time.

The facilitator will provide general safety information but cannot directly assess each participant's physical environment during an online session.

Participants should ensure that their surroundings are reasonably safe and suitable for practice.

If you have a condition that may affect participation, please seek appropriate professional medical guidance.

09 · Emotional safety and informed participation

Meditation can sometimes evoke difficult emotions, anxiety, uncomfortable sensations, memories or altered experiences of perception and awareness.

Participants are never required to disclose personal histories, share emotions or continue an invitation they find distressing.

The facilitator will aim to maintain a respectful, non-coercive environment and provide reasonable options for adapting participation.

However, an online group meditation session is not designed to provide emergency psychological support, individual diagnosis or clinical intervention.

If you experience significant distress, you may stop the practice and seek appropriate support. For an immediate emergency, contact local emergency services.

Participants with concerns about the suitability of meditation for their circumstances should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before registering.

10 · Respect, conduct and group boundaries

Participants agree to interact respectfully and avoid discriminatory, harassing, threatening or disruptive behaviour.

Personal sharing is voluntary. Please do not pressure others to speak, describe private experiences or explain their choices.

The facilitator may intervene to protect group boundaries and may ask a participant to stop disruptive behaviour or leave a session when necessary.

Any decision affecting access will be handled fairly and consistently with applicable legal obligations.

11 · Confidentiality, recording and privacy

Participants must not record the session, capture screenshots or distribute meeting content without prior permission.

The organiser will not record participants as part of a session without providing advance information and obtaining appropriate consent where required.

You may choose not to share private experiences during group reflection.

All participants are asked to respect the privacy of other group members. However, complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in an online group environment.

Participants should use a suitably private physical space and be mindful of who may overhear the session.

12 · Personal information and communications

Registration information may be used for booking administration, payment confirmation, event communications, participation arrangements and the handling of requests or concerns.

Only information reasonably necessary for those purposes should be requested. Sensitive information should not be shared unnecessarily by email.

Online meeting access may be provided through a third-party video platform, which may process technical connection information under its own terms.

Participants can contact The Mindful Tourist® to ask questions about how their personal information is handled.

Event registration does not by itself constitute consent to receive unrelated marketing communications.

13 · Educational materials and intellectual property

Meditation instructions, worksheets, written resources and original materials provided by The Mindful Tourist® remain subject to applicable intellectual-property rights.

Participants may use materials provided for personal practice unless the organiser expressly grants broader permission.

Materials must not be reproduced commercially, resold, redistributed or presented as another person's work without permission.

Participation in a session does not grant professional certification or permission to represent oneself as a TMT® meditation instructor.

14 · The Three Co's

Co-creation

The experience emerges through the relationship between facilitator, participants and the unfolding contemplative process.

Invitations are offered, not imposed. Each participant retains the freedom to choose how to engage.

Co-responsibility

The facilitator remains responsible for appropriate preparation, clear communication, ethical boundaries and reasonable risk management within the scope of the offered service.

Participants are encouraged to communicate their needs, respect personal limits and follow relevant guidance.

Co-being

Participants and facilitator share a responsibility to create an atmosphere of dignity, care and respect.

No one is required to perform calmness, happiness, spiritual insight or a particular meditation outcome.

15 · No guaranteed outcomes

Meditation experiences vary between people and from session to session.

The organiser does not guarantee relaxation, psychological improvement, stress reduction, emotional transformation or any specific health outcome.

Claims about potential benefits should be understood in the context of the available research and its limitations.

The sessions are not a substitute for individualised professional healthcare.

16 · Legal rights, questions and complaints

These Terms & Conditions are intended to provide clear, fair and transparent expectations for participation.

Nothing in these conditions removes or restricts consumer rights, remedies for failure to provide the contracted service, or protections that cannot lawfully be waived.

Participants may contact us to ask a question, report a concern, request a transfer or exercise an applicable statutory right.

Contact: info@themindfultourist.net

Any dispute will be handled subject to the consumer-protection and jurisdiction rules that apply to the transaction.

THE MINDFUL TOURIST®

An invitation to begin.

You do not have to become a different person to meditate. You can begin by noticing what is already here.

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