Present Sense · Begin with the Breath
Learn the foundation of mindfulness — through your breath.
A practical course in conscious breathing. Three evidence-based techniques to build a steady, stable attention — the foundation of everything else mindfulness offers.
✓ No prior experience needed
✓ 5–10 minutes a day
✓ 6 simple activities
✓ 14-day money-back guarantee
✓ One-off payment
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✓ Instant access
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✓ 12 months access
Accredited by the RACGP to deliver mindfulness content to GPs
Present Sense meets the clinical standard required for continuing professional development in mindfulness — the same rigour applied to your practice.
Some days you carry more than you realise.
Modern life asks more of your attention than it gives back. The cost shows up in subtle, persistent ways — and most of us learn to live with it rather than do anything about it.
•The mind running at 100mph even when the day is over
•Carrying the weight of the day into your family life
•The feeling of being constantly distracted
•Sleep that doesn't quite restore you
Sound familiar? Your breath is the most direct tool you have. This course teaches you how to use it.
A steady attention. In minutes a day.
A clearer head
Fewer racing thoughts. More room to think. The kind of focus that comes back when you sit down to do something that matters.
Less reactive under pressure
A measurable shift in how you respond to stressful moments. Not less feeling — just a slightly bigger gap between trigger and reaction.
Better sleep
A nervous system that knows how to wind down. One of the earliest and most consistent benefits people notice — usually within weeks.
A steadier baseline
Less carried away by the small stuff. A genuine sense of being more grounded as you move through the day.
Genuine contentment
The more present you are, the more content you tend to be. Harvard's research on attention found that a wandering mind is an unhappy mind — this practice trains the muscle that brings you back.
Killingsworth & Gilbert, Harvard University · "A wandering mind is an unhappy mind", Science, 2010
"You don't need to meditate for hours. Even short, consistent practice produces real, measurable changes in the brain and body."
Dr Richard Davidson — Neuroscientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison · Director, Centre for Healthy Minds
Three techniques. Six activities. One steady skill.
The course is built around three evidence-based breathing techniques — taught progressively across six short activities. Each builds on the last. Each fits into a normal working day.
3
Breathing techniques
6
Activities
5–10
Minutes a day
12
Months access
Diaphragmatic breathing
The foundation. A natural, full breath that settles the nervous system.
The box breath
A structured rhythm used in high-pressure professions to steady focus.
The 4-7-8 breath
A long-exhale technique for winding down or moments of acute stress.
Activity 1
Diaphragmatic breathing
Learn the foundational breath — the one most adults have lost touch with. Short video, guided audio, key points.
Activity 2
The box breath
A structured technique used by high-performance professionals. Calm, focused, repeatable anywhere.
Activity 3
The 4-7-8 breath
The long exhale that does the work. Useful for winding down or settling the system in difficult moments.
Activity 4
Building stability
Returning to the foundational breath with greater depth. The point at which the practice becomes yours.
Activity 5
Embedding the techniques
Bringing the three techniques together. Finding what works for you and how to use each one in real life.
Activity 6
Grounding attention
Consolidation. A reflection on what you've built — and how to keep it as a quiet daily habit.
A clear path forward
Everything is laid out for you.
Activities are released across the course at a steady, considered pace — designed to give each technique the time it deserves to settle. You'll receive a simple notification each time a new activity is ready. No catching up, no second-guessing — just follow the flow we've built for you.
Built by Steve Vella — designed for people who don't have time for mindfulness apps with hundreds of tracks. Practical, evidence-based, and delivered in a way that fits modern working life.
Honestly, it's not for everyone.
A few words on who tends to get the most from this — and who'd be better served looking elsewhere.
This is for you if...
- You want a structured, evidence-based skill
- You can find 5–10 minutes most days
- You're skeptical but curious
- You've tried meditation apps and found them shallow
- You want to learn something properly, once
This isn't quite right if...
- You want a meditation app with hundreds of tracks
- You're looking for therapy or clinical support
- You already have an established daily practice
- You're after quick fixes
- You're not willing to practise at all
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
- Six progressive activities
- Three evidence-based techniques
- Guided audio for each activity
- Short videos and key points pages
- Posture and technique guide
- Active practice library
- 12 months access
- Mobile, tablet and desktop
Begin with the breath.
A real, structured skill — taught properly. Enrol now and start your first activity today.
$25
One-off payment · No subscription
- Six progressive activities
- Three evidence-based techniques
- 12 months access
- 14-day money-back guarantee
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Honest answers.
I've never meditated before. Will I be able to do this?
Yes. The course is built specifically for people with no prior experience. There's nothing to "get right" and no jargon to learn. If you can sit and listen to audio, you can do this. Most people are surprised by how natural it feels within the first week.
How much time does it actually take?
Five to ten minutes a day. That's it. Each guided audio session sits in that range. The active practice — bringing awareness into everyday moments — adds no extra time at all. If you can find ten minutes a day, you have everything you need.
What if I miss a day, or a week?
Nothing happens. The course is designed to fit around real life. Activities are released over a structured rhythm to help build the habit, but you can return to any session at any time. There's no falling behind, no penalties, no missed work to catch up on. Returning is the practice.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The course works on any device — phone, tablet, laptop, desktop. Most people use their phone for the audio practices and a laptop for the introductory videos and skill pages. Sessions stream from your browser, so you'll need internet access to listen. We recommend saving the course to your home screen for quick access — there's a guide inside.
How long do I have access for?
12 months from the date of enrolment. That's plenty of time to work through the course at your own pace and return as often as you like.
What if I'm not happy with it?
You have 14 days to try the course. If it's not for you, send us an email within that window and we'll refund your enrolment in full — no questions asked. We're confident in what's here, but if it's not the right fit, you're not stuck with it.
Is this evidence-based, or wellness fluff?
Evidence-based. The techniques taught here — diaphragmatic breathing, the box breath, the 4-7-8 breath — are supported by decades of research in neuroscience and clinical psychology. Present Sense is accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to deliver mindfulness content to GPs. The same clinical standard is applied here.
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