Awakening Joy

Online Course 2026

The Awakening Joy course is based on the book “Awakening Joy – 10 steps to happiness”. The ten different steps incline the mind towards wholesome qualities, such as gratitude and mindfulness. The course provides an opportunity to consider the steps and relate each to your personal life. Ways to cultivate joy and meaningful engagement are explored in this course.

James Baraz creator and teacher of Awakening Joy has been a meditation teacher since 1978. Co-founder and Teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Centre, California. James’ vision and motivation for offering this course is the following “I believe our task these days is to develop consciousness, love and caring in ourselves and help remind others of all the good inside and around them. I believe this motivates and empowers people to make this a better world.”

The course will be offered online in 2026 by Lois Cowan and Emma Brinded.

Course details
The Awakening Joy online course, 2026.
Dates: 30th June to 1st September / 10 Sessions
When: Weekly Tuesdays 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
Where: Online
Enquire / Registration: loismcowan@gmail.com
Cost: $150. If cost is a barrier to attending, please email Lois to discuss.

Participant feedback:
“I have noticed how much more joy is available to me, and how I am more connected with my own body and heart, as well as with other people and nature… notably in facing personal and societal challenges and crises.”

The trainers provided their own understanding, experience, and examples, that made key messages from each chapter of the book so much more relatable and lasting in practice than simply reading the book. They were very inclusive and very safe in providing a supportive group container.