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MA Q&A – Ramona Lane

MA Q&A – Ramona Lane

Meet Meditation Australia member Ramona Lane, and learn a little abut her journey with the Labyrinth! I have "officially" been teaching meditation for about 3 years now. Even while I was still learning, I started guiding meditations for friends on a regular basis,...

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MA Q&A – Jen Hill

MA Q&A – Jen Hill

Meet Meditation Australia member Jen Hill who has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for more than seven years. I teach many different meditation and mindfulness techniques, all with the intention of helping people remember, savour and live from the presence of...

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MA Q&A – Peter Calvert

MA Q&A – Peter Calvert

We are delighted to catch up with dedicated teacher, and MA member, from across the Tasman, meet Peter Calvert from Wisdomschool.nz I initially began teaching in 1988 and combined meditation with energywork. Then in 1998 began facilitating spiritual training groups by...

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MA Q&A – Barbara Hannon

MA Q&A – Barbara Hannon

Get to know long time practitioner, teacher, and Meditation Australia member, Dr Barbara Hannon. I began with an eastern technique in 1990 and have investigated various philosophies, wisdom traditions, and meditation styles over the years since. I was fortunate to...

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Tending to Soul – Asher Packman

Tending to Soul – Asher Packman

In his essay “The Undiscovered Self", published in 1957, Carl Jung suggested the work of reconnecting to soul was the “the urgent necessity of our time.” In our increasingly polarised world, this statement feels more profound than ever. “The salvation of the world...

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MA Q&A – Sarah Munn

MA Q&A – Sarah Munn

Meet Meditation Australia member Sarah Munn, an occupational therapist and animal/equine assisted treatment therapist. I integrate meditation, mindfulness, yoga and reiki in my OT practice with children and families. I teach other therapists, educators, support...

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Some things to consider when creating a meditative space …

Some things to consider when creating a meditative space …

Some things to consider when creating a meditative space ... Part 1: Dedicated vs fluid space If you were asked to imagine a “meditative space”, your mind might naturally conjure up the image of a room/part of a room in which there is a physical barrier or space...

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MA Q&A – Trish Talob

MA Q&A – Trish Talob

Meet Meditation Australia member Trish Talob, bringing her 'equitable mindfulness' approach not only to her teaching but also to her work as a centred designer. In my 9 to 5 job as a human-centred designer, I help organisations create accessible and inclusive digital...

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John Butler interview with Asher Packman

John Butler interview with Asher Packman

With his new album Running River released today, we had some time to speak with John this week about his process and inspiratons. Enjoy this great exchange with John and Asher. “I’m always taken by how music by itself can make you feel and go to places that you can’t...

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Meditation and Violence against women – Lisa Forde

Meditation and Violence against women – Lisa Forde

Trigger warning: this article refers to domestic abuse and violence. It can feel jarring to see the words meditation and violence in the same sentence; yet in my life they have mingled closely. It was through my 6-year personal experience of what Rosey Batty...

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New meditation album from John Butler

New meditation album from John Butler

John Butler Aims To Heal With Ambient Album Running River The international roots star is healing himself and others through a new album of meditations, chants and instrumental beauty, out on May 24. John Butler has been a household name in Australia for two decades;...

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MA Q&A – Sarah Collin

MA Q&A – Sarah Collin

Sarah Collin has been teaching Dru Yoga and Meditation for the past seventeen years. Dru Meditation uses a variety of tools steeped in ancient wisdom but made relevant to our modern lifestyle. In a Dru Meditation class you will be invited to move your body and release...

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MA Q&A – Ashok Nayak

MA Q&A – Ashok Nayak

Meet Meditation Australia member Ashok Nayak Ashok, has built a successful career across consulting and technology over nearly 30-years. Amid the challenges of a demanding corporate life, he embraced daily meditation from 1994. His journey involves extensive travel,...

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BREATHING WITH THE EMOTION

BREATHING WITH THE EMOTION

When a strong feeling comes up, it will often be accompanied by a strong habitual pattern. These are the emotions where you automatically start to go into your justification or defense, or your story or search for pleasure, or whatever it is you do. This is where we...

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