Lisa Pollard
Yoga &
Mindfulness
Artist
Lisa Pollard
B Ed, Cert IV Yoga Teacher Training, Cert IV Fine Arts
Registered MBSR Teacher - Mindfulness Training Institute - Australia & New Zealand
Senior Teacher /Level 3 Member, Yoga Australia, Provider Number 3352
Senior Meditation Teacher - Meditation Association of Australia
ATMA Practitioner www.meditationaustralia.org,au
Endorsed by the Gawler Foundation www.gawler.org
Associate of Openground, MBSR Teacher www.openground.com.au
Relax & Renew Trainer www.restorativeyogateachers.com
NIB Provider No - 10169375
Lisa now has a new free App - Lisa Pollard Yoga - Free guided mindfulness recordings
Insight Timer, SoundCloud, Aura, - Return to Center
Lisa Pollard is a trained Yoga & meditation Teacher with more than 32 years of self-practice and teaching experience, in educational, corporate, medical and organisational settings. She has been facilitating 8-week mindfulness-based interventions since 2007, including MBSR, MB-Stillness Meditation and MB-Restorative Yoga. Lisa has been teaching Yoga in the Hunter Region since 2004. Lisa feels Yoga is an embodied organic practice that which explores the interconnectedness of movement and stillness, in the spirit of self-care. Her openhearted approach to teaching creates a warm inviting space to discover the joys of these mind-body practices.
Lisa is particularly interested in effects of restorative yoga and its application in supporting wellness and reducing stress and anxiety. She teaches weekly yoga and meditation classes and has a private practice working therapeutically with adults and couples. This work includes 8-week interventions, individual self-practice, yoga mentoring and consulting. Lisa has trained in the applications of mindfulness meditation in clinical settings, including MiCBT and Advanced training in ACT. Lisa has co-facilitated various Yoga & Mindfulness Retreats in and around the Newcastle area and overseas.
Lisa has completed extensive training in Yoga, meditation & mindfulness and is extremely grateful for many wise teachers from various traditions that have nourished her life. She enjoys sharing these teachings with the community and is passionate about finding a balance between being & doing .
Lisa is also a visual artist, who has been exhibiting her paintings since 2000, she loves photography, travel and surfing. Lisa has two children and enjoys living in the community of Newcastle.
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Lisa Pollard - Biography
Education
1999-2001 Degree of Bachelor of Education
Griffith University
Brisbane
1987-1989 Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
Training
2003 Certificate IV in Yoga Teacher Training (9 month full-time course)
www.yogarts.com.au Louisa Sear (Director), Constantine Georgoussis, Glenn Ceresoli, Lance Schuler, Dr Arne Rubinstein, Rose Baudin, Libbie Nelson, Kathryn Riding, Colleen de Winton
(Nationally Accredited Course, Course Code 15299)
Ashtanga Yoga, Iyenga Yoga, Dynamic Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Anatomy & Physiology Yoga Therapy, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Yoga Philosophy & Self Inquiry
Yoga Arts, Byron Bay
2005 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
(Yoga Teachers Association of Australia - Recognized Teacher Training Course) Jean Campbell, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Newcastle Anatomy & Physiology, Ayurveda, Sequencing, Yoga Philosophy & Yoga Therapy
2007 Mindfulness- based Stillness Meditation Program
Week Residential Teacher Training – To Teach 8 Wk Program- Certificate of Endorsement
Dr Ian Gawler (Ongoing annual training)
The Gawler Foundation, Yarra Valley Living Centre
2009 Fine Arts Diploma - Certificate 4 Hunter St Tafe
2009 4-Day Advanced Training with Dr Russ Harris,
ACT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Newcastle
2009 Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
www.mindfulness.net.au Bruno Cayoun, PsyD
Four Day Workshop, Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Newcastle
2009 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Mind-Body Medicine 7-Day www.umassmed.edu Professional Training Retreat with Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn & Dr Saki Santorelli, Collaroy, Sydney
Current Senior Meditation Teacher - Meditation Australia
Therapeutic & Personal Development, Membership No 1039 www.meditationaustralia.org.au
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2010-2014 Associate Member, Complementary Therapists, Membership No 2304082034
Current - Openground Associate, www.openground.com.au
2011 Intensive Practicum Training in MBSR/CT, 7-day retreat, with Dr Maura Kenny and Timothea Goddard, Sydney
Current - Relax & Renew Trainer, 22 hours of study, Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., PT, www.restorativeyogateachers.com
Current - Senior Teacher /Level 3 Member, Yoga Australia, PROVIDER NUMBER - 3352
2015-Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia-MBI Supervision/MBI-TAC Training Weekend
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2019 - 20 hours of Pranayama Teacher Training with Dr Gaurav Malik - Ashtak Yoga School
Certificate No 201908SYD30
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Current - Registered MBSR Teacher - Mindfulness Training Institute, Australia & New Zealand
Current - Registered Yoga Mentor - Yoga Australia
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Ongoing Supervision Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction & Psychotherapy
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2022 - Peer Supervision - Kathryn Molloy - Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, Yoga Teacher, Trained in EMDR, MiCBT & Primary Care Counsellor, Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
2022 - Peer Supervision - Suzie Brown, Insight Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher
2022 - Peer Supervision Dr Jenny Broughton, MBSR Teacher
2022 - Trauma Focussed Peer Supervision, Tiffany Reichert, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Advisor, Western Sydney University
2021 Brain-spotting & Trauma Focussed Supervision, Paul Smith Pyschology
2020 MBSR Peer Supervision - Rob Wainright, Clinical Pyschologist & Dr Jennie Broughton, Newcastle
2019 Peer Supervision MBSR, Dr Jennie Broughton, Openground Associate Newcastle 2018 MBSR Peer Supervision MBSR Rob Wainright, Clinical Pyschologist, Newcastle
2018 - 2020 - Current & Ongoing Peer supervision via Skype, Kathryn Molloy, Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher Counsellor, Trained in EMDR, MiCBT & Primary Care Counsellor, Aukland, New Zealand
2018 Peer Supervision, Megan Leyton, Trauma & MBSR, Simply Mindful, Canberra
2018 MBSR Peer Supervision Ben Engal, Border Mindfulness, Wodonga, Openground Associate
2017 Peer Supervision with Ben Engal, Border Mindfulness, Openground Associate 2017 Peer Supervision, Suzie Brown, Melbourne Insight Meditation Teacher, Melbourne
2015 Peer Supervision, MBSR Term 1 & 4 - Ben Engal, Openground Associate, Albury, Wodonga
2014 Peer Supervison Term 2 & 3, Ben Engal, Albury, NSW
2014 MBSR Supervision & Psychotherapy, Gemma Summers, Term 3
2014 Peer Supervision, MBSR, Ben Engel, Albury, 8 sessions
2014 Supervision for MBSR Term 2, 8-week course, 7 sessions, Gemma Summers PhD, Counselling, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Supervision & Consulting. Lilyfield
2013 Peer Supervision MBSR, Mary Mcintyre, BA, Dip Counselling, Openground Associate, Yallingup, WA
2012 Peer Supervision, 4 sessions, Dr Jenny Broughton, Newcastle Term, MBSR 2012 Supervision, UMASS, CFM 4 sessions, Diana Kamila, Term 1, MBSR
2012 Peer Supervision, 4 sessions, Rob Wainright & Dr Jenny Broughton, Newcastle, Term 1, MBSR
2012 Supervision, 4 sessions, Diana Kamila, CFM, UMASS, Term 4, MBSR 2012 Supervision, 8 sessions, Timothea Goddard, Term 4, MBSR
2012 Experiential Mindfulness, Hakomi Therapy, 6 sessions, Susan Smith
2012 Supervision, Timothea Goddard, Director Openground, Term 1, MBSR
2011 Supervision, UMASS, 4 weeks, Diana Kamila, Term 1, of MBSR course
2011 Supervision, Openground, 8 weeks during Term 1 of MBSR course
2011 Peer Supervision, Mary McIntyre, MBSR Openground Associate Perth, Term 2, MBSR 2011 MBSR, 8-week course, online and weekly supervision with Timothea Goddard
2010 MBSR Peer Supervision, Bjorn Mella, MBSR Associate, Maitland
2010 Supervision, UMASS, CFM 8 weeks, Term 4, Diana Kamila MBSR course

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Teaching Experience
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2022 Moving Into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & Meditation classes, Newcastle
2022 Private Practice - 1:1 Private Consultations - 8 Wk MBSR Intervention, Newcastle
2021 Private Practice - 1:1 Consultations - MBSR 8 Wk Intervention, Newcastle
2021 Lives - Yoga & Mindfulness - Insight Timer
2021 Moving into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & meditation classes, 1/week, Wickham
2020 Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction - Public Course, co-facilitating with Dr Jennie Broughton, Newcastle
2020 40 Days to Less Stress - Online Course with audio responses - Insight Timer
2020 Moving into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & meditation classes, 1/week, Wickham
2020 Private Practice - 1:1 Consultations - MBSR 8 Wk Intervention, Newcastle
2019 Private Practice - 1:1 Consultations - MBSR 8 Wk Intervention, Newcastle
2019 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd, 1 day Insight Meditation Workshop, Newcastle
2019 Moving into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & meditation classes, 2/week, Wickham
2018 Retreat Rest & Renew, Facilitated 4 day Mindfulness & Yoga Retreat at Kincumber, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation & Nobel Silence
2018 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd, 1.5 day Insight Dialogue Workshop, Newcastle
2018 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd, 1 day Insight Meditation Workshop, Newcastle
2018 MBSR Facilitator Term 1 & 4; 8 week Mindfulness Course & Day of Mindfulness, Newcastle
2018 Private Consultations; MBSR ( 8 week course) & developing home practice, Yoga & Mindfulness, Newcastle
2108 Moving into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & Meditation classes, 2 classes/ week
2017 Retreat Rest & Renew, Facilitated 4 day Mindfulness & Yoga Retreat at Kincumber, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation & Nobel Silence
2017 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd, 1.5 day Insight Dialogue Workshop, Newcastle
2017 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd, 1 day Insight Meditation Workshop, Newcastle
2017 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd, 2 day Insight Meditation Retreat, befriending our mind, Newcastle
2017 Moving into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & Meditation classes, 4 classes/ week
2017 Private Consultations; MBSR ( 8 week course) & developing home practice, Yoga & Mindfulness, Newcastle
2017 MBSR Facilitator Term 1 & 4; 8 week mindfulness course & Day of Mindfulness, Newcastle
2016, Corporate Yoga, Hunter Valley
2016 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd-Insight Meditation Retreat, 2 day, Practices to develop kindness, compassion, joy & equanimity, Newcastle
2016 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd-Insight Dialogue Workshop, Newcastle, 2 Day
2016 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd-Insight Meditation Beginners Workshop, 1 Day
2016 Return to Center, Embracing Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation, Newcastle
2016 Return to Center, Summer Yoga Workshop, Yoga & Mindfulness, Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan
2016 Corporate Yoga, Sparke Helmore, Newcastle
2016 Private Consultations, Yoga & Mindfulness, Newcastle
2016 Moving Into Stillness, Mindfulness-based Yoga & meditation classes, 4 classes a week
2016 Retreat, Rest & Renew, Kincumber, Led 4 day Mindfulness Yoga Retreat, Kincumber, NSW
2016 Led Yoga Practices with Jill Sheperd- Insight Meditation Two-day workshop, Newcastle
2016 MBSR Facilitator, Term 1 & 4; 8 week course & Day of Mindfulness, Newcastle
2016 Retreat Rest & Renew, Taught 4 day Mindfulness Yoga retreat at Kincumber, Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation, Silence & Walking Meditation
2015 Distance Education - MBSR 8 week course via Skype
2015 Yoga & Mindfulness for Self-care, led practices for Yoga teachers - Bodhi Tree Yoga & Retreat Centre, Siem Reap
2015 Led Yoga , NGO school in Siem Reap, Cambodian Schools of Hope Program
2015 Led Yoga practices, 3 Day Insight meditation & Insight Dialogue Retreat, Jill Sheperd, Newcastle
2015 Retreat, Rest & Renew, 4 day retreat, The Heart of Yoga & Mindfulness; Kincumber
2015 Led Yoga practices, 2 Day Insight Meditation non-residential Retreat, Jill Sheperd, Newcastle
2015 Led Yoga practices, 6 day Insight Dialogue Residential Retreat, with Gregory Kramer, Mary Burns & Jill Sheperd, Intoxicants & Perfections: The Challenge & Potential of Being Human, Kincumber
2015 Private Consultations, Yoga & Mindfulness, Newcastle
2015 Mindfulness-based Restorative Yoga 8 week course, Term 1 & 2 Newcastle MBRY
2015 MBSR, Term 1 & 4, & 1:1 8 week course, Newcastle
2015 Moving Into Stillness, 4 yoga classes a week, Mindfulness based Yoga & Meditation, Newcastle
2014 Led mindfulness-meditation, Grand Rounds, Mater Hospital, 'What is happening to our Youth?
Sturm und Drang & Adolescent Crisis, Newcastle
2014 Return to Center, Embracing Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation, 2-day silence retreat, exploring the attitudes of mindfulness, non-judgment, patience, non-striving, curiosity & letting be, Newcastle
2014 Corporate Yoga, Sparke Helmore, Term 2, 9 yoga sessions
2014 Mindfulness based Yoga & Meditation, Teacher in-service, Wallsend Public School
2014 Nourish Retreat, 3-day residential weekend, taught restorative yoga & meditation, facilitated with Karen Fry, Nourish Nutrition, Noonaweena, Kulnara, NSW
2014 MBSR for Carers NSW, Term 2 & 3, 8-week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction course
2014 Openground Teachers Retreat, Mittagong, NSW Lead practices yoga & restorative yoga
2014 Yoga sessions, Awakening the Wholesome, Insight Dialogue Retreat, with Mary Burns and Sharon Beckman - Brindley, Newcastle
2014 Private MBSR & MBSR 8-week courses Term 1 & 4, Newcastle
2014 Private Yoga 1:1, Moving Into Stillness, 4 drop in classes/wk, Newcastle
2013 Coming to our Senses, An Exploration of Yoga, Mindfulness & Nature, 2 day retreat, tasting mindfulness through lying down meditation, sitting meditation, standing meditation, walking meditation & nurturing yoga
2013 Return to Center, Embracing Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation, 2-day silence retreat, exploring the attitudes of mindfulness, non-judgment, patience, non-striving, curiosity & letting be, Newcastle
2013 Private Yoga 1:1, Moving Into Stillness, 4 drop in classes/wk, Newcastle
2013 Private MBSR & MBSR 8-week courses Term 1 & 4, Newcastle
2011-2017 Private Yoga Consultations 1:1
2011-2107 Private MBSR session’s 1:1, 8-week course
2009-2017 Moving Into Stillness, Mindfulness-based yoga & meditation drop in classes, Newcastle
2010 Mindfulness-Based Yoga & Meditation, 8 week course staff Newcastle East Primary School
2010-2017 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 8-week courses, Newcastle
2007-2010 Presenter for Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Gawler 8 week course, Mindfulness-based Stillness Meditation & Mindful Yoga Mindful Life
2007-2016 Corporate Yoga, Sparke Helmore Law Firm & Australian Tax Office, Newcastle
2007 Meditation for Doctors, 8-week course, James Fletcher Hospital
2006 Yoga for Teachers, Hunter Valley Grammar & St. Therese’s Primary Catholic School
2004-2010 Golden Door Health Retreat, ‘Elysia’ Pokolbin, teaching yoga & meditation classes & privates
2004-2009 Ashtanga Yoga Newcastle, Yoga Teacher for led primary series, beginners & Mysore style
2004 Yoga for Sport, St Pias & Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary Schools
Yoga & Mindfulness Experience, Workshops, Training, Retreats & Supervision
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2023 Sunrise Yoga, Flow Class, Ishighaki, Okinowa, Japan 1 hr
2023 Hatha Yoga Class, Seragaki, Okinowa, Japan 1 hr
2022 Flo Fenton - The Art of Therapeutic Sequencing, 2 hr Workshop Online
2022 Yoga Dunia, Nusa Lembongan, Bali - Backbends Aerial Worksop, Pilu Nebreda, 2 hr Workshop & Yin Yoga Class 1.5hrs
2022 Yoga Bliss, Nusa Lembongan, Bali - Vinyasa Yoga Class, 1 hr
2022 Power of Now Yoga, Sanur, Bali - 1.5 hrs for each yoga class, Lisa Jane McKnight Iyengar Yoga, Ida Ayu Sumawati Keniter, Hatha Yoga & Mangku Sujapa, Balinese Yoga
2022 Senior Iyenga Yoga Teacher, Alan Goode, Yoga Workshop, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali & Yoga, Pranayama & Restorative Yoga, 8 hours, Newcastle
2022 Sunset Yoga - Hawaii - 5 Classes - Hatha Yoga - Teacher Olivia
2022 Yoga at Kaimana Beach, Hawaii 1 Led Practice - Hatha Yoga - Teacher Ikaika
2021 & 2022 Office Hours - Monthly - Judith Hanson Laster & Lizzie Lasater, Yoga, Pranayama, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Philosophy & Non Violent Communication
2022 - Online half day Retreat, Timothea Goddard - Ground & Vulnerability 9am-1pm
2022 - MBSR Online Day of Mindfulness - Di Shaw & Ingrid Molly 9am-4pm
2022 - Lives - Insight Timer - Yoga & Mindfulness - Monthly Sessions
2022 - 1.5 hr Restorative Yoga & Sound Immersion Workshop - Georgie Jones
2022 - 2 hour Online Workshop - Enhancing Immunity with Yogic Lifestyle & Practice - Flo Fenton
2021 2 Day Vedic Meditation Retreat - Geoff Rupp, Newcastle
2020 Wisdom of the Body Summit - Soundsdtrue Online Summit
2020 Office Hours - Monthly - Judith Hanson Laster & Lizzie Lasater, Yoga, Pranayama, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Philosophy & Non Violent Communication
2020 Peer Supervision, Rob Wainright, Clinical Psychologist, Newcastle
2020 Yoga Retreat, 4 Days - Hatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Massage Hangnaameedhoo Island, Maldives
2020 Self Yoga Retreat, Pranayama, Asana & Mindfulness - Fujairah, Arab Emirates
2019 Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training, 20 Hours - Gaurav Malik, Yoga Loft, Newcastle
2019 Peer Supervision, Dr Jennie Broughton, MBSR
2019 Yoga Classes, Karen Nichols, Newcastle
2019 Iyengar Yoga Classes - Harriet Ferguson & Amanda Hood, Newcastle
2019 Half Day Yoga Retreat, Viparita, Power of Inversions, Shifting Perspective, Listening to theHeart's Intelligence. Geraldine Coren, Hamilton, Newcastle
2019 8 Day Residential Yoga Retreat, Dr Amanda Bowen & Jo Crowder. Yin Yang, 5 elements, Pranayama, Walking Meditation, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Guided Meditation Santorini, Cyclades, Greece.
2019 Yoga Shala, Anapnoe Yoga, Paros, Greece. Irana Ji An Fourouli, 5 days of yoga; Pranayama & Joint Cleansing, Solar Vinyasa, Hatha Flow, Transformational Hatha, Meditation & Yin Rasa Yoga
2019 3 Day Hatha Yoga Retreat, 9 Huts, Kudat, Sabah, Borneo
2019 Insight Meditation, Breath Meditation, Yoga & Meditation Classes, Chill, Chicago, IL, USA
2019 Iyengar Yoga Classes - Hamilton Iyengar Yoga School, Newcastle
2019 Ashtanga Yoga - Led Practice - Earthie Studio, Newcastle
2019 Ashtanga Yoga - Mysore Practice, Ashtanga Yoga Research Center Bali, Mysore Style with Iain Grysak, Ubud Bali & Ashtanga Yoga Bali Mysore Practice, Ubud Bali.
2019 Power of Now Oasis, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga & Restorative Yoga, Sanur, Bali
2019 Private Yoga Session 1:1 - Sideman, Bali
2018 Peer Supervision, Kathryn Molloy, Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, Trained in EMDR, MiCBT, CBT & Primary Care Counsellor, Aukland NZ
2018 Yoga Class - Vinyasa Flow , Shannon Phillips, Ashram Yoga, Parnell, Aukland NZ
2018 Peer Supervision, Rob Wainright, Clinical Psychologist, Newcastle
2018 Anatomy Workshop with Maria Kirsten, autonomic nervous system, physiology of breathing, anatomy & kinesiology of the spine, hips & shoulders, anatomy based injury prevention for knees, neck & lower back. 10 hours, Yoga Loft Newcastle
2018 The Healing Trauma Summit, Online, Sounds True, Peter Levine. Somatic Experiencing: Healing Trauma Through the Wisdom of the Body. Gabor Mate: Addressing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma.
2018 Hatha Yoga, Yin / Restorative Yoga, Phuket Thailand, Kendo Dechabenjarat
2018 Newcastle Teachers Meeting, The Emotional & Cognitive Benefits of Chanting Mantras, half day workshop, Newcastle
2018 Exploring Classical Yoga, 4 Day Yoga Retreat, Mangrove Mountain Ashram, Yoga for Mental wellbeing, Branches of Yoga, Integrated Yoga, Invigorate Yoga, Meditation on OM
2018 Peer Supervision, Megan Layton, Simple Mindful, Canberra, Trauma & MBSR
2018 Peer Supervision with Ben Engal, Border Mindfulness, Openground Associate,16 weeks
2018 Office Hours - Online - Judith Lasater Hanson & Lizzie Lasater - Sunday Savanasa Series, Passion for Practice, Conflict in Yoga, The Shadow Side of Yoga,
2017 Iyengar Yoga Classes with David Morley, Novocastrian School of Yoga
2017 Jill Sheperd Half Day Insight Meditation Retreat, maintaining a regular meditation practice, Newcastle
2017 Jill Sheperd Half Day Insight Dialogue Meditation Retreat, six guidelines and wise speech, Newcastle
2017 Participant/Observer - MBSR 8 wk course with Dr Jennie Broughton & Hannah Perkins
2017 Half Day of Silent Practice- Insight Meditation & Yoga - Donna Lavell, Newcastle
2017 Aura - Led Mindfulness based-Yoga & Meditation Practices (App)
2017 Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, Brene Brown, Soundstrue
2017 Peer Supervision with Suzie Brown, Feed The Parent, Insight Meditation Teacher, Melbourne
2017 Peer Supervision with Ben Engal, Border Mindfulness, Openground Associate,16 weeks
2017 Insight Dialogue Practice & Study Group, fortnightly practice group. Four Noble Truths; Interpersonal Suffering, Hunger, Cessation & The 8 Fold Path. Text; Insight Dialogue, The Interpersonal Path to Freedom, Gregory Kramer, Newcastle
2017 Wippa Yoga, Toy Wippa, Fly Yoga, Mae Tang, Thailand
2017 Wat Phra Singh, WatSaen Fang, Pratu Tha Phae, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2017 Wat Tham Pha Plong, Chiang Dao, Thailand
2017 Forrest Monestery, Mae Tang, Thailand
2017 Alms Giving Ceremony, Buddhist Monks Luang Prabang, Laos
2017 Hatha Yoga Class Luang Prabang, with Khoun, Utopia, Laos
2017 Yoga Classes& Private Yoga Consultations with Karen Nichols, Newcastle
2016 "The Four Great Tasks" Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age, an Online Course with Stephen Batchelor, Realize Media
2016 Insight Yoga: Introduction to Meridians, Mindfulness & Yin Yoga Postures with Sarah Powers, Online 4 week course, Realize Media. An integration of yoga postures & Bhuddhadharma, along with with understandings from Chinese medicine.
2016 Melbourne Yoga Shala, Led Ashtanga Practice with Jean Campbell, Melbourne
2016 Meditation Summit, Joseph Goldstein, Rick Hanson, Thich Nhat Hahn, Saki Santorelli, Pema Chodron, Kyodo Williams, Richard C. Miller, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield - Online Training, Soundstrue
2016 The Power of Meditation, with Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sharon Salzberg, Jon Kabat-Zinn & Reggie Ray Online Training, Soundstrue
2016 Mindfulness Daily, with Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach, Online Training, Soundstrue
2016 Astanga Led Practice with Tsutomu Yonashiro, Hirafu, Hakkaido, Japan
2016 Weekend Yoga Retreat, Karen Nichols, Wangat Lodge, Dungog
2016 Online Retreat with Martine Batchelor- Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Daily Life
2016 Mindfulness- based Interventions (MBI) Peer Supervision Group, Hunter Region
2016 Private Yoga Consultations with Karen Nichols & ongoing yoga classes
2016 Insight Dialogue, fortnightly practice group, continuation of the Paramis, Newcastle
2016 The Power of Awareness - Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach - A - 7 week online Mindfulness Training to Cultivate Clarity, Compassion & Well-Being , inclusive of group mentoring with Barbara Newell to share the ongoing practice
2016 Dharma Talk with Buddhist Monk- Wat Preah Inkosei, Siem Reap, Cambodia
2016 Yoga & Meditation Classes, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha & Restorative
2015 Mindfulness Summit, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mark Williams, Rick Hanson, Tara Brach, Vidyamala Burch
2015 Peer Supervision, MBSR Term 1 & 4 - Ben Engal, Openground Associate, Albury
2015 Insight Meditation fortnightly practice group - The Parami, Ways to Cross Life's Flood- Ajahn Sucitto - Generosity, Morality, Renunciation, Energy, Wisdom, Patience, Truthfulness & Resolve, Newcastle
2015 Private Yoga Consultation with Karen Nichols, Core stability, pranayama, posture & sequencing
2015 Yoga & meditation classes, Siem Reap, Cambodia - Kundalini, Vinyasa, Meditation & Chanting
2015 Weekend Metta Retreat, Jill Sheperd, BMIMC, Blue Mountains
2015 Yin Yoga, Zenith Yoga Studio, Hanoi, Vietnam
2015 Day of Mindfulness, The Sit In Sangha & Monastic Community (5 Mindfulness Trainings)
2015 Openground Associates Teacher Training Weekend, Pymble
2015 Private Yoga Session with Louisa Seer, Yoga Arts www.yogarts.com.au Bali, Pranayama, Yoga sequencing for menopause, core stability, joint strength & meditation
2015 Yoga classes Bali, Sanur, Ubud, Amed & Gili Trawagan, Kirtan with Punnu Singh Wasu
2015 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, Sutra 2:46 & 2:47, Rejuvenation Workshop Newcastle
2015 Peer Supervision MBSR, Ben Engel, Albury, 8 sessions, Border Mindfulness
2015 Yoga classes, Karen Nichols, Newcastle
2014 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, Platform of Reflection, Sutra 2:27, Rejuvenation WS, Newcastle
2014 Judith Hanson Lasater, learning how to go deeper in our yoga practice,” One True Thing". Four -day workshop, Sydney
2014 Insight Dialogue, Practice group, fortnightly, Newcastle
2014 Yoga classes, Karen Nichols, Newcastle
2014 In the Sit, Thich Nhat Hanh Sagha, Newcastle
2014 Psychotherapy, Gemma Summers, Term 2 & 3, www.goodmind.com.au
2014 Peer Supervison Term 2 & 3, Ben Engal, Albury, NSW
2014 Openground Associates Teacher Training, weekend, Mittagong,
2014 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, Yoga Sutra 2.27, & Rejuvenation Workshop
2014 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, A Platform pf Reflection – Ganesh Mohan – Model 7 of Yoga Therapy Training, Rejuvenation Workshop, yoga philosophy, pranayama & meditation
2014 Peer Supervision, MBSR, Ben Engel, Albury, 8 sessions
2014 Supervision for MBSR Term 2, 8-week course, 7 sessions, Gemma Summers PhD, Counselling, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Supervision & Consulting. Lilyfield
2014 Satsang, New Living Yoga, Apas-Water & Akasha – Ether Space
2014 Day of Mindfulness- Joyfully Together, with the Sisters Of Nhap Luu, Plum Village Australia
2014 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, 1:1 Private Yoga, self practice; asana, pranayama & meditation
Yoga Philosophy, Sutra. 2.54 & Rejuvenation Workshop
2013 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, 1:1 Private Yoga, self practice; asana, pranayama & meditation
Yoga Philosophy, Sutra.1.30, 1.31& 1.32 & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican
2013 Swami Kriyatma Director of Education, Satyananda Yoga Academy, Australia, New Living Yoga, Newcastle 2 x 2 hour yoga session core strength & pranayama
2013 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, 1:1 Private Yoga, self practice; asana, pranayama & meditation
Yoga Philosophy, Sutra.2.16 & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican
2013 Donna Farhi, The Heart Aroused, 5 day intensive, Sydney Reconnecting with our inner wilderness territory; using the practice of Yoga to bring clarity & courage to the journey. A special emphasis of this intensive will be on learning to open to our personal experience of heart-felt-ness – in the physical body as well as energetically, emotionally, & spiritually. A special feature of this intensive will be an anatomical exploration of the heart, lungs and chest, using the truth of our anatomy and kinetic imagery as a means to have a direct experience of this often unexplored inner territory. We will also investigate finding a cohesive relationship between the anchoring ballast of the pelvis and the buoyant levity of the chest. As we find this physical balance we create a stable foundation from which to stretch & expand into new dimensions in our life.
2013 AG & Indra Mohan, 3 day workshop, Sydney, The Essence of Practice: Asana, Pranayama, & Chanting • The role of asana in the path of Yoga – asana & vinyasa, asana & tapas, asana & 3 kramas • The role of pranayama in the path of Yoga • The role of sound & Vedic chanting in the path of Yoga for Mental Health - essential Yoga understanding of the mind & emotional wellbeing Yoga for Women
2013 The Convergence of MBSR & Insight Meditation, Wilton, 6 day silence Retreat, Bob Stahl & Michael Dash
2013 The Power of Self-Compassion, Dr Kristen Neff, 2 day workshop, Sydney, NSW
2013 Openground Associates Teacher Training, weekend, Mittagong, NSW
2013 Yoga Philosophy, Sutra. 2.15 & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican
2013 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, 1:1 Private Yoga, self practice; asana, pranayama & meditation
2013 Yoga Philosophy, Sutra.1.17 & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican
2013 Patrick Kearney & co-taught with Kit Laughlin, Govinda Valley, Otford, The Four Postures – A seven day satipatthana retreat, exploring the four postures of moving, standing, sitting & lying down. Patrick will explore the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness (sati) and its applications (satipatthana). Kit will lead two exercise periods daily, along with instruction on the four postures. These practices are designed to cultivate an intimacy with the body, & an exploration in the body’s role in the path to awakening. As the retreat matures, the emphasis will turn toward independent practice
2013 Sogyal Rinpoche Retreat, Ten-day retreat, The Direct Path to Awakening: Experiencing the Profound Peace & Natural Simplicity of Our True Nature through Meditation & Compassion
2012 Experiential Mindfulness, Hakomi Therapy, 6 sessions, Susan Smith
2012 Supervision, 4 sessions, Diana Kamila, CFM, UMASS, Term 4, MBSR
2012 Supervision, 8 sessions, Timothea Goddard, Term 4, MBSR
2012 Guest Presenter, Women for Women Forum, Mindful Yoga, Newcastle
2012 Yoga Philosophy, s.2.7 & 2.8 & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican
2012 Swami Kriyatma, Director of Education, Satyananda Yoga Academy, Australia, Invitation yoga sessions, New Living Yoga, Newcastle 3 x 2 hour yoga sessions, core strength and pranayama
2012 Peer Supervision, 4 sessions, Dr Jenny Broughton, Newcastle Term, MBSR
2012 Yoga Philosophy, s.2.6 & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican, Warner’s Bay
2012 Donna Farhi, Centering Down, 4-day yoga intensive, Naval Radiation, Core Stabilisation & The Supportive Psoas, Sydney
2012 Judith Hanson Lasater, Relax and Renew, 4 day intensive, Relax & Renew, Learning to Teach Restorative Yoga, (Level 1) Sydney
2012 Light on Liberation, Dharma Facilitators Program, 7-day retreat, Rhada Nicholson & William James, Insight Meditation, Byron Bay
2012 Yoga Philosophy, Sutra 2.5, Removing Obstacles to Clear Perception & Rejuvenation Workshop, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican, Warner’s Bay
2012 Faldenkrais Method, Awareness Through Movement Classes, Georgi Laney, Newcastle
2012 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Forum, Day Forum, Newcastle
2012 Openground Associates Teacher Training, weekend, Mittagong
2012 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, 1:1 Private Yoga, self practice; asana, pranayama & meditation
2012 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, Yoga Philosophy & Rejuvenation, half day workshop, Warner’s Bay
2012 Mind Body Mastery Team, an integrated online wellness program, Dr Ian Gawler & Saurabh
Mishra; Ask the expert, email & webcam support
2012 Bodhi Festival, 2 days, Newcastle, workshops with, Michael De Manicor, Advanced Yoga Practice for everyone - developing a personal practice; Mark Breadner, Dynamic Flexibility – creating the flow states, Mother Maya, World Peace Leader, Darshan & Vedic Chanting & Deva Premal & Miten, Dave Stringer & Jai Uttai, (Kirtan)
2012 Supervision, UMASS, 4 sessions, Diana Kamila, Term 1, MBSR
2012 Peer Supervision, 4 sessions, Rob Wainright & Dr Jenny Broughton, Newcastle, Term 1, MBSR
2012 Supervision, Timothea Goddard Openground, Term 1, MBSR
2012 Sogyal Rinpoche Retreat, Ten-day retreat, Compassion & Wisdom, Myall Lakes
2011 Non-violent Communication, weekend training, Satyananda Yoga, Mangrove Mountain Ashram
2011 “Heart of Inquiry” Dharma Facilitators Program, 7 day retreat, insight meditation, Sangsurya, Byron Bay
2011 Cari Havican, Anam Yoga, Yoga Philosophy & Rejuvenation, half day workshop, Warner’s Bay
2011 Swami Satyadharma Saraswati, Tattwas (elements) & Chakras (energy centers), day workshop, Newcastle, New Living Yoga
2011 Peer Supervision, Mary McIntyre, MBSR Openground Associate Perth, Term 2, MBSR
2011 MBSR, 8-week course, online and weekly supervision with Timothea Goddard
2011 Openground, Day of Mindfulness, Hunters Hill, Sydney
2011 Openground Associates Teacher Training, weekend, Mittagong
2011 Dr Rick Hanson, two day experiential workshop, Sydney; Deepening Equanimity • The Neuropsychology of Inner Peace & The Neurodharma of Love and Power - Practical Tools for Empathy, Kindness, and Assertiveness
2011 MBSR course on line, with Timothea Goddard Openground, 8 week course
2011 Supervision, UMASS, 4 weeks, Diana Kamila, Term 1, of MBSR course
2011 Supervision, Openground, 8 weeks during Term 1 of MBSR course
2011 Sogyal Rinpoche Retreat, Ten-day retreat, Compassion, Death & Dying, Myall Lakes
2010-2011 Ayurvedic consultations & treatments, Mary Woolley, Anandaveda, Newcastle
2010 Peer Supervision, Bjorn Mella, MBSR Associate Maitland, 8 weeks Term 4, MBSR
2010 Supervision, UMASS, 8 weeks, Term 4, Diana Kamila MBSR course
2010 Openground, Day Long Intensive, Mindfulness Practices, Sydney
2010-2012 Private Yoga Sessions, Anam Yoga, Cari Havican, Viniyoga & Yoga Therapy,
Newcastle
2010 Michael de Manicor: The Ancient Secrets of Mind and Meditation, one day
Workshop, Sydney
2010 Judy Apana: 2 day retreat Facing Death Embracing Life, Rigpa Centre Newcastle, Reflect on lies journey, explore rituals, gain insight into Tibetan Buddhism & increase capacity for joy and forgiveness.
2010 Donna Farhi: 3 day workshop, Sydney – Moving from the deep naval Centre; developing energetic connections throughout the body, to establish a strong yet mobile core. Containment & Contentment; finding an easeful relationship between the inner contents of the chest and outer musculoskeletal container. Moving outside the square; Twists, sidebends and spirals- safe increased range of movement
2010 Mark Robberds: 2 day workshop, Newcastle- Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy, Ashtanga yoga workshop, posture, breath & bandha, movement, strength & grace, focusing on effortless movements between postures. Led sun salutes and standing postures, moving into Mysore style practice
2010 Donna Farhi: 3 day workshop, Sydney - Centering…Moving from the Deep naval Centre, Containment & Contentment…Exploring the Inner world of the Organ Body & Moving Outside the Square…Twists, side bends and Spirals
2010 Vipassana, International Meditation Centre, Sunshine, 10 day Silence Retreat, In the Tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
4-Day Retreat April 2010, Anapana
4-Day Retreat Oct 2010, Anapana
2010 Dr Robert Svoboda, 3 Day Course, Ayurveda: Rasayana, Replenish our Life’s Juices, An Ayurvedic Approach to Modern Chronic Conditions & Ayurveda for Women’s Health, Sydney
2010 Donna Farhi: Cohesion: Stability as a Source of Equanimity, 5-day workshop, Sydney. Central theme of this workshop, mobilising inherently stable structures in the body such as the upper back, while strengthening vulnerable structures such as the lower back and neck to prevent injury.
2009 Vipassana (Goenka) 10-day silence retreat, Blue Mountains
2009 Donna Farhi, 5-Day Intensive, Opening to Insight, Sydney
A special feature of this intensive, learning to perceive the state of the koshas or sheaths. Perceiving how we are on all levels of our embodiment and learning to adapt the content, structure and sequencing of our daily practice so that our Yoga practice remains relevant to our personal needs.
2009 The Gawler Foundation, Follow Up Meditation Weekend Retreat - Paul and Maia Bedson, The Yarra Valley
2009 Mindfulness: Can You Teach It Without Practising It? Day Workshop
Venerable Robina Courtin, Tibetan Buddhist Nun, Newcastle
2009 Spinal Integration Workshop, Five-Day Workshop, Donna Farhi, Sydney
The anatomy, kinesiology and functional movement of the spine, learning how to practice Yoga postures with greater efficiency and thus less strain on the back. Focusing intently on the correct transmission of force through the sacro-iliac joint and how to both prevent and alleviate discomfort in the lower back and pelvis.
2009 The Second International Ayurveda & Yoga Conference: 3 Days, Sydney
Yoga Sessions with Eileen Hall, Yoga Moves and Michael de Manicor
2009 Post Conference Workshop: Dr Ian Gawler, Swami Samnyasananda, Petrea King & Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati
2009 Introduction to Tantra in everyday life, Dr Robert Svododa, Day Workshop Sydney
2009 Yoga Conference, 3 Days, Sydney: Michael de Manicor (Essential breathing techniques in asana, Pranayama & relaxation) Mark Whitwell (Advanced Practice: Breath, Asana & Bandha) Mark O’Brien (Asana as inquiry not achievement) John Ogilvie (Dynamic Vinyasa Purna Yoga) Duncan Wong (Yogic Arts: Warrior Flow) Marc St Pierre (Hips & Twists: Opening the Lower Back) Simon Borg-Olivier (Dynamic Rejuvenation & Relaxation with Yoga Synergy) Duncan Peak (Power Yoga- Align the Spine) Andrew Wells (Dru Yoga)
2009 5 Day Meditation, Insight & Drawing Retreat with Dr Ian Gawler & Dr Ruth Gawler, Gawler Foundation, Yarra Valley, Vic
2009 3-Day Retreat, Ayurveda & Yoga, Swami Shankardev, Satyananda Ashram, Mangrove Mountain
2009 1-Day Workshop, Yoga for Anxiety & Depression, Rishi Vivikenanada, New Living Yoga, Newcastle
2009 Workshop with Jean Campbell, Bandhas & Core Stability, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Newcastle
2009 One day Vipassana meditation, Goenka Group, Newcastle
2009 3-Day Retreat, Women’s Spirituality, Satyananda Ashram, Mangrove Mountain
2008 Sadhana & Self Study, Week Retreat - Swami Muktibodhananda, Mangrove Mountain Ashram
2008 Pranic Energy & Ayurveda, Day Workshop - Dr Shankar Dev, Newcastle Living Yoga
2008 The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life: A Guide to Compassionate Living, Day Workshop - Venerable Yeshe Chodron, Newcastle Buddhist Community Service
2008 The Gawler Foundation, Meditation Weekend Retreat - Paul and Maia Bedson
The Yarra Valley
2008 Pause a Living Practice: Four-Week Course, Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, Pranayama & Dharma - William Findlay Newcastle
2008 Judy Apana: Facing Death and Embracing Life, Weekend Spiritual Retreat Rigpa Centre, Newcastle
2008 Lawrence-Khantipalo Mills - What do I want to find and is it there anyway?
Weekend Retreat, Wat Buddha Dhamma, Wisemans Ferry
2008 The Gawler Foundation Annual Conference: Profound Healing- Sustainable Wellbeing, Hilton on the Park, Melbourne
2008 Guest Speaker: Golden Door – Elysia Health Retreat, Mindfulness-based Stillness Meditation, Pokolbin
2007 Two Week Yoga Intensive (Dynamic Anatomy, Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy & Adjusting) Jean Campbell, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Newcastle
2007 Progressive Yoga Hatha Course (12 weeks) Yoga, Breathing & Meditation,
Newcastle Yoga Centre, Cooks Hill
2007 Guided Meditation, Geshe Sonam Thargye, Tibetan Monks, Town Hall, Newcastle
2007 Happiness and Compassion Speech, Dalai Lama, The Domain, Sydney
2007 Dr Ian Gawler, Talk at Town Hall, Meditation & Wellness, Newcastle
2007 Zen Meditation, Drop in class, Newcastle Aikido
2007 Nada Music Mantra, Weekend Workshop - Swami Omteertha & Jignasu, Mangrove Mountain Ashram
2007 Finding Peace, An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation, 4-week course,
Rigpa Education Programme, The Rigpa Centre, Newcastle
2007 ‘How to Meditate, Classical Meditation - Peter McDonald, Four session Newcastle
2007-2011 Meditation drop in classes
(Soygal Rinpoche) Rigpa Centre, Newcastle
2006 Weekend Yoga Workshop- Jean Campbell - Upper Body, neck, shoulders
Inversions, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Newcastle
2006 Weekend Yoga Course - Manju Jois (Internationally renowned Ashtanga, Yoga Teacher, son of Patabi Jois, Mysore India) Traditional Ashtanga yoga practice (Primary & Second Series) Breathing & Chanting, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Newcastle
2005 Taught at weekend Yoga Retreat, Newcastle Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Pacific Palms
2005 Weekend Yoga Workshop -Jean Campbell Breath- Core Stability & Asana
(Postures) Ashtanga Yoga Studio Newcastle
2005 Dynamic Anatomy Workshop – Jean Campbell - Hip Joint, knees & ankles,
Yoga Studio, Newcastle
2004 Two Weekend Ashtanga Yoga Workshops @ Yoga Mat, Bondi Junction & Yoga Moves, Paddington
2004 Moving into Stillness, Weekend workshop - Rachel Hull, Yoga to Go, Sydney
2004 One week Yoga Lifestyle Course – Integrating yogic principles & practices,
Cleansing, applied awareness, devotion & meditation, Satyananda Yoga Mangrove Mountain (Ashram)
2003 Weekend silence retreat & Fire Ceremony, Rose Baudin, Main Arm
2003 Five day Silence Retreat - Clive Sheridan, Louisa Seer & Glenn Ceresoli
Yoga, Pranayama (Breathing) & Meditation, Funky Forest, Byron Bay
2003 1:1 Yoga Therapy Sessions - Libbie Nelson, Physiotherapist, Bangalow
2003 Two week Ashtanga Yoga Intensive – Jean Campbell, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Newcastle
2003 Assisted teaching meditation- Consta Georgoussis, The Buttery, Byron
2003-2009 Meditation: Self-Practice, daily practice
2002 Attended Iyenga Yoga Classes with David Morley, Novacastrian School of Yoga
2002 Ashtanga Yoga Weekend Workshop - Manju Jois, Yoga Shala, New York
2002-2007 Attended Yoga Synergy Classes - Simon Borg Oliver, Yoga Synergy, Newtown
2001 1:1 Private Yoga Sessions (Hatha Yoga) Rajasthan, India
2000-2001 Ashtanga Yoga Practice – Led & Mysore Style, with Ian & Richard Clarke, Ashtanga Yoga Shala, Paddington, Brisbane
1998-2000 Practiced yoga in Sydney, with various yoga teachers
1993-1997 Practiced yoga in London, with various yoga teachers
1992-2009 Yoga Classes & Self-Practice
2003-2000 Attended Weekly Presentations by Guest Speakers, The Golden Door ‘Elysia’ Pokolbin: Mindfulness Practices, Happiness Handbook, Ayurveda, Motivation Diet and Exercise, Pranic Healing, Chanting and Meditation, Setting Goals to improve well being, Service to self, Why Meditate? & Intuition
