This week was the first week of my 200-hour Qigong Teacher Training with Forest Rock Qigong, and Day 1 was the most gracious, and perfectly perfect way to begin … with the bow. I felt it immediately … a full circle moment home! In the Forest Rock Qigong tradition we shall always begin with a bow, […]
A New Chapter Begins ..
It’s a soft, drizzly kind of afternoon here today in Melbourne. I am very thankful that I took Lola (my dog) and I for a walk early this morning when the sky was still blue, albeit incredibly windy. This afternoon though … it’s the kind of weather that invites you to slow down just a […]
Meditation in the News : 10 Apr 2026
Some recent articles that came into my inbox of note … from seven minutes to seven days. 1. Just Seven Days of Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain: A recent study is offering a compelling glimpse into just how quickly meditation can influence the brain and body. In research led by scientists at the University of […]
One Bead at a Time
There was a time in my life when my meditation practice extended beyond the cushion … and into my hands. Years ago, before heading overseas for a meditation intensive, I felt a quiet pull to take something meaningful for my teacher. Not something bought, but something made. I decided to handcraft a 108-bead mala. The […]
A Gentle Shift in Practice
This week, I find myself hours away from home, surrounded by this vast endless agricultural landscape .. fields stretching as far as the eye can see. The long drive here was through rain and blustery winds, very moody and very grey (in colour). Last night I woke in the very early hours and stepped outside […]
The Quiet Pause
A New Year often invites change and a fresh perspective! One morning in January, while I was still in that gentle summer holiday rhythm … when time slows to a nice, plodding pace … I had a quiet realisation. The year ahead, 2026, seemed to be inviting (perhaps calling, or even yelling for some of […]
NEW Exploring Meditation
Introducing the New Evergreen Exploring Meditation 40-Day Course 🌿 Start anytime. Grow your practice. Transform your life. 🌿 I’m so excited to share some news that’s been bubbling away on the side lines for a few months … especially for anyone who has been curious about meditation, or waiting for the “right time” to begin. My beloved Exploring […]
Meditation in The News : 20 Jan 2026
Some recent articles that came into my inbox of note … both holding wonder and awe! 1. Practising Wonder in a Threat-Focused World: In a world shaped by constant alerts, headlines and doom-scrolling, wonder can feel like a such a privilege and luxury. I enjoyed this recent article from Psychology Today which suggests that wonder can be a […]