ABOUT

Hello, I’m Sarah. Meditation teacher, Qigong student, dog lover and small business owner.

I am so glad you have found your way here.

Welcome.

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How I Found Meditation (or, it found me!)

I first experienced meditation as a senior student about to embark on my final exams. An all round, really stressful time for everyone. But, that very first meditation experience truly inspired me .. and I have continued to seek out and nourish my passion for meditation for more than 40+ years .. meditation has been a steadfast, loyal and comfortable companion throughout my adult life.

I happily embrace the fact that my meditation journey is an ongoing one. The path up the mountain is diverse, challenging and engaging; and I am a life long student. Yet, I am fuelled by an eagerness to find new perspectives and techniques, excited to attend classes and retreats, and learn from other teachers.

Knowing that, at its core, meditation remains a simple practice of sitting and being present.

Why Meditate?

My life takes on a brighter hue with meditation. I also know, from experience, that meditation is a vital life skill essential for our world today. From my late teens, when I had my first experience with a guided breath awareness practice, through my days at university and the whirlwind of a demanding corporate career, I have continue to seek the blissful calm and clarity that meditation gifts me. My practice has anchored me through the transitions of life, offering respite and quiet moments in amongst the busyness and noise.

Meditation isn’t just a practice; it’s my sanctuary – a place for rest, reflection, and renewal.

Meditation is as an ancient and profound practice for stilling the mind .. so the body can achieve a deeper sense of relaxation, while cultivating a heightened sense of awareness and focus. Meditation empowers us to navigate life’s complexities with clarity and grace.

Having taught hundreds of wonderful individuals how to meditate, I know that people seek out this often mysterious practice, for many reasons .. most often I hear: to relax, quiet the mind, combat or better manage stress, improve health, sharpen concentration and awareness, inspire creativity, and adapt better to life’s ever shifting demands.

Across continents, languages, and spiritual traditions, for millennia, individuals have embraced meditation as a timeless source of peace and resilience.

Quiet Mind Meditation

After two years of quietly sharing my meditation practice, and facilitating meditation gatherings part-time, in 2009 I felt it was time to start Quiet Mind Meditation. It was the during what is known as the ‘global financial crisis’, which led to accepting a redundancy from the corporate recruitment career that I had loved, but knew was coming to an end.

I started Quiet Mind because I believe that meditation is a life skill that everyone can learn and benefit from!

My teaching is grounded in simplicity: a practical, down-to-earth approach, with a touch of the art and science, to make meditation accessible and enjoyable for all. In my classes, expect a relaxed atmosphere where learning intertwines with laughter.

I share the learnings and practices that have had the greatest influence on my life and my practice: mindfulness, breathwork, and mantra are the core of my personal practice. Each class offers a blend of instruction, practice and discussion, exploring the how and why, and a variety of different relaxation and meditation techniques (classical and modern). Most of my classes are currently online, although this may change at any time!

You can find our meditation classes and events under the CLASS Page

The Journey ..

In 2015, I embarked on a transformative journey by pursuing the 300-hour Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Certification at the McLean Meditation Institute. I had first met Sarah McLean online in 2010, she was a pioneer for sharing meditation online, and we finally met in person when she came to Australia in 2011. We organised a very well attended workshop in the city (you can read more here). The certification program filled my cup (overflowing) and involved 300 hours of comprehensive training in theory, science, teaching and practice, followed by an 8-day, in-person Teacher Training Intensive in Sedona (USA). Following the training, I attended a three-day Meditation Teacher Symposium, where I met with meditation teachers from around the globe, fostering incredible insights and connections. I returned again a few years later to complete the Meditation @ Work program.

In 2015, I also eagerly embraced the role of faculty member for the Ihana Post Graduate Yoga Teacher Training Program, developing the meditation offering and having the incredible privilege of guiding and empowering yoga instructors in their own personal meditation practices, but also their growth as teachers.

And, later in 2016, I accepted the role of Course Advisor for the McLean Meditation Academy, where I could support and mentor aspiring teachers navigating the same Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher training that I had loved. This was true heart-work .. and I am honored to have shared the journey of so many new teachers across the globe.

Your teacher can open the door, but you must enter by yourself (Chinese Proverb)

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I hope to meditate with you soon!

with gratitude, Sarah