HOLLY RICHARDSON
Holly Richardson believes that in order to achieve optimal health in all aspects of life, we must understand the intrinsic link between mind, body and spirit. While studying at the University of Iowa she noticed how people were able to transform their lives through a combination of physical training and transcendental meditation. For over 30 years she has furthered her study and exploration in this field completed her masters and doctoral degree. She shares her wisdom and knowledge through her teaching and curriculum development.
Holly is a Professor at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington Virginia focusing on growth opportunities for women. She has spent the last ten years working as director for the institute’s Outdoor Experiential Leadership Program and has developed a series of contemplative courses for the curriculum that includes yoga and mindfulness.
She has benefitted from the kindness, expertise and wisdom of others and has learned to surf.
“The most important journey in life is to the center of oneself. My goal is to equip others with the road map.”
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.”
— Jon Kabat-Zinn
NADINE ANDERSON
Nadine is Founder and Principal Instructor of the International School of Mindfulness (ISoM) and is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer (MBCT-Ca), and in the Introduction to Mindfulness Course from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation University.
Prior to focusing on mindfulness work, Nadine enjoyed a successful and meaningful 17-year career as a personal cook for patients with cancer, working with each client individually to create bespoke, nutritious meals to support their cancer treatment and recovery journeys.
The shift from physical to mental well-being in 2020 was not a difficult one as Nadine draws on her personal meditation practice across more than 25 years and leverages her insights from two decades of studies and practices in yoga philosophy, mindfulness meditation, Ayurvedic medicine, as well as counselling, to support the mental well-being of individuals facing challenging times.
On a mission to empower individuals to become more mindful and to integrate mindfulness into the discourse on public health and corporate culture, Nadine curates programs, delivers workshops, and leads retreats internationally through ISoM.
A lifelong learner, Nadine has received training and qualifications in:
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from Brown School of Public Health
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Introducing Mindfulness from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer (MBCT-Ca) from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
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Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training from the Yoga Institute Mumbai
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Ayurvedic Medicine Level 1 & 2 from The Ayurvedic Institute USA
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Transpersonal Counselling from Phoenix Institute Melbourne
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Advanced Certificate of Nutrition from Beck Health & Nutrition Sydney
“Meditation is like an awakening. Through regular practice we connect to a force within us that guides us towards our best life.”
MONICA WONG
Monica is a qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher through Brown University School of Public Health.
With over 25 years of management experience in multinational corporations and academia, Monica offers contemporary Mindful workshops to individual Corporates and larger Organisations. These workshops include the evidenced based MBSR course and 'tasters' tailored towards your specific needs. Monica is multilingual and has many years experience in guiding mediation with private clients and groups.
“Meditation is like an awakening. Through regular practice we connect to a force within us that guides us towards our best life.”
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
AKAANSHA DASWANI
Born in India, Akaansha has been surrounded by Indian teachers and Masters, and a house filled with daily yoga. She discovered early in her teacher training that breath and body movement release the stresses and tension of daily life.
Akaansha weaves Mindfulness into her classes providing a safe space for her students to let go of the outside world and heal the body from the inside. She lives in Hong Kong with her family where she teaches and leads retreats and workshops.
ANGIE BUCU
Angie is a Hong Kong-based Mindfulness Teacher, Instructor & Teacher Trainer. Passionate about sharing the beneficial effect of incorporating into daily life mindfulness and meditation practice, and the practice of mindful actions, Angie offers a range of teachings to support others to transform their lives.
She teaches the successful Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, in a group setting, providing a safe and respectful way to learn how mindfulness can change lives. She also offers other Mindfulness-Based Programs to suit different settings including companies and schools. Customized workshops, short courses, and practice groups can be developed for businesses of any size.
You can find out more about Angie on her website.
