Nique Murch

B.A. Dip.,Adult Education, Feldenkrais Practitioner, Dip. Mime Mask and Movement

Nique has a rich background in adult education teaching movement, improvisation and critical literacies. She has practiced meditation in both Eastern and Western traditions over many years, experiencing first hand how effective ontological approaches can be in the management of stress and pain.  She has trained in Mindfulness-based interventions with Openground, the Centre for Mindfulness (University of Massachusetts) and Breathworks in the UK.  Nique has been facilitating MBSR since 2006, and tutors with the Mindfulness Training Institute of Australasia.  She also works with the Humour Foundation - gleefully practicing radical simplicity as an elder clown with people in group residences.

Ingrid Jolley

Ingrid is a dedicated practitioner and teacher of mindfulness, meditation and yoga. She began practising in 2001 which has inspired profound healing, growth and positive change within her life. She has a background in social work within the aged care, homelessness and disability sectors. In 2010 she had a career change and began working privately with individuals and groups using the practice of yoga therapy and meditation to empower them to live healthy and fulfilling lives. To complement her work Ingrid went on to train as an MBSR teacher with the Mindfulness Training Institute - Australia and New Zealand. She is extremely passionate about teaching MBSR and loves to create a safe and welcoming space for people to connect with themselves, others and learn the wonderful practice of mindfulness.

Karen Walker

B.Ed., Grad dip Bus Mgt
Karen has a background in education and small business management (B.Ed., Grad dip Bus Mgt). She discovered Mindfulness 10 years ago as a tool to support her own well-being as she navigated a busy life, running a business and raising two daughters.

Karen currently facilitates mindfulness training and forest therapy at a rehab centre in the Dandenong Ranges, as well as teaching Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to public groups.

Karen offers warmth, compassion and openness as she supports others to explore the teachings of mindfulness and to cultivate a more easeful way of living. She brings an established mindfulness practice into her own daily life and finds great joy in joining others as they learn to develop their own regular practice. 

Sally Richmond

BA Social Work, BFA, MFA, AASW registered, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Facilitator
Sally Richmond is a mindfulness teacher, coach and registered Social Worker in private practice. She has studied and practiced in a range of holistic traditions including Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong, breath-work, mindfulness and meditation for over 30 years. Through her exploration and longstanding meditation practice (in the Zen tradition), Sally personally knows the transformative power of mindfulness practices to nourish the body, mind and spirit.

Sally has a lifelong dedication to optimising physical and mental health at the personal and community level. She has worked in health and human services for more than 25 years, including working with more disadvantaged groups. Sally teaches mindfulness courses in community settings and brings a holistic and trauma-informed approach to her work. She offers gentle, supportive, step by step guidance to empower people with a variety of mindfulness practices and skill-building.

In our stressed-out world, Sally is passionate about empowering people with evidence-based practices to nourish health, healing and growth.