Expert Led
Learn from our team of highly qualified teachers, each with years of invaluable experience.
Our teachers are authorised by the Mindfulness Training Institute of Australia and New Zealand (MTI-ANZ) to deliver internationally-recognised, evidence based Mindfulness courses to you or your organisation.
Jan Haworth
Founder and Teacher
Jan is a fully Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher. She first came to mindfulness when undergoing cancer treatment and was offered mindfulness to help her cope with the physical, emotional and psychological stress and pain that comes with a serious illness. Jan soon found the benefits of mindfulness extended way beyond simply a coping strategy, and found it so life changing that she was inspired to become a teacher and share mindfulness with others.
Since then, Jan has worked with staff in a range of organisations in the public and private sector, including various District Health Boards and corporate organisations.
Alongside this, she runs MBSR courses for the general public, and has a particular interest in working with people coping with illnesses.
Jan is a long time student of yoga, holds a psychology degree and has extensive knowledge and qualifications in positive psychology, health coaching and preventive health. She also developed a group course that provides knowledge, skills and support to help people move forward after cancer treatment in a positive and productive way.
BSocSc – Psychology
MTIA Certified Teacher of Mindfulness Based Programs (MBSR and MBCT)
Certification in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness
Certified Integrative Health Coach
Sarasi Clack
Teacher
Sarasi trained as a Mental Health Nurse in 2000 in the UK, and moved to NZ in 2007. From her experience of working in Mental Health, even at the start of her career she was aware of the importance of compassionate self care and stumbled upon mindfulness and meditation after trying a yoga class in 2004.
The practice of Mindfulness has been an integral part of her own life and professional Nursing practice for over 20 years. It has shaped the path of her career and training in Mindfulness based therapeutic interventions, such as DBT, MBSR and EMDR. It has also been essential in the longevity of her work life and personal well being.
Sarasi completed the MBSR training in 2018 and went on to to lead 8 week courses for ADHB/ Te Whatu Ora for Mental Health Professionals. After having her own children she developed with Dianne May “Mindfulness for Mothers” courses.
Sarasi continues to provide Clinical supervision to health professionals, supporting those who care to also take care of themselves.
Bachelor of Nursing (hons) 2000
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Intensive Training 2008
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Training Level I,II,2021
NZ Registered Mental Health Nurse
MTIA MBSR teacher training
Eve Rudkin
Teacher
Eve is a Registered Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher (MBSR) and has significant experience delivering training in the area of healthy minds and mindfulness. She takes great care to ensure that she actually helps people cope better with the challenges they face in their work and lives. She enjoys guiding people to develop their capacity for enhanced wellbeing.
Mindfulness practice helped Eve after a difficult time in her life, so working in this area to bring these skills to others is deeply meaningful for her.
She holds a psychology honours degree, with a focus and publication on mindfulness. She also has trained in nervous-system regulation, and has an honours degree in history and anthropology.
MTIA Registered Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher
BHSc Psychology (Hons)
BA (Hons)
In Loving Memory of Dianne May
Co-Founder, Teacher, and Friend
It is with a tender heart that we share the passing of our beloved Dianne, who died on Saturday, 16th November 2024. Many of you attended courses and retreats with Dianne over the years, and her wisdom and care left a lasting imprint on so many lives.
Dianne spent her final weeks in Mangawhai with family, navigating Pulmonary Fibrosis with incredible grace. Even in her final days, she remained her delightful, cheeky self—sharp as a tack and with a twinkle in her eye.
A pioneer in mindfulness in New Zealand, Dianne was the most experienced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher in the country, and she co-founded Mindfulness Aotearoa. Her influence shaped the work of countless teachers, myself included, and touched the lives of many.
As we say goodbye to her physical presence in our lives, Dianne continues on in us. She lives on in her large and loving family, including many great-grandchildren. She continues in our memories, and in the teachings and compassion she so generously shared with us all.
Arohanui.
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