Susie Spinks – Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
Susie Spinks started a regular meditation practice in 2011. It led to a transformation in herself, resulting in the realization that the practice of meditation had translated into real life for her.
Susie no longer held on to emotions or thoughts that would have previously upset her, because she could let them go. As a result, she no longer dwelled on things, constantly thinking about them. She did not lie awake at night bothered by something. Anger was not as intense and much shorter lived. Most importantly, she realised she was happier and more content.
After this self-revelation, Susie then became very interested in finding out how mindfulness and meditation work to bring about this change. She is particularly interested in the science of what is happening in the brain.
Susie was originally an engineer. She then taught Maths in high school, so she is very logical, and consequently can explain concepts clearly.
Susie is a registered meditation teacher with the Meditation Association of Australia (MA). She worked with MA to develop Sydney Institute of Meditation’s Teacher-Training program, which she has now been teaching since 2020.
Josip Puric – Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
Josip is a registered meditation teacher specialising in mindfulness and insight meditation, including breath practices.
After personally experiencing the empty, insatiable and superficial nature of traditional models of success, Josip realised there had to be more to life than chasing after these typical measures of societal success. He embarked on a journey of self-exploration and inward investigation.
After more than a decade of introspection and meditation, Josip decided it was time to share his experiential wisdom with the world, for the benefit of many.
“There are so many distractions in the world we live in today. Meditation helps me stay focused on what’s actually important in life, and that I don’t stray off the path I want to take. Let that path meander where it likes, but it will always be a path of peace, joy, friendship, respect and compassion. In this way, I can be the change I hope to see in the world.”
You can read Josip’s blog here: CanYouZen
Natalie Mallia – Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
Natalie is a registered meditation teacher with Meditation Australia, Wellness Coach and ACT Mindful Practitioner.
Nat found her way to Tibetan Buddhist meditation in 2015. Her doctors had told her that she would be blind in 3 months’ time.
She knew there had to be a way that she could regain control of her mind and help heal her body. Consequently, she devoted her time to meditation, mindfulness and the metaphysics of eyesight and general wellbeing.
Nat’s dedication to meditation and her determination to calm her mind and heal her body paid off. Her vision didn’t deteriorate to blindness like the doctors predicted. Four years later, after spending three months in a Buddhist meditation retreat, Nat’s eyesight was restored through eye surgery.
Nat attributes her self-healing to the power of mindfulness. She loves sharing the healing benefits of meditation, mindfulness and chakras with people and watching their lives transform.
Nat studied under Susie to gain a more wholistic view of meditation. She now combines both the spiritual practices of Buddhist meditation with the Western science wisdom.
Nat runs Wellness with Nat located in Umina Beach on the Central Coast. She loves spending time in nature, soaking up the sun, and cooking up a storm in the kitchen. You can find out more about Nat at www.wellnesswithnat.com.au