
Meet Emily
Hi, I’m Emily—a counsellor, yoga and meditation teacher, writer, and seeker of presence in a world that doesn’t always make that easy.
For over a decade, I’ve supported people to reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, movement, and breath—always through a trauma-informed, socially aware lens.
But the work I do isn’t just about calming the mind or stretching the body. It’s about cultivating embodied awareness—the kind that allows us to meet ourselves, others, and the world with curiosity, compassion, and care.
Rooted in my background in social justice and human rights, my offerings invite space for reflection, regulation, and real connection. I create safe, inclusive, gender-affirming spaces where we can explore healing and growth without pressure to be perfect.
These days, you’ll find me sharing reflections on the nervous system, relational presence, and our connection to nature, both in person and through my writing and guided meditations.
Whether you join me for a retreat, a yoga class, a meditation on Insight Timer, or a quiet moment reading my newsletter with a cup of tea—my hope is that you feel supported, seen, and gently invited home to yourself.
With warmth and gratitude,
Emily
Education and Training
Training
2014 – 200 Hour Mindful Yoga Teacher Training, Grass Roots Yoga
2015 – 40 Hour Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, Bliss Baby Yoga
2015 – 20 Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training, Australia Yoga Academy
2015 – Mental Health First Aid, This Healthy Life
2016 – 10 Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Bliss Baby Yoga
2016 – 150 Hour Postgraduate Yoga Teacher Training, Ihana Yoga (Jenni Morrison-Jack and Simon Borg-Olivier)
2016 – 60 Hour Insight Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 (Yin and Mindfulness), Sarah Powers
2018 – 50 Hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training, Rainbow Kids Yoga
2018 – 50 Hour Anatomy of Yoga Teacher Training, Om People Yoga (Irene Ais)
2020 – 20 Hour We are Vibration Mantra Training, Om People Yoga (Irene Ais & Josh Blau)
2020 – 100 Hour Breath of the Heart Pranayama Teacher Training, Uma Spender Yoga
2020 – 30 Hour Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations – Yoga for Human Kind (Mei Lai Swan)
2019 – 2021 Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach (~ 300 hours)
2021 – 30 Hour Yoga, Social Justice & Spirit – Yoga for Human Kind / We-ali (Mei Lai Swan & Jarmbi)
Qualifications
2024 (Enrolled) - Master of Counselling, Monash University
2023 - Graduate Diploma in Counselling, University of Tasmania
2011 – Master of International Development, RMIT University
2004 - Bachelor of Science (Politics), University of Bristol, UK
Registrations
Level 1, Australian Counselling Association
Level 2 Yoga Teacher, Yoga Australia
Registered Meditation Teacher, Meditation Association of Australia
