I have a distaste for the word “authenticity”, as I feel as it is often thrown about in a way that is its opposite, but with Michelle it is an appropriate choice. She is comfortable in her own skin, and she inhabits a powerful presence.
I would describe Michelle as a teacher’s teacher. Not just because she facilitates yoga teacher trainings and mentors other teachers, but because over her 10+ years in this profession she has developed some deep insights into the heart of this practice.
In her own words: “I believe my role to be more one of facilitating the experience that is unfolding for each person; unique, distinctive and always evolving.”
In this conversation we learn about some of her key teachers, and how she has integrated new information while maintaining her own voice. We learn about the difference between projection and empathy. We talk about the importance of community, and continuing professional development to stay inspired.
In this episode, Michelle gives what I think is the best definition of yoga I have heard yet: “Yoga is the expression of life itself in that very moment”. There are plenty more gems like this, so have a listen.

Links
Michelle’s Website https://michellejayne.com.au/
Yoga Trainings Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/yogatrainingsmelbourne/
https://www.instagram.com/yoga_trainings_melbourne/
No Stomach for Cancer Walk - please sponsor Rane! https://www.mycause.com.au/page/163208/rane-bowen
No Stomach for Cancer Yoga Fundraiser
https://www.facebook.com/events/1933556430242200/
World Vegan Day - https://www.facebook.com/events/1914364892167400/
Free Park Yoga in Glen Eira:
Thursday evening 6.00pm Princess Park, Hawthorne Rd, Opposite Caulfield Recreation Centre

The Flow Artists Podcast

Michelle Jayne - Empathy, Authenticity and Finding Your Voice

David Packman is a prominent Melbourne based Meditation guide and Mindset coach. As well as teaching, guiding and speaking around town regularly, he runs regular classes from his own studio The Fifth Direction in Albert Park, Melbourne. David is the current president of Meditation Australia, the national peak body that represents meditation and meditation teachers.

I became aware that David was holding a Meditations on Death workshop at A-space studio in Collingwood recently and as you will hear in this episode I have a personal interest in the topic, so I attended. It was a deeply moving experience, and I just knew I had to have David on the Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about David’s incredible life journey and we end up in a deep discussion on death, how we deny death as individuals and as a culture, and how incredibly unhealthy this is.

We talk about how he uses the Wim Hof method to help manage the symptoms of his cancer, and how he incorporates Heartmath and NLP into his work.

We also talk about David's role as President of Meditation Australia.

Finally, we discuss how we can make the most of every moment of this precious life.

Links
David Packman’s website http://thefifthdirection.com.au/ 
David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidpackman/

Some of the books that David refers to:
Die Wise by Stephen Jenkinson http://amzn.to/2DAfjqP
Michael Barbato https://www.deathletterprojects.com/michael-barbato/
Timothy Leary - Design for Dying - http://amzn.to/2HJUxaH
Frank Ostaseski - The Five Invitations http://amzn.to/2HHZbWS

Pick of the Week:
David - Music and the mind - http://thefifthdirection.com.au/ (Under Events)
Jo - Hoop Away retreat - http://www.hoopsparx.com/hoopaway
Rane - Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright - http://amzn.to/2GEgadn

Theme song is Baby Robots by Ghostsoul and is used with permission - https://ghostsoul.bandcamp.com/

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David Packman - Meditations on Death, Life and Love

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